When we order Chipotle, my daughter gets a bowl of just rice and meat. But Chioptle still charges the same as if it has every ingredient in the bowl. Not worth it! I figured I could do better for cheaper and sneak a veggie in there as a bonus. This recipe is the result [...]
This recipe was born out of the frustration of the Chicago Public School strike of 2019. It went on far longer than anticipated, and we got a bit of cabin fever while it wore on. I decided chew up some time by throwing together a new recipe that I'd had floating around in my [...]
I don't know what made me decide to put this group of ingredients together one day. But I do know that it's become a favorite for both me and my husband as a lunchtime snack. The bread is nice and crispy and pairs well with the softer and less strong tastes the fresh mozzarella [...]
After having a bowl of butternut squash soup at Panera I wanted to make my own version for next week's lunch. Prep time - 15 minutes / Cook time - 40 minutes 1 T. butter 1 small yellow onion, diced3 c. butternut squash, cubed1 c. chopped carrots (I used baby carrots [...]
My husband accidentally bought chicken tenders instead of chicken breasts one day, so I decided to make the most of it. I scrounged around in our pantry and had the idea to make a coating that had ranch dressing in it already. My family loved the combination of these chicken tenders and a ranch [...]
We used to have a favorite brew pub in the neighborhood called Breakroom. Unfortunately for them, the food was better than the beer and they closed only after a year or so. But the burgers! The burgers were some of the best we've ever had in Chicago and potentially ever. They were super thin, [...]
My husband and I found this sandwich at a deli near the hospital where our kids were born. After every check-up before the "big day", we'd head to this place for lunch. The "salami boat" listed on the menu board sounded too delicious and too strange not to try. It became a favorite both [...]
I really enjoy a good salad, and the more "bits" in there, the better in my opinion. And when the salad has a protein in it, so much the better. This version of a taco salad hits all the high notes. It has a good crunch in every bite, and is as complete a meal [...]
This isn't so much a recipe as it is a good use of extra meat from my beef enchilada recipe. As far as nachos go, it's fairly standard, but the meat on top of this mix is what makes it taste so good. Try them during football season sometime and I bet it doesn't [...]
This isn't just one of my favorite soups, it's one of my favorite smells. The onions, celery and carrots when they go into the pot, combined with the chicken broth and herbs fills the house with a scent unlike any other. As an added bonus, it's a great meal that makes an easy "send with [...]
