I have either forgotten what a great texture shaved meat is OR I figured that it’s only something you can get at restaurants and I left it at that. But as it turns out, you can have shaved meat at home and it…is…de-licious. You can do everything from Philly cheesesteaks […]
Tag: skillet
Perfectly Seared Salmon
Do you ever go to a restaurant and wonder how they get a salmon with such a beautiful sear?And that you’d even pay double for your meal just to learn how to do it? Often when we cook salmon (or even chicken for that matter) at home, the color comes […]
Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole AND Meatballs with Béchamel
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 […]
Garlic Rosemary Pork Chops
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 […]
Chicken and Shallots with Cauliflower Mash
Alright let’s get real. Comfort food is awesome, but sometimes you need to cook to impress. That’s where chicken and shallots comes in. It’s so fragrant and looks fancy shmancy and the best part is (don’t tell Adam Carolla because it drives him crazy but it’s SO EASY!) This is […]
About Me
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.