Meijer chef whips up spooky crisp rice monsters for Halloween
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Halloween celebrations do not have to break the bank or require hours in the kitchen. Meijer Chef Brian Williams stopped by the Fox 2 kitchen to share simple, festive, and budget-friendly treats perfect for classroom parties, neighborhood get-togethers, and family nights at home.

Royal Park Hotel Spookeasy Pop-Up Bar open now through Halloween
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Park 600 Chianti Braised Beef Short Ribs Ingredients 4 Lbs Chuck Short Ribs 2 Cups Chianti Wine 2-3 Cups Beef Stock 2 Cups Roughly Chopped Onion 1 Cup Roughly Chopped Carrots 1 Cup Roughly Chopped Celery 8 Sprigs Thyme 8 Sprigs Rosemary 4 Cloves Garlic ¼ Cup Tomato Paste 2 Bay Leaves 3 TBSP Worcestershire 2 TBSP Balsamic Vinegar Instructions · Season your short rib with salt and pepper, and sear on high heat for 2-3 minutes on all sides · In a roasting pan, add your fresh rosemary and thyme to the bottom of the pan · Place the seared short ribs into the roasting pan · Add in two cups of chianti wine, then pour your beef stock 3/4 way up the short ribs (approximately 2-3 cups worth) · Add carrots, celery, onions, garlic, bay leaves to the pan · Mix together your balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire, and tomato paste and add to the pan · Cover with roasting pan with plastic wrap to seal in the moisture and place aluminum foil over the plastic wrap. · Place in your oven at 325 degrees and cook for four hours Park 600 Blood Orange Paloma Ingredients 2 oz Patron Silver Tequila ¾ oz Grapefruit Juice ½ oz Lime Juice ½ oz Real Agave Purée Tajin 3 oz Blood Orange SANPELLEGRINO Instructions · Rim a highball glass with Tajin · Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice · Fill your highball glass with ice, shake and strain ingredients into glass · Top with blood orange SANPELLEGRINO

Schoolcraft offering cooking class inspired by the film 'Ratatouille'
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Schoolcraft College is offering the class "Food & Film: Explore Ratatouille French Cuisine. Students will learn how to cook French cuisine inspired by the film. The class is Wednesday, November 4th, from 6-8PM. To sign up visit, my.schoolcraft.edu/ppl/course-schedules/course/CES-2780.

Making shepherd's pie with Mutzie's Kitchen
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Fall is the season for comfort food. John Loftus of Mutzie's Kitchen demonstrates how to make a lamb shepherd's pie. To order from or learn more about Mutzie's Kitchen visit, mutzieskitchen.com.

Making corn chowder with Cooking With Que
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Que Rice of Cooking With Que demonstrates how to make a corn chowder. The Kitchen By Cooking With Que is located at 6529 Woodward Avenue, Suite A in Detroit. For more visit, cookingwithque.com or thekitchenbycwq.com.

Celebrate National Pasta Month with Mr. Rigatoni
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It's National Pasta Month! The kitchen team behind Mr. Rigatoni in Redford stopped by the Good Day Detroit to cook up a Cajun alfredo. Located at 25907 5 Mile Road in Redford, Mr. Rigatoni serves up individual pasta bowls, family combos, and catering pans for takeout and delivery. Visit MrRigatoni.com for more information. 

Cooking with Oscar's Sports & Grill
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Oscar's Sports & Grill is located at 6877 S. State Road in Saline. For more visit, oscarssportsgrill.com.

Republica in Berkley serves up comfort food classics with 'Loaf House' event
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Comfort food takes center stage this weekend as Republica hosts its special "Loaf House" event on Sunday, Oct. 18. For hours, menu details, and reservations, call (248) 268-3175 or visit republicaberkley.com.

