I grew up around a lot of Italian families so I knew about the Pepper & Egg sandwich when I was a wee one and remember the popularity of them during Lent. What I didn’t know was that these simple yet satisfying sandwiches are a “Chicago thing”. WHAT?! More people …
Earlier this year my boyfriend made me this dish by Martha Stewart. I loved it instantly and soon found myself asking him to make it again and again. The “Best of 2013” lists have begun and they got me thinking about the best things I’ve experienced this year. I’ve made …
This is November in a nutshell….or maybe a squash shell in this case. It’s an in season dish that will keep you feeling cozy during this grey, rainy, and cool weather here in Chicago. The trees are changing to gorgeous red and orange and some leaves have fallen. I happen to love it but some aren’t …
Here’s a one-two punch. A delicious entree that wards off vampires. They, or probably any other ferocious being, animal, etc., won’t go near you with the garlic that’s in here. The meat gets some tender lovin’ from the mojo criollo marinade. Just as easy as the stuff in the bottle …
