Holiday Chili Dip Recipe: Crowd-Pleasing Appetizer for Parties

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Please update your Google Reader! http://feeds.feedburner.com/howsweeteats/smSp This dip might not win any beauty contests, but it sure wins on flavor. I adapted this recipe from my friend Kelly — you know, the one with the adorable baby. The original calls for a can of chili, but I happened to use some of my own frozen … Read more

Strawberry Gin Lemonade Recipes: Refreshing Summer Cocktails

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This is how we bring sunshine and style to a simple, refreshing cocktail. I’m nearly done with my strawberry phase — maybe one more recipe tomorrow, then a little break. Strawberries are irresistible right now. I’m sitting here eating them straight from the store container while we remain kitchenless, and good strawberries always feel like … Read more

Brown Butter Tilapia with Crispy Toasted Basil Breadcrumbs

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It’s been far too long since we talked about brown butter. I realized it’s been nearly a month since I last posted about it, which in my world feels like ages. So I made this tilapia and finished it with a drizzle of brown butter. I still seared the fish in coconut oil, but that … Read more

6 Fall Salad Dressings to Add to Your Menu

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These are the best fall salad dressing recipes. Add them to your weekly menu to brighten up salads and bring seasonal flavor to your table. These are some of my favorite dressings to use during autumn.

We’re going to elevate your salads today with cozy, flavorful dressings perfect for the season.

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One of the quirks of running a food blog is discovering that some of the best recipes live inside others — specifically, salad dressings. I mentioned this in a previous post about signature house salads, but dressings are my obsession.

I’ve even included a section in my cookbook dedicated to dressings and sauces you can make ahead for the week to lift every meal and add variety. A thoughtful dressing can transform a simple salad into something memorable.

Funny enough, I didn’t always love vinaigrettes — I grew up disliking most bottled dressings. Making my own taught me how to balance flavors, and over time I’ve perfected a handful that are ideal for fall. Below are six favorites that pair well with seasonal produce and make salads sing.

Six Fall Salad Dressings

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Crispy Fall Veggie Burgers with Apple Cider Slaw

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It’s strange not to be talking about pizza or breakfast for once. I’m fairly certain I spent the last four days eating pizza and breakfast — and a suspiciously large amount of kettle corn. We bought a giant tub yesterday and finished most of it on the drive home, practically wrestling each other’s hands out … Read more

Ranch Chicken Meatballs with Broccoli Couscous Recipe

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These ranch chicken meatballs are a favorite — juicy chicken meatballs finished with a drizzle of ranch dressing and served alongside a simple broccoli couscous for an easy, flavorful weeknight meal. Hello! Dinner just got a lot more exciting. These meatballs are tender and packed with flavor. I serve them over a couscous studded with … Read more

Blackened Chicken and Watermelon Salad with Feta and Lime Vinaigrette

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We love this grilled chicken watermelon salad! Blackened grilled chicken, arugula, watermelon, cucumbers, feta and pistachios drizzled in a watermelon vinaigrette. Super delicious for summer! Summer salads are my favorite, and this blackened chicken watermelon salad checks all the boxes: bold flavor, satisfying texture and an easy weeknight meal that feels special. The contrast of … Read more

Currently Crushing On: Who I’m Obsessed With Right Now

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Happy Saturday! Are you ever officially over heart-shaped everything? I’m definitely not. This week on the blog I shared a fresh “What to Eat This Week” roundup and a new “Week in the Life” post. I also made saucy chipotle chicken enchiladas, sweet potato pierogi, and a truly irresistible steak frites. Enjoy your weekend! xo … Read more

Meyer Lemon Scones with Raspberry Streusel Crumbs

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Any excuse to cover my food in pink crumbs? Yes, please. Here’s my Valentine’s Day plan: bake yourself a perfectly pretty breakfast. Scones are for the serious pastry lover. They can be risky at a bakery—sometimes you get a tender, buttery treat, and other times you bite into dry, dusty crumbs. Those dry scones are … Read more

Creamy Cheddar Soup with Roasted Red Pepper and Crispy Bacon

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Update your Google Reader: http://feeds.feedburner.com/howsweeteats/smSp   Check out my most frequently asked fitness questions on my fitness page.   Have you ever had cheese soup?   I’d never made it before, but I pulled this recipe from my aunt and adapted it slightly. The result was incredible — my first-ever cheese soup and definitely a … Read more