This is the perfect weeknight meal! Bone-in chicken is roasted with cauliflower and topped with a salty and tangy olive dressing. I’ve linked a few products in this post that are affiliate links. Note that I may receive a small commission. Please read the full disclosure policy. Sheetpan Roasted Chicken and Cauliflower with Olive Dressing When you need something fast, delicious, and easy for dinner what’sRead more ->
This Pasta Salad with Chickpeas, Spinach, and Olives is lighted and fresh! It has half the pasta, protein packed chickpeas, and lots of vegetables. Wholesome and tasty! I’ve linked a few products in this post that are affiliate links. Note that I may receive a small commission. Pasta Salad, Lightened Up! This pasta salad is so light, it’s more like “a salad with pasta”! TheRead more ->
This is absolutely The Best Italian Pasta Salad! Salami, tomatoes, olives, onions, roasted red peppers, and a spicy pepperoncini vinaigrette. So delicious! I’ve linked a few products in this post that are affiliate links. Note that I may receive a small commission. The Best Italian Pasta Salad Most of us have had our fair share of Italian pasta salads, but what makes the BEST ItalianRead more ->
This Antipasto Salad with Pepperoncini Vinaigrette packs major flavor! All the deliciousness of an antipasto platter on top of a salad and drizzled with a zesty pepperoncini vinaigrette! Antipasto, In Salad Form! There’s nothing I love more than a solid antipasto platter. Cured meats, cheeses, pickled things: it all speaks to my heart (and stomach!) in a very special way. However, eating a platter ofRead more ->
These Marinated Olives are packed with flavor and so simple to make! Olive oil, citrus peel, garlic, and fresh herbs take these olives to the next level. Little Nibbles Often overlooked, olives make a spread feel complete. Nothing rounds out a plate better than a salty little bite. As opposed to spending a small fortune at those fancy grab and go olive bars, why notRead more ->
The Dutch Martini is a classic! The traditional recipe gets updated with the addition of both vodka and gin. A twist you would’t expect to deliver such delicious results. The Dutch Martini is featured in my Dad’s 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 ->
This delicious Spanish Paella is a modern take on a classic! Arborio rice is cooked with a vibrant saffron broth and mixed with chicken, chorizo, and shrimp. This one-pot meal is an impressive dinner option whether you’re entertaining or having date night in! It’s springtime and all I want to do is sip rosé, open my windows, wear sunshiney clothing, and eat equally sunshiney meals.Read more ->
This Italian Cobb Salad packs a serious flavor punch! There are a few traditional Cobb ingredients in this recipe (such as hard boiled eggs and tomatoes). But every other ingredient gets an Italian twist: the chicken is marinated in an herby red wine vinaigrette. The bacon is made from prosciutto. The cheese is a crunchy Grana Padano. Marinated artichokes, olives, and pickled peppers also transformRead more ->
This Harvest Cheese Board is the perfect spread for a get together! Salty, sweet, and savory flavors create a people-pleasing cheese board. When I entertain, an epic cheese board is always on the menu. Everyone is always so impressed…but it is seriously the MOST EASY thing to prepare. You just need a little creativity! Something sweet, something spicy, something salty. You need to have aRead more ->
Skewers make the best appetizers! You get a little bit of everything with these Antipasto Skewers with Pesto Dipping Sauce – and can hold it with one hand! Creamy mozzarella, briny olives, crunchy toasted ciabatta, ripe cherry tomatoes, and salty prosciutto make one hell of a crowd pleasing snack. ————— It’s fair season, everyone. That’s right! Step right up! It’s about to get good. Who’sRead more ->