Carnitas Tacos with Spicy Avocado Crema

A platter of corn tortillas topped with shredded pork, cilantro, onion, and avocado crema

These Carnitas Tacos with Spicy Avocado Crema are absolutely delicious! Shredded pork is drizzled with a citrusy and spicy jus and baked until slightly crispy. It tops corn tortillas along with onions, cilantro, and a tangy and spicy Avocado Crema. I’ve linked a few products in this post that are affiliate links. Note that I may receive a small commission. Time For Tacos (Which IsRead more ->

5 Chicken Marinades That Are Far From Boring

A collage of images of marinated chicken recipes

A roundup of 5 Chicken Marinades That Are Far From Boring! Whether you like spice, tang, or a lemony kick, this collection has something for everyone. Take the Weeknight Hero To The Next Level! We’ve all been there. Dinner time rolls around and we’re left thinking, “What on earth should I make?!”, while also exhausted from a long day. As opposed to reaching for somethingRead more ->

Sesame Ginger Chicken

A platter of Sesame Ginger Chicken with carrots, purple cabbage, limes, and herbs surrounding it

This Sesame Ginger Chicken is packed with tangy, salty, and spicy flavor. It’s simple to make and is ready in no time! Fast and Fresh Flavor Warm, tantalizing, and spicy. When I think of the classic flavors of Asian cooking, these are just a few of the adjectives that come to mind. The zippy bite of fresh ginger. The hot spice of sliced peppers. TheRead more ->

French Lemon Chicken with Shallots

A plate of pasta topped with French lemon chicken with shallots

This French Lemon Chicken with Shallots is a simple and delicious weeknight meal! Chicken is marinated in a lemon and white wine-based marinade, yielding tender and flavorful results.  Dinner, Fancified Picture this: it’s 5:00 and while you’re hungry, you’re also craving something soul-satisfying and fancy. What to do?! I’ll tell you what. Reach for that half-finished jar of olives in your refrigerator to nibble onRead more ->

How To Make Meatballs (with a TON of flavor combinations!)

A collage of photos of meatballs

A guide for How To Make Meatballs! What’s in them, how to make them, and delicious flavor combinations.  Make Dinner A Ball  I’m not sure anything is as frustrating as being ravenous come dinner time and not having a delicious plan in place for a meal. What do I make? What do I have on hand? Why on earth didn’t I plan in advance?! OneRead more ->

Low Carb Chicken Burrito Bowls

A bowl filled with ingredients for chicken burrito bowls for cinco de mayo

These Low Carb Chicken Burrito Bowls are the perfect weeknight meal! Juicy chicken, charred peppers, and spicy guacamole make these bowls beyond delicious! Dinner Within Reach I said it before and I’ll say it again: there is a way to get dinner on the table in minutes. Yes… minutes! When the components are already prepared, it’s easy to assemble a delicious meal based on yourRead more ->

Spicy Ramen with Crispy Tofu

Two bowls of spicy ramen with a soft-boiled egg

This Spicy Ramen with Crispy Tofu is absolutely unbeatable! Tender ramen noodles are topped with an aromatic broth, perfectly cooked vegetables, crispy tofu, and a softboiled egg. Perfection! Comfort Food At Its Finest When you think of comfort food, what comes to mind? Like most people, there are a few recipes I reach for when all I want is to snuggle up with a tastyRead more ->

Linguine with Champagne Cream Sauce and Perfectly Seared Scallops

Seared Scallops on top of pasta

Date Night In When I think about a dinner worthy of date night, it’s definitely this one. Scallops are perfectly seared yielding a golden-brown crust. They top a bed of linguine bathed in an unbeatably delicious champagne cream sauce.  It doesn’t get much fancier than this! How To Make Perfectly Seared Scallops Though some may find it intimidating, preparing scallops doesn’t need to be somethingRead more ->

7 Weeknight Meals To Try Now

7 Weeknight Meals to try Now

When the midweek slump sets in and you’re not sure what to have for dinner, turn to this roundup of 7 Weeknight Meals for inspiration for wholesome, delicious, and simple suppers.  7 Weeknight Meals We all have those nights. Those weeks. And yes…even those months. When we’re weary, uninspired, and it honestly seems as though it will take an act of a higher power toRead more ->

Dad’s Venison Burgundy

My Dad's Venison Burgundy showcases tender venison cooked in a rich red wine sauce. Served over wild rice, mashed potatoes, or rice.

My Dad’s Venison Burgundy showcases tender venison cooked in a rich red wine sauce. Perfect served over wild rice, egg noodles, or mashed potatoes: this is comfort at its finest. Dad’s Venison Burgundy is featured in his 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’s be friends! FindRead more ->