The Happy Foodie

2-Ingredient Snack Ideas These 2-ingredient snack ideas are the perfect solution for hungry kids needing something FAST. You know, for when they are “starving” and can’t wait any longer. These are my go-tos for when I can’t plan ahead for snack time. I almost always have these ingredients in my pantry or fridge and they can be pulled out at a moment’s notice. Healthy High Protein Snack Ideas High protein snacks are perfect for kids active in after school sports....

Air fryer zucchini fries are light and tasty with all the flavor! It is the perfect side dish for any meal or enjoy as a light snack. It is easy and delicious to make zucchini fries in an air fryer. You will love the flavor combination with the seasonings and crispy outside. It is the perfect combination for a summer-picked zucchini! Using an air fryer has all kinds of great benefits....

Hi Bold Bakers! WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS RECIPE: Our Gluten-Free Banana Bread recipe is made with zero (that’s right zero) added sugar, dairy-free, and gluten-free flours. With a bit of coconut oil, this bread is super wholesome and flavorful. Already have an account? We have had a HUGE number of requests from bakers all across the world for gluten-free, sugar-free, low-carb, or paleo recipes. This recipe is engineered to tick all the boxes and fit whatever lifestyle you live....

Published Jan 06, 2012 Updated Nov 03, 2024 And Chinese people are especially partial to pork belly, for its rich taste, tender texture, and all its fatty glory, making it a special ingredient in many traditional dishes. Chinese cuisine also highly favors braising, especially with pork belly. It is ideal for braising because its layers of fat and meat soak up the savory sauce. The slow-cooking method also makes the pork belly tender, full of rich flavors, and literally melt in the mouth....

Published Oct 06, 2013 Updated Sep 12, 2024 I am so happy that my contributor CP Choong is back with more sinfully delicious baking recipes. In this post, she is sharing an utterly gorgeous, rich, buttery, and decadent Brownie Butter Cake recipe, adapted from Kevin Chai’s “I love Butter Cake Too 2” cookbook. CP Choong and I went to high school together, but we didn’t know each other when we were in high school....

Hi Bold Bakers! Spring is here again which is the perfect time for carrot cake. We all know how to make regular carrot cake so why not mix it up a little and make Carrot Cake Donuts! And you won’t believe how good they are baked instead of fried. This recipe is a 2 for one, as I’ll also show you an awesome trick for how to make your own donut pan!...

This Grilled Chicken Pasta Primavera recipe is a twist on a version that my mother in law makes, and just happens to be my husband’s favorite pasta dish. She was so kind to share this recipe with me so I can share it with you. The only thing I switched was that we grilled the chicken on an outdoor grill instead of cooking it over the stove. Tender grilled chicken paired with fresh summer veggies and garden herbs with a healthy sauce makes this a perfect summer supper that you can enjoy on the patio with a tossed salad, crusty bread and a tall glass of lemonade....

Published May 07, 2024 Updated Aug 13, 2024 Chicken Scampi Pasta Recipe Chicken scampi pasta offers a beautiful twist on Seafood Scampi, featuring tender chicken bathed in a flavorful buttery lemon sauce and finished with grated parmesan. It’s complete with pasta and delivers an irresistible dish bursting with flavor. The heart of this recipe lies in its mouthwatering sauce, it presents a tasty combination of garlic, chili powder, dry white wine, lemon zest, and lemon juice....

Published Apr 15, 2019 Updated Oct 17, 2024 Chinese Chicken Shu Mai (Siu Mai) My brunch this morning—chicken shu mai (sui mai), or steamed chicken dumplings. I know many of you love shu mai or siu mai, those little morsels of ground meat wrapped with wonton skin, and served at dim sum restaurants in Chinatown. These dainty steamed dumplings comes in a small bamboo steamer and they are so good that every bite is always bursting with the freshness and juicy goodness of the filling....

