It’s nearly the holidays, and you’ve been to your share of super-fun parties. But have you thrown one yourself? No need to be shy about it, counsels Aric Spiczka, Executive Chef of Eddie Merlot’s in Lincolnshire. “Simple things make a party great,” says Spiczka, like his seasonal and easy Cranberry Kiss Martini, made with cranberry […]
This is one time you’ll really want to eat a cold dessert in the winter. Magnolia Bakery shared this recipe for the ultimate holiday cake that’s guaranteed to be a hit at every shindig this season. It’s the perfect dessert for a party or baking day when you’re looking to stay indoors. It might look tricky, […]
Sure, it’s a gorgeous turkey. The skin crisped and golden, the poultry tender and flavorful, perfumed with sage and rosemary. Or maybe you hail from a red-meat holiday household, and it’s a beef tenderloin or standing rib roast that you’re pulling out of the oven. But I’m here to tell you, we can not […]
And the winner is… Amy Lowry Collis and her Pumpkin Chocolate Chip cookies! Congratulations! Now it’s your turn to bake these amazing holiday cookies for your annual cookie exchange or holiday party. Have at it! Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies “These have been my family’s favorite for years. They are easy to make, even young children […]
December brings cold evenings, bustling kitchens, big meals and holiday gatherings, all of which call for wine!
It’s Deep Dish time once again, and just in time for the holidays! Not that you won’t already be busy with a plethora of parties, but news is still happening, and Chicago (and its suburbs) are hopping this month. Openings and Closings We say goodbye to Big Black Dog Tavern in Wilmette, which closed in […]
December: It’s the time when all thoughts turn to Christmas dinner, at least if you have your priorities straight. And naturally, if you’re Jewish, you’re thinking Chinese food on December 25. But people, it’s time to branch out. There’s a whole world of Asian food out there, including Thai, Japanese, Vietnamese, Korean and more. So […]
Evanston has had a glut of new restaurants this fall, so you can be forgiven if you didn’t notice the opening of La Macchina Cafe on Orrington. But now that you know it’s there, you’ll want to visit soon. Chris Casas, an Evanstonian who once owned the Italian Coffee Bar on Sherman and currently owns […]
The holidays are all about family, and what better way to spend time together than baking cookies? We all have our favorite recipes that have been passed down from generation to generation. And while we can’t wait to dig in to our traditional favorites, it’s always fun to try something new each season. These recipes […]
It’s the ultimate holiday mash-up, the only of our lifetime, given the vagaries of the Jewish calendar combined with the seven-year cycle of Thanksgiving. It seems that the excitement of this singular event has led to some bad culinary choices. Just last week, Kathy and Hoda were subjected to (gag) Sweet Potato Donuts stuffed […]
