Jenny Bullistron is a self-taught home cook and a former bartender. She lives in a weird suburb of Chicago, but dreams of moving to a smaller place with more grass, green space, and clean air. If she could grow her own fruit and vegetables, she would be living her dream life. She goes by Jenny …
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This berry rosé sangria is super fruity and super delicious. It’s made with strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and rosé and is easy to make! I’m a sangria girl no matter the season but especially in the summer. There is something so refreshing about a cold glass of sangria when it’s hot and sticky outside. Chicago summers …
This potato kielbasa soup recipe is full of cheese, crispy sausage pieces, and potato chunks! The whole family will love it. It’s a hearty and cheesy soup, perfect for lunch or dinner. My Eastern European heritage has definitely influenced my life and what I eat. My Austrian grandmother was a baker and my Hungarian grandfather was …
My no cook corn black bean salsa recipe takes 10 minutes to make and is perfect for parties, tailgating and holidays. Make this your new favorite quick appetizer! Tailgating season is almost here. I am actually watching baseball this summer and now I have to get myself in a football mood. I’m not complaining though …
Chicago-Style deep dish breadsticks are the easy version of fan-favorite Chicago style pizza. Dip these pizza dough breadsticks into your favorite pizza sauce for a fun appetizer or game day snack! I have a confession to make. I don’t enjoy deep dish pizza. Stop the presses. I am sure I’m breaking some unwritten rule as a …
Chicken fajitas are the perfect recipe for summer family dinners! Homemade fajita seasoning and marinade plus chicken, bell peppers, onions, and spices. I recently pulled my indoor grill out of a box and used it to make this chicken fajita recipe. Very, very nice and convenient! It kind of made me feel like I was not in the midst …
From Chicago, a 5-hour drive will bring you to Traverse City, Michigan. It is known for many things, particularly it’s waterfront and it’s wine. No matter the season, there are many so things to do in Traverse City. This trip was sponsored by the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa and Traverse City Tourism. All opinions …
This stuffed cilantro lime chicken is full of cheese and wrapped in bacon. Add it to your dinner rotation for a meal full of flavor! Also, learn about ALDI and all of the exciting changes they have made to their stores. This post was brought to you in partnership with ALDI. All opinions are my …
This homemade pizza sauce recipe is one of my favorite easy DIY recipes, and it’s sure to make homemade pizza night more fun. With simple ingredients and a burst of flavor, you’ll never go back to store-bought sauce. I spent a lot of last winter using canned goods that I bought at the store or that …
The java lava crumbler – a delicious cookie and coffee milkshake. And who doesn’t love whipped cream and chocolate syrup! One of my very first jobs was working at a coffee shop on the northwest side of Chicago called the Sun Cafe. It is a long gone business, unfortunately, but I have many happy memories …
This tomato queso dip recipe is perfect for game day parties and tailgating. It only takes 15 minutes to make and is sure to be a crowd pleaser. Add this to your party recipe rotation when you are looking for a quick and delicious dip! This post is sponsored by Red Gold Tomatoes. Thank you …
Treat yourself to homemade red wine risotto. All you need is 30 minutes and this exquisite dinner can be on the table! This post was brought to you in partnership with ALDI. All opinions are my own. My hometown of Harwood Heights is a little island nook in the city sea of Chicago. We share …
This onion relish recipe is perfect for spring and summer barbecues! It is a great substitute for pickle relish and delicious with hot dogs and sausages. We love to grill at The Thirsty Feast. We grill multiple times a week and painstakingly clean and maintains our grill to its original condition. It has its own …
This toasted marshmallow peanut butter milkshake is decadent and can bring your mind back to warm summer nights even in the dead of winter. Back in the day, there was a hot dog stand near my Chicago neighborhood called Toots. It was more or less a shack. Who am I kidding – it was a shack on the corner …
