OH.MY.GOSH. Yes — these cookies are real. And you get a serving of fruit. Best day ever? They belong in your holiday cookie lineup. My friend Katy, who’s part of the howsweeteats team, gave me these the first time we met. I was skeptical — fruit and oatmeal in a cookie? Could it work? One … Read more
The perfect summer sandwich – a blue cheese BLT! Marinated tomatoes with blue cheese dressing, shredded lettuce and crispy bacon served on toasted bread. Bright, crunchy and full of flavor. Blue cheese takes the classic BLT to the next level. If you love blue cheese, this sandwich will become a summer favorite. Tangy, creamy blue … Read more
Since so many of you loved our wedding cake yesterday, I wanted to share one more detail. We set up a separate cookie room — more of a dedicated dessert room, really. I’ve heard people say that cookie tables or rooms are a Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania tradition. What do you think? Have you been … Read more
I must have eaten a million peanut butter and jelly sandwiches when I was little. By little, I mean really little — preschool age? The memory is fuzzy, maybe even half a dream, but I can still picture myself clutching a PB&J with stubby, sticky fingers. That explains why I declared a personal boycott of … Read more
We’re in the heat of summer! Time to enjoy bright, fresh meals that are simple to make and perfect for warm evenings. Here’s a curated menu for the week — easy, seasonal recipes that celebrate summer produce and bold flavors. What To Eat This Week Zucchini boat bolognese — a lighter twist on classic bolognese, … Read more
Totally serving you breakfast today. I’ve shared a lot of breakfast and brunch recipes lately, and I promise we’ll take a short break after this one. But for now, the brunch obsession continues. These pancakes are incredible. Seriously, SO good. I’m a big fan of ricotta in pancakes. I first fell for it with lemon … Read more
[This post is sponsored by KitchenAid! I’m excited to share parts of my kitchen since our remodel.] I have a perfectly good reason for eating cake for breakfast today. Coffee cake is the best kind of breakfast — dessert you can enjoy with a cup of coffee. I’m on a coffee cake kick lately, and … Read more
Hello weekend! This week on the blog I shared a fresh summer garden skillet gnocchi, a crispy chicken with avocado and cucumber salad, a collection of recipes for Labor Day weekend, and a new Summer Fridays roundup. I also published a new weekly menu and a peek inside our everyday life. Join the Everyday Dinners … Read more
The photos won’t fully capture how amazing this Brussels sprouts gratin tastes. Truth: this dish is all about taste, not glamour. We’re heading straight to flavor town today. If you try to photograph these creamy, cheesy Brussels sprouts with crunchy pancetta before everyone eats them, good luck—people will dive in because the aroma is irresistible. … Read more
Today I’m solving all problems with chips. Crunchy foods are calming, at least in my book. While some might suggest a carrot, I’ll always choose chips—any time, any day. Recently I caught myself writing recipe after recipe that revolve around tex‑mex, burgers, or sandwiches. Just when I think I’ve broken the cycle, I pair the … Read more