Greek Quiche with Feta, Olives & Sun Dried Tomatoes

The awesome thing about tarts and quiches is that you can basically clean out your refrigerator and make something yummy and fancy looking at the same time.  M...

Main DishVegetarian11 Comments

Kale with Green Garlic

These were the best greens I have ever made. I actually liked them. I didn't just TRY to like them. I took a second helping because I truly wanted it. My usual ...

SidesVegetarian3 Comments

Summer Snack Plate

This past week, Chicago pulled its usual mood swing on us. From cold and rainy and unseasonably icky to over 90 degrees and humid. I have a very hard time adjus...

Discussions & IdeasSides12 Comments

Rhubarb Maple Crisp

This recipe is the result of a number of new discoveries for me: 1. I had never been to the Green City Market in Chicago until last weekend. 2. I had never ...

Desserts & Sweets11 Comments

Bacon Potato Salad

It has been awhile since I posted a recipe on Whipped. It isn't that I haven't cooked a number of things. It has just been a series of either bad recipes, bad p...

SaladsSides17 Comments

Arugula with Grapefruit, Oil-cured Olives and Swamp Cabbage

I am in purge mode:  getting rid of old things, de-cluttering and simplifying.  Having space between the hangers in your closet feels like a breath of fresh a...

Salads10 Comments

Fresh Cherry Cobbler – Tart, Sweet and Dreamy

I have been in constant travel mode lately so I have been a bit absent from Whipped. Tonight, I am happy to report that I am writing from my sister's kitchen ta...

Desserts & Sweets31 Comments

Make Ahead Mother’s Day Brunch: Mushroom, Spinach & Gruyere Strata

Gathering together for brunch is my new favorite way to entertain. We had a delightful, long dinner party some weeks ago but recovery is a little harder with a ...

Breads & Breakfast20 Comments

Easy Coconut Cake to Please a Crowd

This is Clint's Mom's Coconut Cake. I have never met her and the only thing I know about her is that she makes an addicting coconut cake. The first time I cross...

CakesDesserts & Sweets21 Comments

Ropa Vieja

Last night I dreamt that I visited Cuba. It was hazy and warm. The streets were lined with cars from a bygone era jutted up to the crackled curb this way and th...

Main Dish8 Comments

The Ultimate Cinnamon Rolls

ul‹…ti‹…mate”‚ ”‚ —adjective 1. last; furthest or farthest; ending a process or series: the ultimate point in a journey 2. maximum; decisiv...

Breads & BreakfastDesserts & Sweets39 Comments

Chocolate Layer Birthday Cake

I love making birthday cakes. Last week, I decided on a chocolate cake with chocolate frosting for Mini Whipped's first birthday. Admittedly, I chose chocolate ...

CakesDesserts & Sweets12 Comments