How To Make Meatballs (with a TON of flavor combinations!)

A collage of photos of meatballs

A guide for How To Make Meatballs! What’s in them, how to make them, and delicious flavor combinations.  Make Dinner A Ball  I’m not sure anything is as frustrating as being ravenous come dinner time and not having a delicious plan in place for a meal. What do I make? What do I have on hand? Why on earth didn’t I plan in advance?! OneRead more ->

The Greenest Stir Fry

Green stir-fried vegetables in a large pan

The Greenest Stir Fry there ever was! This delicious dish is filled with broccoli, pea pods, asparagus, green onion, and celery. It’s a simple and nutritious meal or side dish! The Greenest of Green This stir-fry checks all the healthy boxes. Anyone else feel like they’re being uber healthy when they eat fresh green things? That’s probably because it’s absolutely true, but something about itRead more ->

Linguine with Champagne Cream Sauce and Perfectly Seared Scallops

Seared Scallops on top of pasta

Date Night In When I think about a dinner worthy of date night, it’s definitely this one. Scallops are perfectly seared yielding a golden-brown crust. They top a bed of linguine bathed in an unbeatably delicious champagne cream sauce.  It doesn’t get much fancier than this! How To Make Perfectly Seared Scallops Though some may find it intimidating, preparing scallops doesn’t need to be somethingRead more ->

Dad’s Venison Burgundy

My Dad's Venison Burgundy showcases tender venison cooked in a rich red wine sauce. Served over wild rice, mashed potatoes, or rice.

My Dad’s Venison Burgundy showcases tender venison cooked in a rich red wine sauce. Perfect served over wild rice, egg noodles, or mashed potatoes: this is comfort at its finest. Dad’s Venison Burgundy is featured in his Kitchen Memoir. Tried this recipe and loved it? Use the hashtag #sohappyyoulikedit and tag @sohappyyoulikedit on social media so I can see your creations! Let’s be friends! FindRead more ->

Dad’s Pheasant A La Creme

Dad's Wild Pheasant a la Creme

My Dad’s Pheasant A La Creme is pure indulgent comfort. Pheasant, wild turkey, or chicken breast is slow cooked in a rich and creamy sauce. Perfect served over wild rice, mashed potatoes, or pasta. My Dad’s Pheasant A La Creme was featured in his Kitchen Memoir.  Tried this recipe and loved it? Use the hashtag #sohappyyoulikedit and tag @sohappyyoulikedit on social media so I canRead more ->

Creamy Pumpkin Rigatoni

Creamy Pumpkin Rigatoni

This Creamy Pumpkin Rigatoni is a crowd pleasing, cheesy and delicious supper! Canned pumpkin is combined with a handful of ingredients which cut calories and add all the flavor.  I Heart Pasta Does anyone else get excited about pasta? I mean, like, really excited. Sure, I love pasta as much as the next person. But what I’m really talking about here is the TYPE ofRead more ->

Butternut Squash Stuffed Shells with Sausage

Butternut Squash Stuffed Shells with Sausage

These Butternut Squash Stuffed Shells with Sausage are beyond delicious! Sausage, ricotta, and mozzarella stuffed shells are bathed in a smooth and creamy butternut squash sauce. Absolute Fall pasta perfection! Butternut Squash Stuffed Shells HEAVENS. Are these stuffed shells good, you guys. I’ve never really met a pasta dish I haven’t loved. I realize that doesn’t do much in my convincing you that this recipeRead more ->

Pumpkin Pot Pie

Pumpkin Pot Pie

These Pumpkin Pot Pies are a cozy vegetarian meal to prepare for a weeknight supper, but are fancy enough for guests! Butternut squash replaces the standard chicken, and a homemade soup mix takes place of the canned condensed soup! Lightened up comfort food, at its finest.  Lightened Up Comfort Pure, unadulterated, comfort food. What comes to mind? Everyone’s idea of comfort is different. Some yearnRead more ->

Pumpkin and Chickpea Curry

Pumpkin and Chickpea Curry

This Pumpkin and Chickpea Curry is pure comfort! Red Kuri Squash and creamy chickpeas are simmered in a coconut red curry sauce and served over fluffy basmati rice. Slightly spicy, this curry will warm you inside and out.  Warm & Comforting Meals On my laziest Sundays, I like to eat slow simmered, slightly spiced, warm and comforting dishes like curry. Especially on a snowy dayRead more ->

Sweet Potato Pumpkin Gnocchi with Roasted Mushrooms and Crispy Sage

Sweet Potato and Pumpkin Gnocchi with Roasted Mushrooms and Crispy Sage

Sweet Potato and Pumpkin Gnocchi with Roasted Mushrooms and Crispy Sage is the perfect Fall supper. Roasted sweet potato and pumpkin puree takes gnocchi to the next level! Homemade Gnocchi Making your own pasta can be seen as a daunting task. Although there are just a handful of basic ingredients, surely the process of making your own pasta is incredibly complex…right? Wrong. What Is Gnocchi?Read more ->