Celebrating National Cheesecake day with Peteet's Famous Cheescakes
Peteet's Famous Cheesecakes is located at 13835 W. Nine Mile Road in Oak Park. For more visit, peteetscheesecakes.com.
Peteet's Famous Cheesecakes is located at 13835 W. Nine Mile Road in Oak Park. For more visit, peteetscheesecakes.com.
Libby's Sweet Soul Kitchen cooks up grilled pineapple bowls
Grilled pineapple bowl Serves: 4 Prep: 25 minues Cook: 20 minutes Seasoned rice: 2 cups jasmine rice 4 cups chicken broth 2 tbsp butter 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp smoked paprika 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 2 tbsp parsley Protein choices: chicken, shrimp, or steak seasoned with olive, garlic powder, onion powder, smoke paprika, Cajun or Montreal seasoning as appropriate. Cooked until done. Pineapple Teriyaki Salsa: 2 cups diced pineapples 1/2 cup red bell pepper 1/4 cup red onion 1/4 cup jalepeno (option) 1/4 cup cilantro Juice of 1 lime 1/3 cup teriyaki sauce 1 tbsp honey 1 tsp grated ginger 1 tsp sesame seeds Instructions: Halve and hollow pineapple. Brush with butter and brown sugar. Grill for 3 to 5 minutes. Cook seasoned rice. Grill protein of choice. Mix salsa ingredients. Fill grilled pineapple with rice, top with protein, spoon over salsa. Garnish with green onions, cilantro, sesame seeds, and lime.
Grilled pineapple bowl Serves: 4 Prep: 25 minues Cook: 20 minutes Seasoned rice: 2 cups jasmine rice 4 cups chicken broth 2 tbsp butter 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp smoked paprika 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 2 tbsp parsley Protein choices: chicken, shrimp, or steak seasoned with olive, garlic powder, onion powder, smoke paprika, Cajun or Montreal seasoning as appropriate. Cooked until done. Pineapple Teriyaki Salsa: 2 cups diced pineapples 1/2 cup red bell pepper 1/4 cup red onion 1/4 cup jalepeno (option) 1/4 cup cilantro Juice of 1 lime 1/3 cup teriyaki sauce 1 tbsp honey 1 tsp grated ginger 1 tsp sesame seeds Instructions: Halve and hollow pineapple. Brush with butter and brown sugar. Grill for 3 to 5 minutes. Cook seasoned rice. Grill protein of choice. Mix salsa ingredients. Fill grilled pineapple with rice, top with protein, spoon over salsa. Garnish with green onions, cilantro, sesame seeds, and lime.
Andiamo's Chef Jim Oppat makes fried green tomatoes caprese salad
Ingredients: 2-3 each Green tomatoes, firm and free of blemishes 1 batch Mediterranean Style Marinade 1 batch Tomato-Bell Pepper Relish 1 cup All-purpose flour 2 each Eggs, beaten ½ cup Milk 1 quart Seasoned breadcrumbs, coarse preferred 1 cup Oil for frying As needed Salt and pepper Method: 1. Core and slice the tomatoes into ½” thick slices. 2. Marinate the tomato slices for 2 hours. 3. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs then add the milk to form a wash for breading. 4. Build a three step breading station: a. Season the tomatoes out of the marinade b. Coat the seasoned and marinated tomatoes evenly with the flour . Shake off excess before placing in the egg wash. c. Coat the tomato with egg. Place in the breadcrumbs. d. Press firmly into the breadcrumbs to ensure they are evenly coated. 5. Heat the oil in a large skillet until a light haze forms. Fry tomatoes over medium heat until golden brown and crisp on both sides. 6. Remove to a platter with paper towel. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Mediterranean Style Marinade Ingredients: 1 Cup Olive oil 1/4 cup Fresh squeezed lemon juice 3 cloves Garlic, Minced 2 Tb Dijon Mustard 2 Tb. Dry Oregano 1 Tb Fresh Thyme 2 Tb Fresh Chopped parsley 1 tsp. Fresh ground black pepper 1 Tb Fresh chopped rosemary Method: 1. Mix all ingredients together and pour over lamb, beef, poultry, shrimp or fish. Let stand in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours. 2. Certain cuts of beef and bone-in lamb chops can go as long as overnight up to 12 hours. Tomato-Bell Pepper Relish Ingredients: 1 cup Mixed color bell peppers, small dice 1 cup Tomato concasse' ½ cup Olives, pitted, chopped (optional) 1/4 cup Minced Green onions 1 clove Garlic, minced 1 Tbls. Chopped fresh rosemary or Basil 3/4 cup Olive oil 1/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar As needed Salt and pepper to taste Method: Mix all ingredients together. Store in the refrigerator. Serve at room temperature.
