A guide for how to caramelize vegetables! Learn about this cooking method that adds depth and incredible flavor. Caramelization Station What is it about the term “caramelized” that makes everyone’s mouth instantly water? Oh wait, I know. Because the term insinuates rich, caramelly depth that can’t otherwise be replicated! It’s sinful, scrumptious, and sultry (if we’re willing to use those words to describe food!). FlavorsRead more ->
A guide for how to sauté and stir fry vegetables! Learn about these two stovetop cooking methods that are easy and yield delicious results. Stir-Frying Versus Sautéing You might be wondering, “what’s the difference between stir-frying and sautéing?” You wouldn’t be the first, and likely not the last. These two uncomplicated cooking methods are go-to’s for cooks of all skill levels. Read on to learnRead more ->
A guide for how to boil and blanch vegetables! Learn about these two water-based cooking methods and try them with the recipes in this article. Boiling Versus Blanching Boiling and blanching are two water-based cooking methods that are simple to learn and execute. Boiling is a largely familiar method that many have mastered. Blanching, on the other hand, may be one that you could useRead more ->
A guide for how to roast and braise vegetables! Learn about these two versatile cooking methods and how long to cook popular vegetables. Roasting Versus Braising Roasting and braising: how familiar are you with these two cooking methods? Excellent options for both Winter and Spring vegetables, both roasting and braising yield tender and delicious results. Not sure what the difference Is between roasting and braising?Read more ->
My So Happy In The Kitchen series is dedicated to giving you tools, resources, and knowledge to help you learn to love to cook. Each month this year, I’ll be diving into a different ingredient group, offering tips, tricks, and of course recipes. The article is dedicated to prepping vegetables like a pro! Let’s Prep That Veg! This month’s lesson is Vegetables 101! Over theRead more ->
A guide to the seasonal vegetables that are available throughout the year! Learn which vegetables are readily available and taste best during specific times of the year. Eating Seasonal Seasonal eating has been a pillar of So Happy You Liked It since its inception. I’ve always maintained that the freshest ingredients don’t need much to taste amazing, which is why seeking out seasonal produce isRead more ->
Cooking should be fun! My Golden Rules of Cooking offer tips and tricks to better equip you to love your time in the kitchen. Learn To Love To Cook In my time sharing recipes, kitchen tips & tricks, and entertaining inspiration on So Happy You Liked It, one thing has remained the same. No matter how simple I present things, some people simply do notRead more ->
The world of kitchen knives is deep and vast: there are countless options, varying price points, and all sorts of blade types. It can feel like a daunting and intimidating task to select these critical kitchen tools, so I’ve rounded up the 5 types of knives every home cook should own and the uses for each. This is your go-to guide for kitchen knives! KnivesRead more ->
Onions, shallots, and garlic and are key ingredients in countless recipes. Cooking with alliums is easy with this guide which outlines different types of alliums and how to use them. Cooking With Alliums First, let’s discuss what an allium even is, as I’m sure it may have some of you scratching your head. The genus Allium includes onions, shallots, garlic, and leeks, to name onlyRead more ->
Citrus offers tart, sweet, and unbeatable flavor in cooking. Learn about the different ways you can use this acid as you cook! Citrus = Sunshine There are a handful of ingredients that can transform a dish, elevating its taste and providing that missing layer of flavor. Oftentimes, citrus is overlooked as a critical component in the pursuit of well-rounded dishes. It’s amazing what fresh limeRead more ->