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This short rib ravioli might be my favorite recipe. The ravioli is filled with tender slow cooked short ribs and mushrooms sautéed in sherry. The sauce is a reduction of …

I have this problem when fall rolls around. I get overly excited about fall foods. Especially squash. I seriously told my mother that I am going to prepare squash for …

The crisp fall air makes me crave chili. Chili is one of those great hearty fall foods. By the time fall rolls around I am tired of all those “light” …

I had another incredibly busy weekend that involved lots of food, friends and blogging. We kicked things off on Friday night with Sangria at Quartinos. Then on Saturday we headed …

On Saturday night I made steak and potatoes for dinner. Instead of making standard baked potatoes, I decided to make cheesy bacon twice baked potatoes. These potatoes are inspired by …

I happen to be from one of the most charming and perfect seaside New England villages: Kennebunkport, Maine. The air smells of salt and at night it is so quiet …

   Butternut Squash and Ricotta Gnocchi is lighter and more flavorful than traditional gnocchi. The squash is slightly sweet, while the ricotta and parmesan add a hint of saltiness. This …

Homemade pizza is one of my favorite fast dinners. I love to split the pizza down the middle and create two completely different topping combinations. Making pizza calls for creativity. …

Have you ever had this problem? Recently our kitchen started smelling funky (and not in a good way) and we realized the odor was coming from our sink disposal. Fortunately, …

Yesterday I went to Chicago Gourmet, a food festival hosted by Bon Appetite. Although it is a bit pricy (my single day ticket was $180), the price is justified by …

Fall is the best time of year to enjoy the patios at Chicago restaurants. They aren’t crowded and the weather is cool without being cold. This is the time of …