Bucatini alle Vongole (Pasta with Clams)

A plate of pasta with clams and parsley

This Bucatini alle Vongole is an Italian classic! Pasta is mixed with white wine, garlic, red pepper flakes, and clams. It’s simple, delicious, and the perfect balance of flavors! Pasta + Seafood = My Happy Place Of the top 5 best things I’ve ever eaten, I would say at least half are pasta with seafood. The mixture of the rich, sweet, and mouthwatering seafood pairedRead 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 ->

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 ->

Mussels with White Wine and Garlic

These Mussels with White Wine and Garlic are a flavorful way to enjoy mussels! Served with charred bread to soak up the delicious broth. Mussels for 5, Please Mussels like this hold a very special place in my heart. You see, growing up, there was a restaurant that my family always used to go to. In fact, my sister got her first job in theirRead more ->