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 ->

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 ->

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 ->

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 ->