L'shana Tova to all my fellow Jews! Tonight I hosted a small dinner to celebrate the Jewish New Year and decided to modernize a traditional Rosh Hashanah meal I have every year (chicken, applesauce and potato pancakes). I made these incredible potato chive and cheddar waffles topped with apple chutney and fried chicken. It was epic. The combination is everything you love about the traditional meal with an exciting new twist. Potato & Chive Waffles and Fried Chicken w/ Apple Honey ... [ Read More ]
Homemade Fried Chicken & Cheddar Chive Biscuit Sandwich
For the most part, I like to stick by the rule of always cooking healthy dishes when I'm dining at home (since it's hard to control what I eat when I go out). Every once in a while, I break this rule because I just feel like cooking some decadent comfort food. This is how I created my latest masterpiece! A fried chicken and cheddar chive biscuit sandwich. Sounds good? It taste even better... Homemade Fried Chicken & Cheddar Chive Biscuit Sandwich You got yourself an award ... [ Read More ]
Pistachio Pesto Pasta
When trying out new recipes, I’m always looking for some inspiration. I usually find that the best inspiration comes from ingredients that are in season. With fall just around the corner, pistachios are being harvested like crazy and I thought they would couple perfectly in a fresh pesto. This beautifully bright pesto can be paired with just about anything. Think pastas, bruschetta, dips, spreads and heck, even your omelets. Instead of pine nuts (what a pesto is usually prepared with), ... [ Read More ]
Homemade Korean Tofu Bibimbap
One of my favorite dishes of all time is Bibimbap. If you haven't heard of this Korean staple, I feel bad for you! Basically, Bibimbap is a signature Korean Dish that actually means "mixed rice". It's traditionally served as a bowl of warm white rice topped with a variety of sautéed and fresh vegetables. It's usually topped with a fried egg and some sort of protein (like beef, pork or tofu). Once assembled...you take in all it's beauty and vibrance. Then, you mix it all up and eat it. ... [ Read More ]
Grape-Nuts Waffle w/ Peach and Cranberry Compote
If you ask any nutritionist or personal trainer, they are going to tell you that breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day. Whether you like it or not, if you want to maintain a healthy lifestyle, you really need to start your day with a solid breakfast. One of my favorite ways to start out my morning is using my waffle maker! Since today is #WaffleDay (yes that's a thing), I figured I would share one of my favorite nutritious and protein-packed recipes. My latest ... [ Read More ]
A Plea to Chipotle (for all those cilantro haters)
Cilantro. The word alone makes me cringe. If you're a cilantro hater like me, you know exactly what I mean. The stuff literally tastes like a deadly combination of soap, dirt and your worst nightmare. But guess what? It's not your fault! A study conducted by Cornell University proves that us cilantro haters can't help it! It's actually hard-wired into our DNA and there isn't much we can do about it. You need to know, that you're not alone. It's thought that 10-20% of the population also has ... [ Read More ]
Everything Erica’s Ridiculous Garlic Bread (Using Door to Door Organics)
I'm about to change your life (yes food can do that). Remember that Italian Farm to Table dinner party I threw last week (you know, the one where I made that crunchy chicken milanese)? Well, it's time to get ready for part two... Today I'm going to show you how to make the most wild garlic cheesy bread in all the world. And the best part is the entire recipe was made using farm friendly ingredients from my favorite company, Door to Door Organics. Get ready to wow your guests! Start ... [ Read More ]
Vanilla Yogurt Bread
This may be surprising to some of you, but I have a confession to make - I am not the world’s most confident baker. I clearly have a handle on savory food, but sweets leave me all sorts of dazed and confused. Now, Im determined to change that. I’ve decided to step outside my culinary comfort zone and try to perfect my baking skills because I think it’s my duty as foodie to explore all realms of food. This beautiful vanilla yogurt bread was a great start. You can pair it with any glaze, ... [ Read More ]
Chicken Milanese w/ Roasted Tomatoes (Using Door to Door Organics)
One of my favorite Italian dishes of all time is a crunchy chicken milanese. I decided I would give it a try and make it myself this week and it turned out to be easier than I ever could have imagined. It all started when I received my weekly box of Door to Door Organics food box. I was sent the most beautiful fresh arugula, some unbelievably sweet local cherry tomatoes, Gunthorp Farms chicken breasts and a crusty loaf of Red Hen Bread Ciabatta Olio Bread. It seemed like it was the perfect ... [ Read More ]
A Fun, FOODIE Mother/Daughter Weekend in Chicago!
This past weekend, my amazing Mom came to visit me in Chicago. Not only was it so great to spend time with her, but I finally got to share my passion for food with her. She got a glimpse into my new career as a food blogger, my inspiring friends and life that I've built in this incredible city over the last two years. We had a whirlwind of a time and got the opportunity to eat at some amazing spots. If your mom is coming to town, I highly suggest you go to these 6 spots I'm going to tell you ... [ Read More ]
