Every New Year's Eve at my Uncle's restaurant "Lenard's" in the #wickerpark​ neighborhood of #chicago​ he would make #renaissance​...

My father's side of the family is an Eastern European mix and #pierogis​ are a staple in our house. The dough is really hearty and can...

I think meatballs should be considered for daily consumption! You can make them out of any ground meat or vegetarian. The twist to this...

These Blondies are awesome for people who like a little bitter with their sweet! It's an easy recipe to make and the results are...

My family and I volunteer at the Greater Chicago Food Depository, here's a cooking demonstration I made for a virtual kid's cooking class...

A delicious tangy sweet marinade for flank steak blending the flavors of coriander, garlic, lime, and soy sauce. Serve with tortillas or...

It's apple season and since there are over 7,000 apple varieties in the world, everyone can find the perfect one for a delicious cake!

Hi everyone! With the Summer coming to an end and the weather starting to get cool, I've been thinking a lot about Fall recipes. This is...

I'm so honored to have been asked to be on @kitchenchat by Margaret McSweeney and Chef Jaime Laurita! Check the site for details, next...

@thejamtvshow on @wciutheu invited me to be on a panel with some other young people, Thursday, Nov 7. This show is so much fun, tune in...

A great friend of my family, the fantastic photographer Joe Tighe took pictures of me for future acting roles. I was so nervous, but he...

I'm so excited to attend my first MasterChef Junior Camp in Rabun Gap, Georgia! I'll get to meet all the awesome campers and future...

If you find yourself in the West Loop of Chicago, I will be appearing at the Chicago Children's Theatre for their annual fundraiser,...

Chicago's Mayor Rahm Emanuel invited me and Top Chef Winner Joseph Flamm to be on his weekly 'Chicago Stories' podcast! Chef Joseph...

Watch ABC 7 Chicago on Wednesday, 6/6/18 @ noon to see me make a dish from the finale!