Happily Cooking

Skip to Recipe The weather was terrible over the last few days, making me want to stay in bed all morning and curl up on the couch all afternoon. I did have plans to get stuff done, but the gray sky just drained all my energy. The voice inside me constantly kept saying,'' Stop wasting your time and do something productive.'' To appease her, I picked myself up and baked my favorite fall muffins...Pumpkin Nutella Muffins. Fluffy and moist pumpkin muffins with a swirl of creamy Nutella baked right in-these taste as delicious as they look and sound! While pumpkin epitomizes fall, you can never go wrong with Nutella! If you’ve never tried this combination, you’ll be pleasantly surprised at how perfectly these two flavors complement each other. These muffins are decadent, bursting with fall flavors, and will make your house smell amazing! Do you need more reasons to try these? They are not only great fo...

Skip to Recipe If there’s one thing Italy’s known for, it definitely has to be its food. Though Italian cuisine is known worldwide for being the home of pizza, pasta, but there is so much more to it. Each region of the food-loving country is defined by distinctly different dishes and flavors influenced by history and tradition. Visiting Italy two years ago was an eye-opening experience that allowed me to further delve into the wealth of gastronomic delights that the country offers. While I was blown away by the idyllic scenery of the Tuscan countryside, the Tuscan cuisine was a treat to my curious palate-unpretentious, seasonal and celebrating the use of simple and extremely fresh ingredients. After a tiring day of sightseeing, I finally sat down at a rustic trattoria and all I wanted was to dig into a simple and comfort meal. It was then, I came across the quintessential Tuscan dish, Lamb Ragu, which with its simple yet incredibly delici...

Skip to Recipe It is October! Every year I think that this month passes too quickly, and I am left with the feeling that I let another gorgeous autumn go by without appreciating it enough. This year I am trying to get the most of this colorful and magical season before it is gone! And, what better way to get into the fall vibes than by rewarding our taste buds with some delectable food? I am going to share some of my favorite recipes in the next few weeks that celebrate and capture the essence of fall. The One-Pan Roasted Chicken and Vegetables is a flavour- packed,vibrant meal that will leave your whole family impressed without you breaking a sweat. Incredibly flavorful chicken and assortment of colorful veggies all get baked together ,making it perfect for lazy Sundays or busy weeknights when you are too tired and stressed to cook and want something delicious and healthy. All you have to do is place your ingredi...