You might be able to tell by my last few posts that I am in LOVE with The Standard Seasoning from Abuelito’s (#ad) and have officially given it as gifts twice so far this month! “Chef Wendel” at Abuelito’s and I came together a few months ago after I was […]
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Coffee Rub Chili (No Beans)
It’s chili season!! And if you ask me, it’s the best thing about the weather turning cold and the skies going from blue to grey. Ya’ got colorful leaves, ya’ got football games and ya’ got warm, zesty, comforting chili. There’s a very good chance you have your own favorite […]
Bacon-Wrapped Poblano Boats
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 […]
Pesto
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 […]
Fridge-ttata #4! Sausage and Fresh Herb Frittata
Few things make me happier than a whatever’s-in-the-fridge-ttata to start the weekend off right. These are truly my favorite little weekend food challenges at it is almost impossible to screw it up! Just take some yummy ingredients out of the fridge, combine, cooke and enjoy!

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.