CheekyChicago

As the weekend wound down and I began to prep our meals for the next week, I was craving a healthy but indulgent snack for that mid-afternoon slump. Since I love oats and coconut, I stopped when I came to YumUniverse’s recipe for Caribbean Coconut Oat Bars. Simple, filling and full of healthy nuts, fresh lime, coconut and oats, I knew I had to add it to my recipe arsenal. With just a few modifications (I never add salt to my recipes), this is a delicious treat that lasted all of twenty-four hours in our house instead of the intended seven days. Vegan Coconut Oat Bars Ingredients: 1/2 cup raw macadamia nuts 1/2 cup raw …  Read more

I have had the pleasure of dining at many delicious steakhouses in my time and I like to consider myself fairly knowledgeable on the topic of meat. I know Filet Mignon is taken from the smaller end of the tenderloin, a New York Strip is a piece of the short loin, and a rump roast… well, you can figure that one out. But after enjoying the “Meet Your Meat” menu at Fulton’s on the River, I realized that I still have a lot to learn. We all know Fulton’s on the River has some satisfying food. But the “Meet Your Meat” special prix fixe meal at Fulton’s has the added benefit of …  Read more

Despite the recent heat wave we’ve been experiencing, I am going to push aside my temptation for spring fashion and spring produce and pretend that today is like last February when all I want to do is tuck in at home with some rich, hearty (but healthy) soup, a movie and wait out the rest of winter. This lentil soup has so much flavor – its smokey aroma from chipotle peppers and its richness from the turkey sausage. And although the ingredients are super healthy, this meal will feel like the perfect indulgent treat to warm you up on those cold (/semi-cold) winter nights. Smokey Lentil Soup with Turkey Sausage serves 8-10 1 …  Read more