Recipes by The Happiest Belly
United States Chef
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Technique Tuesday: Perfectly Mashed PotatoesI make so many different varieties of mashed potatoes at my house ~ from mashed sweet potatoes with brown sugar and pecans to twice baked mashed potatoes with bacon and cheese. Mashed potatoes are a great cool weather side dish; they are hearty and delicious and make a great addition to steaks, BBQ or grilled pork/chicken. I really… |
3 votes
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Lemon Filled Vanilla Cupcakes with Lemon Cream Cheese FrostingThis is my new favorite cupcake. Hands down. The light vanilla cupcake is such a delicious backdrop for the sunny lemon flavor of the lemon curd. The whipped lemon-cream cheese frosting is so tasty that you could eat it with a spoon (not that I did… |
3 votes
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Grilled Tilapia with Mango SalsaGrilled Tilapia with Mango SalsaI couldn't believe my eyes the other day when I was at the local grocery store and saw fresh tilapia for $3.99/lb. I knew I had some fresh mangoes in my fruit bowl at home just waiting to be pureed into baby food for my daughter ~ stealing one to make fresh mango salsa couldn't hurt! I came right home… |
2 votes
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Spicy California Rolls with Wasabi-Soy SauceSpicy California Rolls with Wasabi-Soy SauceI am a fiend for spicy California Rolls! We have a wonderful Asian grocery store that sells everything you need to make just about any kind of sushi roll imaginable. This was my first attempt, and I was pleasantly surprised at the result! The crabmeat filling is creamy and spicy, pairing… |
2 votes
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Cajun Crab CakesCajun Crab CakesI am a big, big fan of the crabcake. A great crabcake should be crispy on the outside and filled with sweet, tender crabmeat and very little else. When I was pregnant, I had to watch the amount of seafood I ate. I could have little more than a few bites of crabcake (which is nearly impossible!). The minute I was able,… |
2 votes
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Technique Tuesday: Macaroni and CheeseTechnique Tuesday: Macaroni and CheesePerfect macaroni and cheese is one of those delicious, soul-warming dishes that just makes you happy all over. I make it often with barbecue or with burgers and switch around the cheeses to get some variety. I typically don't bake my macaroni and cheese (mostly because it's just a timesaver), but… |
2 votes
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Mexican Chicken SoupRecently it's gotten quite a bit colder where I live, so I started craving soup. To satisfy my craving I improvised this quick and delicious spicy chicken soup. When I gave birth to my daughter, my neighbor was kind enough to bring me a soup that was very similar to this one, and it was exactly what I needed! So when I was thinking… |
2 votes
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Technique Tuesday: Honey, HoneyTechnique Tuesday: Honey, HoneyHoney is one of my favorite secret weapons in the kitchen. I use it in everything from marinades to dressings and spreads. Honey has a deliciously sweet flavor profile that can add a wonderful element to so many different dishes. I buy mid-grade quality honey and keep it right next to my stove in a… |
2 votes
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Bacon Cheddar Barbecue BurgerThis is my go-to burger for days when I think my husband and I need a pick me up. It's quick and easy and is sinfully delicious. This burger satisfies any beef craving and is a fun alternative to a plain cheeseburger. It's also very inexpensive to make, so it's great for casual entertaining. Enjoy!Serves 4Ingredients:Mix chuck with… |
2 votes
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Caramel Apple PieCaramel Apple PieHere is my caramel apple pie recipe as promised! Make sure to serve it warmed with vanilla ice cream. SOOOO GOOOOD!Pie Crust:Blend 2 1/2 cups flour with 14 tbsp. cold butter and 1/2 tsp. salt. Stream in 6-7 tbsp. cold water until dough just comes together. Separate into two equal sized balls and wrap in plastic.… |
2 votes
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