A guide for how to boil and blanch vegetables! Learn about these two water-based cooking methods and try them with the recipes in this article. Boiling Versus Blanching Boiling and blanching are two water-based cooking methods that are simple to learn and execute. Boiling is a largely familiar method that many have mastered. Blanching, on the other hand, may be one that you could useRead more ->
These Honey Glazed Carrots with Feta and Mint pack major flavor. Cooked carrots are tossed in a sauce made with honey and vinegar and topped with feta cheese and fresh mint. Honey Glazed Carrots Carrots are one of those vegetables that I have on hand at all times. Whether it’s carrot sticks, whole carrots, or baby carrots, I’m always nibbling on or cooking them upRead more ->
This Potato and Leek Soup with Sourdough Croutons is velvety, tasty, and comforting! Day-old sourdough gets new life through homemade croutons and adds the perfect crunch to this delicious soup. For The Love Of Potato and Leek Soup Some soups out there just begged to be made. This classic soup is simple yet sophisticated, unfussy yet purely delicious. My version doesn’t include bacon or creamRead more ->
A guide for how to roast and braise vegetables! Learn about these two versatile cooking methods and how long to cook popular vegetables. Roasting Versus Braising Roasting and braising: how familiar are you with these two cooking methods? Excellent options for both Winter and Spring vegetables, both roasting and braising yield tender and delicious results. Not sure what the difference Is between roasting and braising?Read more ->
This Horseradish Braised Cabbage is sinfully delicious. Cabbage melts in velvety horseradish sauce, becoming incredibly tender. Braise Your Vegetables Often a cooking method reserved for meat, braising is a technique you should familiarize yourself with for vegetables, too. Yielding soft, tender, and unbeatable flavorful results, braising might just be my (and you?) new favorite way to cook. To learn more about this cooking method, checkRead more ->
These Braised Collard Greens with Garlic and Shallot are a classic southern dish with a ton of flavor. This version is meat-free and extra bright with the addition of fresh lemon. Southern Fare, Lightened Up Braised Collard Greens are a traditional Southern dish. Normally sauteed in bacon grease, I wanted to lighten up the deliciously tender greens. My recipe doesn’t include bacon, but that doesn’tRead more ->
My So Happy In The Kitchen series is dedicated to giving you tools, resources, and knowledge to help you learn to love to cook. Each month this year, I’ll be diving into a different ingredient group, offering tips, tricks, and of course recipes. The article is dedicated to prepping vegetables like a pro! Let’s Prep That Veg! This month’s lesson is Vegetables 101! Over theRead more ->
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 ->
Cooking should be fun! My Golden Rules of Cooking offer tips and tricks to better equip you to love your time in the kitchen. Learn To Love To Cook In my time sharing recipes, kitchen tips & tricks, and entertaining inspiration on So Happy You Liked It, one thing has remained the same. No matter how simple I present things, some people simply do notRead more ->
The world of kitchen knives is deep and vast: there are countless options, varying price points, and all sorts of blade types. It can feel like a daunting and intimidating task to select these critical kitchen tools, so I’ve rounded up the 5 types of knives every home cook should own and the uses for each. This is your go-to guide for kitchen knives! KnivesRead more ->