Make Ahead Coq au Vin

Make Ahead Coq au Vin

Coq au Vin is a classic French dish that is perfect for a cozy night in. The combination of tender chicken, rich sauce, and savory vegetables make for a warm and satisfying meal. The aroma of the dish as it cooks will fill your home 

Traditional Italian Red Sauce

Traditional Italian Red Sauce

Traditional Italian red sauce was a weekly staple in our home. Sundays were for pasta, and my parents would start the sauce early in the morning. The sauce simmered on the stove for hours, and we served it at one o’clock pm for “Sunday Dinner”. 

Meatballs with Ground Turkey (Gluten Free option)

Meatballs with Ground Turkey (Gluten Free option)

I grew up in an Italian home where meatballs were the ultimate comfort food. Even after I moved away, I was always welcomed home with a fresh pot of meatballs on the stove. Friends and family all know and love the “famous” meatballs made by 

Veggie-filled Spring Brunch

Veggie-filled Spring Brunch

Here are some of my favorite recipes that, together, make up a fresh and flavorful Spring Brunch. Most everything can be made in advance, which lets you spend less time in the kitchen and more time with your guests the day of your event. The 

Holiday Cookie Traditions

Holiday Cookie Traditions

Happy Holidays! 2020’s cookie selection is a combination of our traditional specialities, a few new treats (both gluten free), and the gluten-free-ization of three of our old favorites. I packaged these up for friends and family and dropped them on doorsteps for a fun holiday 

Getting social…

Getting social…

I’m slowly but surely getting all things “Happy Food” in place. Feel free to follow my instagram page. It’s called “happyfoodbynancy“. I would love to see you there! View this post on Instagram So many of my posts are about food, I’ve created a new 

Welcome to Happy Food!

Welcome to Happy Food!

I love to cook, entertain, and share meals with family and friends. I’m hoping to keep this site clean and simple and fill it with recipes, local sources for great food, and favorite meals. Stay tuned….and “Happy Food”!