Chef’s Table – November 2021

Harvest Medallions by Carly Cerniglia   Are you looking for a vegetarian Thanksgiving appetizer or side dish? Well, I have the one for you! These little bites are delicious, and who’s to argue when there’s TWO forms of potato in these bad boys? We have smoky, cheesy,...

Chef’s Table – October 2021

Spooky Taco Dip by Carly Cerniglia   This ghastly dip will be gobbled up by goblins in no time! With a savory layer of taco dip buried beneath a thick slathering of guacamole, little ghosts and ghouls everywhere will be drawn to your table. So, bring out the cauldron...

Carly’s Pastries – August 2021

Meet the Chef – and Her Cakes! by Carly Cerniglia Hello! I’m Chef Carly, your friendly neighborhood baker and food lover. I’m a Fox Valley Technical College Culinary Arts and Hotel and Restaurant Management graduate who’s spent time learning and living in...

Chef’s Table – August 2021

Cubano-Style Hot Dogs by Carly Cerniglia Ever find yourself craving both a hot dog and a Cubano sandwich? No? Well, me neither, but if that time ever comes, I’ve got the perfect recipe for you! This hot dog has it all, tangy mustard, zippy pickles, melty cheese, salty...

Chef’s Table – July 2021

Tofu Shiitake Dumplings by Carly Cerniglia One of my favorite things to do with friends is cook together. My new friend Catherine is from Taiwan, and her grandmother is from China. About once a month we get together and make her grandmother’s dumpling recipe. We spend...