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Steamed Mussels with Chorizo: Approachable Surf and Turf

When we think of surf and turf, images of lobster dipped in clarified butter and juicy steak typically pop into our heads. That’s an excellent, luxurious and delicious way of uniting sea and land, ...

Munchkin Baking

The children in our lives go by many endearing names: kiddos, littles, munchkins – to name but a few! Whatever your choice is, they hold a special place in our hearts and whenever we have the chance ...

5 New Cooking Adventures to Try at Home

As a food photographer and stylist, I’m the person everyone always assumes loves to cook. But the truth is, sometimes, an activity that started as a passion before I was lucky enough to turn it into ...

Stuff Meat for Impressive Dishes

This is the time of year to go all out with your cooking, whether you are hosting elaborate holiday parties or small family gatherings. A lot of people, myself included, look for something different ...

A Most Wonderful Snack: A Guide to Treating Yourself

When the reality of winter coming begins to set in, and it starts to look more and more like gathering indoors with our loved ones might be a bad idea for the second winter in a row, the importance ...

A Charcuterie Tree and Other Attempts to be Christmas-like

'Twas the week before Christmas, when all thro' my kitchen, Planning some great food to make the Grinch’s head spin, Recipes were viewed and lined up with care, In hopes that my pantry would not be ...

Get Touchy-Feely with Wine Texture

Slipping into a silky robe on a hot summer day is a feeling we can all dream of during Chicago’s icy blast. Now we’re bundling up in wool scarves and coats. But how would we feel about a wool scarf ...

Gingerbread Pancakes

There are so many amazing holiday flavors this time of year to delight the senses – you’ve got chocolate, peppermint, cranberry, chestnut, eggnog, and of course, gingerbread, just to name a few. It ...

Eggnog from Scratch

Black Friday was developed to usher in that next important time of the year: Eggnog Season. In any given year, I may possibly have just one single glass during those five weeks until Christmas. But ...

Cast Iron Skillet Brownie with Bourbon Caramel Drizzle

'Tis the season to learn how to bake! I absolutely love the holidays and one significant part of this time of year for my family is baking. My sister hosted her annual cookie decorating party last ...

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Steamed Mussels with Chorizo: Approachable Surf and Turf

Munchkin Baking

5 New Cooking Adventures to Try at Home

Stuff Meat for Impressive Dishes

A Most Wonderful Snack: A Guide to Treating Yourself

A Charcuterie Tree and Other Attempts to be Christmas-like

Get Touchy-Feely with Wine Texture

Gingerbread Pancakes

Eggnog from Scratch

Cast Iron Skillet Brownie with Bourbon Caramel Drizzle

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