Ingredients: 2-3 each Green tomatoes, firm and free of blemishes 1 batch Mediterranean Style Marinade 1 batch Tomato-Bell Pepper Relish 1 cup All-purpose flour 2 each Eggs, beaten ½ cup Milk 1 quart Seasoned breadcrumbs, coarse preferred 1 cup Oil for frying As needed Salt and pepper Method: 1. Core and slice the tomatoes into ½” thick slices. 2. Marinate the tomato slices for 2 hours. 3. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs then add the milk to form a wash for breading. 4. Build a three step breading station: a. Season the tomatoes out of the marinade b. Coat the seasoned and marinated tomatoes evenly with the flour . Shake off excess before placing in the egg wash. c. Coat the tomato with egg. Place in the breadcrumbs. d. Press firmly into the breadcrumbs to ensure they are evenly coated. 5. Heat the oil in a large skillet until a light haze forms. Fry tomatoes over medium heat until golden brown and crisp on both sides. 6. Remove to a platter with paper towel. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Mediterranean Style Marinade Ingredients: 1 Cup Olive oil 1/4 cup Fresh squeezed lemon juice 3 cloves Garlic, Minced 2 Tb Dijon Mustard 2 Tb. Dry Oregano 1 Tb Fresh Thyme 2 Tb Fresh Chopped parsley 1 tsp. Fresh ground black pepper 1 Tb Fresh chopped rosemary Method: 1. Mix all ingredients together and pour over lamb, beef, poultry, shrimp or fish. Let stand in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours. 2. Certain cuts of beef and bone-in lamb chops can go as long as overnight up to 12 hours. Tomato-Bell Pepper Relish Ingredients: 1 cup Mixed color bell peppers, small dice 1 cup Tomato concasse' ½ cup Olives, pitted, chopped (optional) 1/4 cup Minced Green onions 1 clove Garlic, minced 1 Tbls. Chopped fresh rosemary or Basil 3/4 cup Olive oil 1/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar As needed Salt and pepper to taste Method: Mix all ingredients together. Store in the refrigerator. Serve at room temperature.
Making Scotch eggs with O'Connor's Public House
O'Connor's Public House is located at 324 S. Main Street in Rochester. For more visit, oconnorsrochester.com.
O'Connor's Public House is located at 324 S. Main Street in Rochester. For more visit, oconnorsrochester.com.
Golden Fleece previews Monroe Street Summer Series with sizzling Saganaki
The Monroe Street Summer Series is bringing free weekend entertainment, live music, and outdoor dining to Detroit’s Greektown district all season long. Golden Fleece co-owner Yanni Dionisopoulos previewed the festivities and showed us how to make authentic, sizzling Tyri Saganaki.
The Monroe Street Summer Series is bringing free weekend entertainment, live music, and outdoor dining to Detroit’s Greektown district all season long. Golden Fleece co-owner Yanni Dionisopoulos previewed the festivities and showed us how to make authentic, sizzling Tyri Saganaki.
