Wanna get away? Let’s pretend we’re somewhere tropical for a while. If you already live in a tropical place, you don’t get to play—jealousy disqualifies you. We’re lying on the beach, and it’s perfect. I’m hogging three towels and dousing myself with water because even though I crave heat, I turn into a statue when … Read more

This easy butternut squash tortellini skillet is one of my favorite simple fall meals. Cozy, comforting, and loaded with brown butter and crispy sage, it’s flavorful, satisfying, and perfect for weeknights. This is a true Monday meal — quick, comforting, and effortless. When the week starts and I want the easiest dinner possible, I reach … Read more

Salted Mudslide Cookies Believe it: cool people put salt on their cookies. And even better — they sometimes add a splash of booze. It sounds daring, but the result is deeply comforting and perfectly balanced: rich chocolate, coffee notes and a kiss of sea salt. Mudslides were one of those drinks I thought were ultra-cool … Read more

Let’s enjoy flavors that are a total throwback. Deal? Throughout my pregnancy I’ve been craving nostalgic dishes and flavors I loved as a kid — and honestly, nothing has changed. Those familiar tastes keep calling my name. Some mornings I want instant oatmeal in strawberries and cream, a cold glass of chocolate milk and a … Read more

Please update your Google Reader! http://feeds.feedburner.com/howsweeteats/smSp As the afternoon wore on during a snowed-in Saturday, I began to get restless. I love being snowed in, but after a few bad action movies, frantic cleaning bursts and repeated requests to make snacks from my turkey-loving husband, cabin fever set in. I’m fairly certain I’ll be well … Read more

This sausage squash tortellini soup is simple, satisfying and a crowd-pleaser. Fire-roasted tomatoes, butternut squash, sweet Italian sausage, kale and Parmesan create bold, comforting flavor. I’m sharing my go-to soup for when I want something quick, cozy and universally loved. This base is versatile: fire-roasted diced tomatoes, greens and cheese tortellini make it easy to … Read more

Eggnog is a peculiar holiday treat. If you want to know how I truly feel about eggnog: I like it in small doses. Much like Clark Griswold’s reaction when cousin Eddie announces he’ll be taking the RV, I’ll happily indulge in spiked eggnog under the right circumstances — but otherwise I prefer just a few … Read more

Happy Saturday! I hope you do something special this weekend to welcome the arrival of spring. Where I am, it’s still snowing, so plans might include sled riding (part kidding, part serious). If you need spring recipe inspiration, I shared a collection of delicious spring recipes this week. Also: my favorite lifestyle and beauty picks … Read more

This might be the most vegetables I’ve ever squeezed into a single post. When the vegetables are mixed with other flavorful ingredients, they melt into the dish — exactly how I prefer them. But today isn’t really about the veggies. It’s about beef. To my surprise, I’ve only shared two other beef recipes here. One … Read more

Hello, weekend! This week on the blog I shared a grilled sourdough pizza topped with an Italian chopped salad, a smoky, crunchy summer favorite. I also posted a grilled salmon spread that’s perfect for picnics, a roundup of easy summer dinner ideas, and a new Summer Fridays post. Plus, I rounded up my top picks … Read more