Happier Place Recipes (2024)

Luci’s Grandma’s German Lemon Sheet Cake is the ideal summer cake: light and airy, subtly sweet and refreshingly tart, picnic-ready and super easy to make from scratch.

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Cold brew coffee is the best way to have refreshing, smooth, never-bitter iced coffee drinks on-the-go, at home, and throughout that road trip.

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On a hot day, there’s nothing quite as refreshing, uplifting, light, crisp, and naturally flavorful as homemade cold brew iced tea. It’s so easy to make – and take with you anywhere!

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You’ll be amazed how easily and quickly you can make your own freshly-baked, scrumptious, crunchy-crusted, flavorful, hearty, whole-wheat, multi-seed, multi-grain bread with this Blitzbrot recipe.

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No matter if you think mocha is a chocolate-flavored coffee or a caffeinated chocolate drink, we’ve got a simple and extra delicious mocha recipe for you. Bonus: our happier mochas are vegan and gluten-free.

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Homemade hummus is excellent for picnics and snacking on-the-go. It’s super easy to make and better than store-bought. And wait until you’ve tried our delicious variations of the classic hummus recipe…

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Elevate your next party or outdoor adventure with this irresistible savory, sweet and spicy nut mix. The well-balanced mixed nuts, with just a hint of curry and coconut, are ideal as fancy co*cktail nuts or an exotic trail mix.

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Light, yet filling – refreshing, yet comforting – easy to make, yet irresistibly delicious: this is the best Northern German potato salad recipe for good reasons. Try it for yourself!

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Light, delicious and refreshing, Vodka Collins is the perfect summer co*cktail because it’s basically just homemade sparkling lemonade made happier with vodka.So it’ll quench your thirst and put a smile on your face.

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What completes your Happier Place on a warm spring or summer day – wherever you may be? For me, it’s a tall glass of icy cold Pimm’s (or Pimm’s Cup, as it’s often referred to in the US).

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TheHappier Pasta Salad is the perfect picnic food because it’s full of flavor, refreshing, easy to make, nutritious, beautiful, and it doesn’t need to stay fridge-cold. It’ll fill you up without weighing you down!

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Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the holiday season and enjoy a festive homemadeGlühwein (literally: “Glow Wine”). It’ll warm you right up and put a happier glow on your face.

Continue reading The Classic Winter Drink: Glühwein (German Mulled Wine)

Looking for a delicious fall, winter and holiday co*cktail? Please meet the Happier Holidays co*cktail, our almond-apple-whiskey co*cktail ideal for cooler weather and cozy holidays.

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This is not your mom’s cup cake, it’s “My Mutti’s Becherkuchen”! And as soon as you try it, I believe you’ll also call it the “Best Quick Cake For All Seasons and Occasions”…

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How about bringing refreshing Margaritas To-Go on your next outing? They’re so easy to make and keep cool. We’ll show you how…

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This quick homemade salsa is perfect for a summer picnic or your backyard Happier Place. Using a food processor, you’ll have fresh homemade salsa in about 15 minutes. That’s faster than running to the store and back – and more delicious!

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