This hot honey tomato crostini is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Sweet, caramelized tomatoes roasted with thyme and hot honey are piled onto crisp crostini and finished with creamy ricotta and fresh basil — the perfect summer appetizer. Summer snacks! Is there anything better? This petite appetizer delivers the ideal bite: crunchy toast, smooth cheese and sweet-spicy … Read more

Update your Google Readers! http://feeds.feedburner.com/howsweeteats/smSp Have you seen my frequently asked fitness questions? Don’t miss this comforting cheese soup — make it this weekend! Last night I made vegetarian enchiladas. I threw a bunch of ingredients together and they turned out amazing. I’ve made chicken enchiladas for years for my husband and brothers, but I … Read more

This whipped brie is the perfect appetizer—creamy, decadent and silky. Brie is whipped until smooth and finished with maple syrup, crispy bacon and fresh rosemary for a delightful sweet-salty bite. This is a great time to celebrate cheese with an easy, crowd-pleasing spread. Whipped brie takes ordinary cheese to the next level. Light, airy and … Read more

This blood orange kale salad is a savory, nutty winter salad that bursts with color and flavor. Bright blood orange segments pair with toasted pistachios and jewel-like pomegranate arils for a salad that complements soups, sandwiches or a main course. Blood orange season is one of winter’s best treats. I love the vibrant, stain-your-hands color … Read more

This is something we should all practice every day: total, delicious solitude. Complete quiet. Forget yoga for a minute. It felt like the right time for dinner. Technically it might be 7 a.m., 4 a.m., or even 11 a.m. depending on your time zone, but lucky you—dinner is served. Kick your feet up, tune into … Read more

This week on the blog I posted a refreshing summer stone fruit couscous salad, a triple berry ice cream cake, and a quick, simple strawberry and feta side salad. There’s also a new Summer Fridays post that I’m excited to share. You can find this week’s menu and a peek at a week in our … Read more

Hi! We’re heading home from vacation today and I’m honestly a little bummed about it. I hate leaving — growing up this trip always meant the end of summer and the start of school. Summer still has another month for me, but I might treat myself to a few school supplies and a new fall … Read more

I made dinner! It’s meatless, cheesy, and served with a smoky marinara — plus it’s full of vegetables. These stuffed shells might become my new go-to. They also freeze well if you like to stock the freezer with ready meals. To be honest, I haven’t prepared freezer meals for the baby yet and I don’t … Read more

Let’s do dinner! This is one of the simplest meals you can make and it takes less than 30 minutes from start to finish. If you have cooked chicken, ground turkey or beef already prepared, it comes together even faster. Look at you—domestic goddess. This has long been one of my favorite dinners. If you … Read more

Hello! This week on the blog I shared a few new recipes and posts I’m excited about. Highlights include a pretzel-crusted chicken salad, an incredible cider-braised pot roast, classic pasta with vodka sauce, 23 great Halloween recipes, and a hot honey Hasselback squash. There’s also a new weekly menu post and a peek into our … Read more