Comfort Foods

Texas Sheetcake Cookies | Whatscookinchicago
We’re loving chocolate right now… so our cookie recipe to share this week is inspired by the traditional chocolate Texas Sheetcake in cookie form! These Texas Sheetcake Cookies have a tender crumb and is crowned with a chocolate frosting. If you’ve always wanted to have your cake and eat it too, this recipe won’t disappoint!
Limoncello Lemon Liqueur | Whatscookinchicago.com
If you’re into DIY gifts, this will probably something that you can start now and have your gift recipient enjoy this into the new year. Limoncello is a cordial drink that’s sweet and refreshing, and this Limoncello Lemon Liqueur is perfect as a gift! This will require a month to develop so plan accordingly…
Apple Cider Chicken | Whatscookinchicago
Apple Cider is a seasonal favorite and pantry staple during the fall months – not just for drinking hot or cold, but for using in both sweet and savory applications. This Apple Cider Chicken is made on the stove top where apple cider is used to braise chicken along with fresh apples, onions, spices and a splash of white wine.
Roasted Butternut Squash | Whatscookinchicago
Now that the weather has been considerably cooler, I’m giving my oven lots of use this week. I forgot how much I enjoy roasted vegetables and I recently made some Roasted Butternut Squash. It’s a simple side dish that is also great as a carb substitute!
Chocolate frosted Cookie Triangle | Whatscookinchicago
When making a cookie tray or putting together various cookies for holiday gift giving, having a variety of flavors and shapes makes it more appealing. These Chocolate Frosted Triangle cookies offer a different shape from the usual round drop or sliced cookie. Besides, don’t these tempt you to just bite a corner off?! These are topped with chopped nuts but you can also substitute it with other ingredients like toffee bits, peanut butter chips, festive sprinkles or even crushed candy canes!
Peppermint Rounds | Whatscookinchicago
What would a holiday cookie week be without something involving peppermint?! These Peppermint Rounds cookies are the final cookie recipe to share and they are definitely a show stopper to any holiday cookie tray. The festive red cookie adorned with crushed candy canes are a real treat.
Roasted Butternut Squash | Whatscookinchicago
Now that the weather has been considerably cooler, I’m giving my oven lots of use this week. I forgot how much I enjoy roasted vegetables and I recently made some Roasted Butternut Squash. It’s a simple side dish that is also great as a carb substitute!
Instant Pot: Salted Caramel Chocolate Cheesecake | Whatscookinchicago
I'm all about stuffing my face with as many chocolate sweets as possible. As usual, I decided to prepare a chocolate-heavy gluten-free dessert this year. For Valentine's Day, or any other day, any chocolate lover will fall head over heels for this gluten-free salted caramel chocolate cheesecake.
Instant Pot: Cilantro Pork Tamales | Whatscookinchicago
Masa harina has become a new favorite ingredient of mine. Many Mexican specialties, including tortillas, tamales, arepas, etc., are made with masa harina, a common corn flour. It's been such a great journey experimenting in the kitchen with masa harina to make additional gluten-free foods. These Cilantro Pork Tamales are the most recent dish I prepared with masa harina. As a savory tamale filling, pressure-cooked pork is sautéed with a cilantro and tomato salsa.
Instant Pot: Chicken Philly Cheesesteaks | Whatscookinchicago
These chicken Philly Cheesesteaks are a tasty variation on the classic beef version. These sandwiches will fill any hungry man up with their fillings of caramelized onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, and a gooey layer of melted mozzarella and provolone cheeses on top of delicious chicken breast.
Cookie Day: Chocolate ‘Vegan’ Brownie Cookies | Whatscookinchicago
These Chocolate Vegan Brownie Cookies are really fantastic. I was most surprised to learn that they were vegans. These cookies were made by my friend Melissa, and I absolutely adored how chewy and brownie-like they were. Every bite is infused with the rich chocolate flavor and more chocolate as if that weren't enough. These are undoubtedly for you if you enjoy cookies and brownies.
Cookie Day: Chocolate ‘Vegan’ Brownie Cookies | Whatscookinchicago
These Chocolate Vegan Brownie Cookies are really fantastic. I was most surprised to learn that they were vegans. These cookies were made by my friend Melissa, and I absolutely adored how chewy and brownie-like they were. Every bite is infused with the rich chocolate flavor and more chocolate as if that weren't enough. These are undoubtedly for you if you enjoy cookies and brownies.
Instant Pot: Key Lime Cheesecake | Whatscookinchicago
You can still maintain your health and occasionally enjoy a slice of cheesecake. If it helps, making cheesecake in the Instant Pot forces you to use a smaller springform pan and practice portion control. I've adapted this recipe to be my go-to cheesecake recipe for everyday baking because it's much simpler and requires fewer ingredients. My Key Lime Cheesecake is absolutely foolproof, and after his first bite, I think my husband fell in love with me a hundred more times.
Cookie Day: Chicago Crunch Cookies | Whatscookinchicago
My mother-in-law makes one of my favorite cookies every year, which I'm featuring today. These are her Chicago Crunch Cookies, which are made up of various ingredients. Each cookie has a ton of texture and flavor thanks to all the ingredients. Although it sounds like there is a lot of chocolate chips, rolled oats, crisp rice cereal, and nuts packed into each bite, it is perfectly balanced. These are particularly delicious when a large glass of milk is nearby.