Bring Back The Eighties This is one of those cozy, crowd-pleasing dinners that looks a lot fancier than it actually is. This Chicken Asparagus Croissant Bake has buttery crescent rolls, seasoned chicken, and asparagus get baked together. It is finished with a creamy cheese sauce that makes the whole dish feel indulgent without a ton of work. I had a craving for something that felt a little 1980s fancy. Just like those recipes that used to seem so gourmet but came from those thin little grocery checkout cookbooks I still love collecting. I wanted chicken, something green, a creamy sauce,…
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Continue ReadingAn Easy Weeknight Meal That Presents As A Holiday Treat This creamy lemon chicken orzo bake is the perfect mix of cozy and fresh, with tender chicken, bright lemon, and a rich, creamy sauce that cooks right into the pasta. Finished with a golden layer of melted Swiss cheese, it’s…
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A Cookie That Eats Like A Meal These thick, royal coconut macadamia chocolate chunk cookies are loaded with toasted coconut, buttery macadamia nuts, and melty chocolate chunks. This makes for the perfect balance of crisp edges and soft, chewy centers. Chilling the dough and pulling them just slightly under baked…
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A Midwest Version Of A Classic German Wurstsalat This Chicago Style Deli Salad is my Midwest take on a classic German favorite. it is a salad loaded with ham, salami, and cubes of American cheese. Then tossed in a tangy, slightly sweet white balsamic dressing. It’s the kind of make-ahead…
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Poor Financial Decisions In A Dip Million Dollar Deviled Egg Dip is what happens when a humble egg salad gets dressed up for a cocktail party and refuses to be ignored. It’s creamy, tangy, a little indulgent, and topped with all the extras that make people hover around the bowl…
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Continue ReadingA Sandwich Inspired By One Of Chicago’s Iconic Ingredients If you’ve ever had a really good, old school Chicago tavern sandwich, you know they don’t mess around. Everything is piled high, full of flavor, and just a little bit messy. This Chicago Style Turkey Club is my Tipsy take on…
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An Easter Option That Won’t Break The Bank This affordable Greek pork roast is what I make when I want something that feels special for a holiday but doesn’t require a lamb sized budget. Marinated overnight with lemon, garlic, and oregano, it roasts up tender and flavorful, with the option…
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Your Favorite Retro Cookie, In Cake Form You know I love a shortcut, but I also love making it taste like I didn’t take one. This vanilla wafer butter cake starts with a box mix and gets the full bakery treatment with melted butter, milk, and a little extra flavor.…
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