A food blog from Chicago about keeping it simple in the kitchen
Hummus is something that we make at least once a week. Everyone loves it and it’s a great healthy snack. This week I wanted a little bit more flavor, and since I was already going to roast some red peppers, I reserved one to make this awesome Roasted Red Pepper […]
This seasonal salad has juicy, crispy, herbed chicken with avocado, hard boiled eggs, corn, strawberries and goat cheese
In the world of fried foods, there are some items that I will order in a restaurant, but likely never try to make at home. Fried artichoke hearts are high on that list. Now that I have an air fryer, I can’t believe that I’ve been missing out on them […]
No matter what type of healthy eating plan you might be on, odds are that salmon is high on the list of foods you should eat more. Smoked Salmon is a really easy way to eat more salmon. And Smoked Salmon Rolls are an easy way to eat more salmon […]
Over the summer, I was in San Diego for work and was enjoying as many different types of tacos as possible. One really unique taco that I wanted to recreate was the Fried Avocado Street Taco. Crunchy on the outside, creamy in the middle, delicious all the way around. There […]
If you are trying to cut back on carbs and also eat more plant-based protein, you know that you need to get creative sometimes to stay out of a food rut. One of my go-to plant based protein recipes, that’s also low carb, is these lightly dredged tofu fries that get […]
People that love eggs know that deviled eggs are a great snack. People that love both bacon and eggs also know that bacon deviled eggs are even better. What you may not know is that miso-bacon deviled eggs are another level all together? Inspiration for Deviled Eggs with Miso Not […]
After years of overcooking salmon, I’ve tried numerous ways to make slow cooked salmon that is flavorful and not dried out. My favorite so far is this miso ginger glazed salmon that is poached in olive oil. This is similar to poaching halibut in parchment paper with olive oil, though […]
If you love the earthy, nutty, salty, umami packed flavor of fresh parmesan, then you’ve surely done your best to grate a chunk of parmesan down to the rind and get every last bit. But what do you do with leftover parmesan rinds? While I’ve heard some people eat them, […]
When it’s winter, and it’s cold outside, there are a few dishes that are perfect for the weather: like chili or beef burgundy. And then there are side dishes, like roasted root vegetables, that are absolutely fitting for this time of year. Especially when it’s a roasted root vegetable medley […]