Do you love old-fashioned cucumbers and onions in vinegar? Did you grow up waiting for summer so Grandma could make this classic combination? If so, how about trying a new twist on this traditional dish? Cucumber, Onion, and Jalapeno Salad takes your favorite side dish to the next level. Who doesn’t like a little heat?… Continue reading Cucumber, Onion, and Jalapeno Salad: The Classic Dish with a Twist!
Easy Glazed Fruit Salad makes every meal more special. I like a side dish that’s fast, healthy, and everyone likes! This recipe is all of those things. It makes the perfect fruit salad for brunch, a family dinner, or to take to a sick friend. Plus, it makes enough for you to save some sweetness… Continue reading Easy Glazed Fruit Salad for a Crowd
I have major guilt about trying to provide nutritionally-dense food for my family on days when I just feel exhausted from work. Can you relate? I don’t want to serve canned, sugar-laden food to my family. Instead, I want the time to can or freeze food like my mom and grandmas used to do! My solution:… Continue reading Slow Cooker Applesauce: Perfect for Working Moms!
I will be the first one to admit that I’ve hated beets my entire life. I thought they tasted like dirt! My parents and grandparents always grew and pickled them, and I’ve tried them multiple times because, “Beets are so good for you.” Hmmm…. Fast forward thirty years to a photo shoot for Be Happy… Continue reading Coconut Oil Roasted Carrots, Beets, and Kale
Growing up, did your grandma make cucumber and onion salad? My grandma did whenever the cucumbers in the garden were at their prime, and Grandma’s cucumber and onions always tasted the best! For years, I’ve struggled with trying to find the right ratio of ingredients to make my salad taste just like Grandma’s. From my… Continue reading Old Fashioned Cucumbers and Onions
So, I’m not a huge fan of cauliflower. I’ve always found it too strong for my tastes and really kind of bitter. If it’s on a relish tray, I avoid it, no matter how much dip I find. But since starting a lower carbohydrate diet, I’ve sort of missed potatoes. I started searching around the… Continue reading Cheesy “FauxTators”: A Keto-Friendly Potato Alternative
I used to think risotto was something fancy, like fillet mignon or something like that. That changed the last time my husband and I took a weekend trip to the Southern Illinois Wine Trail. We ate at a restaurant in Anna, Illinois, that on the outside looked more like a bar than a restaurant. However,… Continue reading Roasted Asparagus and Feta Risotto
The holidays are upon us, and the older I get, the more I want simple recipes for family get-togethers. Most of us have very little time to prepare the massively ornate dinners publicized in magazines and on social media. Instead, I want tasty, easy, and fresh dishes that take little time to prepare so I… Continue reading Holiday Apple Salad
In many households, the holidays REQUIRE that one serves green bean casserole during family gatherings. The problem is, I have never liked the stuff. As you might have read in my post on Chicken Divan, I loathe cream of anything canned soup. So I set out on my own path to create a green bean casserole… Continue reading Green Bean Casserole–No Canned Cream Soup Required!
Today’s post is for our daughter. When she hears that I’m making Roasted Dill Potatoes for supper, her smile lights up the room! And honestly, though much more reserved, I think my husband is doing a silent happy dance when these little potatoes are served, too. Everyone who’s had Roasted Dill Potatoes thinks they’re pretty… Continue reading Roasted Dill Potatoes
