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)
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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)
Garlic Avocado and Goat Cheese BLT
There is nothing better than a BLT (bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich) made with fresh juicy tomatoes. BLTs remind me of summers in Maine as a child. My father would grow tomatoes in his garden and once they were plump and ready he would pick them and proudly make us BLTs. I created this sandwich (read more)
Raspberry Brie Grilled Cheese
This raspberry brie grilled cheese is made with sweet, airy, buttery brioche. The raspberries add a sweet and tart flavor that contrasts wonderfully with the brie. It’s worth the extra effort to find brioche (Whole Foods usually has it). Brioche is a delicate bread that has a texture like a croissant. The texture of the (read more)
Fried Goat Cheese Salad
What makes a salad more fun? Fried cheese. Specifically, goat cheese that is breaded and lightly fried. This salad is easy to prepare and is one of my favorite lunches. In addition to the fried goat cheese, this salad has crispy prosciutto. It is my new favorite secret ingredient… and I love it more than (read more)