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Mango-Jalapeno Tilapia is an easy, delicious main course.

Baked Tilapia with Mango-Jalapeno Salsa

 

 Mango-jalapeno tilapia is a light, healthy dish that’s ready in just thirty minutes! Delicately seasoned fish is baked until flaky, then topped with a zesty mango-jalapeno salsa. Pair it with rice, asparagus, and a side salad for a quick and easy meal that everyone will enjoy. This fresh, colorful meal […]

Celebrating local wineries at Wine on the Fox in Oswego, Illinois

The Best Wines at Wine on the Fox

 

 We were thrilled to welcome spring with the annual Wine on the Fox festival in beautiful Oswego, Illinois! While the festival looked a little different in 2021 due to COVID-19 protocols, Hudson Crossing Park was bustling with activity on a beautiful May weekend. Regional wineries greeted eager festivalgoers with 5 […]

This zucchini bake is an easy dinner side dish, and it's keto friendly, too!

3 Cheese Keto Zucchini Bake

 

 If you need ideas for new ways to make vegetables, this Three Cheese Zucchini Bake is for you! Sauteed zucchini slices are combined with eggs and cheeses to create a light and fluffy side dish that looks great on the dinner table. Parmesan, feta, and mozzarella cheeses enhance the zucchini […]

Easy mini cheesecakes will be gone in two bites!

“Two-Bite” Fruit-Topped Cheesecakes

 

 Whether you like yours topped with cherry, blueberry, or apple, these mini cheesecakes are sure to please! Quick, easy, and made with just a few ingredients, they make a colorful addition to any dessert tray. These cute little bites have a rich cheesecake taste in a convenient, single portion that […]

Foodie Moms will love these unique gifts!

Unique Mother’s Day Gifts for Foodies

 

 Mother’s Day is on it’s way, and with it comes the search for the perfect gift to honor Mom. If your mom loves food, we’ve got five of the most-loved Mother’s Day gifts for foodies. Check out our favorites and surprise that food-loving mother figure in your life! Ad. This […]

You control the garden environment.

10 Reasons Why You Should Garden Indoors

 

 As the chill of winter gives way to the warmth of spring, our thoughts turn to gardening. But for those of us born without a green thumb, the hardships of outdoor gardening often put an end to our effort before the first ripe tomato. Indoor gardening is an easy alternative […]

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is the perfect pick-me-up on a rainy day!

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

 

 Rainy April days are perfect for baking fresh, hot banana bread! This quick bread recipe is cakelike, fluffy, and always delicious. The sweet taste of banana is punctuated with bits of chocolate, making it a perfect pick-me-up treat for a chilly, gray spring day. Try it fresh from the oven […]

Click and Grow Smart Garden 9 is an innovative way to garden in small spaces or urban dwellings.

Planting Click and Grow Smart Garden 9

 

 Setting up a Smart Garden is as simple as growing the plants themselves! Its clean lines and contemporary design bring beauty and function together in your home. The Smart Garden is easy to assemble, with each component clearly marked for easy identification and construction. Clear, concise directions guide users through […]

The cheeses cut the heat of the jalapenos in this tasty lunch.

Our Recipe Won First Place!

 

 April is National Grilled Cheese month. To celebrate, Chicagoland grocery store Angelo Caputo’s Fresh Markets hosted a recipe contest in search of the best grilled cheese recipes. Entrants were asked to supply their grilled cheese recipe, along with a photo of their sandwich. The staff at Caputo’s reviewed all recipes […]

Bacon makes the flavor profile of this sandwich really stand out!

Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese Sandwich

 

 This grilled cheese recipe is a fresh take on a classic sandwich. Roasted jalapeno peppers, American cheese, bacon, and cream cheese meld to create amazing flavor between toasted slices of California sourdough bread. It’s so delicious, it was chosen as the first place winner in Angelo Caputo’s Fresh Markets‘ contest […]