Engagement Roast Chicken

A recipe rumored to induce a marriage proposal, this is one you won’t want to miss! This Engagement Roast Chicken combines perfectly paired lemon, onion, and garlic, both roasted in and alongside the chicken. The only thing that could make this better is a delicious white wine sauce! The perfect recipe for a fancy dinner in. Roasting A Chicken Few recipes are as critical toRead more ->

Salmon with Sriracha and Lime

A super flavorful meal that’s on the table in less than 20 minutes! Salmon gets spicy with everyone’s favorite hot sauce, Sriracha, and a citrus kick from lime juice and zest. This Salmon With Sriracha and Lime is simple, healthy, and absolutely delicious! “Oh, I love salmon. It’s such a lovely color…” If anyone can name that movie for me, you’ll instantly be my bestRead more ->

Pumpkin and Oregano Butter Gnocchi

Gnocchi. It’s always been something that scares me a little bit. To make, at least. Put gnocchi on a menu, and I’m sure to order it. It’s so dense, yet it feels light. So simple, yet so flavorful. Not to mention how perfectly smooth their texture is. Surely, I can’t replicate it at home. WRONG. And Tieghan from Halfbaked Harvest showed  me just how toRead more ->

Coq au Vin with Brown Butter Egg Noodles

This Coq au Vin with Brown Butter Egg Noodles is pure comfort food! A simple chicken dish gets fancy with the addition of egg noodles doused in brown butter. Absolutely delicious! Comfort Food Coq au Vin. Literally translated as, “Rooster with Wine”, this recipe doesn’t hide much, which is what makes it so charming. A dish regularly reserved for cool and rainy Fall nights, thisRead more ->

Cornmeal Crusted Scallops with Mint Chimichurri

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 ->

Caprese Pasta with Italian Chicken Meatballs

Caprese Pasta with Italian Chicken Meatballs

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 ->

Sheetpan Chicken & Broccoli

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 ->

Asian Chicken Meatballs with Spicy Sesame Zoodles

Chicken meatballs topped with sriracha and sesame seeds on top of a bowl of zoodles

A spicy new twist on the standard “spaghetti and meatballs”. The meatballs get their zing from fresh ginger, garlic, shallot, fish sauce, and aminos. The zoodles get a healthy drizzle of sesame oil, lending their subtle nutty flavor. These Asian Chicken Meatballs with Spicy Sesame Zoodles are the perfect weeknight 30 minute meal! “Spaghetti and meatballs” is truly my go-to dinner for those nights whenRead more ->

Slow Cooker Ropa Vieja (Cuban Shredded Beef)

This slow cooker Ropa Vieja is perfect for your busiest days. The beef slow cooks in a mixture of peppers, tomatoes, garlic, and spices which produces flavor-packed results. Round out the meal with Cilantro Quinoa and Smashed Black Beans. I know what you’re thinking. Really, I do. I agree that a hammerhead shark would indefinitely beat a crocodile in an unexpected duel. But that’s neitherRead more ->

Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Thai Almond Sauce

Chicken Lettuce Wraps, you have my heart. This lightened up version still tastes damn good, too! Crunchy water chestnuts and mild mushrooms offer texture to the ground chicken. Almond butter serves as the creamy base for this to die for sauce, which you may need to consider doubling the recipe for.   Er mer gersh.These lettuce wraps are so freaking good. I seriously can’t. But IRead more ->