This butternut squash frittata is a flavorful twist on a classic frittata. Roasted butternut, salty Parmesan, fresh herbs and peppery arugula deliver bright fall flavors, and it’s finished with a simple arugula salad. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or a relaxed brunch. I am so ready for butternut squash season. I love all winter … Read more

Here are 15 recipes to make before summer officially ends — from grilling favorites and fresh salads to hearty dinners and sweet treats. These dishes deserve a place on your table in the coming weeks. It’s still summertime! Even with the back-to-school rush, I wanted to share some of my favorite summer recipes. I’m listing … Read more

This triple berry ice cream cake is an ideal summer holiday dessert: red, white, and blue, chilled and refreshing, easy to make ahead, and perfect for serving a crowd. I’m back with a favorite ice cream cake—this triple berry version is especially great for warm-weather gatherings. This ice cream cake is perfect for the Fourth … Read more

Another day, another sheet pan — but this time it’s sheet pan breakfast. Because everything is better with an egg on top. I came to this sheet pan idea after seeing a similar riff from my friend Juli at paleomg and after making another sheet pan meal a while back. The combination of sweet potatoes, … Read more

We love these zucchini corn fritters! Crispy, crunchy fritters packed with fresh zucchini and sweet summer corn, fried until golden. Serve them with a lemon basil aioli for dipping — pure bliss. Welcome to one of my favorite summer dishes! They might not be a full meal for everyone, but a heaping plate of these … Read more

I could not be more excited to share these Irish cream macaroons! Macaroons — not macarons. These are Irish cream macaroons, and they’re utterly delicious. I’ve considered making macarons with this flavor, but my patience and baking skill make macaroons the clear winner here. These are easier, forgiving, and just as tasty. If you’ve followed … Read more

Wait for it. See? Seeeeeeee. That gooey, melty cheese! Do you see it? Encrusted in an herby crunch that makes you lose your mind? Let’s be BL(A)T friends and not get mad about it. One last hurrah before tomato season ends. If you follow me on Instagram, you already know I called 2015 the summer … Read more

Something amusing happened on Monday night. As we were climbing into bed, Mr. How Sweet launched into a long, earnest craving for sweets — cookies, brownies, cake — none of which we had. For a full ten minutes he fixated on animal crackers. It felt like our roles had reversed: I just wanted to sleep … Read more

I have about .4 seconds to shove something not chocolate-covered into my face this week. Lucky for me, it only feels like .4 seconds. Okay, fine — more like 15–20 minutes, which is still pretty close to instant when you’re hungry. Also, I figure it’s worth squeezing in some fiber and green things before the … Read more

This is my favorite, easiest pesto recipe—classic basil pesto with toasted pine nuts and Parmesan. I make a batch every week to lift simple meals. Try it today! At last, I’ve gathered my pesto tips and recipe in one clear post. For years I promised a dedicated pesto post because it’s so good, and now … Read more