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Chicken Saltimbocca alla Romana

Chicken Saltimbocca alla Romana

Chicken Saltimbocca alla Romana is a delicious protein packed meal that comes together quickly and is bursting with flavor. This version uses chicken breast, prosciutto, sage leaves, Marsala wine, and butter (or your favorite non-dairy spread). The Marsala wine adds a full round flavor to 

Mediterranean Flounder with Veggies and Feta

Mediterranean Flounder with Veggies and Feta

Mediterranean Flounder with Veggies and Feta will transport you to the sun-soaked shores of the Mediterranean Sea. Flounder fillets, fresh zucchini, colorful bell peppers, zesty red onions, creamy feta, and a harmonious blend of herbs and spices make this dish is a true celebration of 

Mediterranean Baked Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Mediterranean Baked Stuffed Zucchini Boats

You know it’s summer when your Italian family starts sharing pictures of their Baked Stuffed Zucchini in the family group text! There are lots of ways to make this delicious dish, depending on what you have on hand. This week I used garden zucchini and 

BBQ Shrimp and Grits

BBQ Shrimp and Grits

This BBQ Shrimp and Grits recipe combines grilled shrimp, cheesy grits and a sweet and spicy homemade BBQ sauce. We have lived in both Charleston, SC and Baton Rouge, LA over the years. We quickly fell in love with the food culture of both regions. 

Zucchini and Goat Cheese Stacks

Zucchini and Goat Cheese Stacks

A recent trip to France inspired this Zucchini and Goat Cheese Stacks recipe. We prepared this plate of deliciousness during our wonderful cooking class in Provence at La Cuisine Provencale. Our version isn’t nearly as pretty as the dish we created in St. Remy-de-Provence, but 

Gingerbread Cookies

Gingerbread Cookies

Gingerbread Cookies are a special holiday treat in our house. Every year, we bake up a big batch. When the kids were younger, we would save some of them to decorate Christmas Eve when cousins were visiting. We have all sorts of “ginger-people” cutters on 

Blue Cheese Caprese Salad Recipe

Blue Cheese Caprese Salad Recipe

I know, I know, a Caprese salad is traditionally tomato, mozzarella, and basil. Its name comes from the Italian island of Capri, and it was created as a symbol of the Italian Flag, with its red, white and green components. I love this variation, especially 

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”!