The Best Italian Pasta Salad

A bowl of Italian pasta salad with tomatoes, salami, and parsley

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 ->

5 Fabulous Menus To Serve For Valentine’s Day!

Love is in the air! This collection offers 5 delicious Valentine’s Day menus to consider making for your sweetheart.  Happy Valentine’s Day! Whether your Valentine is a significant other, a friend, a kiddo, or yourself: I think we can all agree that enjoying a delicious meal is a big part of this special day. I’ve rounded up 5 fantastic Valentine’s Day menus to consider making!Read more ->

30 Minute Classic Minestrone Soup

A bowl of classic minestrone soup topped with parmesan cheese

This 30 Minute Classic Minestrone Soup is spicy and satisfying! Packed with vegetables and pasta, this soup is classic comfort! I’ve linked a few products in this post that are affiliate links. Note that I may receive a small commission. 30 Minute Classic Minestrone Soup Tender vegetables, toothsome pasta, and creamy white beans are combined in a rich and satisfying broth in this 30 MinuteRead more ->

Brown Butter Mushroom Pasta

A plate of brown butter mushroom pasta with a fork

This Brown Butter Mushroom Pasta is total comfort! Brown butter offers warmth and nuttiness to the earthy mushrooms, and it’s all tossed with tender pasta. I’ve linked a few products in this post that are affiliate links. Note that I may receive a small commission. Brown Butter Mushroom Pasta Brown butter is considered one of the classic French sauces that chefs and home cooks turnRead more ->

A Guide To Lasagna (Plus 3 Amazing Recipes!)

A pan of lasagna cut into slices

When it comes to comforting meals that warm you from the inside out, it doesn’t get much better than lasagna. The comfort that’s elicited from layers of tender pasta, velvety sauce, gooey cheese, and depending on the type, a myriad of different meats and vegetables is next to none. Recipes for this classic comfort tend to be passed down from generation to generation, some ofRead more ->

Hearty Vegetable Lasagna

A piece of lasagna on a white plate

This Hearty Vegetable Lasagna is pure bliss! A variety of vegetables are layered with rich red sauce, creamy cheese, and tender lasagne. It’s total comfort! A Comfort Classic Lightened Up So many of the recipes that I share here on So Happy You Liked It are inspired by or replicas of the recipes I grew up with. This vegetable lasagna is a perfect example ofRead more ->

Mushroom Lasagna with Smoked Mozzarella Cream Sauce

A pan of lasagna topped with roasted mushrooms and sage

This Mushroom Lasagna with Smoked Mozzarella Cream Sauce is earthy, creamy, and packed with savory flavor. A delicious and cozy dinner! I’ve linked a few products in this post that are affiliate links. Note that I may receive a small commission. Mushroom Lasagna Lasagna is one of those dishes that once a craving strikes, nothing else will satisfy. While the red sauced variety is well-knownRead more ->

Tomato and Feta Pasta with Olives

A large bowl with pasta, tomatoes, olives, and basil with two forks in it

This Tomato and Feta Pasta with Olives is beyond delicious! Tomatoes are roasted with a block of feta cheese which ultimately serves as a piquant sauce for the pasta. Kalamata olives add a salty and addictive bite. I’ve linked a few products in this post that are affiliate links. Note that I may receive a small commission. Fad or Fabulous? Ah yes: the infamous tomatoRead more ->

How To Make The Ultimate Macaroni and Cheese

Two bowls of macaroni and cheese

The Ultimate Macaroni and Cheese When one thinks about their favorite comfort food, I would argue that macaroni and cheese likely falls at the top for many. Everything about it oozes comfort. Tender pasta enveloped in a creamy and cheesy sauce, sometimes topped with a thick layer of extra cheese or breadcrumbs. Some are baked to a bubbling oblivion, while others are simply finished onRead more ->

Truffle Macaroni and Cheese

A bowl of creamy macaroni and cheese with a spoon

This Truffle Macaroni and Cheese is positively decadent. This stovetop version features a mouthwatering truffle cream sauce that is so simple! I’ve linked a few products in this post that are affiliate links. Note that I may receive a small commission. True Decadence Macaroni and cheese has to be one of my favorite dishes. Admittedly though, it isn’t something I make often. However, when the cooler monthsRead more ->