I was tasked on the Adam Carolla Show with coming up with a “Game Day” treat that would compliment any football viewing party and my first thought was “who the heck doesn’t love a popper??” But I wanted to do something a little more substantial that felt like more of […]
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Fridge-ttata: The Sequel!
Sunday mornings are my favorite days to make fridge-ttatas. There’s nothing better than spending a lazy morning clearing out whatever spare ingredients are chillin’ and throwing them in a beautiful brunch frittata. (It’s also great for lunch AND dinner!) From veggies to meats to cheeses to random leftovers, you call […]
Baked Cheddar Bacon Chicken Breast
I wasn’t planning on putting this on the site because I honestly didn’t think it would be anything to write home about. Turns out I was very very wrong!! This dish isn’t just any plain old baked chicken. It is SO full of smokey, umami goodness that it’s well worth […]
Turkey and Bacon Bean-less Chili
Chili. It’s the best. From a crisp autumn evening to a warm summer cookout, chili is one of the most versatile one-pot crowd pleasers on the planet! For those of us who have taken our foot off the carb petal, here’s a fantastic bean-less recipe. I followed a paleo recipe […]
Chicken Bacon Cauliflower “Mac” n’ Cheese
Living the grain-free life leaves me dreaming of comfort foods like mac n’ cheese sometimes so I found an awesome (and frankly maybe more scrumptious) alternative to the traditional version! This grain-free take on mac n’ cheese has all the gooey cheesy goodness of the regular stuff but without the gluten […]

Hi there! My name is Gina Grad and I’m a Los Angeles-based broadcaster and longtime comfort food appreciator. I’ve been on the radio here in SoCal since 2006 but since I’m originally from Kansas City, I’ve been eating the best casseroles, stews and one-pot meals the Midwest has to offer over the course of my entire life.