Happy Foods Tube https://www.happyfoodstube.com/ Quick and easy homemade recipes for everyone! Sat, 05 Sep 2026 13:10:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.4 https://www.happyfoodstube.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/cropped-Happy-Foods-Tube-Icon-32x32.png Happy Foods Tube https://www.happyfoodstube.com/ 32 32 105097306 Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce https://www.happyfoodstube.com/butternut-squash-pasta-sauce/ https://www.happyfoodstube.com/butternut-squash-pasta-sauce/#comments Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:13:54 +0000 https://www.happyfoodstube.com/?p=86553 Butternut squash has a little sweetness to it, but sage and Parmesan keep this pasta sauce savory. I don’t add cream because the roasted squash already gives it the texture I want.

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]]> https://www.happyfoodstube.com/sweet-potato-mac-and-cheese/feed/ 2 86330 Garlic Parmesan Corn on the Cob https://www.happyfoodstube.com/garlic-parmesan-corn-on-the-cob/ https://www.happyfoodstube.com/garlic-parmesan-corn-on-the-cob/#comments Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:19:37 +0000 https://www.happyfoodstube.com/?p=86096 I mix softened butter with fresh garlic, Parmesan, cilantro and lime, then spread it over warm corn. The lime and cilantro keep the butter and cheese from tasting too heavy, while the garlic gives the topping a little bite.

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]]> https://www.happyfoodstube.com/garlic-parmesan-corn-on-the-cob/feed/ 2 86096 Whole Roasted Branzino with Cherry Tomatoes, Olives and Lemon https://www.happyfoodstube.com/whole-roasted-branzino/ https://www.happyfoodstube.com/whole-roasted-branzino/#comments Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:56:15 +0000 https://www.happyfoodstube.com/?p=85792 Whole roasted branzino might look impressive, but it is one of the easier fish dinners you can make. Two cleaned fish go on a bed of lemon slices, get scattered with cherry tomatoes and olives, then roast at 400°F (200°C) for about 25 minutes. That is it.

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]]> https://www.happyfoodstube.com/whole-roasted-branzino/feed/ 2 85792 18 Easy Grill Recipes for Summer Dinners https://www.happyfoodstube.com/easy-grill-recipes/ https://www.happyfoodstube.com/easy-grill-recipes/#respond Sat, 13 Jun 2026 12:34:46 +0000 https://www.happyfoodstube.com/?p=85774 When it’s hot out, I’d rather marinate something in the morning and cook it outside than heat up the kitchen. That’s most of this list: easy grilled dinners you can get ahead on. A marinade started early, a few foil packets, a side that waits in the fridge, so you’re ahead before the grill’s even hot.

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]]> https://www.happyfoodstube.com/easy-grill-recipes/feed/ 0 85774 12 Savory Mother’s Day Brunch Recipes https://www.happyfoodstube.com/savory-mothers-day-brunch-recipes/ https://www.happyfoodstube.com/savory-mothers-day-brunch-recipes/#respond Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:41:45 +0000 https://www.happyfoodstube.com/?p=85639 Mother’s Day brunch is one of those mornings where Mom should be able to sit down, pour coffee, and actually stay at the table. A Spanish omelet cut into wedges, crisp breakfast potatoes, tomato toast with garlic and olive oil, a quiche cooling on the counter.

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]]> https://www.happyfoodstube.com/savory-mothers-day-brunch-recipes/feed/ 0 85639 12 Easy Cinco de Mayo Food Ideas https://www.happyfoodstube.com/cinco-de-mayo-food-ideas/ https://www.happyfoodstube.com/cinco-de-mayo-food-ideas/#respond Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:08:06 +0000 https://www.happyfoodstube.com/?p=85624 Cinco de Mayo food at home is easiest when people can build what they want: warm tortillas, a couple of taco fillings, rice and beans, black bean salad, avocado spread, and cold drinks nearby.

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]]> https://www.happyfoodstube.com/spring-dinner-recipes/feed/ 2 85606 Lemon Rosemary Chicken https://www.happyfoodstube.com/lemon-rosemary-chicken/ https://www.happyfoodstube.com/lemon-rosemary-chicken/#comments Sat, 21 Feb 2026 13:26:30 +0000 https://www.happyfoodstube.com/?p=84925 This oven-baked lemon rosemary chicken is made with boneless, skinless chicken thighs for a juicy, tender result. The rich lemon and rosemary sauce ads a lot of flavor to the chicken and tastes delicious poured over rice or couscous.

