by Jane Sweeney | May 25, 2021 | Recipes, Party!, Tips + Tricks
When my omniscient editor asked me to write a post on how to grill pizza, I literally yelled out loud, “YESSSSS!” In my short career of grilling pizzas, I have become obsessed. I honestly can’t believe how satisfying and easy homemade grilled pizzas can be. And...
by Jane Sweeney | Mar 15, 2021 | Recipes, Party!
Now that St. Patrick’s Day is coming up and it’s Lucky Charms treat season, I’ll confess: I used to believe that you either love Lucky Charms marshmallows or you don’t. As a kid, my sister eagerly slurped up every last clover and horseshoe,...
by Jane Sweeney | Dec 18, 2019 | Holiday Cooking, Christmas, Recipes
When it comes to holiday dinners for a crowd, keeping it simple has always been my style. But now that Alison Roman has said it — and well, made it into a best-selling book title — “Nothing Fancy” is officially an acceptable way to feed guests...
by Jane Sweeney | Nov 25, 2019 | Recipes, Meal Planning
Ah, the holiday craziness is upon us: Searching for the right gift, hosting family and friends (SO. MANY. MEALS.) and balancing the school concerts, parties, events and more. Believe me, I love it, but by the end of a school or workday, the last thing many of us want...
by Jane Sweeney | Nov 14, 2019 | Thanksgiving, Holiday Cooking, Recipes
Although Friendsgiving can be an event on the same scale as Thanksgiving — depending how much cooking you’re doing or how many side dishes you’re expected to prepare — it can also feel more relaxed than the usual big turkey day. Family tension...