Happily Cooking

Skip to Recipe Christmas is over this year, but the holidays aren't yet. For me, the days between Christmas and New Year are all about slowing down, relaxing, restoring my mind and body, and doing anything that brings me joy and happiness. Since, I am mostly indoors, I like to spend some time baking some cookies that I can enjoy with my afternoon cup of coffee. Filled with the warm flavors of brown butter, generously loaded with buttery, crunchy pecans and dark chocolate chunks, these Brown Butter Pecan Chocolate Cookies are an indulgent treat for all cookie lovers. These cookies have chewy and crisp edges and gooey and soft centers, each bite just melts in your mouth. Top them with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt, which will elevate their flavor and take them to new heights. WHAT IS BROWN BUTTER? The star ingredient in this recipe is brown butter. Brown butter is made by heating butter until the milk solids caramel...

Skip to Recipe It is the most wonderful time of the year and the countdown for Christmas has started. I am looking forward to the festive season- days off from work, snuggling in the couch, and watching holiday movies. But nothing can touch the distinct holiday feeling like digging into a cake while watching the decorated Christmas tree. Filled with soft, juicy dates and crunchy walnuts, this Date and Walnut Cake is made with just a few pantry staples and the perfect accompaniment to your favorite beverage. The dates add the perfect amount of sweetness to the soft and moist cake while the walnuts add an incredible textural contrast with their crunchy nuttiness. It is hard to stop at one slice! DO THE DATES NEED TO BE SOAKED FIRST? Yes, it is highly recommended. Soaking the dates with baking soda in boiling water before baking is the best way to get the perfect texture. MORE DESSERTS TO SINK YOUR SWEET TO...

Skip to Recipe Pasta Bolognese, often hailed as a quintessential Italian dish, showcases the rich culinary traditions of Italy. Originating in the Italian city of Bologna, Bolognese is a rich and hearty meat-based sauce. It is slow-simmered along with aromatic vegetables, tomatoes and red wine, resulting in an intensely flavored sauce that has an incredible depth of flavor. While it requires some prep and patience, the process is mostly hands-off. The stove does most of the work! So, pour yourself a glass of wine, gather up the ingredients, and settle in for a few hours of cooking up the coziest, most delicious bolognese recipe. WHAT KIND OF WINE IS USED FOR THIS RECIPE? A dry red wine is ideal for Bolognese sauce. Any good-quality dry red wine such as Pinot Noir, Merlot, or Cabernet Sauvignon can be used. Just avoid using any cooking wine. WHAT KIND OF PASTA CAN BE USED FOR THIS RECIPE? Trad...