Cornbread Caprese Salad: Immediately up your salad game with this delicious caprese style salad with homemade cornbread, burrata cheese and reduced white balsamic vinegar. Now that I’m into the early summer months you better believe the corn and tomatoes are in full swing in my house. I do actually love those winter root veggies, but…
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Classic Cheeseburger Recipe on Brioche with Lettuce Tomato and Onions
Homemade Cheeseburger Recipe – Is there anything more classic than a delicious cheeseburger?! Serve it up on a toasted brioche bun and load it up with lettuce, tomato and onions! Father’s Day is right around the corner and I thought it would be awesome to make a cheeseburger with my daughter because it’s her favorite,…
Shredded Hash Browns Crusted Salmon with Sautéed Spinach Recipe
Hash Brown Crusted Salmon and Italian Spinach: A mustard and homemade shredded hash browns encrusted fresh salmon fillet that is pan roasted and served up with a side of sautéed spinach, onions, garlic and fresh tomatoes! Salmon season is in, so you put it all on the table that I’ll be hooking up all sorts…
How to Make Homemade Ice Cream and Waffle Cones
Homemade Ice Cream – Making ice cream at home just got even easier with this recipe and learn how to make homemade waffle cones. If there’s one thing that is always in my freezer, it’s ice cream. I mean we seriously eat ice cream all the time, and when it’s summer time I’m pretty…
Steak Frites Recipe with Lemon Herb Butter
This delicious Steak Frites Recipe with lemon herb butter is a classic French dish that is absolutely delicious and incredibly eay to make. DUDE! WOW! I mean sometimes the simplest things like this steak frites recipe are the best aren’t they? This steak frites recipe literally consists of steak, butter and fries and this steak frites…
Bacon Wrapped Dates Recipe with Brown sugar and Bourbon
Bacon Wrapped Dates Recipe with Brown sugar and Bourbon: If you are looking for the perfect appetizer then try this bacon wrapped dates recipe that is simmered in brown sugar and bourbon. This brown sugar and bourbon bacon wrapped dates recipe is a super simple appetizer that you should definitely whip up at your next…
Creamy Shrimp and Grits Recipe with Cream Sherry and White Cheddar
Being that I live in Chicago, I have had the opportunity to head South and try a few variations of shrimp and grits and this is a combo of a few different ones I had along with my own twist.
Jibarito Sandwich Recipe with Flank Steak and Aioli
Jibarito Sandwich Recipe with Flank Steak and Aioli is a Puerto Rican Chicago staple with flank steak that is topped off with a homemade aioli! What is a Jibarito? Dude I’m not even kidding, I may like jibarito sandwiches more than I like burgers.. And I work with a burger chain here in Chicago. I…
Almond Tart Recipe with Fresh Strawberries and Whipped Cream
I can’t even begin to tell you how excited I am that Spring is finally here! Whether it be the weather, March Madness, Easter or the change in produce, I am absolutely ecstatic that we are finally here. It’s cold here in Chicago during those winter months so once the weather turns…
Baja Fish Taco Recipe with Mango Salsa and Queso Fresco
As a family we make tacos fairly often, whether its chicken tacos or halibut baja fish tacos, we LOVE TACOS in this house! Tacos are easy to make, they’re usually really quick and area always delicious. Not only do we love the main protein in tacos but man do we love to…
Tuna Poke Tostada Recipe with Chili Garlic Mayonnaise
Oh my gosh am I happy to finally report to you that we’ve got some decent weather! It’s been in the 60’s for the last few days and everyone and their mom is outside soaking in the warmth after an always way too long winter up here in Chicago. I won’t lie, I…
How to make a Blueberry Pie Recipe
I love pies. No, seriously, I LOVE PIES! There are a few restaurants here in Chicago that serve nothing but pie and coffee, and it’s probably the best thing ever invented. The coolest thing about pies is how they change throughout the year based on available seasonal produce. From pumpkin and apple…
Fresh Homemade Pasta Recipe with Asparagus and Prosciutto Ham
