These almond banana pancakes are perfect for weekend breakfasts! Forget about banana bread – use your overripe bananas to make this easy pancake recipe. Saturday mornings are made better with pancakes. So are Sunday mornings. Actually, EVERY morning is made better with pancakes. When I was a kid, my stepmom made the best pancakes. I …
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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 …
Make these black bean sloppy joes when you’re looking to change up Meatless Monday night! They’re easy to make and my new favorite from-scratch recipe. It’s vegetarian and vegan! Easy dinners have been on my mind a lot this week. So have recipes from my childhood. You may have seen my porcupine meatball recipe last …
Looking for an easy-to-make and filling dinner? Try this chorizo rigatoni casserole! A blend of sweet bell peppers, chorizo and cheese make this a great weeknight meal. This post is sponsored by RAGÚ®. Thank you for supporting the brands that we love! All opinions are my own. Casseroles are perfect for weeknight dinners. I usually prep …
These braised porcupine meatballs are an easy dinner recipe, perfect for any night of the week. They’re also a great way to use up leftover rice! This post is sponsored by RAGÚ®. Thank you for supporting the brands that we love! All opinions are my own. My mom was a supermom. She worked two jobs …
Ditch the winter blues with an Asparagus and Cherry Tomato Salad. Made with roasted asparagus, fresh lemons, cherry tomatoes and marinated artichokes hearts. This salad is topped off with a light, bright and easy homemade lemon vinaigrette. Thank you so much for the opportunity to share a recipe with your audience Jenny! Though we’ve never …
A Ferrero Rocher Nutella milkshake is delicious any day of the week. Nutella and Ferrero Rocher candies go together well; you’ll love this sweet dessert. Okay, this is the milkshake to end all milkshakes. If milkshakes could end. Which they shouldn’t. Ever. My friend said, don’t share a milkshake recipe when it’s cold outside, and …
This easy homemade spaghetti and meatballs recipe is perfect for busy weeknights. Prep the meatballs the day before and then pop them in the oven when it’s time for dinner! When I was a kid, my mom made spaghetti a lot. It was easy, cheap and pretty good for those days when you needed to …
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 …
Make your own pumpkin pie spice mix with 5 easy ingredients. Never buy it at the store again! I was messing around in the kitchen over the weekend, experimenting with some fall recipes and I ran out of the store bought pumpkin pie spice mix I had. Big bummer. Then I remembered what happened that …
Apple cake a la mode is a fun and easy fall sundae dessert. Hot apple cake is topped with creamy vanilla ice cream and drizzles of caramel! When the weather gets cooler, I start to dream about desserts that are decadent, delicious and dying to be eaten. Pies, of course, are super popular during the season …
My recap of my trip to Barcelona with Miele for The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 15th Anniversary event. Part 2 includes my tour of elBulli Lab and my walk around Barcelona. The day after the 50 Best Talks event, Miele brought our group to elBulli Lab for a tour. ElBulli Lab is the creation of …
A week in Georgia, visiting Lake Oconee, the Ritz-Carlton and Madison, Georgia. Food and lodging recommendations, things to do, and more! A few weeks ago, I traveled to Georgia with Explore Georgia and some extraordinary bloggers: my boo Jocelyn from Grandbaby Cakes, Chassity of Look Linger Love, and her photographer Gray, Blair of The Fox and …
No-churn cookies and cream ice cream is the best (and easiest way!) to cool off on a hot summer day. The best part – this is a 3-ingredient recipe! It’s a heat wave and I’m making ice cream. I have a serious love of no-churn ice cream. It’s so easy. It starts with two ingredients …
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 Brussels sprouts kale salad with bacon, almonds, blue cheese and a lemon garlic vinaigrette is perfect for lunch or a light dinner! This salad has so much (awesomeness) going on that figuring out where to start and what to talk about is leaving me a little…. hungry. Which is really odd since I have been eating lots …
This bean burrito casserole is the perfect weeknight vegetarian freezer meal. Pull the casserole dish out of the freezer and defrost it during the day. Pop it in the oven after work and have dinner on the table in just 30 minutes! When I was in college, I was lucky to have a really great …
These grilled chicken salad lettuce wraps are a healthy addition to your lunch. Nuts, grapes, apples and chicken are topped with a honey balsamic vinaigrette. I read somewhere that Beyonce keeps her curves looking all svelte by eating a diet of grilled chicken breast and steamed vegetables. I tried that once. For about 12 hours. …
Mushroom blue cheese rigatoni – an easy 30-minute one pot pasta dinner! Perfect for Sunday dinner when paired with steak, or for Meatless Monday when on its own. It doesn’t take a lot to make me happy, except when it comes to taking photos of food for my blog. I have never struggled as much …
