This delicious turkey tetrazzini recipe will have you looking forward to gobbling up your Thanksgiving leftovers! Tender linguine strands are swathed in a delectably rich, creamy sauce. Succulent tidbits of turkey and sauteed mushrooms bring heartiness to the dish, making it a robust, delicious dinner. Once you try this dish, […]
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Turkey Gumbo
When your feast is over, use all that extra turkey to make turkey gumbo! It is so delicious, you won’t believe you’re eating Thanksgiving leftovers. Loaded with Andouille sausage, shrimp, and turkey, this gently spiced gumbo will warm you from head to toe. Serve it over hot white rice (or […]
How To Roast a Turkey
Our traditional roast turkey is swathed in melted butter and seasoned with rosemary, thyme, and sage. Once in the oven, it isn’t long before its delicious scent fills the house, tantalizing even the pickiest of palates and making mouths water. Your guests will linger over each mouthwatering bite, stuffing themselves […]
We're celebrating a very hot National Ice Cream Day at The Scoop in downtown Oswego!
This family-owned small business handcrafts their own ice cream in fun, unique flavors. They even created flavors in honor of the town's two high schools.
You can get their (HUGE) scoops in a dish, a waffle cone, a waffle bowl, or even between two cookies!
Today we enjoyed
🍦 A single scoop of Chocolate Pretzel
🍦 A double scoop of Elvis
🍦 A double scoop of Triple Chocolate
It was hot and our ice cream was melting fast, but that just gave us an excuse to devour it with all the gusto we could muster. 😆 All three were creamy and delicious, but our fave was Elvis. The banana ice cream with peanut butter swirls and chocolate chunks would've definitely been approved by the King himself.
@thescooposwego also sells candies and books, with many by local authors. Stop by, browse, and enjoy an ice cream. It's what summer was made for!
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#partnership #nationalicecreamday #chicagohummingbirds @hummingbirdshq @thescooposwego #shoplocal #cswdumplings
1 day ago
We were so grateful to be invited to experience Schmaltz Deli, just down the road from where I grew up!
They've been in the Naperville area since 2004, but settled into their Lisle location 4 years ago. They're the place locals love, and it's no surprise. Schmaltz serves up the kind of NY-style Jewish deli experience you usually have to fly to Brooklyn for.
As soon as I pulled into the parking lot, I knew this place truly values their customers. In addition to the spacious parking lot, there's drive-up service, a pickup window for when you're in a hurry, a patio for sunny days, and even a private dining room if you're celebrating something special.
But let's talk about the food. Schmaltz carries all the traditional Jewish deli staples done right: matzo ball soup that tastes like Bubbe made it, latkes with that perfect crispy edge, comforting kugel, and lox that melts in your mouth. Almost everything sweet is made completely from scratch, including all their flavors of rugelach, a Carnegie-style cheesecake worth the drive alone, and chocolate eclairs so colossal they should honestly come with a warning label.
And then there's the star of the show. Their corned beef and pastrami are legendary for a reason. Piled high, perfectly seasoned, and stacked on bread that somehow holds it all together. One bite in and I understood exactly why the locals are obsessed!
This isn't just a deli. It's a gathering spot and a restaurant family. It's the kind of place where the people behind the counter know your name and your order.
If you're in the area, do yourself a favor and go. And if you're planning an event, they cater too.
Support small. Support family-owned. And enjoy real deli goodness!
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@schmaltz.delicatessen @mustard.love #schmaltzdeli #napervilleeats #jewishdeli #supportsmall #cswdumplings
3 days ago
This post intended for ages 21+. Please drink responsibly.
Summer just got a whole lot lighter! ✨ I've been sipping on these new #gifted Crystal Light Sparkling Vodka Refreshers and honestly? Patio season has a new MVP.
Triple distilled vodka blended with the iconic Crystal Light flavors we grew up loving, like Fruit Punch, Lemonade, Wild Strawberry, and Raspberry Lemonade but with a light, bubbly finish that makes every sip feel like a treat.
Zero sugar. Zero carbs. Just 77 calories and a whole lot of refreshing. ❤️
These are ready to drink straight from the can, which means more time soaking up the sun and less time mixing drinks. Whether you're hosting a backyard get-together or just unwinding after a long week, these are the perfect pour-nothing-just-pop-and-sip sipper.
Which flavor would you reach for first? 🍓🍋
@sipcrystallight @apexdropofficial
#CrystalLight #CrystalLightRefresher ##cswdumplings #LowCalorieCocktail
1 month ago
Traveling this summer just got a whole lot tastier. 🥩✈️
I tried these new #gifted beef stick varieties from Vermont Smoke & Cure and I am genuinely obsessed. These beef sticks are inspired by two classic steak sauce flavors, A.1. and Lea & Perrins, and they deliver that bold, rich steakhouse taste in a totally portable snack you can take anywhere.
Slow-cooked in Vermont with high-quality beef and clean label ingredients, these aren't your average gas station snack. They're a fast, satisfying source of protein that actually keeps up with your summer schedule, whether you're running through an airport or road-tripping across the country.
