Nigella Lawson Dishes on “The Taste” and Tasty Italian
When Nigella Lawson was recently in Chicago, we chatted on the phone, and in 10 minutes, I had a huge girl crush.
Fresh: Real Russian Vodka
Since moving to this country from Russia 33 years ago, third-generation distiller Gregory Feldman has had a dream: to handcraft a sipping-quality vodka in America. When he opened Premiere Distillery in Gurnee last year with his daughter, Northbrook’s Inna Feldman-Gerber, that dream came true, and the accolades soon followed. You can find the bottle—proudly sporting […]
Meatzza
Of all the recipes in this book (and, of course, this statement is made prior to publication) this is the numero uno so far, in terms of repeat requests and general all-round joyous reception it gets at home. (I concede that since my on-hand sample demographic is the teenage market, factors are skewed in its […]
Chicken Braised with Beer and Onions
A carbonnade is a Belgian beef stew made with beer and onions, but this version is lightened up with chicken thighs. It’s a one-pan, fast and kid-friendly weekday meal. Chicken Braised with Beer and Onions Serves 4 6-8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (figure 2 per adult, 1 per child) 3/8 teaspoon allspice 1 tablespoon canola […]
Taco Mania at Taco Nano
A native of Guerrero, Mexico, Freddy Sanchez has been the executive chef at Northfield’s uber-popular Happ Inn Bar & Grill for the last few years.
Citrus Recipes for the Grayest of Days
Oranges, lemons and grapefruits and their bright, sharp tastes are perfect to drive away the end-of-winter grays—that blah feeling from too many stews and soups and pasta dishes. Enjoy! And please let us know your favorite end-of-winter, not-quite-spring dishes. Carnitas—Citrusy, smokey pork is a perfect Mexican dinner (and you can make it in your slow […]
Fresh: That Burger Joint
A new concept from Oberweis, That Burger Joint is, in their words, “a laid-back ‘meating’ place.” That Burger is juicy Angus beef, certified humane, no hormones or antibiotics, griddled to order. Them Fries are fresh-cut, skin-on Idaho russets; That Dog is all-natural, nitrate-free 100% beef; and That Chicken is all white-meat breast, free of preservatives […]
The Dinner Party You Shouldn't Miss
Remember that college essay you wrote about what famous people you would like to invite to dinner? Obviously, the correct answers were Woody Allen, Cher and James Beard. Worked for me.
Italian Nonna Soup: The Perfect Winter Warmer
Wintertime demands an antidote, and my solution is a warming bowl of fabulous soup. As a bonus, this recipe conforms to my weight-loss plan because it’s low in fat, steers clear of empty starches and focuses on hearty whole grains, legumes and root veggies. It’s even better with a spoonful of kale pesto stirred into […]
Mini Broccoli and Pasta Casseroles
This recipe from Martha Stewart’s latest cookbook “Meatless” is a great way to do comfort food in less than 350 calories. This insanely yummy casserole has less pasta and a lighter sauce, making it a guilt-free meal that will be a hit with everyone at your table. It’s low in fat, high in protein and […]
