Chipotle Chicken Cobb Salad Recipe — Smoky, Creamy & Fresh

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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

Roasted Caauliflower Shells & Cheese Bake with Crispy Topping

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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

17 Creative Recipes to Transform Your Thanksgiving Leftovers

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My favorite recipes for Thanksgiving leftovers, from soups and salads to mashed potato waffles, breakfast hash, and coffee cake. Make the most of all those delicious leftovers!

I love the Thanksgiving meal — and I love the leftovers that follow.

17 recipes for thanksgiving leftovers

My family always enjoys the traditional Thanksgiving leftovers the day after the big meal. It’s one of my favorite weekend traditions: relaxed, casual, and comforting. On Friday, whether for lunch or dinner, everyone usually reconvenes to enjoy reheated favorites. But for us, leftovers are best enjoyed within a day or two.

We typically have enough to create several delicious meals across the weekend, so below I’ve gathered some of my go-to ideas. There are recipes for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and even dessert — think coffee cake, mashed potato waffles, soups, salads, and sandwiches.

And a quick tip: any recipe that calls for shredded chicken can easily be made with leftover turkey.

17 Recipes for Thanksgiving Leftovers

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Crushing On: How to Handle a New Crush and Make a Move

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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

10 Delicious Dinner Recipes from 2010 Worth Trying Tonight

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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

Cinnamon Orange Mini Scones — Soft Zesty Tea Treats

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Hey everyone! I made scones for you. Full disclosure: I’m not usually an orange person. Orange-flavored confections — like those chocolate-covered orange slices sold around the holidays — aren’t my thing. The only orange treat I tolerate is dipping clementine wedges in ganache. Strange, I know. Still, the cinnamon-and-orange pairing hits a nostalgic, holiday note … Read more

Perfect Roast Chicken: My Step-by-Step Roast Chicken Recipe

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It seems I’ve been a little obsessed with chicken roasting lately. I get attached to a method quickly, especially when the results are incredibly delicious. Here’s my straightforward approach to roasting a chicken that consistently turns out juicy meat and crispy skin. I usually buy a whole chicken around 5–6 pounds. That size feeds a … Read more

Loaded Chicken Wing Dip with Beer-Caramelized Onions

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This wing dip is sponsored by ALDI. I’m excited to be working with them to bring you some delicious dishes this year! It’s dip season, and this loaded wing dip has everything you want for game day: gooey cheese, shredded chicken, three sauces, and beer‑caramelized onions. It’s packed with flavor and perfect for sharing. This … Read more

Who I’m Crushing On Right Now

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Hello weekend! This week on the blog I shared a cozy caramelized onion beef stew, a vibrant winter burst tomato sauce, a roundup of home favorites we use daily, and a nostalgic creamsicle snack cake. You can browse my current wishlist and favorites in my ShopMy shop. There’s a new weekly menu available and a … Read more