A guide to the seasonal vegetables that are available throughout the year! Learn which vegetables are readily available and taste best during specific times of the year. Eating Seasonal Seasonal eating has been a pillar of So Happy You Liked It since its inception. I’ve always maintained that the freshest ingredients don’t need much to taste amazing, which is why seeking out seasonal produce isRead more ->
This is a list of the essential cookware every kitchen should have! Baking dishes, sauté pans, and stockpots: find the best kitchenware here. Let’s Cook! When it comes to getting in the kitchen, having the right equipment makes all the difference. The right sauté pan, the perfect nonstick cast iron, or the properly sized baking pan for your favorite cake will truly yield better results.Read more ->
25 Pumpkin & Squash Recipes to Enjoy This Fall Fall wouldn’t be complete without pumpkin! I made this pumpkin recipe roundup with recipes for dinners, treats, drinks, and snacks to enjoy this Fall! Try one or try them all: there’s something in here for everyone! 1. Pumpkin Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Mushrooms and Crispy Sage Sweet Potato and Pumpkin Gnocchi with Roasted Mushrooms and CrispyRead more ->
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 ->
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 ->
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 ->
Kitchen Memoirs are a collection of stories about the people and dishes who have inspired me most in the kitchen. Each month I will share a new story about one of these people accompanied by one or more recipes. This month’s feature is Matt. Food-Rooted Friendships Matt and I met in 2008. His high school sweetheart happened to be my dear friend, Amy. His quick witRead more ->
Take the time to meal prep once, and you’ll have meals ready in minutes all week long! I share my favorite tips and healthy recipes for meal prepping. Let’s Meal Prep When you hear the words “meal prep”, what comes to mind? I bet you have one of two reactions: Proudly reflect on all the delicious things you currently have prepped in your refrigerator (andRead more ->
This Oxtail Macaroni and Cheese is pure comfort! Oxtail adds richness, while Brie and Comté cheeses are used to create the creamiest and most flavorful mac and cheese recipe out there! When you think of quintessential comfort food, what comes to mind? Perhaps Lasagna, a cozy casserole (like Tater Tot Hotdish!), Shrimp and Grits, or a low & slow Sunday Beef Roast. Me? My idealRead more ->
These Winter Grain Bowls with Fire Roasted Tomato Vinaigrette are the perfect weeknight meal! Juicy lemon chicken, garlicky roasted vegetables, and your favorite grain are drizzled with a smoky and sweet vinaigrette that uses Muir Glen Fire Roasted Tomatoes as the base. This recipe can easily be meal prepped and assembled for a quick and delicious weeknight dinner!