Cooking Book of the Week!

My Year in Meals
Rachael Ray

Ever wonder what RACHAEL RAY cooks when the cameras aren't rolling? From everyday meals to complicated culinary feats, Rachael Ray reveals what she cooks for her own family and friends for one whole year.

MY YEAR IN MEALS invites readers into Rachael's own kitchen as she shares recipes from her food diary and personal photos, showing a side of Rachael you've never seen before.

A year of delicious food is only enhanced by a selection of cocktails from Rachael's husband, JOHN CUSIMANO. When you flip the book over you'll find MY YEAR IN COCKTAILS, a collection of over 100 cocktail recipes.

In addition, MY YEAR IN MEALS contains QR codes throughout connecting you directly to videos and bonus recipes.

Want to try something Original? How about some PIZZA and PASTA!

Want to try something original? Gino's East "The Original" of Chicago!

The Gino’s East story began in 1966 when two taxi drivers and a friend, frustrated with rush hour traffic, decided to open a pizzeria.

They opened it just off Michigan Avenue and Superior Street in Chicago. The Original Gino’s East became an instant legend with Chicagoans, national celebrities and visitors from around the world. Their famous deep-dish pizza tastes the same as it did back then. All of their pizzas are made by hand and feature their own unique look. Each legendary pizza is created with a secret-recipe golden crust, fresh vine-ripened tomatoes, and is loaded with your choice of fresh ingredients. Once baked to perfection these enormous pies are brought to your table in their well-seasoned pans. In a city known as the “Pizza Capital of the World”, The Original Gino’s East is still the number one pizza restaurant where customers from near and far return year after year to scribble their names into the wood and stucco walls of their flagship restaurant in downtown Chicago.

For more information about menu, locations and their story, enter: www.ginoseast.com

Cravings?... Well that's the new restaurant in town!

Cravings Bistro&Pub

Experience great tasting dishes at Cravings Bistro & Pub in Benton Harbor, MI. Their friendly staff provides exceptional services at reasonable rates. Come check it out now to see and taste the difference.

Some items from the menu are:

• Paellas
• Hot springs
• Enticements
• Main cravings
• Sliced and stuffed
• Ground and grilled
• Aspirations (sides)
• Grasslands (salads)
• Ingrained fusions (pasta)
• Lil bit cravings (kids' menu)

Contact:

1599 Mall Drive,

Benton Harbor, MI 49022
269-934-9400

Today's Recipe: ONE-Bite Burgers

ONE-Bite Burgers
(6 servings, 2 burgers each)

Ingredients:
2 lb. Ground Sirloin (80/20)

1 lb. Ground Pork
1/2 Handful Chopped Cilantro
2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce (eyeball it)
1/4 Chopped Onion
2 Eggs
2 Cloves Garlic, finely chopped
2-3 tablespoons Mustard
3/4 cup crushed Salty Crackers
Salt and Pepper
6 Cheddar Slices cut in half
4 Bacon Slices
Chipotle Mayonnaise (see recipe below)
Ketchup
12 Small Buns

Directions:
Mix all the ingredients in a bowl. Preheat the grill. Make 12 thick small patties. Grill the Slices of Bacon first and reserve. Then grill the patties 4-5 min. each side and add the slices of cheddar.
Heat the small buns in the oven. (low-normal heat).
In a plate put all the bottom buns add the patties with cheddar, add 2 small slices of bacon and the top buns with chipotle mayonnaise.

Chipotle Mayonnaise Recipe
Ingredients:
1/2 cup Regular Mayonnaise
2 Chipotles in Adobo Chopped with sauce
1 tablespoon Chipotle or Cayenne Pepper Seasoning
Salt and Pepper

Directions:
Mix all the ingredients in a bowl. Put in the fridge.

 

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Hungry? try something different...

The Buck: Burgers and Brew

Wanna try something new in town? Why not a great variety of burgers and local brews.

The burgers feature locally-grown, quality, fresh ingredients … 

Build your own, or experience one of the favorites that they’ve put together. Either way you will be treated to the very best ingredients, cooked to order, accompanied by homemade chips, or your choice of regular or sweet potato fries. And, for those days when a burger just won’t do, don’t worry, they’ve got you covered. Their Barbeque Cheddar Chicken Sandwich or Seasonal Buck Salad may be just what you’re looking for.

While they do love their burgers, they offer a variety of options to ensure something for everyone!

What about the beer? With 62 draft beer tap handles, more than 50 unique beers on draft, and a wide variety of bottle brands, they're certain you will find at least one that suits you.

