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Lamb and Asparagus Pierogi
A fantastic twist on a Polish classic
Rye Whiskey Rump Roast
Special, distinctive, and delicious
Black Sesame Rice Krispie Treats
An grown-up crowd pleaser
"The Bear" Chocolate Cake
Yes, chef!
(Iced) Gingerbread Cookies
Christmas? Sure, buy why not any time?
Shakshuka
Dig in!
Pot Roast
For two
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Bring these to a pot luck and steal the show
BLT with Basil and Cheese
A perfect little twist
Stand-Out Bran Muffins
Topped with yogurt and fruit puree
A Ship-Load of Mid-Century Navy Food

A Ship-Load of Mid-Century Navy Food

Posted on September 24, 2018March 27, 2019 by Jeff the Chef
I found a ship-load of all-American, mid-century Navy Food just a short drive away, and now I'm bringing it to sweet home, Chicago. ... Read More
Make-Ahead Mushroom Gravy

Make-Ahead Mushroom Gravy

Posted on September 18, 2018August 14, 2018 by Jeff the Chef
Want to make gravy in advance, so it's ready to grace your sizzling meat as soon as it comes off the grill? This mushroom gravy is it. After dinner, stir the pan juices into the leftover gravy and you... Read More
Bacon Wrapped Chicken Thighs Stuffed with Portobellos, Rosemary, Pistachio, and Goat Cheese

Bacon Wrapped Chicken Thighs Stuffed with Portobellos, Rosemary, Pistachio, and Goat Cheese

Posted on September 10, 2018February 20, 2022 by Jeff the Chef
(Bacon Wrapped) Chicken Thighs Stuffed with Portobellos, Rosemary, Pistachio, and Goat Cheese. Need I say more? Whether or not I need to, I will: elevated, sophisticated, almost too good to be home co... Read More
Yogurt + Ricotta = Yogotta (and it's delicious)

Yogurt + Ricotta = Yogotta (and it’s delicious)

Posted on September 4, 2018August 27, 2018 by Jeff the Chef
The perfect way to use up leftover ricotta? Yogurt + Ricotta = Yogotta. Maybe there's a rich, tasty, cannoliesque parfait in your future - especially once you discover how quick, easy, and simple it i... Read More
Simple Sangria from Leftover Wine

Simple Sangria from Leftover Wine

Posted on August 27, 2018August 27, 2018 by Jeff the Chef
It's easy to make a simple sangria from leftover wine. Even though it may be somewhat improvised, with a little bit of know-how, you can have it wind up fruity and delicious. Most of what you need you... Read More
Iced Mocha Royale

Iced Mocha Royale

Posted on August 20, 2018August 14, 2018 by Jeff the Chef
Do you enjoy a coffeehouse iced mocha? Skip the café - I'll show you how to make one at home! This Iced Mocha Royale is made with coffee instead of espresso, blended with heavy cream and Chocolat Roy... Read More
Don't Play Me for a Fool, Unless It's a Blueberry Fool.

Don’t Play Me for a Fool, Unless It’s a Blueberry Fool.

Posted on August 13, 2018June 2, 2019 by Jeff the Chef
Blueberry Fool is a fruity dessert made from (fresh) blueberries and whipped cream. A simple recipe might include only those two components, but more elaborate recipes might make use of more exotic it... Read More
Spaghetti with Sun Dried Tomato Almond Pesto

Spaghetti with Sun Dried Tomato Almond Pesto

Posted on August 6, 2018April 28, 2022 by Jeff the Chef
Spaghetti with Sun Dried Tomato Almond Pesto (and a touch of garlic): a zesty pasta sprinkled with fresh, seasoned, breadcrumbs and drizzled with olive oil... Read More
Yeast-Risen Date Nut Bread (Not a quickbread.)

Yeast-Risen Date Nut Bread
(Not a quickbread.)

Posted on July 30, 2018July 31, 2018 by Jeff the Chef
This homemade yeast-risen Date Nut Bread it's not a quick bread, like banana bread. It's a bread bread that comes from a hand-kneaded, yeast-risen dough, stuffed with almonds, peanuts, and dates.... Read More
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