White fish is just one of those diverse dishes you can eat by itself in a nice white wine sauce, add it to pasta, or make it into chowder. This one is halibut with white wine and capers. It’s packed with savory flavor and the capers give it an extra punch. Searing the fillets on […]

Happy Sunday! How has your week been? We all know that Sundays are best served brunch style – and what better way to do that with a glass of Prosecco. Typically at a brunch, mimosas are served, and if you’re looking for something fresh and bubbly, but not so fruity, try out some Prosecco with […]

Ahi tuna might be the most simple, delicious protein to prepare. Since it’s eaten sushi – style, all the preparation that is required is a one – minute sear on each side of the steak. When you go to the grocery store, look for yellowfin tuna steaks. Make sure they are high quality steaks. The […]

Girl Scout cookies are hard to resist. And I love buying a few boxes of Somoas when the season comes around and sticking them in the freezer. But they’re not always available year – round! & They’re not healthy either. So try this healthy Samoa recipe out if you want to snack on these decadent […]

One ritual I love to integrate into my wellness routine is grabbin’ a cup of coffee or tea. Here’s a roundup of places you can head to in Chicago for a cup of your own. Intelligentsia The go – to spot when you want a classic quality cup of coffee. They care about their roasts, […]

Doughnuts aren’t something I would usually think to make at home, and I’m honestly not that much of a baker, so these doughnuts were the perfect, easy bake for me to try out. The maple glaze is the best part of these. You can also top these doughnuts with candied prosciutto for a nice garnish, […]

This is my all time favorite winter salad because it tastes like you’re eating dessert. A lot of variations of this salad use mixed greens, but in this rendition, by using just arugula, the sweetness of the toppings evens out with the bite that arugula has. Stocking up on pecans and cranberries will save you […]

There’s nothing like drinking a cocktail with some freshly squeezed fruit juice in it. As someone who gets congested when drinking beer, I tend to lean toward these types of cocktails, but reducing the amount of hard alcohol in each serving, over grabbing a hoppy beer. If you want tequila instead of vodka, try this […]

This bianco pizza is the first pizza I’ve ever made using fruit. And I have to say that it turned out pretty well. The cheddar and fig jam compliment each other well so the pizza isn’t too sweet. I’d probably slice the nectarines thinner than I did this time around. You can also add the […]

This Sunday I made a couple recipes, and nothing quite hit the spot. Until I decided to try to make a small one-serving soup recipe using staple ingredients. Usually when making soup, I’ll get excited about making a big pot of it and eating it for the week. But I always end up throwing some […]

The Jambon-Beurre sandwich is one of the most popular sandwiches in France. Or the ham and butter sandwich. It’s classically made with a thin baguette, lightly salted French butter and jambon De Paris. I added a couple additional ingredients like cornichon pickles and Gruyère cheese. A cute little cafe down the street from me makes […]

Christmas time is quickly approaching. Maybe your group is looking a little smaller this year. Well, no worries! This spicy chocolate covered candied prosciutto will be delicious for any group holiday gathering. The cayenne in this prosciutto gives the dish an extra kick and the dark chocolate elevates it to holiday – ready. With a […]