Happy weekend! This week on the blog I shared an incredible summer white bean salad, a lovely strawberry burrata salad, a collection of recipes for Father’s Day weekend, and a new volume of Summer Fridays. Check out my May favorites and my warm-weather essentials for more seasonal inspiration and favorites I’m loving right now. I … Read more

We love this roasted cauliflower kale salad — a cozy, nourishing weeknight meal packed with texture and bright flavors. The spiced shallot dressing ties everything together. Simple, satisfying dinners are essential during busy weeks. When time is short, a dish that comes together quickly but still feels special is a winner. This roasted cauliflower kale … Read more

This grilled chicken and broccoli pizza is absolutely delicious. Flaky puff pastry, a garlicky oil, lots of mozzarella and Parmesan, tender broccoli florets and juicy grilled chicken come together quickly for an incredible dinner. Pizza Friday! This grilled chicken and broccoli pizza sits on a sheet of buttery, flaky puff pastry, brushed with garlic-infused olive … Read more

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