Hi hi hello! This week on the blog I shared brussels fritters with tomato basil mayo, pumpkin vodka pasta, a collection of Halloween recipes and pumpkin beer cheese with soft pretzels. I also posted my September favorites and a roundup of everything I read in September. As always, you can find a new weekly menu … Read more

When my mom gave me a recipe box a few Christmases ago, I dove into it right away to find recipes to add to my own collection. Inside were many recipes she’d saved over the years that she’d never actually made—this chocolate chip cookie pie was one of them. I accepted the challenge of making … Read more

These sloppy joe stuffed peppers make a comforting, satisfying weeknight dinner. My tangy-sweet sloppy joe filling is spooned into roasted bell peppers and finished with melty Havarti cheese—simple, cozy, and delicious. Dinner tonight! Roasted bell peppers, filled with a rich sloppy joe mixture and topped with gooey Havarti, make a complete meal that’s both hearty … Read more

Confession time. Last night I walked into the kitchen and ate a leftover fortune cookie for dinner. It had been sitting on the counter since the weekend and somehow survived until Monday. I don’t even love fortune cookies—I only open them to read a little prediction that gives me permission to be lazy for a … Read more

Oh my… you need to make this smashed potato salad right away! By now we’re all a little obsessed with smashed potatoes. I make them multiple times a month — sometimes several times a week. They’re insanely crispy, salty and crunchy, in a way that almost reminds me of potato chips. They’re perfect served as … Read more

This is the best tortellini salad ever! Loaded with baby arugula, roasted red peppers, salami, feta and more, it’s satisfying and perfect for dinner or a party. Make it today. Summer brings the best produce and light meals. This tortellini salad combines roasted red peppers, crumbled feta, peppery arugula, cheese tortellini and finely diced shallots, … Read more

Welcome to SUMMER FRIDAYS at How Sweet Eats! I couldn’t be more excited—because really, what’s better than a summer Friday? A relaxed day when you can sneak out early or take the whole day off. It’s the perfect way to kick off June and welcome the season. For me, the weekend often feels like it … Read more

We’re going there. It wouldn’t be fall without another chili recipe. If you’re anything like me, you want to try something new every season. Chili invites experimentation, and this time I went with a quick, spicy chicken version topped with beer biscuits — not just any beer biscuits, but pumpkin beer biscuits. These steamy photos … Read more

For nearly a year I’ve been debating whether to share our weekly dinner plans. If there’s one thing I can never get enough of, it’s dinner ideas. No matter what I’m cooking, I love seeing what others are having — it sparks inspiration. The reason I haven’t shared before? I’m unorganized, fickle, a bit lazy, … Read more

The hottest days of the year are here, and these mojito watermelon wedges are the perfect cool, refreshing treat. They’re super simple to make and just in time for summer gatherings. This is an embarrassingly easy recipe that elevates plain watermelon into something bright and memorable. If you don’t want alcohol, skip the rum — … Read more