These sloppy joe stuffed peppers make a comforting, satisfying weeknight dinner. My tangy-sweet sloppy joe filling is spooned into roasted bell peppers and finished with melty Havarti cheese—simple, cozy, and delicious. Dinner tonight! Roasted bell peppers, filled with a rich sloppy joe mixture and topped with gooey Havarti, make a complete meal that’s both hearty … Read more

Confession time. Last night I walked into the kitchen and ate a leftover fortune cookie for dinner. It had been sitting on the counter since the weekend and somehow survived until Monday. I don’t even love fortune cookies—I only open them to read a little prediction that gives me permission to be lazy for a … Read more

Oh my… you need to make this smashed potato salad right away! By now we’re all a little obsessed with smashed potatoes. I make them multiple times a month — sometimes several times a week. They’re insanely crispy, salty and crunchy, in a way that almost reminds me of potato chips. They’re perfect served as … Read more

This is the best tortellini salad ever! Loaded with baby arugula, roasted red peppers, salami, feta and more, it’s satisfying and perfect for dinner or a party. Make it today. Summer brings the best produce and light meals. This tortellini salad combines roasted red peppers, crumbled feta, peppery arugula, cheese tortellini and finely diced shallots, … Read more

Welcome to SUMMER FRIDAYS at How Sweet Eats! I couldn’t be more excited—because really, what’s better than a summer Friday? A relaxed day when you can sneak out early or take the whole day off. It’s the perfect way to kick off June and welcome the season. For me, the weekend often feels like it … Read more

We’re going there. It wouldn’t be fall without another chili recipe. If you’re anything like me, you want to try something new every season. Chili invites experimentation, and this time I went with a quick, spicy chicken version topped with beer biscuits — not just any beer biscuits, but pumpkin beer biscuits. These steamy photos … Read more

For nearly a year I’ve been debating whether to share our weekly dinner plans. If there’s one thing I can never get enough of, it’s dinner ideas. No matter what I’m cooking, I love seeing what others are having — it sparks inspiration. The reason I haven’t shared before? I’m unorganized, fickle, a bit lazy, … Read more

The hottest days of the year are here, and these mojito watermelon wedges are the perfect cool, refreshing treat. They’re super simple to make and just in time for summer gatherings. This is an embarrassingly easy recipe that elevates plain watermelon into something bright and memorable. If you don’t want alcohol, skip the rum — … Read more

I will be your valentine forever if boozy brownies are involved. Amaretto brownies, to be exact. Or one giant heart filled with amaretto brownies — the perfect gift. I tend to go a little overboard online, so hearts everywhere felt appropriate. Quick aside: I’m obsessed with the Le Creuset heart-shaped Dutch ovens. They’re tiny and … Read more

Hmmm. Am I going too far here? Some of you disowned me when I put sprouts in a quesadilla. But this is lasagna — essentially a vegetable lasagna. VEGGIE LASAGNA. Here! I don’t even know myself anymore. Brussels sprouts… I just can’t stop. I fall for them every autumn, and this year it’s been especially … Read more