It's been hard to keep my protein intake up when I'm traveling or just heading out for summer fun, so I ❤️ that these make that so much easier.
You can fnd these new @vtsmoke flavors exclusively at Kroger. Grab both the @a1originalsauce and @leaandperrins flavors because you'll defo want to try them side by side! They're both yummy, but are seasoned a little differently.
Have you tried them? Let me know what you thought!
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@vtsmoke @a1originalsauce @leaandperrins #VTSmokeAndCure #GoFurther #cswdumplings #proteinpower
1 month ago
This post intended for ages 21+. Please drink responsibly.
At the end of a long day, we love to slip outside with a glass of something worth savoring. And I've just found my new favorite, Garrison Brothers HoneyDew comes in!
This award-winning small batch bourbon is handcrafted in Hye, Texas, the first legal whiskey distillery in the state. It' infused with 100% Texas wildflower honey for a smooth, light finish that makes every sip feel like a deep breath.
Every bottle carries information about its individual batch, including the bottle number and release date, so you know exactly what makes yours special.
Pour it neat, head outside, and let the evening do the rest!
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@garrisonbros @apexdropofficial #garrisonbrothers #cswdumplings #summersipping
2 months ago
Summer called and apparently it wanted tropical mango shrimp street tacos, so here we are! 😂
I grabbed a Fresh Express Tropical Mango Crunch Chopped Salad Kit because those flavors were giving me all kinds of ideas, and twenty minutes later this is what happened.
I made a quick mango salsa first with chopped mango, red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro, then cooked the shrimp, and started building.
Street taco sized flour tortillaswent first, with the salad greens as the base, shrimp piled on top, then that fresh mango salsa, some crumbled goat cheese, a drizzle of the mango vinaigrette from the kit, and the included tropical crunch toppings to finish it all off.
I served these cold, which honestly was perfect for hot day we were having. My family demolished these and I was back on the couch in under half an hour. That's the kind of cooking I can get behind!
How do you Express Yourself with Fresh Express?
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@yourfreshexpresssalad
#YourFreshExpressSalad
#FreshExpress
#ExpressYourself
#cswdumplings
#dinnerinunder30
2 months ago
There are restaurants, and then there are places that just feel good the moment you walk in. Blue Door Farm Stand is the latter.
From the hanging ferns and warm faux candlelight to the marble tables and vintage chairs, the space wraps around you like a long exhale. It's the kind of place you want to linger.
And the food gives you every reason to do exactly that.
We started with the spinach artichoke dip, creamy, cheesy, and topped with a generous shower of parmesan, served alongside the most perfectly crisped tortilla chips. It disappeared faster than I'd like to admit.
Then came the BKT wrap, packed with scrambled eggs, kale, and caramelized onion in a golden, toasted wrap. The cross-section alone was enough to stop the table's conversation.
And the chilaquiles, a crispy tortilla base layered with red sauce, avocado, red onion, and cilantro, crowned with a sunny-side-up egg whose yolk broke at just the right moment! It was nothing short of spectacular.
Oh, and the espresso martini? Absolutely non-negotiable. Rich, frothy, and deeply satisfying, it was the perfect way to ease into a leisurely morning.
Blue Door Farm Stand, you had me at hello.
@bluedoorlp #chicagobrunch #lincolnparkrestaurants #cswdumplings #bestchicagofood
3 months ago
Just discovered these new noodle kits and I just can't get enough!
I tried the Hong Kong noodles from Food Earth's new Gourmet Noodle Kits and they're making it onto my monthly meal rotation! Everything you need comes in the box. Just sauté your veggies and protein, toss with the noodles and sauce, plate with the included condiments, and done.
These noodles were comforting and elegant, but still on the table in 20 minutes.
There are four Indo-Chinese flavors to choose from:
🍜 Hong Kong Noodle
🍜 Chow Mein Noodle
🍜 Gochujang Noodle
🍜 Thai Chili Noodle
Each is plant-based, shelf-stable, and sooo good!
Takeout alternative? Yes, please. I guarantee you won't be able to get enough of these!
@FoodEarthOfficial #FoodEarth #ReadyToEatMeals #PlantBasedMeals #PantryFavorites
3 months ago
Sweet. Savory. A little "wait, what?" Johnsonville's new Dr Pepper Inspired Smoked Sausage is the collab nobody saw coming and everyone needs to try. We put it to the test with three mashups and rated them so you don't have to. 🌭🥤
⭐⭐⭐ Mashup 1: Sour cherry jam, chopped red onion, bacon, and roasted jalapeños. Tasty, but a little on the sweet side.
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Mashup 2: Melted cheese curds, spicy Takis, and a drizzle of Sriracha mayo. Spicy, bold, and better than the first, but still searching for its missing piece.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Mashup 3: The winner. Bacon, honey barbecue sauce, and Funyuns for that smoky, savory balance that finally tames the sweetness. We would 100% do this one again.
What crazy, mashup toppings are you trying? Drop 'em in the comments!
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@Johnsonville @apexdropofficial #Johnsonville #fizzyglizzy #cswdumplings #gifted
4 months ago
