Experience Chicago's Chili Cookoff Month with Veggie Chili recipe
By: Paul Wargaski Date: Thursday, February 18th, 2010With numerous Chili Cook offs from Time Out to the Liar's Club February is unofficial chili month here in the Windy City. So grab your knife and...
View ArticleThe Joy of Eating, discovering your inner chef
By: Paul Wargaski Date: Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010After developing first name relationships with local delivery folks throughout my 20's I discovered the space in my condo that stored my refrigerator...
View ArticleA St. Patrick's Day treat: Corned Beef and Cabbage with Dilled Red Potatoes
By: Paul Wargaski Date: Thursday, March 11th, 2010With a little help from your slow cooker, this recipe proves Ireland has more to offer the world than green beer for St. Paddy's Day. Remember you...
View ArticleRavioli and Asparagus
By: Paul Wargaski Date: Tuesday, April 13th, 2010You can take my carbs, but you'll never take my freedom!!!Asparagus & RavioliIngredients:1lb Asparagus (peeled & cut into 2 inch pieces)read more
View ArticleShrimp & Scallop Mini Kabobs on shredded Brussel Sprouts
By: Paul Wargaski Date: Sunday, May 9th, 2010Tis the season for grilling and this is a great summertime picnic food perfect for an outdoor party or concert. You'll be a hit, especially when paired...
View ArticleGrilled Pork Chops with Roasted Peppers
By: Paul Wargaski Date: Thursday, October 21st, 2010Savor your last days on the grill with this quick meal.Ingredients:4 thick cut pork chops (3/4 inch or thicker)2 large peppers (red or green)read more
View ArticleSausage and Tamale Eggs
By: Paul Wargaski Date: Tuesday, January 11th, 2011This is a Saturday morning brunch dish that is an homage to Claudio The Tamale Guy. In case you didn't know, Claudio delivers piping hot tamales to...
View ArticleHost a farmers’ market pitch-in to welcome summer
By: Chef Susan Goss and wine expert Drew Goss Date: Wednesday, June 15th, 2011Here is a simple recipe: find one beautiful summer day and add a local farmers' market. Mix in 6-8 friends. Add a little...
View ArticleUp to your elbows in zucchini?
By: Chef Susan Goss and wine expert Drew Goss Date: Thursday, August 25th, 2011Walk through the farmers markets this week and you will see mountains of summer squash in all shapes and sizes.read more
View ArticleA savory twist for the pumpkin
By: Chef Susan Goss and wine expert Drew Goss Date: Tuesday, October 18th, 2011Why do pumpkin pie and butternut squash soup both sound so delicious, but pumpkin soup and butternut squash pie both...
View ArticleGreen shoots and Capricious weather
By: Chef Susan Goss and wine expert Drew Goss Date: Friday, March 30th, 2012Spring has sprung! Here in Chicago it is an amazing 75°F and sunny, the daffodils are up and the redbud tree in my yard is...
View ArticleEggsquisitely devilish possibility and other eggsact facts
By: Chef Susan Goss and wine expert Drew Goss Date: Thursday, June 28th, 2012This recipe deserves the best eggs you can find. If you think farmers’ market eggs are too expensive, splurge on a dozen to...
View ArticleLearn the Art of Assembly from Chef Susan Goss
By: Chef Susan Goss and wine expert Drew Goss Date: Monday, April 22nd, 2013As a professional chef, one of my skills is recipe writing. A restaurant needs standardized recipes in order to turn out...
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