Surly Hell BBQ Chicken Meatballs

These Surly Hell BBQ Chicken Meatballs are the perfect party appetizer! Chicken makes them lean and healthy, while the homemade BBQ sauce leaves them spicy, lip smacking, and absolutely addictive. They’re baked, but can be kept warm in your slow cooker or crockpot! Make a HUGE batch, of these – they go fast!  Have you ever made your own BBQ sauce? I swear it isRead more ->

Italian Cobb Salad

This Italian Cobb Salad packs a serious flavor punch! There are a few traditional Cobb ingredients in this recipe (such as hard boiled eggs and tomatoes). But every other ingredient gets an Italian twist:  the chicken is marinated in an herby red wine vinaigrette. The bacon is made from prosciutto. The cheese is a crunchy Grana Padano. Marinated artichokes, olives, and pickled peppers also transformRead more ->

Caprese Pasta with Italian Chicken Meatballs

Caprese Pasta with Italian Chicken Meatballs

This Caprese Pasta with Italian Chicken Meatballs is the perfect weeknight meal! Italian spiced chicken meatballs and homemade tomato sauce make this pasta extra special. Tried this recipe for Caprese Pasta with Italian Chicken Meatballs and loved it? Use the hashtag #sohappyyoulikedit and tag @sohappyyoulikedit on social media so I can see your creations! Let’s be friends! Find me on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest! ThisRead more ->

Sheetpan Chicken & Broccoli

This one pan meal couldn’t be easier! Chicken and broccoli are simple to prep and get a quick roast in the oven. The sauce gets drizzled over everything after it’s almost done roasting. This Sheetpan Chicken & Broccoli is deliciously salty, spicy, and garlicky – the perfect weeknight supper! Busy day? Busy week? Month? Life? We’re all a little rushed at times, aren’t we? Well,Read more ->

Summer Corn & Poblano Chowder

A bowl of summer corn and poblano chowder topped with bacon and basil

This Summer Corn and Poblano Chowder gets a smoky and spicy treatment. The recipe for this summer soup is filled with bacon, poblano peppers, fresh sweet corn, zucchini, and summer squash. Aka, summer’s best. Stock up now, make the largest batch and have this delicious chowder on hand all winter long. Preserve Summer’s Bounty Anyone else all hibernating-bear-status? You know what I mean. You’re stockingRead more ->

Balsamic Roasted Vegetable Farro

Balsamic Roasted Vegetable Farro is a delicious side dish or light lunch! Roasted vegetables are tossed with nutty farro and a tart balsamic vinaigrette. Simple and delicious! Choose Your Own Adventure The mix and match concept is brilliant, right? Variety, variety, variety. I love mixing and matching salads. No – not the boring salad you’re thinking of, and that we’re all guilty of packing forRead more ->

Sausage, Kale, and Mozzarella Egg Bake

This Sausage, Kale, and Mozzarella Egg Bake is perfect for lazy weekend mornings, or prepped in advance for busy weekdays. Spicy sausage, mild mozzarella, and kale come together in this delicious egg bake. Happy Weekend! One of my favorite places to be is “Up North”. Most Minnesotans have a cabin that they retreat to on the weekends in the summer. Or parents, siblings, or aRead more ->

Turkey Meatballs with Zoodles and Chunky Homemade Marinara

Turkey Meatballs with Zoodles and Chunky Homemade Marinara is a delicious lightened up version of the classic! Turkey meatballs are perfectly seasoned and cooked directly in the sauce. This chunky homemade marinara is simple, sweet, sand savory. A winner all around! Spaghetti and Meatballs. Is there anything more comforting? Except for the “Oh no, I think I’m going to be sick” feeling you have onceRead more ->