Seared Polenta with Wild Mushroom Sauce

I love packages of prepared polenta. Not that polenta is hard to make, but the prepared variety is sold in "tubes", making it easy...

Sometimes You Just Need a Pork Chop

And today is that day. The day when you want something comforting, yet light and refreshing. The pork loin chop is light, and the apricot sa...

Celebrate National Peanut Butter Lovers Day with Peanutty Thai Noodles!

What a fun thing to celebrate! Instead of the traditional PB & J, or peanut butter cookies, go savory for dinner tonight! This q...

Pasta with Pesto, Artichoke Hearts and Sundried Tomatoes

This is the perfect, hearty dish for Meatless Monday! Plus, it's super easy and a great way to start a busy week. Me? I'll be helpin...

Gluten-Free French Toast!

So..., many of you know that I opened a gluten-free, smart-carb restaurant in Chicago recently. It's been amazing and I've bee...

Mashed Potatoes with Herb Butter!

Did you know that February 8th is National Potato Lover's Day? How do you like your potatoes? French fried? Roasted? We like them every-...

Buttermilk Fried Chicken for National Southern Food Day!

For some people, EVERY day is National Southern Food Day - for good reason! True comfort food, and that's especially welcome this winter...