Cooking for carnivores and a vegetarian at the same time is hard. And by “hard” I mean there’s always at least one of them – and possibly both of them – whining about what I’m making for dinner. As a former vegetarian, I really don’t care if there’s meat in my dinner. My husband, however, […]
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Pasta with Pesto & Veggies & Antigal’s Uno Malbec
This crowd pleasing pasta dish is one of the easiest and healthiest recipes I’ve ever come up with. It has become my go-to dinner when I have no time, nothing else to cook or both. All of the ingredients will keep for weeks at a time so I always keep them on hand. And with only […]
Pumpkin and Sage Vegan Cream Sauce
This quick and easy Pumpkin and Sage Vegan Cream Sauce is a crowd pleaser with a super creamy texture and subtle sweetness. All of my carnivores loved it, and it comes together easily in a half hour. Pumpkin is everywhere this time of year. You can find pumpkin in muffins, lattes, pies and even […]
Blue Cheese & Bacon Burgers
Blue cheese and bacon are among my favorite flavor combinations. Putting them atop burgers is always a crowd pleaser. Add a little barbecue sauce along with some crunchy lettuce and you are in business! These burgers started off as a stuffed burger. I have to tell you, though, you just can’t fit the amount of […]
Grilled Chicken Spiedies
What on earth are spiedies? A “spiedie” is Upstate New York vernacular for an insanely delicious sandwich made from marinated and then grilled meat. This recipe here is for chicken because I’ve honestly never met anyone that didn’t like a good chicken spiedie. Lots of folks make spiedies out of lamb and venison but those […]
Pasta with Roasted Squash, Fresh Herbs and Goat Cheese
Happy and Yummy is on vacation! We are loving our first trip to California, and will head into Oregon next week. At present, we are eating our way through San Francisco and we have indulged in amazing sourdough bread, incredible Asian fusion, and several servings of over-the-top delicious Italian food. Follow along on our Instagram […]
Savory Shepherd’s Pie
For a thousand reasons, Shepherd’s Pie was never appealing to me. And as I’ve discovered, it isn’t terribly appealing to a whole lot of other people either. And to those folks I say: give it a try, you might be surprised. Really deliciously surprised. I didn’t grow up eating shepherd’s pie, I rarely […]
Healthier Chicken Cordon Bleu
In honor of Mother’s Day, I am reposting a recipe inspired by my mother-in-law Sheila who was a particularly extraordinary woman and mother. I wish all of you a day filled with love and gratitude. *** My mother-in-law Sheila made the first chicken cordon bleu that I was willing to try. It was always delicious […]
Fresh Spinach and Sausage Pasta Toss
Last Sunday evening, I went to the store hungry. I had spent most of the day working on last week’s post Peanut Butter S’mores Dip and my people were ready for some relatively healthy food for dinner. Sausage stuffed with tomato, basil, and mozzarella to the rescue! Normally my weekly food shopping includes a trip to our […]
Low Carb Burrito Bowl
Who doesn’t love the taste of a giant burrito loaded with meat, rice, beans and delicious toppings? Have the delicious without the guilt with this better-for-you low carb burrito bowl! My husband has been “watching his girlish figure” since the new year and is spending some more time with his running shoes on. To help […]
