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 ->

Dad’s Chocolate Pudding Cake

Dad's Favorite Chocolate Pudding Cake

My Dad’s Chocolate Pudding Cake is chocolate heaven! This dessert is part cake, part rich pudding. Served with ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream, this recipe is a classic. This Chocolate Pudding Cake was featured in my Dad’s 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’sRead more ->

25 Pumpkin & Squash Recipes To Enjoy This Fall

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 ->

Kabocha Squash and Turkey Chili

Kabocha Squash and Turkey Chili

This Kabocha Squash and Turkey Chili is hearty and healthy take on the classic meal-in-a-bowl. Kabocha squash adds an earthy bite to the already substantial chili. Warm and spicy: this is feel good food! When It’s Chilly, We Chili On a scale of cool to unbearable, chili is a good choice regardless of what the chill in the air is. There’s something about each warmRead 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 ->

Healthy Homemade Condensed Soup Mix

Homemade Condensed Soup Mix

This Healthy Homemade Condensed Soup Mix is the perfect substitute for your favorite dishes! Butter, flour, milk, broth, and spices. A simple swap to cut out over processed ingredients! Cream of What? Let me ask you a question. Have you ever been reading through a recipe the same way someone excitedly cheers on their favorite sports team? “Zucchini, check. Celery, check. Onion, cheeeeeeck…Flour, YES….Cream ofRead 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 ->