A Guide To Piecrust! Learn how to make two classic French piecrust recipes and what to make with them. Light, flaky, and flavorful: these are the hallmarks of a perfect Tarts, galettes, and pies of the sweet or savory type all rely on the classic pastry dough. What does it take to make your own, you might be wondering? Read on to learn more aboutRead more ->
Learn how to make a proper salad! This guide goes over all the components of a great salad and offers recipes for you to try yourself! Season For Salad In my opinion, a salad isn’t a seasonal dish. It evolves with the changing weather, ingredient availability, and flavor cravings that each season brings. It can be cool and crisp, warm and indulgent, or satisfying andRead more ->
A guide to the different cuts of pork and how to prepare them! Learn where each cut is located and ideas to make them taste fabulous. Bringing Home The Bacon Isn’t that how the saying goes? I can see why money is synonymous with the salty, crispy, and smoky slices: it might as well be currency! Pork products are widely used across many different cuisines,Read more ->
A guide to the different cuts of beef and how to prepare them! Learn where each cut is located and ideas to make them taste fabulous. A Guide To Meat: Beef If you’re a meat-eater, you’ve likely scratched your head at one point while shopping the meat section at the grocery store. “Would ground chuck or sirloin be better for burgers? Filet or flank? AndRead 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 ->
Onions, shallots, and garlic and are key ingredients in countless recipes. Cooking with alliums is easy with this guide which outlines different types of alliums and how to use them. Cooking With Alliums First, let’s discuss what an allium even is, as I’m sure it may have some of you scratching your head. The genus Allium includes onions, shallots, garlic, and leeks, to name onlyRead more ->
Citrus offers tart, sweet, and unbeatable flavor in cooking. Learn about the different ways you can use this acid as you cook! Citrus = Sunshine There are a handful of ingredients that can transform a dish, elevating its taste and providing that missing layer of flavor. Oftentimes, citrus is overlooked as a critical component in the pursuit of well-rounded dishes. It’s amazing what fresh limeRead more ->
A collection of different types of fat to use as you cook! Learn which fats to use, how to use them, and what they offer. Fat = Flavor (And More!) Fat unfairly has a bad reputation. There’s a negative connotation that comes with the idea of adding any form of “fat” to our food…which is simply preposterous. The body uses fat as fuel, making itRead more ->
A collection of the fresh herbs that every home cook should know how to use! Fresh Herbs: The Flavor Makers Bright dill, savory rosemary, peppery basil: fresh herbs offer such diverse flavor profiles that can make or break a recipe. They offer depth that can’t be replicated, and are a must in your kitchen. Fresh herbs are readily available at most grocery stores, but considerRead more ->