I love Pesto Chicken, but realized that I have never actually made the pesto from scratch. Typically, I purchase ready made pesto at the store. I had to change that and set to work crafting my perfect rendition of pesto. This is not traditional pesto (surprise, surprise…). But, it does make the perfect accompaniment to […]
How to Make Polenta Pizza Crust You can change up your pizza game by using polenta for the crust and call it polenta pizza. It’s an easy dish loved by Italians. Polenta pizza requires cooking the polenta in the correct ratio of 3 to 1. That’s 3 cups of water to 1 cup of polenta. Cook it […]
Sweet and Sour Chicken was a request after my last Facebook Live session. Another person asked for an easy, light weeknight dish. I’ll be doing Facebook Live as regularly as possible, so if you’ve got a request for something for me to make, just holler in the comments! Meanwhile, as requested, Sweet and Sour Chicken, lightened […]
This recipe for Cheeseburger Pie is now available (and with more tips!) on my new blog. Impossible Cheeseburger Pie is a midwest American casserole classic. Sauteed onions, beef, cheese and biscuit-crust make this simple and delicious hotdish a family favorite. There are probably a million variations on this filling family favorite, including the ever popular popular Bisquick […]
These Instant Pot Barbacoa Burrito Bowls remind me of my exact order at Chipotle. Rice, black beans and barbacoa. I always order the barbacoa, but the other additions are negotiable. Barbacoa reminds me of the shredded beef tacos at my favorite hole-in-the-wall Mexican Food restaurant, Los Compadres. I was raised on those tacos and shredded […]
These Instant Pot Scalloped Potatoes are easier than any scalloped potatoes that I have ever made previously. I am a potato lover to the extreme. I once received a potato as a Christmas gift. So, to say my devotion runs deep would be accurate. The Perfect Scalloped Potatoes I grew up on boxed scalloped potatoes, […]
This Instant Pot Chile Pork Stew was inspired by a restaurant that I love to visit any time I’m in Chicago. The Inspiration Chef Rick Bayless is an Icon in Mexican cooking. I grew up watching him on TV and couldn’t wait to visit one of his restaurants. So, my first time in Chicago, not […]
This Lemon Basil Tuna Pasta salad is an easy summer dish, when you don’t want to heat up the house and crave something light. Protein packed tuna and butter beans in a light lemon dijon dressing change up any previously conceived notions of pasta salad. Easy-Peasy to Make The best part is that very little assembly […]
Meat Crust Pie is a wild and wacky dish from my childhood. Turns out this meat, cheese and rice concoction wasn’t unique to my upbringing, though. My friend Susie has fond memories of Meat Crust Pie. She shares memories and I show you how to make it in a quick YouTube video. Meat Crust Pie […]
Corned beef and cabbage is one of my all-time favorite dishes. The likelihood of leftovers is actually quite slim. But, if you find yourself with leftover corned beef and cabbage, this recipe’s for you. Flaky puff pastry, filled with the corned beef, cabbage, a bit of gruyere cheese and baked with a little more cheese […]
Mussels are one of the easiest fancy things to make. Don’t let their shells fool you. As long as you know a few simple things, you’ll be makin’ mussels like a gym rat. First step, clean your mussels. If you buy them at a high end grocery store, many times they’ll do this for you. […]
Ryan grew up with Tostadas as a weekly family tradition. They were inexpensive, easy and reasonably nutritious. In this video, Ryan shares his memories on this simple dish and why it’s so important to him. How to Make Tostadas Tostadas definitely vary from house to house, but the general concept is piling up toppings on […]
