Although this has more carbs than I usually consume, I really wanted to make a gorgeous pot of lentils since I hadn’t had one of my favorite comfort foods in months. Also, I know it says soup, but I make it more of a lentil porridge, as I prefer a […]
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Veggie Purée Soup
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 […]
Kale and Radish Stew
We’re now officially in Daylight Saving Time and there are STILL parts of the country that are covered in snow. Because I stand with those poor souls (AND because I was gifted a beautiful basket of fresh vegetables from a nearby garden), I decided to make a giant pot of […]
Thai Curry Coconut Chicken Soup
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.