Fresh Homemade Pasta Recipe with Asparagus and Prosciutto Ham – There is absolutely nothing like homemade pasta. The flavor is so rich and so delicious that you’ll never want to eat store made pasta again. I’ve said it so many times and I’ll say it again, there is nothing like fresh homemade pasta, nothing. I’ve made…
Loaded Cowboy Queso Dip Recipe with Pinto Beans
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of BUSH’S® Beans. The opinions and text are all mine. I was just saying to my wife the other day that the opening weekend of March Madness may be the greatest weekend of the year. While I love Christmas, Easter and the Big Game,…
Spring Salad Recipe with Farro and Lemon Thyme Vinaigrette
Spring is in the air and the weather outside is just starting to turn for the better. Winter’s here in Chicago are long and cold so it’s no wonder the city starts to erupt in March with more and more folks chomping at the bit to get outside at any sign of 40°+ weather. …
Vegan Tacos Recipes with Jackfruit and Black Beans
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of BUSH’S® Beans. The opinions and text are all mine. I am always looking to try new things so when I came across the opportunity to make a vegan tacos recipe, I thought it was perfect timing to try out jackfruit. I’m sure…
Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl Recipe with Falafel and Garlic Tahini Sauce
Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl Recipe with Falafel and Garlic Tahini Sauce – Take your weeknight meals to the next level with this Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl Recipe with Falafel and Garlic Tahini Sauce that is loaded with everything that goes into a falafel sandwich. From pickles, to feta, to spinach this falafel bowl is absolutely to die for!…
Homemade Apple Fritter Recipe with Cinnamon and Sugar
Homemade Apple Fritter Recipe with Cinnamon and Sugar are the perfect easy to make dessert that is topped of with vanilla bean ice cream and warm honey. Is there anything better than a simple delicious dessert like this apple fritter recipe that takes less than 30 minutes to make? If you love these types of…
Ricotta Olive Oil Cake Recipe with Lemon and Almonds
As I look to put my foot down on the foods I chose to make I can’t help but give tribute to the ones who came before us and have done it so well, and thank goodness to whomever created the Olive Oil Cake Recipe. Why on earth anyone ever thought about putting olive…
Creamy Chicken and Dumpling Soup Recipe
Is there anything more comforting than chicken dumpling soup? Well I take it to the next level by showing you how to make a homemade chicken stock and dumplings in this homemade chicken and dumplings soup recipe! There are few things in this world that I enjoy more than a hot bowl of chicken dumpling…
Bone In Standing Ribeye Roast Recipe with Red Wine Pan Sauce
Bone In Standing Ribeye Roast Recipe with Red Wine Pan Sauce: Change it up this holiday season with this bone in standing ribeye roast recipe that is served up with a tempting red wine pan sauce! The holiday season is in full effect, which means I’m dissing the turkey and saying yes to beef, just…
Garlic and Herb Beef Tenderloin Recipe with Roasted Wild Mushrooms
Garlic and Herb Beef Tenderloin Recipe with Roasted Wild Mushrooms – take your holidays or parties to the next level by making this garlic and herb beef tenderloin recipe that is served up with roasted wild mushrooms! If there is one thing I am sick on Thanksgiving, it’s turkey. I mean I’ve been eating turkey…
Pumpkin Hot Chocolate Recipe with Marshmallows and Whipped Cream
If you’re watching this Pumpkin Hot Chocolate Recipe with Marshmallows and Whipped Cream than you already know that I’m clearly a bit wild haha. This is what working by yourself all day every day will do to you. You starve for human interaction so you, or I in this case, resort to acting a fool…
Kale and Brussel Sprout Salad Recipe with Beets and Fried Goat Cheese
I am back at it this week with this insanely delicious Kale and Brussel Sprout Salad Recipe with Beets, Sweet Potatoes, Dried Cherries, Pistachios, Bacon and Fried Goat Cheese tossed in a tasty creamy red wine vinegar dressing. I know I keep telling you that we are pushing to incorporate more greens into our diet…
