Summer is winding down, school is starting across the region and soon I’ll be back to subbing at the high school. Not ready. I’m still unpacking, rummaging through boxes trying to find things and adjusting to our new neighborhood. It’s been fun exploring and getting to know my way around. Just can’t get my head …
Don’t you love grilling season? Although, truth be told, we grill outside year round. I recently made shrimp on the grill to go with some grilled corn salad I had just made. It was really good and so easy. I continued on with the spicy theme and used a hot honey and lime marinade for the shrimp. …
I’m working to get stuff on the blog and for the second time today I can’t find my notes on how exactly I made something. What is going on? This move has so messed with everything. I guess I accidentally tossed a few recipe notes out amid all the clutter of unpacking. Or I misplaced …
I love when I try something for the first time and it turns out perfect. That’s this pizza, outside on our grill. Who knew how easy and tasty it is that way? Not a woodfired oven, just on our 25-year old ancient but still ticking gas grill. The crust is charred and perfectly crispy and …
Grilled pork tenderloin sandwiches, marinated and then grilled and topped with cheese, grilled onion, BBQ sauce and pickles I seldom make pork tenderloin, not because I don’t like it, I just prefer chops, ribs, pulled pork, etc… tenderloin, not so much. I recently made an herb crusted pork roast and I had some leftover tenderloins in …
In my house, chicken with homemade gravy is always greeted with anticipation. Whether with dumplings, noodles or mashed potatoes, it’s always a welcome dish. Many years ago, I came across this recipe for Vermont Chicken Pie. Oh my gosh, stewed chicken in a rich broth that becomes gravy, then topped with homemade biscuits and baked until …
Corned Beef and Cabbage, an Irish boiled pot dinner of corned beef, cabbage and vegetables with horseradish cream sauce ~ a traditional St. Patrick’s Day feast. I am always up for a celebration and St. Patrick’s Day is one of my faves. I’m from Chicago and back in the day I went to the parade …
Hands down, this is one the best new dishes I’ve made in a long time, spaghetti with mussels and chorizo. I got the idea from the new recipe app called Yumavore, from the user Light yet Right. She posted a recipe for mussels and chorizo that caught my eye. If you haven’t already, you need to …
My great-grandparents lived in a German neighborhood on the northwest side of Chicago. My Granddad loved the food at an Italian restaurant he frequented. When he asked how to make the spaghetti and ravioli, the restaurant owner wouldn’t divulge the recipes. So Granddad invited him out for a drink and managed to get him drunk, well, …
Our love affair with chicken thighs and braises continues. This dish is made with thighs, braised in pancetta, wine, tomatoes and mirepoix vegetables. All in one pan, my favorite thing for quick weeknight meals. It’s delicious on its own or served with some orzo to sop up some of the delicious sauce. And, of course, …
