Still not receiving updates since I switched domains? Please update your Google Reader feed! http://feeds.feedburner.com/howsweeteats/smSp I threw this together on a whim, hoping it would turn out well — and it did. To start, I mixed an 8-ounce block of softened cream cheese with peanut butter and powdered sugar until smooth. I was careful about … Read more

This chocolate coconut Easter cake is an easy, festive treat for the holiday — a tender chocolate sheet cake finished with coconut cream cheese frosting, toasted coconut and Cadbury mini eggs. It’s a fun food week here! This chocolate sheet cake is topped with a whipped coconut cream cheese frosting, crunchy toasted coconut and crisp-shelled … Read more

These buffalo wing hot dogs are irresistible. Wrapped in flaky puff pastry, stuffed with sharp cheddar and blue cheese, finished with buffalo sauce and green onions, and perfect with ranch for dipping. Six words I never expected to say together—but here we are. These buffalo wing puff pastry hot dogs are genuinely delightful, especially if … Read more

Fig grain bowls are my favorite September dish. Can you tell I’m obsessed with fig season? I live for them. Those little juicy jewels with pops of honeyed flavor might be my favorite fruit right now. Favorites change with the seasons, but this moment is all about figs. Grain bowls can feel trendy, but I … Read more

Please update your Google Reader to: http://feeds.feedburner.com/howsweeteats/smSp   Enter the American Spoon GIVEAWAY!   Longest. Week. Ever. Anyone else feel that way, or was it just me?   My breakfasts kept getting more interesting each day, so I wanted to share a few favorites.   First up: plain oats, elevated.   oats organic skim milk … Read more

I’ve shared a few wedding photos before, but they were so small you could barely make them out. Here are some of my favorites—larger and clearer so you can enjoy the details. I’ll be back tomorrow with more recipes and treats to tempt you. Chocolate cake with chocolate fudge filling, white chocolate icing and white … Read more

I clearly remember my first chocolate-covered strawberry experience. My mom and I were at the mall—Greengate Mall, for those from Pittsburgh—and we were just about to go up the escalator. I think it was at Horne’s (later Lazarus, then Macy’s), back when department stores had candy counters. There was no one at the counter, but … Read more

This Brussels sprouts tart is exactly what I want to eat today. My mom still can’t believe I love Brussels sprouts — but it’s true. I’m a fan. It took nearly ten years before I really fell for them, and I’m so glad I did. This recipe merges my obsession with Brussels sprouts and my … Read more

This second week of March looks delicious and fresh, with meals that hint at spring while still comforting on cooler days. Here are easy, flavorful dinner ideas for the week, plus a couple of great breakfast and lunch suggestions to keep things simple and satisfying. Monday: Start the week with a springtime minestrone. Make it … Read more