Chocolate Cherry Cake is a delightfully rich and flavorful twist on a classic poke cake. Fudgy chocolate cake drizzled with cherry gelatin and topped with a creamy pudding frosting, this cake is best served chilled with a glass of ice cold milk or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. It’s so easy to put together, yet tastes like an Old Fashioned Chocolate Covered Cherries treat! This chocolate cherry cake recipe is a fun way to get kids involved in the kitchen too; my kids love to poke holes over the top with the end of a wooden spoon....

Cinnamon Almonds in the Crockpot These slow cooker cinnamon almonds not only taste amazing, they smell amazing! The aroma of cinnamon and sugar permeates the kitchen as the almonds roast for several hours in the Crockpot. It reminds me of the yummy smell of roasted nuts at football games. The real deal smells so much better than any candle you can buy. We especially love making these around the Holiday season for the taste and smell of Christmas in the house....

Crab cakes are one of my very favorite tasty appetizers. We’re picky about our seafood around here, and we won’t stand for anything that tastes too “fishy”. Plus I like to add spices and flavors to enhance the natural freshness of the sweet crab. These classic crab cakes taste fancy but could not be easier to make! These are such fun to serve during the summertime with our homemade tartar sauce and french fries, or a simple garden salad....

When it comes to pasta dishes, in my mind it’s difficult to go wrong. But the fresh, creamy flavor of this Basil Pasta makes this dish even better than most pasta recipes.l Between me, my husband, and my daughter we devoured this entire pan of creamy pasta. It’s a little embarrassing considering this normally could easily serve 5 to 6 people. We were all pretty hungry and it was just so good!...

Dutch oven potatoes seem like only a camping meal but can be made any time of year and even in the oven! This potato recipe is a popular one for good reason. It is so simple to make and the dutch oven adds the perfect temperature to melting and cooking the potatoes just right. Combined these ingredients together and you will have one amazingly delicious side dish! This popular dutch oven dish can be made in a variety of ways....

Chili in the Instant Pot has the taste of chili that has been simmering all day, yet takes less than an hour. It really couldn’t be easier! You can do it all in one pot which means less cleanup too. The better question may be “Why NOT make chili on an Instant Pot?” With this quick and easy instant pot chili recipe, you can’t go wrong with the flavor and deliciousness!...

Published Jul 10, 2019 Updated Aug 28, 2024 The Best Steamed Mussels Every time I am in Paris, I would never pass up an opportunity to have my favorite steamed mussels pot, where loads of mussels are steamed with white wine, garlic, parsley, and served with French fries. So, I went to Costco, bought a 5-lb pack of mussels and developed this easy steamed mussels recipe. To make it into a complete meal, I just cooked some spaghetti, then ladled the mussels and sauce over it....

Published Mar 26, 2018 Updated Oct 01, 2024 I love Madeleines but I have never attempted to bake them at home. I would buy them at Costco, Starbucks, bakery or patisserie. I can never get enough of them. Finally, I decided to buy a Madeleine pan and make them at home and I had great success. This fail proof recipe is novice baker friendly. Madeleines Recipe I did a thorough research for the best madeleine recipe online and finally turned to my favorite blogs for inspirations....

Published Jan 24, 2018 Updated Sep 10, 2024 I had this French roasted potatoes a couple of weeks ago when traveling in the islands of French Polynesia. As the name implies, the food is heavily influenced by French cooking, with local flavors fused in. Every morning, my hotel would provide buffet breakfast with these amazing potatoes. I love all kinds of roasted potatoes. This recipe combines onions and bell peppers, which brings amazing aromas, sweetness and peppery nuance to the dish....

Hi Bold Bakers! Born and raised in Ireland, of course I am biased to my homeland and want to show it in a beautiful light. However I don’t think I’m going to have to twist your arm too much once you see what amazing Eats I have had on my travels. WATCH MY IRISH FOOD TOUR VIDEO For last week’s episode of Gemma Eats, I took a trip down memory lane and went back to some places I went as a child with my family....