Artichoke Burrata Pizza with Lemon-Basil Pesto Recipe

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I feel like it’s been forever since I made you a pizza. Here we are: chewy dough, creamy burrata, grilled artichokes and a bright lemon-basil pesto. It’s one of my favorite combinations. Okay, I know it hasn’t been forever — just a bit over a month — but that feels like an eternity in pizza … Read more

Honeycrisp Apple Old Fashioned Cocktail Recipe

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There is no season I look forward to more than apple season.

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Especially Honeycrisp season. And even more specifically, apple cider season. Why is Honeycrisp season always so short? I swear in two weeks they’re gone.

I try to use them in as many ways as possible while they last. Honeycrisp overload: here we come.

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Chocolate Chip Cookie Peanut Butter S’mores with Vanilla Bean Marshmallows

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This is definitely a Friday treat. Weekends are for indulgence, and if you’re anything like me, the weekend begins on Thursday night. That makes this recipe perfectly timed. This is a simple, flexible dessert you can customize however you like. Use any cookies, peanut butter or spread, store-bought marshmallows or the homemade vanilla bean marshmallows … Read more

Who I’m Crushing On Right Now

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Happy Saturday! I’m so glad March is here — I’m already counting down to when we turn the clocks forward and get a little more sunshine each day. I just got back from Dallas after a wonderful party celebrating The Pretty Dish. It was such a fun trip and I adored Dallas, even if it … Read more

Friday Trivia: Quiz Night Challenge #3

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Please update your Google Reader: http://feeds.feedburner.com/howsweeteats/smSp   Enter the American Spoon GIVEAWAY!   Longest. Week. Ever. Did you feel the same, or was it just me?   My breakfasts got more interesting as the week went on, so I wanted to share the highlights.   Simple, everyday oats: Ingredients: oats organic skim milk banana cinnamon … Read more

Zucchini Noodles with Mini Chicken, Feta & Spinach Meatballs

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It’s a Monday meal! We all have those Monday dinners, right? After a weekend of indulgence, Monday often calls for something simple, lighter and a bit more sensible. Salads with grilled chicken are the usual fallback, but sometimes you want a meal that feels fresh, satisfying and — yes — a little exciting without turning … Read more

Currently Crushing On: Baby Shower Gift Ideas & Trends

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This edition of “Currently Crushing On” is a little different. Earlier this week two of my closest friends, Ashley and Bev, surprised me with an over-the-top virtual baby shower. They even gave it a theme — “Trashed Up Food” — which, honestly, could not be more perfect. The spread was ridiculous in the best way, … Read more

Summer Fridays Vol. 3: Sun-Soaked Looks & Laid-Back Vibes

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It’s the first official day of summer and it falls on a Friday—perfect timing. The weekend ahead feels like the true start of summer: patio time, rosé, grilling, and slow, lazy moments with family. After so much rain this month, we haven’t had a single pool day, so I’m savoring the idea of an uninterrupted … Read more

Pistachio, Pear & Gruyère Puff Pastry Tart Recipe

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This pistachio pear puff pastry makes a wonderful holiday snack or appetizer. Layers of nutty Gruyère melt into flaky puff pastry, finished with a drizzle of hot honey for the perfect balance of sweet and savory. It’s officially snack season — and this puff pastry is an easy, elegant option for entertaining or a cozy … Read more