Mardi Gras Hurricane Mocktail I have never been a huge fan of the whole Mardi Gras food culture. I think it is because I don’t eat shrimp or any shellfish really for that mater. But who can resist a well crafted Hurricane Cocktail? I love how pretty it is and how it is sweet without it being cloying. I gave up drinking about 5 months ago to help heal some gut issues I was having. Therefore, I decided to make this Mardi Gras Hurricane Mocktail so that I can still indulge in the fun festivities but as a sober person.…
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Continue ReadingEasy Chicken Noodle Soup This easy chicken noodle soup is a perfect soup to make during the long days of late Winter. I find that a lot of people in my life seem to feel a little under the weather this time of year. This soup is a good one to bring a friend to family member to bring them back to life. This Easy Chicken Noodle Soup is made with simple ingredients like a whole chicken, carrots, celery and onions. This soup cooks low and slow adding every bit of the nutrients and vitamins from the chicken and veggies,…
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Continue ReadingSlow Cook Italian Beef I love a good Italian Beef Sandwich, even better if it is a slow cook Italian Beef. This recipe for Slow Cook Italian Beef uses a beef chuck roast, some dry Italian dressing, some pepperoncini, butter and beef broth. The steps are simple and you can slow cook this in the. oven or in a crock pot. The one think I hate about eating an Italian beef is the smell of beef on my hands the rest of the day. I started making this Italian Beef and serving it open faced. I use these Chicago made…
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Continue ReadingBeef and Cheddar Sliders Fun fact, my very first job at 15 years old was at Arby’s. I loved working there. Arby’s was always a lunch spot for my Dad, my cousin Kim and me. We would get the five for five special. My Dad got 2 sandwiches and my cousin and I each got 1.5. We all soaked it in Arby’s sauce. While I was working there, the beef and cheddar became my favorite and still is. The only bad thing about being Arby’s number one fan, is that there are NO Arby’s in Chicago. I came up with…
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Continue ReadingLiver Dumpling Soup People hear the word liver and they are often like “immediately NO”. While I can understand the aversion to it, I feel the need to point out that beef liver is one of the world’s superfoods. Beef liver is nutrient dense and has numerous health benefits. In addition to liver’s good vitamin profile, animal livers such as beef liver are also rich in minerals, including zinc, iron, phosphorus, selenium, and copper. These minerals are good for the body in so many ways. I grew up eating liver with all the fixings like fried onions, mashed potatoes, gravy…
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Continue ReadingStuffed Cabbage Rolls (Golabki) Stuffed Cabbage Rolls or Golabki is the Polish name of a dish popular in cuisines of Central Europe, made from boiled cabbage leaves wrapped around a filling of minced pork or beef, chopped onions, and rice or barley. Gołąbki are often served during the Christmas season and on festive occasions such as weddings. We ate these once or twice a year growing up because they are a labor of love but worth the work. I will post the full and printable recipe card below for your convenience. I have some tips and tricks listed beyond that…
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Continue ReadingHam Glaze This ham glaze is one that I have used for a couple years. I personally never buy a fresh ham, as the amount of work seems intimidating to me. I have bought the Honey Spiral Sliced Ham from Aldi for many years and I always get compliments on it. This ham was around $20 to purchase, It would feed at least 25 people if not more. I do not use the ham glaze packet that comes with, but I make my own which you will find in a full and printable format below. This ham glaze is one…
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Continue ReadingBreakfast Sausage Dippers with Hollandaise Sauce Who says appetizers can’t be for breakfast. This breakfast combines all of mine and Mister Tipsy’s breakfast favorites in one. This is a perfect breakfast to make ahead of time and bake when needed. It is also a fun breakfast to eat on busy mornings when you don’t feel like cooking a big breakfast but want something special. Breakfast Sausage Dippers with Hollandaise Sauce are made with maple breakfast sausage, crescent rolls and Everything But The Bagel Seasoning. I find the seasoning everywhere, even Aldi. I use the Knorr Packet Of Hollandaise, but you…
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