Most are local brews and their selection is changing all the time with the ever changing tastes of their guests. As the seasons change, so will the selections. Be sure to keep a close eye on the tap handles for some unique surprise brews. And if, by chance, you don’t find your favorite, let one of the team members know and they will look into stocking it.

Not sure, or feeling adventurous? Ask one of the bartenders for a recommendation. They have introductory crafts as well as varieties for the serious crafter. To taste a sample, just ask!

412 State Street 
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
269.281.0320

HOURS OF OPERATION
Mon - Thur: 11:30 am - 10 pm
Fri & Sat: 11:30 am - 12 midnight
Sun: 11:30 am - 9 pm

Trying to eat healthy? Panera Bread is the spot!

Panera Bread is the Spot!

They are a company that cares about the simple things: freshly-baked breads, imaginative pairings, attention to detail, a warm place to gather and supporting their local neighborhoods. At Panera Bread bakery-cafes, bakers spend their nights shaping, scoring and baking breads in stone deck and convection ovens before we open our doors each morning. This overnight effort ensures that everything from your morning bagel to your late afternoon sandwich was baked fresh, that same day. They apply this same dedication to all of our cafe items, from fresh, crisp salads with unique flavor combinations, to their savory selection of soups. There’s no detail too small for their attention, because they truly believe that, at Panera, every detail matters.

Try their NEW Mediterranean Egg White Breakfast Sandwich

(Egg whites, basil pesto, roasted tomatoes, baby spinach and 

Vermont white cheddar all grilled on Ciabatta.)

Their Returning Favorite: Peppermint Mocha

(Espresso based latte made with premium chocolate, natural peppermint extract and steamed milk, topped with whipped cream and a drizzle of chocolate sauce.) Delicious!! 

For this winter their All-Natural Sonoma Chicken Stew with Dry Jack Cheese Biscuit. 

(A creamy chicken stew with Parisian carrots, leeks and diced red potatoes simmered with sweet cream and thyme.) 

Menu, store locations and more at: www.panerabread.com

BBQ Lover? We got something for you!

Charlie's Piggin' N' Grinnin'

Y'all come and enjoy award winnin' BBQ, prepared by Charlie and Susan McGee. When they say "award winning' " they not just whistling Dixie!  Since 1990, they've competed in some of the top competitions in the nation, including the American Royal and the Jack Daniels' Invitational.
Now, let's enlighten you as to what BBQ really is.  First, what it's not!   It's not grillin', it's not fryin', & it's not quick.  BBQ is meat smoked for several hours over low heat (200-225 degrees).  Slow cookin' means more smoke absorption and more flavor: ribs 6 hours, chicken 5 hours, shoulder 12 to 15 hours, and brisket 10 hours. Before the meat goes on the smoker, marinades & rubs go on the meat!  Mmmm... you won't believe your taste buds!
So wrap your lips around some of this and get ready for the aroma & taste to take you back to a different place and time when the pace was slow and the food oh-so-good.   We'll leave the wetnaps for ya!
The Menu includes: Ribs, Brisket, Pulled Pork, Chicken Salad, Barbecue and more.


136 Territorial Rd
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269)934-PORK
(269)934-7675


Summer Hours (effective April 4th)
Monday: 11:00am - 6:00pm
Tuesday - Saturday: 11:00am - 8:00pm
Closed Sundays

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Charlie's Piggin' N' Grinnin' 

Vengan a disfrutar de una salsa BBQ ganadora de trofeos, preparada por Charlie y Susan Mc Gee. Cuando ellos dicen "ganadora de trofeos" no están jugando! Desde 1990, han competido en varias de las competencias mas importantes de la nación, incluyendo el American Royal y Jack Daniel's Invitational.
Ahora les dire que es realmente BBQ. Primero, que no es! No es a la parrilla, no es frito y no es rapido. BBQ es carne ahumada por varias horas en temperatura baja (220-225F). Cocinar lentamente significa mas absorción de humo y mas sabor: costillas 6 horas, pollo 5 horas, espalda 12-15 horas y brisket 10 horas. Antes de meter la carne a cocinar, se marina y species se untan enCosti la carne! No se imaginan el sabor!
Asi que preparen sus labios para probar un poco de esto y que el sabor y el aroma los transporte a un lugar y tiempo distinto donde todo era lento y la comida era deliciosa. Dejaremos unas servilletas, las necesitaras!
El Menu incluye: Costillas, Brisket, Pull Pork, Ensalada de Pollo, Barbacue y mas.

136 Territorial Rd
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269)934-PORK
(269)934-7675

Horas de Verano (A partir del 4 de Abril)
Lunes: 11:00am - 6:00pm
Martes - Sábado: 11:00am - 8:00pm
Cerrado Domingos