These white cupcakes with lemon frosting are filled with lemon curd and topped with candied lemon peel. They’re the perfect sweet treat! One of my favorite desserts is cupcakes. They’re hand-held little treats and I always want to go back for more. Sometimes I even let myself eat that second cupcake. When I’m making cupcakes, …
This chicken sausage hashbrown breakfast casserole is so easy to make that it only takes 5 steps! Makes 4 individual portions. Today I am doing something a little different with my recipe. Something really exciting. Usually, I create recipes with the goal of making cooking fun and easy for everyone. Today I accepted a challenge …
Slow cooker Kahlua hot chocolate warms you up in more ways than one! Add some marshmallows to this hot chocolate and you’re all set for chilly winter nights or holiday parties! This is going to become your favorite winter cocktail / dessert combination. We have been truly blessed with amazing neighbors. We live in a vintage …
White wine apple cider sangria is the perfect addition to fall brunches. Grab your apples, the rest of the ingredients, and try this recipe today! I first got the idea for this recipe when I went to Chicago Gourmet a few years ago. I went to a wine mixology class and they mixed red wine …
Apple cinnamon raisin granola is the perfect snack or breakfast! It’s easy to make and the perfect way to experience Jewel-Osco’s O Organics® USDA-certified organic products. Thank you to Jewel-Osco for sponsoring this conversation! All opinions are my own (and so is my love for the O Organics products!) There’s nothing I like more than a delicious snack. …
These cream cheese brownies are decadently delicious! A smooth cream cheese layer is sandwiched between two layers of chocolate fudge. Thank you to Phil’s Fresh Eggs for sponsoring today’s conversation. My love of their cage-free eggs and all opinions are my own. One thing I can never turn down is a good brownie. Even better is a brownie …
The Miele Culinary Adventure includes the Miele Experience Center, The 50 Best Restaurants Awards ceremony, and a food tour of Chelsea Market. This post is brought to you in collaboration with Miele. All content, ideas, and words are my own. Last month I traveled to New York City for the Miele Culinary Adventure. You may …
Oenophiles, this post is for you. Here are my picks for the 4 wineries you must visit in Western Sicily. They include Donnafugata, Planeta, Firriato and Stemmari wineries. Read on for more details and my wine picks! In April 2016, I traveled to Sicily with Wines of Sicily DOC to be immersed in the culture, food, …
Grapefruit curd and grapefruit buttercream frosting are delicious when enjoyed with your favorite chocolate cupcake recipe. They are the perfect way to enjoy winter citrus! Earlier this month, I attended an event called “A Sweet Taste of Destination Kohler” at The Social Table here in Chicago (super cute venue btw!) You may remember my trip to …
My trip to the Kohler Food and Wine Experience in Kohler, Wisconsin – a delicious weekend of food, wine, spa treatments and luxuriousness. Last month, Destination Kohler invited me to attend the Kohler Food and Wine Experience in the quaint town of Kohler, WI. Located about 2 ½ hours north of Chicago, I was happily surprised to find one …
Last month I traveled with a small group of food bloggers out to Sacramento for a Vine to Table Trip with Muir Glen Organic Tomatoes. I was very eager to learn more about organic tomato farming (and organic farming on a large scale in general) as well as getting out of Chicago for a few days. This …
Make these fish tacos with spicy poblano pepper pico de gallo on the grill! Perfect lunch or dinner for a hot, summer day. This post was sponsored by El Yucateco. All opinions are my own. Summer finally arrived in Chicago! Usually, I cook fish in the oven or on a pan but I decided to turn off the …
This plum blueberry ginger granita is the perfect way to end a barbecue. Make this sweet treat the day before so you can just enjoy the party! Summer in Chicago is also barbecue season! We spend so much time in the fall, winter and spring cooped up that once the weather looks a little warm, …
Spring is here – with it comes a spring pasta salad recipe, full of radishes and arugula! Perfect for potlucks and end of winter parties. That’s a thing, right? After months of brown grass and branches staring at me from the windows, I am thrilled that leaves and flowers are coming back again. I get so …
