Beer Me That Pasta

For how much I love adding alcohol to food, it’s amazing that I haven’t shared my recipe for beer mac & cheese yet. I “discovered” it about a year ago after realizing how amazing beer cheese is and stuffing it into pastries a few times. I went through a few different cheese sauce recipes before…

Orange Cranberry Bites of Delight

I love the holidays. I am so down for whatever pumpkin flavored nonsense that starts in October and gets carried through November, soon followed by the gingerbread/eggnog/chai spice flavors of December. But they can get overwhelming. That’s why I’m always looking for recipes that are still seasonal without suffocating us with holiday spirit. Cranberries give…

Let’s Taco Bout These Tacos

If you live in the Midwest, you’re aware that the landscape of authentic Mexican restaurants is sparse. Sure, there are plenty of chain restaurants, plenty of tex-mex places, but those are the places where you can also get a burger or chicken tenders so I call bullshit on the authenticity. Still, there are some beacons…

Hash It Out

This time of year always makes me want to be out in nature more than during the other seasons. The weather is nice, the scenery is beautiful, and you have plenty of options for outdoor activities. And camping is one of those activities. I love the idea of a warm, spicy breakfast hash over a…

Snickerdoodles with a little extra doodle

Have you guys caught on to the fact that when I have something new in the fridge, I immediately want to transform it into something else. It’s my inner Chopped competitor. I’m fully aware that I could not actually hold my own in a Chopped tournament but it’s still fun to train like I could….

The Hot Toddiest

Growing up, the Hot Toddy was an elusive drink to me. I was used to hearing about drinks with fancier names (Cosmopolitan) or names indicating what liquor was in them (Gin & Tonic) but the Hot Toddy sounded like a dud in terms of it’s name. Another drinking term that was elusive to me as a…

Have Your Greens & Eat Them Too

I feel like a bad infomercial coming at you with this recipe. “Eating healthy doesn’t have to taste terrible. Love what you eat and love how you feel!” But that’s exactly what inspired this recipe. How many seasonal veggies can I pack into a quesadilla and still love it? Well this quesadilla isn’t very complex so…

Sweet Sugar Breakfast Vibes

You guys already heard about how much I love pearl couscous in my recipe for Pearl Couscous, Italian style. Pearl couscous is by far better than traditional couscous (the one made with semolina) because it’s big, tender and hearty. Which makes it perfect for fall and winter dishes where you need some extra love. Quinoa…

Move Over, Marie Callender

We all have those meals that will never be as good when your mom/grandma/parent/motherly roommate makes it. Those recipes that we could never master ourselves, and even those recipes that we’ll never get our hands on because they’re so precious. I have been lucky enough to have a mom who shares her recipes with me…

Slice It Up

I said I was gonna do it, I don’t know if you guys believed me but I said I was going to make this cheesecake again once the leaves started changing. But the Honey & Ginger Cheesecake I made last time was perfect for the summer, we need something that’s better suited for fall weather….

It’s Bourbon Season

It has finally hit that perfect time of the year when you can sit outside and drink a cocktail without being too bothered by the weather. Summer in the Midwest means you frequently think about sitting outside to enjoy a drink but once you actually do it, you’re met with humidity and sweat and inevitably…

It’s Tuesday, Do You Know What You’re Having For Dinner?

Welcome to another episode of “What The Hell Should I Have For Dinner?” I’m your host, and I’m usually stumbling through life asking the same exact question. This recipe brings you some classics, like italian roasted chicken and garlic bread, and combines them with something that may be new to you. I am a huge…