Happy Memorial Day Weekend! This is one of my favorite weekends of the year — I look forward to it every season. Are you doing anything special? My favorite tradition is attending a Memorial Day parade we’ve gone to for more than 30 years. Max is so excited to go this year! On the blog … Read more

I’m trying to be timely! My mom is the undisputed gravy queen. She makes some of the best, lump-free gravy I’ve ever had. Growing up, she taught me a lot about gravy — including her favorite college snack of french fries and gravy — and she called certain food “sinful” in the best way possible. … Read more

We love this baked butternut squash, sausage and spinach pasta. It’s a cozy, flavorful dish perfect for fall—satisfying, simple to make, and ideal for feeding a crowd. I’ve basically baked autumn into a pan. This cheesy, savory, hearty baked pasta combines sweet roasted squash, spicy Italian sausage, tender pasta and bright spinach. It’s the kind … Read more

New week, new menu! What’s on your menu this week? What To Eat This Week Spring tortellini soup — a light, comforting dish perfect for transitioning into warmer weather. Filled with tender tortellini, fresh herbs, and seasonal vegetables, it’s an easy weeknight favorite. Spring tortellini soup — another take to inspire your meal planning, emphasizing … Read more

Happy weekend! This week on the blog I shared a jalapeño peach grilled chicken recipe, Atlantic Beach pie bars, a broccoli BLT pasta salad, and a new Summer Fridays post. Each recipe is designed for summertime cooking—bright, simple flavors and easy entertaining ideas. I also posted my Nordstrom Anniversary Sale favorites and rounded up my … Read more

Warning! Warning! The next few pictures do not necessarily reflect the beliefs or appetite of the writer. Did you think I’d been hijacked? I haven’t. A few weeks ago, on Derby Day, we went to a wonderful dinner with Mr. How Sweet’s parents and some friends. I must have had one too many mint juleps, … Read more

Love a good winter meal plan! This week’s lineup includes a seasonal salad, flavorful chicken pitas and cozy soups to warm you up. What’s on your menu this week? What To Eat This Week Roasted carrot coconut soup is a wonderful choice for chilly nights—serve it with toasted sourdough for a comforting, satisfying meal. For … Read more

This summer tomato pie has completely won me over. After another round of wrestling with pie crust, I didn’t exactly come out a champion — but the proof is in the tasting. What I ended up with is basically a summer tomato pizza reimagined as a pie: a flavorful cheddar-and-herb crust, ripe juicy tomatoes, and … Read more

A new year is here! We’re kicking off the week with a flavorful, crowd-pleasing meal plan: soups, salads, hearty mains and easy breakfasts. Simple, satisfying meals to start the year right. What are you cooking this week? What To Eat This Week Start with one of my favorite salads: a honey-mustard chicken chopped salad. It’s … Read more

We love this chicken parmesan gnocchi soup! Packed with chicken parmesan flavors, the broth combines fire-roasted tomatoes and parmesan for a rich, comforting bowl. Top it however you like and you’ll fall in love. We can’t get enough soup. This chicken parmesan gnocchi soup is a crowd-pleaser: hearty, flavorful, and simple to make. Fire-roasted tomatoes … Read more