This dish is easy, healthy, tastes wonderful and is quite versatile. Fragrant basmati rice, ginger and carrots give it a fresh yet savory flavor. Add shrimp or chicken to make it a complete meal. Serves 4-6 1 cup basmati rice 2 cups plus 1/4 cup water 2 cups carrots grated, about 2-1/2-3 medium carrots 1 medium onion, cut […]
This Mediterranean Tart, from Zingarella Bistro & Bakery in Glenview is great as a 10″ tart for brunch, 4″ tartlets coupled with salad for light luncheon or 2″ mini-tarts as party appetizers.
Add a little flair to the at-home salad rotation with a salad from That Little Mexican Cafe.
Can a restaurant be hip and family friendly? Fuel is only a couple weeks old, and already it has a buzz.
I used to teach a cooking class called “Good Food Fast,” and it sold out every time.
I have known about Addis Abeba for years. A friend of mine who loves Ethiopian food and lives in Chicago told me it had been his favorite restaurant in Wrigleyville
If you have a mini-food processor, you can whip up gremolata in minutes. The ingredients are simple: parsley, lemon, garlic and olive oil. It’s chunkier than a pesto, saucier than a salsa and more powerful than a garnish. Use this hybrid topping on fish fillets, chicken breasts, asparagus, potatoes, osso bucco—the list goes on and […]
Can a breakfast be healthy and clever, and not take so long to make that you’ve missed the school bus? Bill & Claire Wurtzel’s new book, “Funny Food,” (Welcome Books, 2012) celebrates wacky and delicious breakfasts.You might not think that making whimsical breakfasts can also be quick, but this book will prove you wrong. […]
For fans of farmer’s markets and all things local … … Comes this new cookbook from Gooseberry Patch. Although this recipe isn’t veggie-heavy, it’s a great accompaniment to a meal like Tapenade-Dijon Salmon 2 cups finely shredded Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped 2-1/2 teaspoons garlic, minced 1/4 cup […]
The Asian sandwich craze has landed in Evanston with the opening of Soulwich, which puts a pan-Asian spin on your average banh mi, Vietnamese-style sandwiches. Owner Bhavini Patel of Chicago drew inspiration from a variety of Asian food stalls. You can taste those influences in sandwiches such as the Indonesian Ginger Barbeque, with homemade barbeque […]
