One-Pot Cincinnati Chili

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Well, friends.  I’m just going to lay it all out there.  Consider this a no-judgement zone.  Tell me your deepest and darkest secrets….it’s safe here.  This is a blog made up of love, compassion and trust between you and I.  The tree of trust, lets say.  Ate all your kids Easter candy before it made it to the baskets and told yourself it was for their own good?  Confess here, you’re in the tree of trust.  Do you secretly love the “get cash” option when you are checking out with your Red Card at Target so that you can disguise your coffee addiction?  Tree of trust.  What?  It was just a random guess.  I would never do something like that.  Friends.  My name is Melissa, and I have a major crush on Chef Michael Symon. Continue reading →

Burger with Over-Easy Egg and Sriracha Sauce

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Guys…I’m just not sure what to write. What do you want me to say?  That this is the most awful burger I’ve ever put in my mouth?  That I’d positively never, EVER advise you to eat such a disgrace? That the spicy, creamy sauce is a joke…and that teaming it up with a grilled burger, gooey, rich egg yolk and a juicy tomato is just disgusting?  Well thats surely not going to happen.  It’s pure heaven in my belly, people. PURE.  HEAVEN. Continue reading →

Roasted Brussels Sprout Salad

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Friends….I’m tickled all shades of pink to tell you that I got to work with Pat Evans again on KARE 11’s 4 o’clock show today.  This man is just amazing…and so fun to be around! I shared our favorite way to enjoy those yummy roasted sprouts we’ve talked about in the past.  A weeknight favorite around my house, for sure! Continue reading →

Potato, Ham and Broccoli Gratin

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SONY DSCThis number was inspired by an awesome side dish, my sisters “cheesy potato” recipe, on a I-dont-feel-like-cooking kind of day.  Because, well, sometimes we need an easy side dish to turn into a complete meal.  It’s quite possibly the most effortless dinner to put together in the entire universe and my family goes nuts for it.  Cheesy, gooey, comfort mania, right here folks. Continue reading →

Roasted Chicken and Vegetables

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This is an absolute must for your Sunday meal repertoire.  Ina Garten is a complete go-to for me when I need a solid recipe that is no fail.  She never disappoints.  This is a version of her roasted chicken.  I simply add extra veggies to make this a one-pan meal and it comes out positively perfect.  Every.  Single.  Time.  The roasted veggies get caramelized and incredibly flavorful.  My belly would be in heaven just eating the slightly crispy onions alone.  And the chicken?  Well.  Theres a good chance you may never purchase a store-prepared chicken ever again. Continue reading →

Kale and Shrimp Caesar

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Its not really just a Caesar.  Its a Caesar with some seriously bold, flavorful dressing…thats topped with chewy, sweet sun dried tomatoes….and crispy, crunchy fresh baked croutons….and warm, savory, smokey shrimp.  Its going to seem like a lot of steps but I assure you it is one of the easiest, fastest meals ever.  The dressing is so simple to throw together…and if you have it made ahead of time you’re literally looking at a 15 minute dinner, start to finish.  We love this one. Continue reading →

Beef and Bean Chili

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Well, we’ve come and gone from our winter getaway.  Sun, warmth and peace was had and, much to my dismay, winter greeted us back home with a big, fat hello.  Every year we go away around this time.  And every year as we are sitting on the beach the sun soaks all of its optimism into my body. We talk about how the winter will always be so much more bearable if we make it a priority to get away somewhere warm for a short time.  And how we aren’t even sure if we could live in a place so consistently warm all year around.  How much we love the seasons change in Minnesota.   And how our winters are really not that bad.  And then it happens.  The airplane lands back in our home state. Continue reading →

Coconut Almond Chocolates

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If you are looking for the perfect Valentines Day gift to make this weekend these may be of interest to you.  They are so delicious…and much more nutritious than any other chocolates you could buy in store.  I positively love to give homemade gifts…theres nothing better than knowing that you put valid thought, care and effort into what you have done for someone you love.  They’re rich and decadent and so fun to give! Continue reading →

Weeknight Gyro Bowls

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Have we shared gyro love stories in the past?  I don’t recall.  But if you are reading this I have a good feeling our taste buds are a match made in heaven…and if that is, in fact, the case, there’s a good chance you have a slight adoration for the gyro sandwich.  Our favorite in our neighborhood comes from this joint.  Yes, my friends, you will arrive at a  gas station.  And you will walk right past the gas pumps and in through those old, worn doors into a convenience store that has a few shotty tables sprinkled in among a a sparse inventory of mediterranean groceries and a kitchen that pumps out some of the best gyros around.  Its a hole-in-the-wall.  A gem.  And our go-to for a majority of the times we eat out with the kids.  It’s my kind of spot, without a doubt.

I don’t make gyros at home because I just can’t compete with theirs.  But this recipe for Weeknight Gyro Bowls gives me the same flavors right in the comfort of my own kitchen.  Aside from the fact that they taste top notch…they’re so very healthful and fast to make.  You’ll get them on the table in way less than 30 minutes, start to finish. Continue reading →

Last Minute…

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Hey you!  In case you need a few last minute ideas for tomorrows big game…here you have it.   It will just be the four of us here…and although none of us are all that pumped about the game…we will be eating in celebration!  I plan to make a big pot of chill and, of course, the dates on the video below (my absolute favorite)…but here are a  couple links to a few other favorites if you guys are interested. Continue reading →