The art of chocolate with Asterism Artisan Chocolate
Charles Scott of Asterism Artisan Chocolate talks about his passion for his business and shows the Good Day Detroit team how to make a chocolate bar. Asterism Artisan Chocolate is located at 203 E. University Drive in Rochester. For more visit, asterismchocolate.com.
Charles Scott of Asterism Artisan Chocolate talks about his passion for his business and shows the Good Day Detroit team how to make a chocolate bar. Asterism Artisan Chocolate is located at 203 E. University Drive in Rochester. For more visit, asterismchocolate.com.
Preparing cucumber crisp with Healthy Rootin
Suma Sekhar Desai with Healthy Rootin shows us how to cook cucumber crisp.
Suma Sekhar Desai with Healthy Rootin shows us how to cook cucumber crisp.
Sylvan Lake's Lost Sailor Fish & Gourmet Shares the Secrets to a perfect summer seafood boil
Owner David Kraus stopped by to showcase his unique seafood market and casual eatery hybrid in Sylvan Lake. Watch a live demonstration of their signature seafood boil, featuring lobster tail, shrimp, mussels, and traditional sides.
Owner David Kraus stopped by to showcase his unique seafood market and casual eatery hybrid in Sylvan Lake. Watch a live demonstration of their signature seafood boil, featuring lobster tail, shrimp, mussels, and traditional sides.
Recipe: Mr. Aldo's Meatballs from Andiamo's
Previewing Festa Italiana with a meatball recipe by Andiamo's
Previewing Festa Italiana with a meatball recipe by Andiamo's
Making 'Papa Jerry's' cookie with the Tatted Baker
The Tatted Baker joined Good Day Detroit to showcase his Michigan and Faygo inspired products. To purchase visit, bakesy.shop/b/the-tatted-baker.
The Tatted Baker joined Good Day Detroit to showcase his Michigan and Faygo inspired products. To purchase visit, bakesy.shop/b/the-tatted-baker.
Grand Traverse Pie Company celebrating 30 years
Grand Traverse Pie Company is celebrating 30 years in business. Co-founder Mike Busley shares the story behind the brand and shows us how to make their cherry crumb pie. For locations and more visit, gtpie.com.
Grand Traverse Pie Company is celebrating 30 years in business. Co-founder Mike Busley shares the story behind the brand and shows us how to make their cherry crumb pie. For locations and more visit, gtpie.com.
Previewing Festa Italiana with Chef Jim Oppat's
Macomb County’s premier summer celebration is officially back! Festa Italiana returns to Freedom Hill County Park in Sterling Heights this weekend, July 17–19, 2026. To give viewers a delicious preview of the weekend ahead, Chef Jim Oppat cooked up a batch of the festival's famous Mr. Aldo's meatballs.
Macomb County’s premier summer celebration is officially back! Festa Italiana returns to Freedom Hill County Park in Sterling Heights this weekend, July 17–19, 2026. To give viewers a delicious preview of the weekend ahead, Chef Jim Oppat cooked up a batch of the festival's famous Mr. Aldo's meatballs.
Busch's celebrates Michigan cherry season with Cherryfest
Busch's Cherryfest runs from July 13th through August 9th. Premium cherries and other cherry inspired items will be available. For locations and more visit, buschs.com.
Busch's Cherryfest runs from July 13th through August 9th. Premium cherries and other cherry inspired items will be available. For locations and more visit, buschs.com.
The MagicBrownie Box makes whoopie cookies
Oxford bakery offers a variety of sweet treats.
Oxford bakery offers a variety of sweet treats.
Shield's Pizza hosting celebrity pizza bake off
Shield's is hosting a celebrity pizza bake off at its Troy location on July 15th. Karolyn Grimes of "It's a Wonderful Life", Butch Patrick of "The Munsters", Keith Thibodeaux of "I Love Lucy", Sue Selasky of the Detroit Free Press and TV and radio personality Matt Shepard have created their own unique recipies for fans to vote on. For details and more visit, shieldspizza.com.
