Parmesan Crusted Chicken Piccata
Dinner is more than a meal in our house. It’s a moment to slow down and connect. It also happens to be my favorite time of the day. Gathered around our li...
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Green Chili and Chicken Enchilada Casserole
One of the dishes I miss most from home is green chili and sour cream enchiladas. Although we have certainly found some good Mexican food in Chicago I have yet ...
Picnic Penne Pasta Salad
Summertime in Chicago is definitely our family’s favorite time of the year. There are all kinds of festivals, concerts and events and everywhere you look ...
The Substantial Sandwich: An Italian Caprese and Prosciutto Sandwich
When we traveled to Italy last summer it was clear that not only did the Italians love their food, but they really cared about whether you the diner were enjoyi...
The Substantial Sandwich: Banh Mi Meatball Sandwich
What in the world am I going to make for dinner tonight? Dinner is so daily, that it’s easy to fall into a pattern and get bored with the same old rotatio...
Spring Entertaining: Herbed Mashed Potatoes
Have you ever tasted potatoes that were so good that they stole the show? I must confess I have made many a resturant menu selection based more on the promise o...
Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
It’s been a snowy week here in Chicago. On Friday we had a foot of snow fall over the day and the forecast is predicting more by the end of this weekend. ...
Rosemary and Wine Braised Beef With Parmesan Polenta
Sometimes the art of cooking is more like matchmaking. My grandmother used to serve a classic 1950s dish called “No Peek Beef” which she served with...
Barbecue Brisket Sweet Potatoes with Apple Chive Slaw
Have you ever had that perfect bite? The one that somehow captures all these different textures and tastes and you just want to savor it a moment as it it melts...
Chopped Greek Salad: Our Favorite Brunch Dish
This salad is the dish that always disappears when we serve it at a party. My sister’s baby shower was no exception, this was the one dish that had absolu...