Weekend brunch in Chicago was a perfect opportunity to people watch over a steamy cup of hot coffee and a batch of freshly fried piles of goodness. I can’t tell you the number of times
Recipes
Chicken and Dumplings for Two
When I decided to buy a few goldfish several years back, I thought it would be a breeze. To make things even easier, I automated the feeding process by buying an electric feeder that easily
Read More
Recipes
Coconut Apple Crisp
Nothing really says fall better than a fresh baked and sinfully crusted apple crisp. Since I have been making variations of this recipe throughout my youth, I think it’s pretty safe to say I have
Read More
Recipes
Nachos with Baked Corn Tortilla Chips
Almost every hometown bar or restaurant has some sort of nacho platter on their menu. They can be served up with classic beef, cheese, sour cream and salsa toppings. Or you can even “think outside
Read More
Recipes
Baby Bloody Mary Burgers
When my cousin Lisa mentioned receiving a huge compliment from her husband after making Beer Burgers by Rachael Ray, I knew they had to be wonderfully delicious. I looked up the recipe and it seemed