For some reason, chicken cordon bleu has been rattling around in my brain since New Year’s Eve but loving casserole as much as this little Midwestern girl does, I thought it might be fun do a “hot dish” version. But THEN, I thought it might be even MORE fun to […]
Growing up a nice little Jewish girl, I didn’t really sample the wonders of pork chops until wayyyy into my adulthood. But after, giving them a try, I definitely see what all the fuss is about! The meat is so lean and succulent and very little needs to be done […]
Thanksgiving is finally in the rearview mirror and while everyone is making their turkey bone broth and stuffing waffles (yes, that is a thing), I had a metric TON of veggies leftover and not a clue what to do with them. Then the idea hit me like a delicious, hearty […]
It’s finally…FINALLY chili season! But as hard as it may be to believe, one can actually overdo it on ordinary ground beef chili stocked with beans and tomato paste. Don’t get me wrong, it’s DELICIOUS. But sometimes you have to “stir” things up a bit with a heaping ladle of […]
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 […]
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.