This cinnamon French toast is a delicious breakfast recipe made with simple ingredients. Top with fresh fruit, nuts, and a drizzle of maple syrup. I realized that I only eat French toast when I go out for breakfast or brunch. It doesn’t make sense because it is so easy to make, and I really like it. The …
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 …
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 …
This roasted tomato zucchini spinach fettucini recipe is the perfect way to use your farmer’s market purchases and end-of-summer garden’s bounty. Pair it with a glass of Grillo for the perfect weeknight dinner! This post is sponsored by Wines of Sicily. My love of Sicilian wine and my opinions are my own. Every other Sunday, …
This mixed berry milkshake is easy to make and a great way to use up summer’s bounty of berries. You can use any berries you want – raspberries, blackberries, blueberries or strawberries. It will taste delicious each time! We have a ridiculous grape vine in our yard that I’m just now learning how to prune. …
This huevos rancheros recipe is a delicious way to start your day! Made with homemade salsa and fresh eggs, it is hearty and perfect for weekend brunch or large family gatherings. 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. Huevos rancheros is one …
Red white and blue frozen yogurt bark is perfect for summer holidays and barbecues. Made with raspberries, blueberries and white chocolate chips! Have I talked about my sweet tooth before? I’m sure I have. It’s bad, like, “EAT ALL OF THE COOKIES” Cookie Monster bad. I try to contain myself (that’s what I tell myself …
This no-churn coffee chocolate chunk ice cream is for coffee AND chocolate lovers. Coffee-infused sweetened condensed milk and a thick coffee syrup make this ice cream magical! Ice Cream Week continues and I’m breaking out one more no-churn ice cream recipe for you. (If you missed my last ice cream post – here it is: no …
This no churn honey nut ice cream is easy to make and delicious on a hot summer day. Vanilla, almonds, walnuts and honey are perfect additions to 2-ingredient no churn ice cream! Summer is here and it is HOT outside. The best way to beat the heat is by making ice cream! I own two …
The black stripe cold rum cocktail is a fantastic drink with a surprise ingredient – molasses! If you are looking for something sweeter, add honey; if not, just enjoy the molasses and dark rum all on their own over crushed ice. Last week, I received a copy of Stuart’s Fancy Drinks and How to Mix …
This plum gin cocktail is a blend of fresh ingredients and aromas. Thanks to the addition of fresh plums and St. Germain there is no need to add any additional sugar. After a week in Sicily and a constant stream of very good wine, I am surprised by my desire to drink a cocktail. Maybe …
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 …
This blue cheese tuna melt is great for weekend lunches and brunch. Blue cheese is added to the tuna and American cheese is melted on top. This twist on an American classic can also be served open-face! I think winter is coming. Fall may have just arrived, but I heard some weather reports about fall foliage …
Make homemade apple pie filling with all of autumn’s bounty of apples! Fill your home with the smells of apple pie all year long! I spent all weekend testing apple recipes and I can’t wait to share them with you. I got so excited, actually, that I managed to injure myself and had to go …
Golden raisin scones are perfect for picnic lunches, especially when smeared with apple butter. Try these delicious scones today! I love fall. I know, I know – it’s only August and autumn doesn’t start for over a month. Forget summer though -I’m prepared for autumn. I have already pulled out my “I Leaf Autumn” t-shirt and am …
This easy one pot buffalo chicken pasta recipe is perfect for dinner! You can use leftover chicken or cook it fresh and have dinner on the table in 30 minutes. The last week I have been MIA. No new recipes and barely any Facebook, Twitter or Instagram posts. Thank goodness I scheduled a few of …
This berry barbecue sauce recipe can be made with raspberries or blueberries. Dip chicken into it for a fruity addition to dinner! Can you believe this weekend is the Fourth of July? This year seems to be going by so fast – the fastest yet! Just the other day I was shoveling snow (it seems) …
Perfect for bbqs and outdoor parties, this savory cantaloupe salad brings a taste of summer to any meal or table. I don’t know if you’ve heard, but… I’m a food blogger. Yes, I admit it. We are a crazy bunch, us food bloggers. Most of us work our booties off for little-to-no money, just in hopes …
Get ready for derby parties with this hibiscus honey mint julep. Made with homemade hibiscus simple syrup, it is the perfect mint julep! I’m a sucker for a bourbon cocktail. When Maker’s Mark® asked me to partake in the inaugural Maker’s Mark® Bourbon blogger challenge I could not resist. A few years ago, I visited Louisville and my …
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 …
Slow Cooker Fiesta Chicken is crowd friendly and perfect for parties! Or, throw it in the crockpot in the morning and on the family dinner table at night. This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. Over the weekend, Mr. B initiated a takeover of my TV. …