Polenta, mushrooms and black beans is easy to make and a delicious, savory vegetarian dinner. Perfect for meatless Mondays! I am going outside of my comfort zone with this recipe for polenta mushrooms and black beans, and loving every bite of it. I was perusing Pinterest the other day, as most food bloggers are inclined …
Transform your Moscow Mule into a Blarney Stone cocktail just in time for St. Patrick’s Day! Use your favorite whiskey for a this fun drink. St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner and here in Chicago, people tend to make a weekend of it. The Chicago river gets dyed a neon green that reminds …
An easy and refreshing Greek orzo salad. Perfect for Kalamata olive lovers! March is one of my favorite months. The beginning of the month is usually cold and dreary here but all of a sudden, we start getting days that are consistently above 40. Mr. B and I were joking the other day that I …
This fire chicken recipe is the perfect blend of Szechuan peppercorns and dried habanero peppers! Last week, I had the pleasure of attending the launch party for CookGirl. It was a fantastic, very intimate event held in the event space of Little Goat. If you are familiar with the dining scene in Chicago, then you …
Buffalo sauce chili is hearty and the perfect use for leftover buffalo sauce. Tailgating, anyone? After last week’s Super Bowl, I felt the urge to eat food fit for a tailgate. I guess in my own way, I was lamenting the end of football season. Usually, football ends and the city of Chicago sets into …
This 30-minute cheesy tomato pasta skillet is perfect for dinner. (Secret ingredient – arugula!) If you’re looking for game day recipes, this is the perfect dinner! Well, we had a blizzard in Chicago. It snowed a lot, as it does when you have a blizzard. I shoveled a lot too. I really wanted to finish putting this recipe up …
Fans of buffalo wings will love this dinner recipe! Buffalo sauce meatloaf, stuffed with blue cheese and glazed with buffalo sauce. I was taking a peak through my recipe index and realized that most of my dinner recipes are made in a slow cooker. I own a couple of the 6 quart ones (like this …
This red fruit salad is full of raspberries, currant berries and pomegranate – perfect for lunch or an afternoon snack! I have finally caved and decided I should get on the healthier-eating train for 2015. I word it “healthier” because I am not quite able to stop myself from the occasional sweet or snack. And …
Roasted red pepper white bean hummus is a great alternative to traditional hummus. Serve it with chips or vegetables – perfect party food! I hinted at this roasted red pepper and white bean hummus recipe on my olive oil review/giveaway post and it’s not the week to disappoint people. But it is the week for …
Duck fat paprika popcorn is savory and spicy – a perfect snack! My love affair with duck fat is continuing. It is a savory love, accented by spicy nights and the occasional sweetness. Especially when I decided to make duck fat chocolate chip cookies or buttermilk duck fat cornbread. Mr. B doesn’t get jealous – …
My version of the shopska salad! Cucumbers, green peppers and tomatoes with a healthy portion of feta cheese! Two weeks ago my friend Emma and I went out to lunch. I love my weird schedule because it means I have the opportunity to still hang out with restaurant friends (who work a lot of nights …
Easy slow cooker BBQ pulled chicken sandwiches, topped with red onions, pickles and pickled jalapenos! If you’re looking for game day recipes, this is the perfect dinner! My husband, known here as Mr. B., was on vacation last week. With the weekends too, it was more like a week and a half – lucky guy, right? It was …
This vegetarian grilled corn soup is perfect for summer! Veggie based with tons of flavor and color! I am one of a small group of people who are happy it’s unseasonably cool in the summer (Mr. B is not in this group). After the very ridiculous winter we had in Chicago (and that many other …
Two weekends ago, Mr. B and I loaded up the Jeep and drove with Nero to visit Pepin, WI and the surrounding small towns. Road trip!! As a kid, I spent many summer vacations traipsing around the town and local farms thanks to my mom and step-dad Greg. Greg’s family is originally from Stockholm, WI …