One of the questions I get asked most often is how I develop my recipes. The honest answer: lots of time, brainstorming, money, tears — and many failures. Emphasis on the many. I spend so much time testing and refining recipes that at least a quarter of that time goes toward redoing things that didn’t … Read more

Please update your Google Reader! http://feeds.feedburner.com/howsweeteats/smSp   You all made me a little self-conscious with how much you adore my brother — seriously, thank you. He’s hilarious, and that post barely scratched the surface of his antics.   Let’s switch gears: how about some salmon? This potato-crusted salmon frustrated me during the cooking, but the … Read more

This lavender blueberry vodka soda is the perfect summer cocktail — bright, icy and fragrant with fruity and floral dessert-like notes. It’s delicious and beautiful. New summer drink alert! This blueberry lavender vodka soda is refreshing, fruity and lightly floral. It’s an elevated twist on a classic vodka soda, made for warm days and long … Read more

This easy Parmesan chickpea soup is nourishing, comforting and incredibly quick to make. With just a few simple ingredients, a silky Parmesan-infused broth, plenty of spinach and tender chickpeas, it’s a bowl that feels like a warm hug. Enjoy! Consider this your January hug in a bowl. This will quickly become a go-to recipe, especially … Read more

Favorites all around this week! What’s on your menu this week? What To Eat This Week One pan lemon chicken and couscous Cauliflower schnitzel sandwich Cheeseburger soup White pizza frittata Winter kale salad with salmon and potatoes Crispy chicken Mediterranean salad Pickle lovers’ egg salad Pumpkin protein pancakes This week’s roundup features comforting, flavorful recipes … Read more

I’m only telling you about this soup today because… …my taste buds are still a bit muted from testing, and I can’t resist sharing this recipe. I hope you’ll make it soon and enjoy every steaming spoonful. This is the kind of soup that warms you from the inside out. The best part of this … Read more

Happy Saturday from Atlanta! I’m getting ready for an event this afternoon for The Pretty Dish and I’m excited to see everyone. In two weeks I’ll be in Nashville, and we’ve just added Washington, D.C. to the schedule. Check the book tour for dates if you’re nearby. Did anyone else stay up before dawn to … Read more

Hot honey Brussels sprouts make a fantastic side: crispy, slightly charred sprouts tossed in sweet-spicy hot honey, finished with crumbled feta and bright chives. They’re so good you’ll want to eat them straight from the pan. You’ll be obsessed with these hot honey Brussels sprouts — they’re crunchy, caramelized, sweet, and spicy all at once. … Read more

Making Monday full of flavor is my goal! I’m slowly shaking off the weekend haze. The weather felt more like October than August and I had a sudden bout of Sunday blues last night. Even though I work for myself and love what I do, those Sunday feelings still sneak up on me sometimes. So … Read more

Want to know what’s on my mind today? Aside from how thrilled I am that Scott Speedman is back on cable television, and the odd, lingering question of what actually happened to Mark Sloan on Grey’s Anatomy, what I really need is a big, cold glass of sangria. It’s been one of those weeks — … Read more