Right now I’m dreaming of being on the beach with the sea breeze blowing in my face. Unfortunately, I’m going to have to settle for the sauna at the gym for the moment…. But that doesn’t mean I can’t eat like it’s summer! I’m a huge fan of seafood, especially shrimp. Right now at work … Shrimp and Roasted Corn Chowder
I definitely did not grow up eating Thai food, but I’m so happy to have discovered it when I moved to Chicago. The components of Thai cooking, such as lemongrass, curry, coconut and fish sauce, are so versatile! For example, add red curry paste to your breakfast frittata and top with toasted coconut (trust me, … Thai Red Curry Noodle Soup
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
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
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
My pumpkin love continues…except this time I incorporated it into one of my favorite tailgate dishes – chili! With apples being so abundant right now I decided to try my luck at making a chili that combined the taste of apple and pumpkin without being too sweet. The end result was super rich and flavorful. … Apple Pumpkin Chili
Nothing beats a warm bowl of soup on a gray, rainy day. From a young age, I remember by dad always loving French onion soup and we would always order it when we went out to eat. However, I never made it from scratch until I went to culinary school. It’s rich, flavorful broth becomes … French Onion Soup
Have you ever tried hatch chiles? Located right in the middle of the Rio Grande agricultural territory, Hatch, New Mexico declared itself to be the chile capital of the world. “Hatch Chiles” refer to the five or six main cultivated varieties of New Mexico chiles. Hatch chile’s peak season begins mid-to-late August, so right now is the … Hatch Chile Chili
Soups and stews are one of my favorite comfort foods. As Easter approaches, I found it appropriate to create a dish filled with “bunny food” (aka carrots and parsnips)! These root vegetables are nutrient-packed – they … Beef Stew with Potatoes, Carrots and Parsnips
