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5-Ingredient Potato Gratin: The Ultimate Fall Side Dish

In my house, it’s not officially fall until we make potato gratin, a comforting dish of thinly sliced potatoes, cream, garlic and cheese, baked until bubbling and golden brown to perfection. It’s my ...

Layer the Vegetables Up

It’s the end of Summer, and those vegetables and herbs we’ve been patiently waiting to reach their peak all season have finally done so - I love it! Our little balcony garden is literally ...

Cheesy Goodness

As we slide into fall, it seems like our appetite for comfort food increases in direct relationship to the drop in temperature.

Tasting the Trend: Can Hearts of Palm Noodles Replace Pasta?

by Andrea 4/25/25 10:30 AM

If you're anything like me, pasta has always been a go-to comfort food, it's easy, satisfying,...Read more

Pemmican: As Good as Gold

by Drake 4/24/25 10:30 AM

Pemmican is one of the most important foods that you’ve probably never heard of. Pemmican...Read more

Community Tavern: A Wine Dinner Experience

by Elexis 4/23/25 10:30 AM

When you walk into Community Tavern, located on the bustling six corners of Portage Park, the...Read more

Pancakes for Desserts? These Apple Banana Oat Pancakes Satisfy

by Nina 4/18/25 10:30 AM

I’ve always loved experimenting with ways to make desserts healthier. After a meal, I often...Read more

Level Up your Chicken Game

by Alex 4/17/25 10:30 AM

For a weeknight dinner, few things beat a whole or half roasted chicken in my book. But my personal...Read more

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5-Ingredient Potato Gratin: The Ultimate Fall Side Dish

Layer the Vegetables Up

Cheesy Goodness

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