Howdy! I'm Angela Lietzke, a Texas native and the founder of Happy Honey Kitchen.
I'm the recipe developer and cook behind every recipe you'll find here.
At Happy Honey Kitchen, my goal is simple: to help you cook delicious meals with confidence and actually enjoy it. I share easy Tex-Mex food and Texas recipes that are big on flavor, simple to make, and designed for real life.
Every recipe on this site is developed, tested, and refined in my own kitchen to ensure it's reliable, approachable, and worth making again.
My Background
I was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. Now I live in Sugar Land (just outside of Houston) with my husband, JJ, where I continue to cook, create, and share the flavors I grew up loving.
My time living across Texas, and especially near Houston's incredibly diverse food scene, has shaped my approach to cooking. My recipes are inspired by my Texas roots, favorite restaurants, and travels.
My love for cooking started early, helping my parents get dinner on the table as a teenager. What began as a chore quickly turned into a passion, and before long, the kitchen became my favorite place to be.
I went on to study restaurant management at Texas Tech University, where I took culinary and wine courses and built a strong foundation in food, flavor, and kitchen technique.
After spending 10 years as an elementary school teacher, I decided to trade my classroom for the kitchen, combining my love of teaching with my passion for cooking. Today, I use that experience to break down recipes in a way that's clear, approachable, and easy to follow.
What You'll Find Here
Happy Honey Kitchen is your go-to for easy Tex-Mex and Texas-inspired recipes. From weeknight dinners to crowd-pleasing favorites, you'll find easy meals that are big on flavor, low on stress, and worth making again and again.
You'll find:
- Tex-Mex favorites and Texas classics
- Flavor-packed weeknight dinners
- Simple sides, homemade sauces, and cocktails
- Recipes designed to be made again and again
If you love food that's vibrant, comforting, and full of flavor, but still fits into a busy schedule, you're in the right place.
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
- eating & drinking my way through food, wine, and beer festivals
- trying new restaurants
- reading (my goal is 50 books a year)
- traveling anywhere and everywhere
- two-stepping with my husband, JJ
- workout classes, lifting weights, and walking our dog
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.
Let's Connect!
If you are interested in working with me or just want to say "Hi!", send an email to happyhoneykitchen@gmail.com and/or follow me over on Facebook, Pinterest, TikTok, and Instagram @happyhoneykitchen for a peak behind the scenes of HHK.