I am thrilled to share the annual HowSweetEats Thanksgiving series, along with my must-have Thanksgiving kitchen tools. This year’s Thanksgiving theme: the CLASSICS. I want the nostalgic, comforting flavors—the familiar favorites that make a Thanksgiving plate feel perfect. No trendy tweaks where they don’t belong: simple, classic recipes that taste like home (I may bend … Read more

I don’t even know. I just poured bourbon over the apples, baked them, and served them with cinnamon ice cream. Each apple is filled with my favorite crispy crumble mixture—basically a mini apple crisp inside an apple. Then it’s doused with bourbon and topped with ice cream. I don’t know why I do these things, … Read more

Blood orange mocktail, coming right up! It was between this and a blood orange hot toddy, but I was craving something cool instead of warm. Every year I think about being a skier just so I can sit in a cozy lodge drinking hot toddies, boozy hot chocolate, or coffee spiked with whiskey. You get … Read more

[This post is brought to you by M&M’S. I created a playful dessert for their Pinterest page — thank you for the support!] There’s only one thing better than ice cream season. ICE CREAM CAKE SEASON. Or ice cream pie season — basically the same thing: a melty, dreamy ice cream layer, sprinkles and a … Read more

With gorgonzola slaw — yes, please. Make these grilled buffalo chicken sandwiches for dinner tonight. Sometimes a craving takes over—one bite and you know exactly what you want. This sandwich was born from one of those cravings. I’ve always cooked by craving and instinct (except during pregnancy, oddly). When I pictured grilled buffalo chicken sandwiches, … Read more

{via} Hi there. I sat down to write about the week and then, at 11 p.m., a bird flew into the house. Not a bat — a bird — but still: it buzzed through my hair on its way inside and sent me into a minor state of shock. The bird has since vanished, but … Read more

Thank you so much for your enthusiasm for the holiday giveaway series! xo Today I’m giving away THREE signed copies of my first cookbook, Seriously Delish. I’ll contact the winners tomorrow and ship the books as soon as I can, so these will make lovely holiday gifts. TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY: Follow @howsweeteats on Instagram … Read more

Hello weekend! This week on the blog I posted a cozy broccoli cheddar orzo soup. I also shared sticky apple cider chicken, 16 fall meals you can meal prep for lunch and dinner, and pumpkin coffee cake muffins. If you haven’t joined my Substack newsletter yet, you can sign up to get more curated recipes … Read more

Hello and happy February! January is finally behind us and I’m excited to share what’s new this week. On the blog I posted roasted butternut French breads and a comforting chicken Parmesan soup. I also shared my mom’s chicken Marsala with almond green beans and a bold blood orange BBQ ribs recipe. There’s a new … Read more

I have your Monday morning solution. You know I love something when I recreate it a little over 24 hours after consumption. It’s Monday and I’m mixing things up — a drink instead of food to snap me out of the creative rut. Because yes, pouring cream into coffee can feel unexpectedly exciting when it’s … Read more