Masonic Temple celebrates 100 years with Centennial Gala
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Three Cheese Tortellini (1) Small White Onion (1) Stick Celery (1) Small Carrot (3-4) Cloves Garlic (2) Tblsp Olive Oil 1/2 Cup White Wine  (1) 28oz. Can Ground Tomato 1/2 Cup of Water (6-7) Basil Leaves (1) tsp. Salt 1/4 tsp. Black Pepper Pinch of Thyme (1) Cup Heavy Whipping Cream (1.25) lbs. Tortellini Noodles It is prepared by: Starting with (1) small chopped white onion, (1) stick chopped celery, and (1) chopped carrot, cook with 3- 4 minced garlic cloves slowly until very soft with your preferred olive oil. Add 1/2 cup white wine (preferred Chablis) and cook down for a few minutes. Grind this down in a food processor or a good blender, then add back to the pan with (1) 28 oz. can of ground tomatoes, thyme, dry oregano (both to flavor), handful of fresh basil, 1 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. black pepper, and 1/2 cup of water. Simmer for about an hour and a half. Using this base (marinara), heat back up and add 1 cup heavy whipping cream and some Parmesan cheese (again, to taste/vision). Stir until combined with a nice light red rose color. Take (1.25 lbs.) tortellini from the 'hot water' pot, strain, add, and toss. Plate and garnish (sprinkled parmesan & fried basil leaf).

Cornbread Restaurant & Bar hosting 'Cars & Cornbread'
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Cornbread Restaurant & Bar is hosting 'Cars & Cornbread' on Sunday, October 11th. from 9:30AM to noon. Car enthusiasts can cruise to the restaurant at 29852 Northwestern Highway in Southfield, to show off their vehicle, eat some soul food and enjoy the entertainment. For more visit, cornbreadsoulfood.com.

Le Petit Dejeuner launches new 'Pick N Roll' Grab-and-Go breakfast menu
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Le Petit Dejeuner owner Tina Motley and Sous Chef Devel Bowlson whipped up fresh Strawberry Cream Crepes on set while announcing new evening soul food hours. We also got a teaser for their "Thick One" 5K run collaboration with Detroit rapper KashDoll next spring. Visit LPDBreakfastPerSe.square.site for menu updates and location details.

Chef shares budget-saving hacks & zero-waste fall chili
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Chef Nik R. Cole from Make Food Not Waste joined Good Day Detroit with smart kitchen tips and a hearty recipe to stretch your grocery dollars.

Detroit Harvest Fest coming to Ralph C. Wilson Park
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Detroit Harvest Fest runs from October 3-4th at the Ralph C. Wilson Park. For more visit, detroitriverfront.org.

Celebrate Filipino American Heritage Month at Sunda New Asian
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Sunda New Asian has a special menu for Filipino American Heritage Month. The restaurant is located at 33 W Columbia Street in Detroit. For more visit, sundanewasian.com/detroit.

Allen Park chef competing on FOX's 'Hell's Kitchen'
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Diego Sanchez from Allen Park is competing on season 25 of FOX's 'Hell's Kitchen.' You can catch him on the show Thursday nights at 8PM on FOX.

Making Dolly Parton's Chess Pie with Achatz
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Achatz is sharing a recipe for Dolly Parton's favorite dessert, chess pie, in honor of Dolly Parton Day. For more visit, achatzpies.com.

Easy meal ideas with Ford Headquarters' new chef
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The executive chef at Ford's new headquarters, Grant Vella, shares some easy meal ideas featuring rotisserie chicken. 

Welcome Lexi, Athen, Mr Magoo
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Saturday visitors to Animal House, sponsored by Michigan Humane

Hazel Park’s Kozy Lounge celebrates National Cheeseburger Day with award-winning burger
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A Metro Detroit staple since 1962, Kozy Lounge has been serving up late-night bites and legendary burgers for over six decades. In honor of National Cheeseburger Day, Kitchen Manager AJ Smith joined FOX 2 in studio to demonstrate what makes their family-owned dive bar a local favorite.