I have a major confession – I didn’t grow up liking pesto. When given the choice between marinara, cream sauce and pesto, I’d ALWAYS pick the first two. In fact, that’s one of the many things my fiancé and I had in common. But a switch clicked in my head […]
My fiancé has been on the hardcore NSNG kick since January 1st. The whole diet change has been surprisingly easy for him except for one little thing…he misses pizza more than he can put into words! So obviously I had to whip up a delicious cauli-crust pizza that would really […]
Let’s face it…opening a jar of marinara can be so easy on a night when you just want dinner to be fast and easy. But most pasta sauces have a dirty little secret – they are LOADED with sugar! Some brands have up to 13 grams per serving!! There are […]
Chicken cacciatore is hands down one of my favorite one-pot Italian dishes. It’s savory and zesty and slightly creamy. You might be used to spooning something like this over pasta, but trust me when I say it is not necessary. Make it for family or good friends or anyone who […]
With the weather making most of society miserable right now, I thought it was high time to add a soup to the growing list of comfort foods I’ve been cooking.The only thing is, I didn’t want to do the typical chicken noodle or vegetable stew. I wanted to do something […]
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.
