Scones are one of my favorite breakfasts. I am seriously trying to cut back on the number of trips I take to Starbucks, so I am making an effort to bake my own scones and prepare my own iced tea – with a splash of lemonade. Scones are a great weekday breakfast because then […]
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Sherry Mushroom Chicken
You know those Friday nights when you work late, have somewhere to be by 8:30, and only have 30 minutes to pull dinner together? Let’s just say I am very familiar with that situation. The other factor in my life last Friday night is that we are trying to clean out our fridge before […]
Chicago Restaurant Spotlight: Naansense
Naansense is a wonderful new restaurant tucked beneath the el tracks in Chicago’s loop. It just opened, but the word seems to be spreading quickly since the line was nearly out the door when I arrive for lunch. Naansense is a fast casual restaurant that serves high quality, freshly made, modern Indian food. The concept […]
Mashed Rutabaga
Rutabaga is an inexpensive root vegetable with half the calories and half the carbohydrates of potatoes, which makes it a great Paleo substitute for potatoes. I first discovered Rutabaga at my friend Andrea’s annual Friendsgiving celebration, and was surprised that I had never tasted the root vegetable before. Andrea served mashed rutabaga which is similar in […]
Poached Egg Salad
After two weeks of traveling and lots of dining out at restaurants, it is time to get back to reality. This was the first meal that I prepared when we returned home. Sometimes I just crave greens, and the croutons and poached egg on this salad make it feel like more of a meal. Since […]
Tea at The Drawing Rooms at The Ampersand Hotel
During a pocket of spare time on our visit to London, Charles and I had a proper English afternoon tea. Having tea and going to Notting Hill were at the top of my to-do list because these were things I failed to do on my previous trips to London. In order to find the perfect […]
Beef Tenderloin Tips with a Bourbon Mushroom Sauce
My mother made this delightful Beef Tenderloin Tips with a Bourbon Mushroom Sauce and caramelized onions for Christmas dinner. It was seriously delicious and can be prepared in less than an hour. The beef was so tender that we could easily cut it with a butter knife. The bourbon added a richness to the sauce […]
Pumpkin Gingerbread Trifle
Pumpkin Gingerbread Trifle is a decadent Thanksgiving-meets-Christmas dessert, and it was a big hit at the Christmas Eve party. I was a little skeptical about this dish, which my mother made, because I am not a huge fan of gingerbread or pumpkin. I thought that the Pumpkin Gingerbread Trifle was a pleasant surprise. The pumpkin […]
Pecan Squares
Pecan Squares are one of the many sweets that my family serves at our annual Christmas Eve party. These pecan squares were the inspiration behind my pecan pie recipe, and have been a Christmas Eve tradition for as long as I can remember. We serve lots of sweets at the Christmas Eve party, which is […]
Boston Baked Beans
These Boston Baked Beans are served alongside Roast Ham at my family’s Christmas Eve party. This recipe has salt pork and sweet molasses, making it the perfect dish for someone who loves the sweet and salt flavor combination. These Boston Baked Beans are one of several side dishes at the annual party. We also serve […]