Four words for the rest of the summer: nacho cheese taco salad. This salad is versatile enough for weeknight dinners, cookouts or packed lunches at the beach. It’s kid-friendly, makes a great make-ahead dish and actually improves as it sits — savory, crunchy and satisfying. So! I’m sharing a retro-ish recipe with a modern twist: … Read more

Make this the summer of deviled crab dip. Trust me — this dip deserves your attention. If you’re ready to crown this the summer of deviled crab dip, come aboard. I’m almost more excited about serving this than I am about a chilled summer rosé. On the surface it may not look like much, but … Read more

Hello hello! It’s the weekend — hope you’re doing well. This week on the blog I shared a roasted salmon salad with hot ginger dressing, and I also posted a cheesy lemon flatbread pizza, a bubbly jam margarita, and grilled chicken tacos with key lime slaw. There’s a new “what to eat this week” round-up … Read more

These are much better than they look. I promise. If someone handed me a slice of bread topped with Brussels sprouts before Thanksgiving or at a holiday party, I’d probably snort, then reach for more champagne. So I get it — the idea sounds a little odd. But trust me. Think of it like the … Read more

Hi! I’m excited to share details about my upcoming Seriously Delish book tour this fall. I can’t wait to see you, meet you, and chat about your favorite TV show, sandwich, or neon accessory. I hope you’ll come by—seriously, I’d love to hug you and say thank you in person. Below are most of the … Read more

We’re wrapping up August with a final burst of summer flavors! My meal plan this week celebrates peak-season produce—zucchini, tomatoes, and sweet corn are all making repeat appearances. I’m taking advantage of every last ripe tomato and tender zucchini while they’re abundant. If you haven’t tried the zucchini lasagna bolognese yet, it’s a must. The … Read more

Usually once a week, Mr. How Sweet and I make homemade pizza for dinner. Sometimes we have it twice in a week, and then we skip it for a month because we get tired of it. Such is life. We disagree on two things: how much sauce and how much meat to use. I’m not … Read more

I am hopelessly in love with this chocolate pecan tart. Hopelessly — I mean it! Remember how holidays felt magical when you were a child, and then as an adult you realize all the work that goes into making them special? A few years ago I had an epiphany: I love the prep and planning … Read more

Apple cider shandy season might just outshine pumpkin beer season — I’m calling it. Just look at this: a cinnamon-sugar rim, sparkling cider mixed with regular apple cider, served ice cold. It’s refreshingly fall and somehow still tastes like summer — perfect for those warm early-autumn days when it’s still 80 degrees in places. Apple … Read more