I was craving something hearty and homey but that also made great leftovers and was of course grain-free. I feel like I’ve made everything a hundred times lately and I needed something different. Then, as the rain came pouring down in the LA valley, it hit me…MEATLOAF! It was DELICIOUS. […]
Tag: beef
Butcher Box Steak!
I didn’t make this steak…my guy did! And it was so beautifully cooked and looked so lovely next do the store-bought fennel and artichoke salad I brought home for dinner, I felt compelled to capture it and share it here! Is my boyfriend a great cook? Totally. But was this […]
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 […]
Mexican Stuffed Peppers
So it’s taco night for everybody else and you’re sitting there all depressed because you can’t join in on everyone’s favorite Mexican food. Never fear! For I have great news! Roasted stuffed peppers are a delicious vessel for taco meat and toppings PLUS there’s a healthy surprise in there that […]

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.