Shield's is hosting a celebrity pizza bake off at its Troy location on July 15th. Karolyn Grimes of "It's a Wonderful Life", Butch Patrick of "The Munsters", Keith Thibodeaux of "I Love Lucy", Sue Selasky of the Detroit Free Press and TV and radio personality Matt Shepard have created their own unique recipies for fans to vote on. For details and more visit, shieldspizza.com.
Chuck Bennett Previews Annual Sunday Brunch at Joe Muer
Detroit's premier style guru, Chuck Bennett, is hosting his highly anticipated annual gourmet brunch this Sunday, July 12, at the iconic Joe Muer. To give us a mouth-watering sneak peek at what’s on the menu, Chuck stopped by the studio alongside Joe Muer's Executive Chef, Bryan Hartway.
Detroit's premier style guru, Chuck Bennett, is hosting his highly anticipated annual gourmet brunch this Sunday, July 12, at the iconic Joe Muer. To give us a mouth-watering sneak peek at what’s on the menu, Chuck stopped by the studio alongside Joe Muer's Executive Chef, Bryan Hartway.
Concert of Colors celebrates 35 years
The Concert of Colors is five days of diverse, live music across multiple stages throughout Midtown Detroit. The event kicks off on July 15th and runs through the 19th. For more visit, concertofcolors.com.
The Concert of Colors is five days of diverse, live music across multiple stages throughout Midtown Detroit. The event kicks off on July 15th and runs through the 19th. For more visit, concertofcolors.com.
Yacht Rock Detroit 2026 coming to the Roostertail July 17 & 18
Chicken Lolli Waffle Recipe Ingredients: Chicken tenders Light waffle batter Bamboo forks Powdered sugar, for a light dusting Hot honey maple drizzle Preparation: Cook the chicken tenders until fully cooked. Insert each chicken tender onto a bamboo fork. Lightly coat the chicken in waffle batter. Cook in a preheated waffle iron until the waffle coating is golden brown and crisp. Place two Chicken Lolli Waffles on a serving plate. Finish with a light dusting of powdered sugar. Drizzle with a warm hot honey maple sauce and serve immediately.
Chicken Lolli Waffle Recipe Ingredients: Chicken tenders Light waffle batter Bamboo forks Powdered sugar, for a light dusting Hot honey maple drizzle Preparation: Cook the chicken tenders until fully cooked. Insert each chicken tender onto a bamboo fork. Lightly coat the chicken in waffle batter. Cook in a preheated waffle iron until the waffle coating is golden brown and crisp. Place two Chicken Lolli Waffles on a serving plate. Finish with a light dusting of powdered sugar. Drizzle with a warm hot honey maple sauce and serve immediately.
Making Bubba's 33 Patriot Burger
Bubba's 33 is running a fundraiser throughout the month of July. For every Patriot Burger sold, Bubba's 33 will donate $1 to Homes For Our Troops. For locations and more visit, bubbas33.com.
Bubba's 33 is running a fundraiser throughout the month of July. For every Patriot Burger sold, Bubba's 33 will donate $1 to Homes For Our Troops. For locations and more visit, bubbas33.com.
Taste of the World Cup: Fogo de Chão shares the secrets to the perfect Brazilian Picanha Steak
Brazil scored a massive victory on the soccer pitch this week, and we are celebrating those winning flavors in the Fox 2 kitchen! As part of our "Taste of the World Cup" series, the experts from Fogo de Chão stopped by to show us how to bring the ultimate Brazilian steakhouse experience to your own backyard!
Brazil scored a massive victory on the soccer pitch this week, and we are celebrating those winning flavors in the Fox 2 kitchen! As part of our "Taste of the World Cup" series, the experts from Fogo de Chão stopped by to show us how to bring the ultimate Brazilian steakhouse experience to your own backyard!