Sautéed Wild Mushrooms
Mushrooms are one of my favorite vegetables. I love every single kind of mushroom, literally. And there is such a huge variety that you never …
Balsamic Glazed Rainbow Carrots
Keep it simple stupid. That’s what one of my Chefs told me on my first day of culinary school. Make sure not to over complicate …
Pink Pearl Apple, Fennel and Celery Salad
Holy holidays! I feel like I just got my ass kicked and handed to me. I literally fell off the grid for two weeks and for …
Updated Green Bean Casserole
It’s time people! Wooooo! Thanksgiving people! This is by far my favorite holiday of the year. What’s not to like? Food, family, booze, leftovers! It …
Sweet Potato Fries with Sriracha Mayo and Maple Glaze
First, I want to be completely honest. I have not always loved sweet potatoes. I’ve cooked them plenty of times and enjoyed them but I …
Eggplant with Bulgur and Feta
I think most people decide what they are going to cook for dinner based on the protein. Do I want chicken, fish, pork or steak? I, …
Vegetarian Chile Relleno
I have accepted that summer is over. I already pulled out my heavy coats and wore an ear warmer yesterday while digging up potatoes on …
Eggplant, Yellow Squash, Tomato and Millet Gratin
I will say that the hardest part of this dish was NOTÂ the actually cooking but rather finding a proper name to call it. Is it …
Raw Corn Salad with Roasted Peppers and Avocado
Yes it’s after Labor Day and school has started but summer isn’t over until I have to put a jacket on. Knowing Chicago that will …
Simple Tomato Salad
Sadly, we are nearing the end of summer in Chicago. Which is why I recommend running to your nearest farmers market and buying a …
