Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

Pulled pork sandwiches that taste like a pitmaster basted them all day, but take almost no time at all. The secret is your slow cooker, and literally just 10 minutes of your time. If you have leftovers, and I’m guessing you won’t, you can use the meat to top a salad, stuff in a quesadilla […]

Skinny Pasta Alfredo with Spinach

  My children request pasta most nights. This dish is simple, nutritious, delicious and packed with protein!  One my family’s favorite activities is cooking together! The bigger the mess my children make, the louder they laugh! I have discovered that when we cook together, the more likely they will eat their creation—even vegetables! (Even spinach!) […]

Fresh: Lucila's Homemade

When Lucila Giagrande left Argentina for America at 24, she never imagined that her passion for the delectable pastries of her family would turn into a thriving business. But “making traditional Argentinean food and sharing it with my family and friends is what I love to do.” And no one else was making alfajores (which […]

P-Nutty BBQ Chicken Quesadillas

This recipe won last year’s Most Creative Sandwich Contest sponsored by Jif peanut butter. If you have a creative cook (ages 6-12) go to jif.com for the entry form and rules. The deadline is October 11, and the winner gets a $25,000 college fund! Chicken Quesadillas Recipe Makes 2 quesadillas 2 tablespoons extra crunchy peanut […]

Sweet Corn Panna Cotta With Bacon and Blueberry Sauce

This creamy cup is topped with fresh seasonal blueberries and a bit of salty bacon to complete the circle. Here in middle America, we pair bacon and blueberries with our corn. You should, too. Editor’s Note: This recipe comes from Shaina Olmanson’s new cookbook, “Desserts in Jars: 50 Sweet Treats that Shine.” She helps home […]

Ladies’ Night Out: Restaurants for Fun and Frolic

Grab a group of girlfriends and head out to one of these fun spots for adult beverages, fun atmosphere and tasty eats. It’s Ladies’ Night! Live it up a little! Arlington Heights La Tasca, 25 W. Davis St., 847-398-2400 Tapas are always festive! The original small plates concept, and sangria to boot. Chicago Allium, 120 […]

Union Pizzeria

Ever walked into a restaurant and forgotten where you were? The interior of Union Pizzeria is so unexpected that for a moment I thought I was in some hipster West Loop locale.