Recipes and Videos
Braised Chicken Cacciatore
This is your sign to braise more meats. Start here with braised chicken cacciatore. This is the perfect recipe for wrapping your head around the process of braising AND you can cook it in less than an hour.
Tavern Style Chicago Thin Crust Pizza
The best pizza, in my opinion, is Chicago thin crust pizza. This pizza blows anything else out of the water and i’m not just saying that because I am from Chicago. I felt this recipe needed to be revisited and I am so glad I did it because I came out with a product that was 1000x better than my last Chicago thin crust recipe.
Crockpot Italian Beef
I found a great way to make (and more importantly EAT) Italian beef with less than half the effort as your traditional Italian beef. This sandwich is so nostalgic for me and brings me back to being a teenager in Chicagoland again.
Carrot Cake
In my opinion, I think carrot cake is BETTER than chocolate cake. I know that’s sacrilegious but give it a try, see for yourself. In this video I show you how to not only make the perfect, moist carrot cake, but I show you how to frost it properly as well.
20 Craveable Meals, 1 Hour
In one hour, you can have a whole week’s worth of great meals. These dishes will leave you wanting more. You might like them so much you don’t even make it the full week.
Clam Chowder 2 Ways
I have always been a New England Clam Chowder fan, I decided there is room in my life for more than one clam chowder. New England Clam Chowder and Manhattan Clam Chowder are both so amazing in their own ways. This is, in my opinion, the best way to make both of them.
Corned Beef and Cabbage
I was so surprised with how much I loved this dish. I used to think it was just boiled meat and veggies but I have realized it is so much more than that. It’s so easy to make and so delicious. Try this for St. Paddy’s day or just because you want to.
Chicken And Dumplings
Chicken and dumplings is a classic comfort food that never fails to hit the spot. I know that some people will argue over what type of dumplings and the contents of the stew but this is what I like. It's the ultimate comfort food that just feels like a big, warm hug in a bowl.
5 Ingredient Mexican: Arroz Con Pollo
If I could choose one meal for the rest of my life it would probably be chicken and rice. I just never get tired of it and it always hits the spot. Arroz con pollo honestly makes me like chicken and rice even more. This was my favorite recipe out of the 5 Ingredient Mexican video and I hope you give it a try.
5 Ingredient Mexican: Slow Cooker Al Pastor
This Al Pastor is far from authentic but it is very satisfying and a close second to the traditional dish. It’s great for when you want to just throw the meat in the slow cooker, go to work and hav dinner 90% done when you get home. I use a sauté pan to get color on the pineapple, combine it with the pork and marry the two with the cooking liquid and magic happens.
5 Ingredient Mexican: Enchiladas
I used rotisserie chicken and a very simple sauce to make these 5 ingredient enchiladas. They came out so good and they’re so easy to make.
5 Ingredient Mexican: Mushroom Quesadilla
Toasted, cheesy, melty goodness, and ONLY 5 ingredients. For food this simple, it seems like it is too good to be true. But I can assure you, this is a certified BANGER.
5 Ingredient Mexican: Tostada
Lorn and I used to be on a very tight budget. We ate Tostadas at least 3 times a week. This is an even more somplified version of what we used to eat and it tastes just as good. This is great for people who need sustenance, are on a budget and don’t have a whole lot of time.
Basque Cheesecake
My favorite thing I had in Spain was this cheesecake. It is SO creamy and complex in flavor, yet so simple in procedure. Beating this recipe in 2024 will be a challenge for sure.
Braised Beef Short Ribs
Sticky, tender and delicious beef short ribs are special on their own. When you put them on a top of creamy polenta it brings them to a whole new level. Braised beef short ribs and polenta were made for each other.
30 Minute Chili
I found a quick and easy way to make chili in 30 minutes AND make it taste like it had been cooking all day. This recip is so fast and farly easy, its perfect to make on a Monday night and eat for the rest of the week.
Italian Wedding & Minestrone Mashup Soup
Imagine a marriage between two classic Italian soups: minestrone and Italian wedding soup. This delightful hybrid combines the hearty goodness of minestrone with the savory meatballs and delicate greens of Italian wedding soup. You'll experience flavors that will warm your soul and leave you craving another bowl.
Budget Pad Woon Sen
Pad woon sen is like a Thai stir-fry noodle dish, but lighter and more delicate. It's made with glass noodles and veggies, all cooked up in a flavorful sauce. It's quick, tasty, and perfect for when you're craving something comforting yet not too heavy.
Keema Curry
Keema curry is a delicious Indian dish. I cooked mine with ground beef. It's hearty, flavorful, and perfect for soaking into rice. Whether you're a fan of Indian cuisine or looking to try something new, keema curry is sure to satisfy your taste buds.
Lobster Bisque
A Lobster Bisque that is very easily made by the home cook. No blending lobster bodies in a blender to get all the flavor out of them. I figured out a way to extract all the flavor of lobster bodies without gong through the hassle that is usually associated with it.
