Restaurants

MEXICAN PIZZA

let’s TACO ‘bout how sad we all were when Taco Bell retired their mexican pizzas. Luckily, I’ve been making this version for a few years and now you can too! The important thing to remember when making these at home is to have crunchy, saucy, and cheesy components – all other customizations are up to …

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CRUNCHWRAP SUPREME

If you’re craving a Taco Bell Crunchwrap, but are snowed in, then here’s a healthy version for you to make at home.  Swipe left for a video tutorial and you may seriously never go back to TB again (because mine has avocados!) INGREDIENTS Large flour burrito size tortilla Protein (refried beans or black beans) Creamy element …

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TOSTADA PIZZA

Sometimes I want pizza and sometimes I want tacos, and sometimes I want both together and that’s when I make this tostada pizza! It’s the best comfort food and hits all the right spots! This is a semi-homemade recipe since I used a pre-made crust, canned beans, and store-bought sauces but you can certainly make …

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SHANGHAI TERRACE

We are lucky to have eaten at really great restaurants and today I have been remembering one of the most phenomenal meals we’ve had at the Shanghai Terrace at the Peninsula Hotel in downtown Chicago. Shanghai Terrace serves Chinese cuisine with a focus on Shanghainese, Cantonese, and Sichuanese classics. The last time we went was …

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VOODOO DOUGHNUT

alas, so many vegan doughnuts and so little time! Thankfully the fam is up to the challenge! Picked up this pretty pink box in Denver but they have locations in Portland, Texas, etc. Be sure and pick some up if there’s one nearby! 📍Voodoo Doughnut – Denver, Colorado Tags: Restaurants, Denver

SUNNYGUN

had a fab time at a recent team outing at @sunnygunchicago. The menu is limited but I was pleasantly surprised at the number of veg appetizers and mocktails they had on the menu. All were excellent! We sat inside but it opened up to the patio which was decorated super cute in a desert theme. Really …

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