This is our favorite banana bread! Sour cream banana bread is made with brown sugar, two bananas, butter and sour cream. I love to top it with chocolate chips for an extra treat! We absolutely love this banana bread. This recipe has become a family staple — we’ve been making it regularly for nearly two … Read more

Oh my cranberries. How do I love you! I didn’t always love cranberries, but lately they’ve completely won me over. Enter cranberry swirl crumble muffins — tender, cakey muffins with a tangy cranberry swirl and a buttery crumb topping. Trust me: everything’s better with a crumbly topping. One of my favorite muffin inspirations is the … Read more

Wrap yourself in a comforting bowl of broccoli lemon carbonara—bright, creamy pasta that feels like an elevated mac and cheese with a fresh citrus twist. This version keeps the silky, egg-and-parmesan sauce that makes carbonara so comforting but swaps pork for roasted broccoli and a garlicky butter base. The result is light, bright and incredibly … Read more

Happy New Year! Last year I shared a collection of 20 weeks of lighter dinners, and I’m doing it again this year. Below are some of our favorite lighter dinner ideas — many make great lunches and leftovers, and most recipes are easy to modify to be healthier (or more indulgent) depending on what you … Read more

Wowza. After the number of messages I received this past week asking how I frost my cupcakes, you’d think the fate of the economy hangs in the balance. It doesn’t. My frosting method isn’t a secret — it’s simple because I’m lazy. I’d rather spend 45 minutes eating cupcakes than laboring over intricate frosting techniques. … Read more

Here’s how to take a classic cobb salad and elevate it into something extraordinary. Smoky chipotle chicken, creamy avocado, crisp bacon and bright, juicy strawberries—this salad has an exciting mix of textures and flavors. It’s the kind of salad that makes you want to eat greens every day. This recipe is adapted from Gaby’s recent … Read more

Since it’s Monday, I figured some vegetables were in order. Does this count? Yes, absolutely. I’m leaning on vegetables and my invisible internet friends this morning — wholesome in every way. Cauliflower was one of the first vegetables I learned to tolerate, and even now I don’t experiment with it enough. Years ago I discovered … Read more

Hi and happy Saturday! This week I shared a few favorites on the blog, including weeknight baked ground turkey tacos, whole roasted buffalo cauliflower, a collection of recipes perfect for apple picking, and a pesto pasta pie. If you missed anything, check out the new weekly menu and a peek into our week in the … Read more

As it turns out, the most viewed recipes on How Sweet It Is are often sugary, chocolatey, and indulgent. I don’t blame you—those treats are irresistible. However, after spending the last few days on my couch in a snuggie, I’m ready to share the 10 most viewed savory dinner recipes instead. I’ve eaten more hoho … Read more