Here’s a twist on the classic layered taco dip: smoky chipotle beef layered with beans, a sour cream and salsa verde mix, then piled high with fresh toppings. It’s perfect for parties or a casual dinner and absolutely delicious. Raise your hand if you’d happily eat layered taco dip for dinner — or, let’s be … Read more

I’m loving this menu for the last week of May — fresh, easy, and full of flavor. What are you planning to make this week? What to Eat This Week Grilled chicken Caesar sandwiches — a simple, satisfying sandwich that combines juicy grilled chicken, crisp romaine, and tangy Caesar dressing on toasted bread. Crispy potato … Read more

The best way to upgrade classic minestrone? Add tiny meatballs. This meatball minestrone is full of flavor and deeply satisfying, with fire-roasted tomatoes, a savory Parmesan-infused broth and petite bow-tie pasta. Time for a comforting soup hug. This meatball minestrone follows the familiar, comforting elements of the classic: fire-roasted tomatoes, tender mini meatballs and plenty … Read more

Hello, I’m Jessica and I adore mustard. Mustard is one of those ingredients that lifts a dish — much like bacon, it seems to make everything better. We cook a lot of chicken at home. These days we reach for boneless, skinless thighs more often than breasts. There was a stretch when I barely ate … Read more

Please update your Google Reader! http://feeds.feedburner.com/howsweeteats/smSp   These cookies disappeared so fast they never made it into a jar. Well, mostly I devoured them — my husband managed to steal just one. They’re light, chocolatey, and dangerously easy to eat in bunches.   They resemble meringues, though this was my first time making anything like … Read more

I’m choosing lemon over chocolate today. Things are nuts. This is my second cookie recipe this month for Better Homes and Gardens, and my lemon obsession has returned in full force. I adapted a tangerine butter cookie recipe by swapping tangerine for lemon and folding in about 1/2 cup of white chocolate chunks. The result … Read more

I’m here to tell you how to make the best filet mignon for Valentine’s Day. Honestly, this is the best. I only make filet for very special occasions, but when I do it’s always worth it. This recipe delivers a tender, juicy steak with restaurant-worthy flavor. The steak is tender and bursting with flavor. The … Read more

I decided to switch things up so we could enjoy vegetables today—carrots, that is—served in cake form. Specifically: pistachio carrot cake with cream cheese frosting. I was oddly picky about carrot cake until about ten years ago. The turning point was my bridal shower—carrot cupcakes with cream cheese frosting stole the show. I’m convinced the … Read more