This summer bean salad is perfect for the pool or beach, makes a bright lunch, or pairs beautifully with any grilled meal. Crisp, refreshing, and tossed in a pesto vinaigrette, it’s a summer classic. We’ve been enjoying bean salads long before they became trendy. This summer white bean salad is versatile and reliable — a … Read more

Hello, summer weekend! This week on the blog I shared grilled chicken skewers with basil couscous, ricotta pancakes with salted blueberry butter and incredible summer stuffed shells. I also rounded up my favorite finds from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale and published a new Summer Fridays post. There’s a new weekly menu along with a peek … Read more

Hello weekend! I’m so excited that February has arrived. January felt unusually long and gray this year, and while nothing bad happened, I’m glad to be moving into a brighter month. This weekend we’re celebrating my brother and his fiancée with an engagement party — such a fun way to start the month. After that, … Read more

I have a new favorite drink! And it doesn’t contain rum. Though I imagine it would be delightful with a splash of coconut rum or banana schnapps — not necessarily the best idea first thing in the morning, but fun to consider. I’m drawn to tropical flavors: vanilla, coconut, banana, and the like. My collection … Read more

We are thisclose to spring! What’s on your menu this week? What To Eat This Week Toasted ravioli with lemon and brown butter Feta burgers on pita Garlic butter chicken meatballs and noodles Spring chopped quinoa salad Crispy fish tacos Baked cheese tortellini in vodka sauce Smoked salmon farro salad Almond butter baked oatmeal cups … Read more

So… I didn’t stop at one outrageous cinnamon roll last weekend. I clearly made two. I think this might be the end of my cake batter phase. Unless I dream up something even more ridiculous to flavor with cake batter, I’m pretty cake-battered out. Even the glaze is cake batter–flavored! These are just as simple … Read more

It’s hot out, and I have some fresh, flavorful meal ideas to brighten your week. This week’s menu is full of summer dishes that are simple, satisfying, and perfect for warm weather. Start the week with baja grain bowls — a great way to showcase peak-season produce. They’re easy to customize: add chicken, shrimp, tofu, … Read more

Update your Google Reader: http://feeds.feedburner.com/howsweeteats/smSp   Last night we went to the Capitol Grille for a belated birthday dinner. I had spent my actual birthday baking cupcakes, so this was our chance to celebrate properly.   Have you ever been to the Capitol Grille? We love it.   I started the evening with several glasses … Read more

Cozy meals to carry you through mid-February. What are you planning to cook this week? What to Eat This Week Marry Me Cauliflower and Rice — a creamy, flavorful skillet dish that’s simple to make and perfect for a weeknight dinner. Cheesy Beef Enchilada Skillet — hearty, melty, and quick for nights when you want … Read more

It’s no secret that I love peanut butter. If I were stranded on a desert island and could take only three things, a jar of nut butter and a spoon would be two of them. I haven’t decided on the third yet — it’s a toss-up between bacon and my favorite pair of shoes.   … Read more