Happily Cooking

Skip to Recipe The temperatures are soaring high, and we are enjoying the most coveted Summer. Looking outside to find the sun shining bright makes me want to enjoy the beautiful world and connect with nature. And what better way to celebrate and relish summer's bounty than a fresh drink in hand! This Virgin Pina Colada is a refreshing and non-alcoholic version of the classic tropical Pina Colada. Rich and creamy, it is the perfect way to cool down on a hot summer day, and you won't even miss the alcohol! This mocktail combines the creamy richness of coconut with the tangy sweetness of pineapple, creating a beverage that’s not just refreshing but downright irresistible. WHAT IS A PINA COLADA? The name Piña Colada is Spanish for “strained pineapple''. It is a popular classic cocktail that entered the pantheon of tropical drinks in Puerto Rico in the 1950’s and went on to become the official drink of th...

Skip to Recipe There's nothing that screams summer as much as cherry tomatoes. While they can be found in the supermarket all year long, it's during summers when are in their full glory-sweetest, juiciest and most flavorful. And if you're growing your own, it's when they're most abundant, too! What do you do with all those gorgeous bunch of tomatoes in the backyard that are all ready to be picked at the same time? This Cherry Tomato Pasta is one of those recipes that I make all summer long. It is light, comforting and bursting with fresh summer flavors. WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS RECIPE A quick and elegant weeknight dinner that will become a staple! It comes together in 20 minutes and with minimal ingredients that are easy to get your hands on. Ideal for meatless Mondays, it’s a dish that the whole family will love. If you...

Skip to Recipe Summer is when berries get their spotlight, and oh how they shine bright! Since, the season is short-lived, it should be enjoyed in all its glory. Don't let those strawberries in your refrigerator go bad without making this Strawberry Sheet Cake. It is one of the simplest and delicious cakes you will ever make. A lot of Strawberry Cake recipes that you will find over the internet will call for cake mixes that have strawberry flavors and dyes to get that “strawberry” taste.. but why bake the fake stuff when you can have the real deal?? This Strawberry Sheet Cake is a beautifully moist cake, filled with real fresh strawberries and topped with the creamiest, strawberry cream cheese frosting. WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A SHEET CAKE AND A LAYERED CAKE? The primary difference between a sheet cake and a regular, layered cake lies in their structure and serving size. A sheet cake is baked in a ...