Today, all I could think about is WARMTH. I stuck close to the space heater in my office for even the slightest bit of comfort. These negative temperatures are rough on an outdoors person like myself. When we head to the Rose Bowl on Wednesday (woo!) I will be soaking up the sun as much … (Veggie Loaded) Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Risotto is one of my favorite side dishes. This one is particularly satisfying because it contains sweet and salty components. I first tried a version of this when I met Giada DeLaurentis at a special event. Ever since then I’ve been wanting to try making it myself and seeing if I could get the flavor … Sweet Corn Risotto with Smoky Bacon
Being home for Christmas brings back all kinds of food memories for me. Whether it was walking into my Grandma Heringhausen’s house and smelling the standing rib roast or walking into my Grandpa Hetzner’s house and smelling the pies baking, each memory is so special. This year my mom decided we should make my great-grandma’s … Grandma Link’s Cinnamon Rolls
This past Friday, Josh and I attended a holiday beer and wine tasting. While there, one of the vendors asked if I liked spicy food which lead to me buying a bottle of ghost chili beer! I first saw ghost chilies on an episode of Man vs. Food and all I could think of is … Jen’s Kickin’ Three-Bean Chili
I never really got into the crockpot trend but now I’m hooked! Being able to put an entire meal together before I leave for work and then come home to a house full of awesome smells is the best. Josh and I love Indian food but never really take the time to make it ourselves. … Slow Cooker Chicken Curry
As winter approaches, it seems as though it becomes a little more difficult to find fresh produce that looks and tastes like it was just picked. However, there are certain ones that thrive in the colder climates. This sangria recipe is beautiful and successfully highlights all of those gorgeous winter fruit flavors and colors. This … Winter Sangria with Cranberry and Pomegranate
After living in Chicago for several years, one of my favorite condiments is giardiniera. Available hot or mild, these pickled vegetables add a delicious “bite” to sandwiches and pastas. It especially pairs well with green vegetables like kale and spinach (my two favorite veggies!). This sandwich is quick and easy and extremely comforting without being … Sweet Italian Sausage and Kale Sub with Giardiniera
After leaving my sweet pup, Colby, for 5 days during our trip to Denver, I figured he deserved a little treat. I’ve always been curious about making homemade dog treats and I’m so happy I did! These treats are lightly sweetened with honey and pack a good amount of protein thanks to the peanut butter … A Treat for your Pooch
A few weeks ago, we had our annual parmesan cheese wheel cracking which is referred to as the “Crack Heard Around the Midwest”. I like to call it one the best days of the year. What chef wouldn’t love having as much fresh parmigiano reggiano cheese as they want? … Hot Artichoke Parmesan Dip
I woke up today and there was snow on ground and this weekend we are heading to Chicago to tailgate in 20 degree weather. Soup season is here (and will probably stay here for quite awhile…boo). This rich and comforting soup comes from the new issue of Hy-Vee Seasons. I made it a couple days … Hearty Beef and Vegetable Soup
