This Grown Up Mac and Cheese recipe is one for the record books. Creamy, cheesy, and unbelievably packed with flavor. Gruyere, cheddar, and muenster offer different flavors which meld together perfectly. When you’re feeling indulgent, or need a little comfort – this is surely your recipe! If you’ve ever been to a bridal shower, my sincere guess is that you’ve heard about the book thatRead more ->
This Rosemary Maple Bourbon Sour is a true crowd pleaser! Smoky bourbon, bright lemon juice, sweet maple syrup, and fragrant rosemary equate to one insanely delicious cocktail. Tried & True There are some recipes you come across that you continue to make again and again. This is not one of those recipes. I have made these cocktails (in the last month alone) again, and again, andRead more ->
These Fish Tacos with Chipotle Crema are absolutely delicious! The fish for these tacos are dipped in a beer batter which uses cake flour before being fried, which means an incredibly light end result. Traditional toppings include cabbage and radish for crunch, avocado, cilantro, and an addictive chipotle crema. This recipe is simple to prepare, and worth the wait! Two words: FISH. TACOS. Everyone lovesRead more ->
This Curried Chicken Salad is a healthy twist on a classic! Chicken salad gets a healthy upgrade with a curried greek yogurt dressing, bright cilantro, juicy grapes, and crunchy almonds. Perfect on top of a bed of greens or tucked in a pita! Think of something you are up eating. Maybe something nostalgic, that your mom or dad used to make. What was it? GrilledRead more ->
These Cornmeal Crusted Scallops with Mint Chimichurri are delicious, simple, and healthy! The scallops get a lovely crunch from the cornmeal. The mint chimichurri is bright, packed with flavor, and the perfect accompaniment to the rich scallops. This recipe is easy to make, and easier to enjoy! Who loves scallops? (Everyone raises their hand). Good, that’s what I thought. Scallops are just so ….sexy. YouRead more ->
Pumpkin, Sage, and Browned Butter Cupcakes. What dessert recipe gets more autumnally indulgent than THAT? The sage is swirled with the brown butter, offering a savory, sweet, almost umami flavor. The pumpkin keeps the cupcake moist, which also gets a helping hand from the brown butter icing. Fall is officially here! Well…it’s actually been here for like, over a week. But today marks the firstRead more ->
It’s National Cookbook Month! A collection of delicious recipes from my favorite cookbooks! This roundup has something for everyone: dinners, snacks, sweets, and cocktails. I have an affinity for cookbooks. My mom always likes to tell the story of when I moved home after college. See, after graduation, and my 2 week Europe trip (REQUIRED FOR COLLEGE GRADS), I had a solid month before beingRead more ->
This Caprese Pasta with Italian Chicken Meatballs is the perfect weeknight meal! Italian spiced chicken meatballs and homemade tomato sauce make this pasta extra special. Tried this recipe for Caprese Pasta with Italian Chicken Meatballs and loved it? Use the hashtag #sohappyyoulikedit and tag @sohappyyoulikedit on social media so I can see your creations! Let’s be friends! Find me on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest! ThisRead more ->
This one pan meal couldn’t be easier! Chicken and broccoli are simple to prep and get a quick roast in the oven. The sauce gets drizzled over everything after it’s almost done roasting. This Sheetpan Chicken & Broccoli is deliciously salty, spicy, and garlicky – the perfect weeknight supper! Busy day? Busy week? Month? Life? We’re all a little rushed at times, aren’t we? Well,Read more ->
This Summer Corn and Poblano Chowder gets a smoky and spicy treatment. The recipe for this summer soup is filled with bacon, poblano peppers, fresh sweet corn, zucchini, and summer squash. Aka, summer’s best. Stock up now, make the largest batch and have this delicious chowder on hand all winter long. Preserve Summer’s Bounty Anyone else all hibernating-bear-status? You know what I mean. You’re stockingRead more ->