I think that I ate Shopska Salad (also known as Balkan Salad) nearly every day while I was in the Balkans. I first discovered it in Serbia, and I loved how light and refreshing it is in comparison to the large portions of hearty meats served in Serbia. The salad is filled with fresh seasonal (read more)
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My Favorite Grilled Cheese Recipes
Some people view April 1st as April Fools Day, but I like to think of it as the kickoff of National Grilled Cheese Month! To help you celebrate, I am sharing my favorite grilled cheese recipes so that you can spend the month indulging because let’s face it, cheese and carbs are the best food groups. (read more)
Chicken and Vegetable Hand Pies
Today is Pi Day! I just love this fake holiday. Even though the date 3.14 is a reference to the mathematical pi, I think it is fun that people celebrate by eating pie! Instead of making a dessert pie, I thought I would share a recipe for a savory pie! These Chicken and Vegetable Hand (read more)
Chicken and Fried Avocado Wrap
I dreamed up the recipe for this Chicken and Fried Avocado Wrap during a Flywheel class. Um yes… I spent a considerable about of time thinking about food during spin class. Don’t judge! I came up with this recipe because I was craving a meal with fresh flavors and lots of vegetables. I also wanted (read more)
Buffalo Chicken Calzone
Something happened when I moved to the Midwest and I have become obsessed with buffalo sauce and ranch dressing. I will even put them on my pizza… which inspired this recipe for a massive family style, Buffalo Chicken Calzone! It is a recipe that requires few ingredients and just a few minutes of preparation time. (read more)
Brussels Sprout and Apple Salad with Crispy Prosciutto
My sister Kelly is obsessed with this brussels sprout and apple salad. She made a massive batch for Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve because she wanted to add something fresh and healthy to the menu. I thought that the salad could use a little oomph, so I added two of my favorite ingredients: cheddar cheese and (read more)
Chicken Taco Salad
Oh, January. The month when everyone tries to workout and eat healthy to make up for the fact that we indulged over the holidays. Healthy eating doesn’t have to be boring. Say no to sad salads. Make this delicious taco salad instead. It’s loaded with veggies and protein and it’s definitely not boring. It’s something (read more)
Sirloin Steak Salad
I am excited to spill the beans about a project I worked on over the summer! I teamed up with Pre-Brands to create recipes for their new packaging! You might remember Pre-Brands since I have worked with them before, and I regularly use their products in my recipes. I love Pre-Brands because their beef is (read more)
Salmon, Avocado, and Rice Salad
I am an official ambassador for National Salmon Day. Chicken of the Sea and the maker of Minute®. provided me with products for the purpose of this post, as well as compensation for my time. As always, all opinions expressed are mine. This recipe for Salmon, Avocado, and Rice Salad can be pulled together in (read more)
Boeufhaus Roast Beef Sandwiches
This isn’t your ordinary roast beef sandwich. It has the ultimate flavor combination of fresh medium rare roast beef, golden caramelized onions, French blue cheese, spicy mustard, and baby spinach. Instead of using grocery store roast beef, I went to Boeufhaus, a new French/German fusion restaurant in Ukrainian Village which Bon Appetite named one of the (read more)