I almost forgot to mention these—which is silly, because they are fantastic. They genuinely taste like pizza—just in a mushroom. Seriously. They taste even more like pizza if you enjoy mushrooms on your pizza. It’s a simple truth. And are they fun to make? Absolutely. Bite-sized, savory, and perfect for sharing. The original recipe is … Read more

Buffalo chicken pizza is one thing we all agree on in our house. Unsurprisingly, Mr. How Sweet loves it — it has chicken, after all, which he considers the ultimate comfort food.   I rarely make the exact same pizza twice. I usually improvise with whatever I have on hand — though I avoid piling … Read more

The coziest dish of the season: braised short ribs with risotto. Red wine–braised short ribs rest on a bowl of creamy charred scallion risotto — a perfect comfort meal for cool autumn evenings. I’ve got a cozy October dinner idea for you. These short ribs braise until fall-apart tender and richly flavored, then they’re served … Read more

You know I absolutely love salmon. I’ve been a huge fan for as long as I can remember. From the days of cassette tapes and questionable hair choices to now, salmon has always been a favorite. My dad first started grilling thick salmon fillets marinated in soy sauce, brown sugar and garlic, and I fell … Read more

Welcome to what heaven looks like. (And tastes like. Totally.) If there’s a perfect way to welcome October, it’s with this mac and cheese. It’s rich, comforting, and packed with flavor — familiar enough for a crowd yet distinctive enough to keep every bite interesting. The balance of nutty Gruyère, melty Swiss and sharp Parmesan … Read more

Please update your Google Readers! http://feeds.feedburner.com/howsweeteats/smSp   For Christmas my brother gave me a Sur La Table gift card. I can spend hours in Sur La Table or Williams Sonoma, wandering the aisles like a child in a candy store. My husband insists I don’t need anything because I already have everything. He doesn’t understand. … Read more

Happy summer Friday! Here’s what’s on the agenda for the weekend. EATING With temperatures in the 90s this week, I’m craving chilled, crunchy bites. I’ll be making a mango avocado shrimp salsa, my favorite summer chickpea salad, and a quick 20-minute summer squash pasta to keep things light and fresh. DRINKING Fresh cherry lime vodka … Read more

I’ll wait while you grab a defibrillator. Just one loaded bite. One gloriously messy mouthful. We’ll take it together — it won’t be bad. I’ve wanted to make homemade cheese fries forever. My favorite version comes from Shake Shack, and since I don’t live near one, I only get those fries maybe once a year. … Read more

Happy summer Friday! What are your plans for the weekend? EATING We’re obsessed with marinated tomato BLTs on repeat — they’re light, juicy, and perfect for summer. Another favorite right now is an incredible rotisserie chicken salad that’s easy to throw together and keeps well for lunches. DRINKING All the Aperol spritzes. A cold spritz … Read more