Don’t Lose It in The Cold
As we bundle up and head into the winter holidays, it pays to remember friends with a bottle of Champagne or wine.
Feeling KOI About It: A Facelift and Updated Menu
There’s a Chinese revolution happening on Davis Street in Evanston.
Mac and Cheese
This is the real deal. Homemade and delicious (although sadly, not low calories). Perfect for the chilly nights ahead. Prep time: 15 minutes Cook: 30 minutes Makes: 6 servings 1 pound dried fusilli 6 cups low-fat milk 3 tablespoons cornstarch 1 teaspoon dry mustard 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 cup freshly grated Pecorino […]
Libertad: Thrilling New Nuevo-Latino Restaurant in Skokie
Here’s why I love my job: because every so often, I get to discover a new place that thrills me… even if it’s a 40-seater in an unexpected location. Such is the case with Libertad, a Nuevo-Latino restaurant located in downtown Skokie. My advice? Run, do not walk – okay, drive quickly – to […]
Green Goblin Toes
After making these treats you may never want a pedicure again. You need: Nutter Butter cookies Green candy melts (available at craft stores) Red candy melts (available at craft stores) Golden Grahams cereal Cocoa Puffs cereal Wax paper Clean paintbrushes Directions: 1. Heat green candy melts in the microwave for 30-45 seconds, or until […]
Contributor Galit Greenfield Launches Sweet Spot Macarons Truck
Make It Better contributor Galit Greenfield recently launched one of the first macaron trucks in the nation.
Plain Vanilla? Not Locally Made Nielsen-Massey Vanillas
Whether you’re churning ice cream, mixing a cocktail, baking a cake, or preparing fresh fish, vanilla can elevate the taste of any food or drink.
Carlos’ Restaurant to Close After 30 Years in Highland Park
I was shocked to hear the news that Carlos’ Restaurant was closing after 30 years atop Chicago’s Best Restaurants list. Husband and wife team Carlos and Debbie Nieto, who also own Café Central and the Happ Inn, have decided that it’s time to make a change. Accordingly, the next two months will be filled with […]
Best North Shore Soups for Fall 2011
The minute I feel a chill in the air, I head for the stove.
Beef with Asian Greens Stir-Fry
This meal stretches 1 1/2 pounds of beef to feed 5 people (or 2 teenage boys). If you’re feeding fewer, you can halve the recipe. Serves 4-5 1 1/2 pounds round steak, cut across the grain in thin strips (this is easier to do if the steak is slightly frozen) 3 cloves garlic, minced (divided) 1 1/2 teaspoons […]
