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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
Burnt Orange Silk Meringue Buttercream

Burnt Orange Silk Meringue Buttercream

Posted on May 21, 2018May 30, 2018 by Jeff the Chef
Part 1: What is a Burnt Orange Silk Meringue Buttercream? A caramel crème Anglaise and an Italian merengue, beat together with butter and orange. Surprisingly few ingredients, considering what you tu... Read More
Masa Cornbread

Masa Cornbread

Posted on May 14, 2018February 20, 2022 by Jeff the Chef
This Masa Cornbread is made with corn flour as well as cornmeal (and it's got kernels of corn, to boot). It's a very moist, almost custardy cornbread. ... Read More
Gluten-Free Taco Night

Gluten-Free Taco Night

Posted on May 7, 2018September 30, 2024 by Jeff the Chef
Gluten-Free Taco Night with steak tacos, homemade corn tortillas and homemade refried beans, plus blackberry margarita punch (tequila, cassis, ginger beer)... Read More
Leftover Lemon Juice? Lemonade Concentrate!

Leftover Lemon Juice? Lemonade Concentrate!

Posted on April 30, 2018February 21, 2020 by Jeff the Chef
Use leftover lemon juice to make a homemade lemonade concentrate, and then use that to mix with gin, vodka, cherries, or God knows what. You can make easy, simple, and quick cocktails or soft drinks. ... Read More
Topolabampo Review: Our New Favorite Restaurant

Topolabampo Review: Our New Favorite Restaurant

Posted on April 23, 2018June 22, 2018 by Jeff the Chef
Topolabampo Review: a seven-course tasting menu with wine pairings from our favorite Mexican restaurant in Chicago? No, our favorite restaurant, period. ... Read More
This Hearty Spinach Soup Is Packed with Meat and Veggies

This Hearty Spinach Soup Is Packed with Meat and Veggies

Posted on April 16, 2018February 17, 2018 by Jeff the Chef
This homemade and hearty Spinach Soup is packed with (leftover) vegetables (such as Brussels sprouts, carrots, cauliflower, and potatoes). It's comfort food for the veg-friendly. ... Read More
Chocolate-Covered Banana Cheesecake Layer Cake

Chocolate-Covered Banana Cheesecake Layer Cake

Posted on April 9, 2018April 14, 2025 by Jeff the Chef
Chocolate-Covered Banana Cheesecake Layer Cake: three layers of fudgy, bittersweet chocolate ganache, two layers of moist, delicious banana cake, one layer of a luscious, New-York-style (cream cheese ... Read More
Salted Chocolate Chunk Shortbread Cookies

Salted Chocolate Chunk Shortbread Cookies

Posted on April 2, 2018December 21, 2022 by Jeff the Chef
Wildly Outstanding Salted Chocolate Chunk Shortbread Cookies. What more can you say than that?... Read More
Phenomenal Polish Smoked Sausage Soup

Phenomenal Polish Smoked Sausage Soup

Posted on March 26, 2018September 30, 2024 by Jeff the Chef
Phenomenal Polish Smoked Sausage Soup, properly called "White Borscht," is a kielbasa soup, heavy with root vegetables (including potatoes, but not beets), mushrooms, and topped off with a dollop of s... Read More
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