Ham and Potato Chowder There are so many recipes for leftover cooked ham.  I have done Scalloped Potatoes and Ham,  Ham and Eggs, but one of my favorites is a Ham and Potato Chowder.  It’s a hearty chowder and since it is still a little […]

Deviled Eggs Deviled Eggs are the perfect appetizers for any Spring celebration like Easter, May Day, Mother’s Day or even as part of a brunch menu or afternoon tea.  This recipe has a lot of flavor and you will get a perfect hard boiled egg […]

Chicken Burger This is a copycat McChicken® Burger recipe.   This recipe is so quick and easy make and the Chicken Burger is really flavorful.  The coating makes the burger have a very similar crunch and topped with mayo and shredded lettuce it’s the perfect copycat […]

Truffle Pasta with Truffle Oil and Mushrooms Growing up Italian, my family hosted St. Joseph’s Day tables for the church and neighborhood.  Unfortunately, I don’t have any photos from this time since I was very young.  I remember the cooking that went on for several […]

Dragon’s Brew Inspired by Quincy’s Tavern Every year in Chicago for St Patrick’s Day, they turn the Chicago River green.  It’s always a great time to pick up some Green River Soda.  Some of you may not have heard of this soda before.  It is […]

Chocolate Dipped Heart Cookies Chocolate Dipped Heart Cookies are such a great cookie for Valentine’s Day.  This is actually a Land O’ Lakes recipe that I have tweaked.  I typically make these for the holidays using 1 teaspoon peppermint extract in the dough and the […]

Spanish Potato Omelet (Tortilla Española) In, 2002, I went with a group of co-workers to Cafe Iberico (Spanish Tapas) in downtown Chicago. Tortilla Española (Spanish Potato Omelet) was one of the dishes that we had.  It was so good that I started to make it […]

Wisconsin Beer Cheese Soup I lived in Wisconsin on and off for 7 years.  I always looked forward to the fall as it was time for a comforting bowl of Wisconsin Beer Cheese Soup.  It is a favorite in pubs and restaurants across Wisconsin. Per […]

Stuffed Acorn Squash Fall!!!  My favorite time of year.  The Autumnal Equinox was just a few days ago.  This time of the year, the farmers are bringing in their harvest.  It is the perfect time to give thanks to Mother Earth for her abundance and […]

Cream of Mushroom Soup I’m counting down the days until cooler weather arrives.  Just a couple more days and the temperatures will be dropping into the 60s and 70s (Fahrenheit).  September 22nd (Autumn Equinox) officially ushers in sweater weather, pumpkin spice, soup and all things […]