When I find myself too busy to cook, it’s usually because I don’t have the time to grocery shop. Also, being able to get to a farmers market or organic grocery store takes a lot of time and effort out of my day. Well, today I am sharing my secret on how I am so busy, but still manage to make delicious, healthy and organic recipes. </br> I owe it all to my recent discovery of Door to Door Organics. Door to Door Organics partners with local farmers and grocers to bring organic ... [ Read More ]
Archives for June 2015
Sriracha Coleslaw
Whenever I'm having a BBQ or picnic, I find that the sides are the most exciting part of the entire meal. The other day, I had a bbq with some friends and I was in charge of the coleslaw. At first, I was kind of bummed because how can you possibly make coleslaw not boring. Then, I started playing around with the dressing and created a miracle. Just by adding a little Sriracha and honey to my traditional coleslaw recipe, I made side-dish magic. You need to try this! Sriracha ... [ Read More ]
Top 5 Sushi Spots in Chicago
Every single time I meet someone in Chicago, they always ask me what my favorite restaurant is. Given the nature of what I do, this isn't a strange question, however for me, it's a fully loaded one. With all the incredible restaurants and so many different genres of food in Chicago, how could I ever possibly narrow it down? My follow-up question is always, "Okay give me a type of cuisine." 90% of the time, they say sushi. Having recently come back from a trip to Tokyo, my sushi snobbery ... [ Read More ]
6 Ingredient Spaghetti Carbonara
Every once in a while, I want just want to indulge in a decadent pasta dish. When I do, my go-to is this incredibly simply spaghetti carbonara dish. With only 6 ingredients, it's easy to make and a really inexpensive way to impress a dinner party. Despite what most people think, a carbonara doesn't actually have any cream in it at all. It gets it's creamy consistency from the combination of the eggs and parmesan cheese. I promise, this recipe will become a staple in your house. 6 ... [ Read More ]
Skinny Tacos w/ Mexican Slaw
Are you trying to keep your summer bod in check but totally craving a good taco? Well I know there are a TON of trendy, margarita mixes out there (I'm looking at you Skinny Girl), but what about a skinny taco recipe? Today, I'm going to change that with a flavorful version that will satisfy any taco craving. For this skinny taco recipe, I refer to use ground turkey and chicken over ground beef because they both have about 20% of the fat that ground beef does. You'll be completely unaware that ... [ Read More ]
EASY 3 Ingredient Flatbread Pizza Dough
There is nothing I love more than grilling outside during the summer. With my husband being a vegetarian, it's really difficult to find satisfying meals that I can throw on the grill for him. Recently, I discovered the most simple flatbread pizza dough that you can easily throw on the outdoor grill, grill pan or even bake in your oven. The best part at all? The flatbread is only 3 ingredients (water doesn't count) and I bet you have every single one in your pantry right now. EASY 3 ... [ Read More ]