While I adore all things sushi, I didn’t grow up eating a lot of fish which is weird because I lived on the west coast twice for a collective 14 years. So when Australis The Better Fish Company reached out and asked if I was interested in trying Barramundi, I was on the fence. I’m […]
Wholesome Wednesday: Apple Compote Pork Chops
A Wholesome Wednesday Pork Chops Recipe When Fall finally arrives in Chicagoland my cooking tends to shift from light easy meals to casseroles, stews and roasts. I love prepping a casserole and then throwing it in the oven to come together. That break in cooking while the whole house gets a glorious smell is just […]
Bake With Alternative Liquids: Apple Cider Recipe
As you know here at Rosie Discovers we kind of march to the tune of a different drummer. I like to experiment with just about everything in the kitchen. You never know what I’m going to try next. At the moment that includes using different liquids to flavor dishes versus using more spices. I’ve been […]
Sweet Corn Fusion Elotes Pasta
Mexican Street Corn Elotes are Mexican street corn. Normally, eaten straight from the cob. Since that is a tad messy, this recipe is all of that flavor but less mess. Adding pasta so this can be considered more of a filling main dish. That and Susie is generally against corn. So pasta is one way of […]
3 Tricks For Perfect Pierogi
Make Your Own Pierogi Pierogi seem to be one of those dishes that few people make from scratch. A little similar to fresh pasta there is technique involved, but with a pasta machine these delicious dumplings are worth the time and effort. We went with a not so standard savory filling. Generally you find pierogi with a […]
Egg Drop Soup
First, I must apologize for being lax on posting. Some sort of cold has hit us and kept us from being normal functional human beings. However, coming through the other side of some tissue boxes, I can share a great soup for the sick that you can make even if you are suffering. If you […]
Serve Up Turkey French Toast
The title sounds absurd, turkey with french toast. However, don’t discount the idea yet because we are going savory. You may recognize this as a Monte Cristo. This is one of the recipes that is quick and simple but makes lunch a little bit more tasty. If you haven’t figured it out, then Alison is […]
Chicago, We #FlatoutLove Pulled Pork
Once again, I am honored to craft the winning recipe idea for #ChicagonistaLIVE. When I heard pulled pork, I knew I had to do some sort of dry rub. It’s just how I’ve learned to do things. This recipe is inspired by Tennessee flavors as well. This an easy recipe to do. You can […]
Lemony Chicken Mushroom Lasagna
Lasagna is a comfort food. A dish that we never get complaints about because while I remember it having cooked spinach which I used to despise, all the ingredients blend together into one brilliant mouthful. However, the cheese is a big selling point and some of us have been known to add extra and if […]
#FlatoutLove Bahn Mi Chicago Style
I have some good news for all of you! I will be creating the winning recipes for #FlatoutLove to be featured on ChicagonistaLIVE. You can follow along with me through all of my social media channels as well as with #FlatoutLove or #ChicagonistaLIVE. I am excited to see what flavors you feel represent your city. […]
Crab Rangoon Pull Apart Bread #KeepingItClassic
Crab is not an ingredient we use often. Living in Chicagoland, the hard part is finding fresh crab. Luckily, Crab Classic is an alternative that we can find in most grocery store seafood cases. This is convenient especially in an appetizer. You want that crab flavor, but you don’t necessarily want to cook and harvest […]
Sangria Makes Waves With Citrus Salmon Tacos
I received a gift card and sangria in order to facilitate this review. National Sangria Day is December 20th. Some of you may be thinking but December is for the spiced drinks, yet you should not be too quick to discount this white blend of fruit. Beso del Sol has a bright white sangria that […]