This chai pear crisp is a perfect fall dessert: tender, syrupy pears infused with chai spices, a crunchy oat topping, and melty vanilla ice cream. A little extra spice on top makes it irresistible. Just scoop some ice cream over warm chai pears and enjoy! This is my go-to fall dessert right now: soft, spiced … Read more

Hello and happy weekend! I can’t believe we’re already at the end of April — time is flying. This week on the blog I posted a handful of favorites you’ll want to try. There’s a roasted broccoli toast that’s embarrassingly simple and utterly delicious, plus a BLT pimento cheese flatbread that’s absolutely a must-make. I … Read more

So many delicious meals to choose from this week! What will you make this week? What to Eat This Week Garlicky Burst Tomato Pasta with Chickpeas Favorite Taco Salad Melty Meatball Wraps Lemon Butter Pork Chops BBQ Chicken with Citrus Slaw Hot Honey Pickle Lovers Pizza Warm Spring Quinoa Salad Almond Butter Baked Oatmeal Cups … Read more

I fell in love with so many things this summer. Between mint green nail polish, neon pink jeans and a ridiculously indulgent chocolate explosion cake, one obsession stood out: grilled fruit and cheese sandwiches. I couldn’t get enough of combining sweet fruit with melty cheese and a crisp grilled exterior. I tried so many variations … Read more

Great news — for Prime Day you can get The Pretty Dish at a special price, and there’s also $5 off a $20 order using the code PRIMEBOOKS18. This is a perfect chance to pick up copies for family and friends or to treat yourself. If you grab a copy, consider joining The Pretty Dish … Read more

Hello dreamboat. Once upon a time I hated mushrooms. It was a sad life. I avoided mushrooms in chicken marsala, skipped them in creamy soups, and ate only the stuffing from stuffed mushrooms (which is excellent, by the way). If you’ve been wary of fungi, here’s a tiny secret: say the word out loud — … Read more

I finally updated the RECIPE INDEX! I’ve been slow getting to this, and if you could see the state of our bathrooms, you’d understand why. Procrastination has been in full force over here. Still, with Thanksgiving approaching, I wanted to share some of my favorite, reliably delicious recipes you can rely on for the holiday. … Read more

These cherry cheesecake cobbler bars combine shortbread, creamy cheesecake, cherry pie filling and a buttery crumble for a dessert that tastes like cookie, pie and cobbler all at once. This is my favorite dessert for summer. These bars start with a shortbread-style crust that doubles as the crumble topping, followed by a smooth cheesecake layer … Read more

While searching online for a new steak recipe for Mr. How Sweet, I stumbled across a delightful idea: chocolate-dipped clementines. Instant brilliance. Chocolate-dipped clementines sounded perfect — bright and fresh, yet indulgent with a touch of rich chocolate and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt. I fell in love immediately. Full disclosure: after making cake … Read more

Any excuse to cover my food in pink crumbs? Count me in. Here’s a simple plan for Valentine’s Day: make yourself an adorable breakfast. Scones are for the serious pastry lover. They can be a gamble at a bakery—sometimes you get a tender, buttery treat, and other times you bite into dry, dusty crumbs. Dry … Read more