Welcome to Happy Honey Kitchen!
Hey, y'all! I'm Angela Lietzke, a Texas native and the founder of Happy Honey Kitchen. I'm also the recipe developer and cook behind all of the dishes on this food blog.
My goal is to make it easy for you to make and enjoy the mouthwatering flavors of Texas with simple, approachable Tex-Mex recipes.
From hearty dinners to flavorful sides and refreshing drinks, you’ll find everything you need to create authentic, restaurant-quality Tex-Mex meals right in your own kitchen!
A Little About Me...
I was born and raised in Dallas, Texas, where Tex-Mex cuisine is practically its own love language. Now, I call Sugar Land (a suburb of Houston) home, where I live with my husband, JJ, and our fur baby, Donnie.
My love for cooking started as a teenager, helping my parents get dinner on the table. What started as a chore quickly became my passion, and before long, the kitchen became my happy place.
I’ve spent years perfecting Tex-Mex dishes inspired by my Texas roots, travels, and favorite Mexican restaurants.
I studied restaurant management at Texas Tech University, taking culinary and wine classes with dreams of working in the food industry.
After a decade as an elementary school teacher, I traded my classroom for the kitchen to teach others how to cook!
Happy Honey Kitchen started as a creative outlet and has grown into a go-to destination for easy, approachable Tex-Mex recipes!
What You'll Find on Happy Honey Kitchen
- Tried and true recipes tested by yours truly made with simple ingredients, like my jiffy tamale pie and one-pot cheesy Mexican chicken and rice.
- Approachable and easy drink recipes that don't require tons of ingredients, like my frozen limeade margaritas and refreshing Aperol margarita.
- A weekly email newsletter that highlights new recipes, life updates, and kitchen tips & tricks.
Featured On...
Happy Honey Kitchen has has recipes featured on Food Talk Daily, Mind Body Green, Business Insider, and Kansas Living. Angela also won a Food Network Magazine fall cocktail contest with the apple cider Thanksgiving margarita.
A Few of My Favorite Things
- creating new recipes and growing this food blog and community
- eating & drinking my way through food, wine, and beer festivals
- trying new restaurants
- reading mystery novels
- two-stepping the night away with my husband, JJ
- attending workout classes, lifting weights, walking our dog Donnie, and riding my bike
Angela's Favorite Recipes
I won't put a recipe on Happy Honey Kitchen unless it's been tested and tried multiple times. We love all the recipes in our collection, but here are a few favorites.
Travel
My favorite thing to do is go where I've never been.
I have a serious case of wanderlust! One of my hobbies is finding new destinations to add to my travel bucket list and planning trip itineraries. I’m always planning my next adventure!
Let's Connect!
If you are interested in working with me or just want to say "Hi!", send an email to [email protected] and/or follow me over on Facebook, Pinterest, TikTok, and Instagram @happyhoneykitchen for a peak behind the scenes of HHK.