Kielbasa and Chicken Paella

We had some left over Kielbasa from Ukrainian Easter so I thought I’d make a recipe that incorporates it. After all there is only so much kielbasa charcuterie you can eat. I’ve always wanted to make a paella, after all at it’s root is a simple dish. Protein + Veggies + Rice = Paella. But …

‘Mighty’ Chicken and Portobello Chili

Chili is one of those staple comfort foods.  It always reminds me of cold fall and winter days as a kid.  My mom always used to make chili in a crock pot on the weekends. I’d have a bowl after coming in from playing out in the snow or on the couch watching football with …

Coconut Chicken and Mango Salsa

MANGO. COCONUT. SUMMER.  Do I have your attention yet?  There is nothing better than some fresh mango salsa and coconut on a warm breezy beach day….. Or maybe just when you are just dreaming of a warm beach day when it’s actually mid winter and you feel like you haven’t seen the sun in months. Today …

Corned Beef and Cabbage Potstickers

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!  St. Patrick’s Day has become a quintessential American holiday and something I look forward to each year.  I also love it for all the fun holiday decor, food and festivities. While I do appreciate corned beef and cabbage, it’s not the most exciting meal and if I’m going to eat corned …

A Twist on Comfort Food: Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese

Looking to jazz up the regular old canned soup and classic grilled cheese with a gourmet twist?  Adding a different kind of cheese and fruit to a panini is one way to do it. Roasting your own veggies and making homemade butter croutons to garnish soup is the perfect compliment to this sweet and savory …