I’m back with another round of favorites that readers are making from The Pretty Dish! Wow—you all keep me inspired and hungry by sharing the beautiful dishes you’ve made from the book. Please keep tagging and sharing so I can see them and feature more of your photos. It truly makes my day. Today I’m … Read more

The nearest Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s are about 35 minutes away. If it were up to me, I would waste the gas and drive there every weekend. But Mr. How Sweet has a wiser head on his shoulders. Our conversations usually go something like this: Me: I’m going to the store, what do you … Read more

Enjoy these delicious summer meal ideas—fresh salads, tacos, pizza and more to inspire your weekly menu. From bright, herb-filled salads to crispy tacos and easy puff pastry pizza, these recipes are perfect for warm-weather cooking. Which will you try this week? What To Eat This Week Summer squash farro salad — A hearty grain salad … Read more

This white bean and kale soup is a winter essential: hearty and comforting from a parmesan-enriched broth and lightly mashed beans, packed with vegetables and lots of flavor. It’s nourishing, simple, and endlessly adaptable. Another cold-weather week, another soup to warm the soul. This soup combines white beans, leafy greens, aromatic vegetables and a savory … Read more

Look how pretty things are today! Lavender cupcakes—I’m excited to share these. They feel like spring in dessert form: fresh, delicate and beautiful. These cupcakes have been on my mind for almost a year. I first tasted one on vacation in Boyne City and the flavor combination stuck with me. By the time I had … Read more

I’m officially making this a thing. I have an enormous soft spot for this gelato — right now it might be my favorite dessert, and maybe my favorite meal. I could honestly eat it five times a day and be perfectly content. It’s hard to believe I went 32 years without this in my life. … Read more

I never wanted an apple fritter until I made salted apple fritters! Because, say it with me: honeycrisp season is the best season. Why are these apples so good? To me, honeycrisps taste like caramel apples without the caramel. It’s probably nostalgia: when I was a kid, honeycrisps were special and often turned into caramel … Read more

Broccoli cheddar risotto has quickly become my new favorite comfort dish. This is essentially risotto meets mac and cheese — creamy, comforting, and packed with sharp cheddar and roasted broccoli. It’s unlike any risotto I’ve made before and tastes far better than the photos suggest. Yes, Cheddar in Risotto It may feel a little rebellious … Read more

Everything is right with the world again. There’s a pound of bacon in my fridge, and now I can sleep easy. If you missed it, I went a week without bacon because I actually forgot to buy it. How that slipped my mind is beyond me, but it happened. You can imagine how badly I … Read more

Are there recipes that instantly scream summer to you? This is one of mine. Anything with heirloom tomatoes, melty cheese and crunchy toast is exactly what I crave in the heat. Slathering garlic toast with a bright basil whipped feta, then piling on ripe heirloom tomatoes? That sounds like an excellent way to start the … Read more