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Today I am taking a look back and sharing some of my favorite recipes from the 8+ years of thekittchen.com! The funny thing about having a blog is that sometime that recipes that I am the most proud of don’t become the most read posts. Instead they are hidden gems that people might overlook. Here […]

Here are 15 recipes inspired by Chicago restaurants – these meals were so good that I needed to learn how to make them myself. If you live in Chicago, I am sure you will recognize some of the foods on this list. One of the best things about living in Chicago is the access to […]

Sesame Peanut Noodles with Chicken is a lunch that is perfect for meal prepping and bringing to work. Rice or buckwheat noodles coated with a slightly spicy peanut sauce and topped with chicken, carrot, edamame, green onions, and sesame seeds to create a make-at-home version of one of my favorite take-out dishes. I have always […]

These Macaroni and Cheese Recipes will help you find new ways to prepare one of the ultimate comfort foods. This list has everything from simple stovetop recipes to ways to turn macaroni and cheese into a more complete meal. From bacon cheeseburger mac and cheese to buffalo chicken macaroni and cheese, I have pulled together […]

Wondering what to make with shredded chicken? This collection of 20+ recipes with shredded chicken will help you save time and get dinner on the table. What to make with Shredded Chicken: This list is divided into different sections so that you can find just what you are looking for: salads, pastas, casseroles, Tex-Mex, buffalo […]

These buffalo chicken meatballs are made with red onion, celery, garlic, blue cheese, ground chicken, breadcrumbs, and buffalo sauce. They are so tender and have just the right balance of cheese and spice. Charles and I are currently sheltered in place and our access to fresh food is based on what we can get delivered. […]

Let’s tackle what to make with leftover chicken. Having leftover chicken on hand is such a timesaver because it can quickly be transformed into many different meals. Today I am sharing some of my favorite recipes made with leftover chicken. If you want a trick to make your weeks a bit easier, try roasting a […]

Some foods get a national holiday, but grilled cheese gets a whole month. Today kicks off National Grilled Cheese Month, 30 full days devoted to one of my favorite foods. To celebrate, I am sharing a list of my best grilled cheese recipes. Grilled cheese can be breakfast, lunch, dinner, or an appetizer. Some of […]

Right now everyone is trying to shelter in place at home and make the most of what they have on hand. I have gathered up some creative ways to use leftovers to make sure that food isn’t going to waste during this time. These recipes include ways to make the most of a roast chicken, […]

Millions of Americans and people around the world are sheltered in place right now. To combat boredom, I put together a list of kitchen skills to master while we are cooped up at home. Maybe we can use this time to learn some new life skills? Kitchen Skills to Master How to Cook a Perfect […]