It’s finally…FINALLY chili season! But as hard as it may be to believe, one can actually overdo it on ordinary ground beef chili stocked with beans and tomato paste. Don’t get me wrong, it’s DELICIOUS. But sometimes you have to “stir” things up a bit with a heaping ladle of […]
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Turkey and Bacon Bean-less Chili
Chili. It’s the best. From a crisp autumn evening to a warm summer cookout, chili is one of the most versatile one-pot crowd pleasers on the planet! For those of us who have taken our foot off the carb petal, here’s a fantastic bean-less recipe. I followed a paleo recipe […]
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 […]

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.