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

The butteriest Parker House rolls have arrived. Let’s make “butteriest” a real word — these rolls deserve it. I used to think making bread on Thanksgiving was overkill. Fresh bread is ideal, yes, but the oven is often needed for several show-stopping dishes and there’s so much else to manage. For years I avoided committing … Read more

This cauliflower gratin is a cozy, versatile side dish that pairs with almost any main. Made with smoky gruyere, a touch of parmesan, and a crunchy Dijon breadcrumb topping, it’s rich, savory, and deeply satisfying. It’s side-dish season over here! I’m always hunting for the best sides for holiday meals, and this cauliflower gratin is … Read more

I might have found the secret to turning someone into a bread person. Bake your own garlic knots and finish them with nutty brown butter and plenty of fresh herbs. It’s an easy way to make simple dough feel special. Yes—this is the answer. Another route to bread conversion? Choosing these knots over the pecan … Read more

I adore this peach cobbler granola! Made with dried peaches, peach preserves, oats, pecans, brown sugar and white chocolate chips, it’s crunchy and tastes like the classic summer dessert. This is how we make summer mornings magical. The granola captures a crunchy bite of summer thanks to dried peaches, peach preserves, oats, brown sugar and … Read more

Hello weekend! This week on the blog I shared a favorite: Hot Chicken Salad. I also posted crispy baked pizza quesadillas, a roundup of favorite fall drinks and coffees, and my game-day pick: sloppy joe pull-apart sliders. I’ve collected my top Amazon Halloween picks if you’re looking for seasonal favorites. You can browse all my … Read more