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]]> https://www.happyfoodstube.com/vegetable-stock/feed/ 2 84616 Baked Chicken Leg Quarters in Tomato Sauce https://www.happyfoodstube.com/chicken-leg-quarters-in-tomato-sauce/ https://www.happyfoodstube.com/chicken-leg-quarters-in-tomato-sauce/#comments Wed, 14 Jan 2026 12:58:59 +0000 https://www.happyfoodstube.com/?p=84427 This is a recipe for oven-baked chicken leg quarters in tomato sauce. They cook in a rich sauce with bell pepper, onion and spinach. White wine adds depth and balances the sauce.

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]]> https://www.happyfoodstube.com/carlsbad-dumplings/feed/ 2 84301 Chocolate Orange Tart https://www.happyfoodstube.com/chocolate-orange-tart/ https://www.happyfoodstube.com/chocolate-orange-tart/#comments Sat, 20 Dec 2025 13:54:24 +0000 https://www.happyfoodstube.com/?p=84123 This rich chocolate orange tart is surprisingly easy to make. It’s no-bake, with a crunchy Biscoff tart crust, filled with 55% dark chocolate ganache and topped with candied oranges.

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]]> https://www.happyfoodstube.com/chocolate-orange-tart/feed/ 2 84123 Candy Cane Ham and Cheese Board https://www.happyfoodstube.com/candy-cane-ham-and-cheese-board/ https://www.happyfoodstube.com/candy-cane-ham-and-cheese-board/#respond Sat, 29 Nov 2025 14:19:20 +0000 https://www.happyfoodstube.com/?p=83853 A candy cane ham and cheese board is a fun way to bring something festive to your Christmas gathering when you do not feel like spending much time in the kitchen.

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]]> https://www.happyfoodstube.com/sweet-potato-dinner-rolls/feed/ 2 83790 Thanksgiving Menu Recipe Ideas: Appetizers, Mains, Sides, Desserts https://www.happyfoodstube.com/thanksgiving-menu-recipe-ideas/ https://www.happyfoodstube.com/thanksgiving-menu-recipe-ideas/#respond Sat, 15 Nov 2025 12:54:45 +0000 https://www.happyfoodstube.com/?p=83728 Plan your Thanksgiving menu in parts instead of one long list. Start with a main, then choose 3 sides that do different jobs: one fresh and crunchy, one cozy and creamy and one bright or tart.

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]]> https://www.happyfoodstube.com/day-of-the-dead-pavlova/feed/ 1 83637 Upside-Down Pear Puff Pastry Tarts https://www.happyfoodstube.com/upside-down-pear-puff-pastry-tarts/ https://www.happyfoodstube.com/upside-down-pear-puff-pastry-tarts/#comments Thu, 16 Oct 2025 11:44:06 +0000 https://www.happyfoodstube.com/?p=83554 Upside-down pear tarts are one of the easiest fall desserts you can make with puff pastry.

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]]> https://www.happyfoodstube.com/hot-honey/feed/ 2 83512 Homemade Butter https://www.happyfoodstube.com/homemade-butter/ https://www.happyfoodstube.com/homemade-butter/#comments Thu, 02 Oct 2025 09:58:15 +0000 https://www.happyfoodstube.com/?p=83443 This easy homemade butter recipe uses a stand mixer with a whisk attachment, and it comes together in about 10 minutes.

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]]> https://www.happyfoodstube.com/mushroom-galette/feed/ 0 83153 Corn Salsa https://www.happyfoodstube.com/corn-salsa/ https://www.happyfoodstube.com/corn-salsa/#respond Sat, 02 Aug 2025 10:09:05 +0000 https://www.happyfoodstube.com/?p=83030 Ready in no time, corn salsa is one of the easiest appetizer recipes for summer. Bring it to a picnic, summer barbecue or have it as a side with anything you like.

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]]> https://www.happyfoodstube.com/corn-salsa/feed/ 0 83030 Red, White and Blue Mini Cheesecake Cups (No-Bake) https://www.happyfoodstube.com/red-white-and-blue-mini-cheesecake-cups/ https://www.happyfoodstube.com/red-white-and-blue-mini-cheesecake-cups/#comments Sat, 28 Jun 2025 09:38:37 +0000 https://www.happyfoodstube.com/?p=82901 These red, white and blue no-bake cheesecake cups are layered in small glasses with ladyfinger crumbs, creamy no-gelatin filling, strawberry sauce and fresh blueberries. I like using ladyfingers here because you only crush them and spoon them in, no pressing needed.

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