Today is Mardis Gras, aka Fat Tuesday, a day devoted to unrepentant gluttony. For those of us in the Chicagoland area, the quintessential way to mark the occasion is by enjoying paczki, a decadent donut-type dessert that hails from Poland. Others may be more familiar with king cake or various other traditional Mardis Gras foods. Whatever your go-to…
During the weeks leading up to Valentine’s Day, we’re all looking for ways to show our love for one another. Sometimes, when you can’t find the right gift, the best thing to do is make something! Even if you consider your better half to be the chef, this recipe is something fun you could do together. All you…
Sure, it’s called the Big Game weekend (well, technically it has a different name that we’re not legally allowed to use), but for many people, the actual game isn’t the main draw. For countless fans around the country, that particular Sunday is a day to hang out with friends, laugh at commercials, and enjoy an endless spread of…
Sometimes you have a sweet tooth craving you need to satisfy, but you don’t want to go to the time and effort to bake a full-size recipe. Enter the mug cake (or cookie, or cinnamon bun, or pretty much any other dessert of your choice). These delicious desserts in a mug take only five minutes to mix and…
’Tis the season for holidays, tailgating and Friendsgivings galore, which means it’s also time to cook for a crowd! We’re rounding up some of the best appetizers, sides and desserts to whip up the next time you get invited to a big dinner party. These are the most potluck-friendly dishes imaginable, meaning they’re easy to bring along in…
Mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy and turkey sandwiches for days-these are hallmarks of a good Thanksgiving season. All Americans know that the centerpiece of the holiday table is undoubtedly the bird, but this tasty entrée can be tough (quite literally) to get right. As such, for about as long as Thanksgiving has been around—that’s about 400 years, if you…
Even as adults, Halloween has a special place in all our hearts. From memories of dressing up as a kid and going trick-or-treating, trying to stop at every house in the neighborhood, to doing it with our own kids. The spirit of Halloween is nostalgic and fun for all ages. Halloween candy and treats are some of our…
Everyone loves fried foods, and that crispy, flakey, oily deliciousness. Unfortunately, those flavor-packed treats are not so good for you. Eating too much fried food can have a negative impact on your health and wellness. So how do we keep our health in check while still enjoying the heavenly sweets that come from hot oil? Two words: Air…
August is a month filled with transitions. Kids start to go back to school, the weather gets cooler, and football season starts! As soon as those pre-season games start, we start thinking about trading in our swimsuits for jerseys and summer fruit salads for hearty, mouth-watering appetizers. Because let’s not forget that one of the best parts about…
Summer has arrived, and what better way to kick off the season than with a backyard BBQ especially for America’s birthday! The Fourth of July is always a special, fun-filled family day. For this year’s patriotic recipe, we made something fun, clever, and family-friendly. These ice cream cone cupcakes are the perfect thing to enjoy with little ones…
