When the autumn wind starts to blow, I reach for a cozy sweater and a bag of lentils. No, seriously! Nothing says fall cooking to me like legumes. Hearty and heart healthy, they’re a go-to food in our family. This lentil recipe from Pereg Gourmet is everything I want from a hearty vegetarian stew: lentils, […]
Skip the tricks; this Halloween is all about the treats. These spooky recipes are ghoulishly good and will help anyone get in the spirit this season. Whether you’re serving up snacks for a crowd or planning the menu for a creepy family movie night, there’s one thing that people won’t be scared of: the food. […]
Indian Summer is over, fall has arrived, and there’s lots of food news to share! Fall is also the season for big, splashy fundraising events, which of course means great eating for a cause—my favorite kind. Bake-at-Home Pizza is Back! If you haven’t heard already, it’s time to breathe a sigh of sweet relief: It […]
These lively tacos meld flavors of the Caribbean and South Seas for a fresh interpretation of seafood tacos. With the addition of shaved coconut, this taco is reminiscent of coconut shrimp. A real burst of sunshine! Serve these with rice, beans and citrusy margaritas. Grilled Shrimp Tacos with Lime Smashed Avocado & Jicama Pineapple Salsa […]
So long, Starbucks! There are groovier spots on the North Shore to grab a cup of joe, get cozy with a good book or meet a friend. The Brothers K Coffeehouse The Brothers K (pictured right) has been a local tradition on Main Street in Evanston for nearly 10 years, and it’s still a hub […]
Two pieces of soft bread mushed together with one layer of nutty peanut butter and another of sweet, tart jam. This simplest of school lunches never fails to bring back memories of field trips and recess. It wasn’t until I studied abroad for a year in Germany, where Nutella reigned supreme and erdnussbutter had to […]
Fall brings crisp leaves and apple crisps, cold weather and hot apple cider. At farmers’ markets and supermarkets, apples edge out summer’s peaches and cherries and angle for total produce domination. Their names are evocative, sometimes derived from flavor combinations like Honeycrisp and Gingergold or the places they were developed such as Cortland and Chinook […]
I grew up in the South, far from the brisk fall weather and seasonal crops we enjoy here in the Midwest, where corn is king. And yet, corn was on most of the menus from my childhood. My culinary roots lie in the messy Virginia and North Carolina kitchens of my grandmother and mother. These […]
Is the tomato a fruit or a vegetable? It’s an age-old question. Scientists deem tomatoes a fruit because of how they grow (with enclosed seeds), while many cooks categorize them as vegetables because of how they are used (in savory instead of sweet dishes). Tomato variety names skew us to the fruit side: grape tomatoes, […]
Satisfy your sweet tooth with this cake from Kaufman’s. It’s the perfect dessert to bring to your next gathering, or simply enjoy with your family. Either way, fans of chocolate need to keep this recipe on hand as summer turns to fall. Flourless Chocolate Cake Sponge Cake Layer: 8 egg whites 18 ounces chocolate 15 […]
