On pretzel bread! No, it really doesn’t get much better than this. I can’t think of a better way to pack flavor between two buns—unless you add bacon, which I’m tempted to do. (You should consider it.) Look at these absolutely adorable pretzel buns. I used a soft pretzel roll recipe and they were the … Read more

Here is a curated collection of hearty, crowd-pleasing recipes perfect for parties, game days, or cozy nights in. Each selection offers bold flavors and straightforward preparation so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying great company. Warm and Cheesy Dips Start with comforting, shareable dips that always disappear first. The … Read more

Since I devoured my chocolate banana gingerbread in record time, I’ve been craving more ginger flavor. It’s the season for warm spices and comforting treats. Oddly enough, I’ve never been a huge fan of traditional gingerbread, but add chocolate and I’m sold. That combination makes everything better — no arm twisting required. I had a … Read more

I’ve been in NASCAR jail since Friday afternoon. In case you didn’t know, today is the Daytona 500. I didn’t know this for 24 years, but now that Mr. How Sweet is in my life, I’ll never hear the end of it. For him, this is one of the biggest days of the year — … Read more

This smoked sausage potato soup is creamy, comforting and full of flavor. Smoked sausage rounds, tender potatoes and shredded kale combine into a cozy bowl that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep. New favorite soup alert! This hearty, satisfying recipe is simple to make and loved by the whole family. If you enjoy smoked … Read more

I know — I just mentioned yesterday that I’d been seeing way too much green. This is an exception. I received a bunch of requests for the roasted green beans from Mr. How Sweet’s birthday dinner, so I had to share the method. Here’s the thing: these don’t really taste like green beans. They barely … Read more

This is a fruit enchilada. Say hello. I had several good photos of this dessert: pretty tortilla rounds filled with colorful fruit, rolled enchiladas covered in a warm cinnamon‑vanilla sauce, and one extra shot of a lone raspberry I thought looked artsy. Unfortunately most of the pictures were blurry, so I’m left with only a … Read more

I’m starting to feel like spring is right around the corner! Even though we still have a few chilly weeks left, I couldn’t resist adding some bright, spring-inspired dishes to this week’s menu. What To Eat This Week Start the week with my parmesan pasta frittata — it’s hearty yet light when topped with fresh … Read more

Hello hello! This week on the blog I shared a cozy butternut squash couscous bowl with maple vinaigrette, along with ranch smashed sweet potatoes, our favorite asiago cheese beer bread, and a comforting pumpkin turkey chili. All of my September favorites are listed in one place if you want to browse through the month’s best … Read more

These cupcakes are a twist on the beloved cookies-and-cream cupcakes, a recipe I still dream about. Dreams so vivid I can almost taste them. Or maybe that’s just from the cookies I sneak into bed. Kidding! (Sort of.) These cupcakes are dreamy too. I used my reliable vanilla bean cupcake base and folded in chocolate … Read more