You meant to go to the grocery store. You meant to get something out of the freezer, but it’s been one of those days. Panic not. You probably have all the ingredients you need for this yummy pasta in your pantry or freezer and it’s done start to finish in under 20 minutes. Pasta Carbonara […]
Think all Starbucks are the same? Think again. I’m not going to say I’m a coffee connoisseur, because I’m not. But I will say that I have traversed the North Shore in search of good and better Starbucks.
Got leftovers? Then you can have a great meal without all the fuss from the day before. Don’t bag the bird – follow these quick tips for an Inside Out Turkey. Wine Pairings Grenache has a bright red fruit finish that can stand up to the myriad flavors that Thanksgiving dinner presents. Joe Alter […]
If you want to make one wonderful dish for your party, make it beef tenderloin. Here are recipes for the main course and a fabulous Red Onion Jam. Then take a look at the four ways we’ve transformed this easy – but impressive – dish, for each of our Better Parties. Serves: 10-12 people Prep […]
Take out Chinese food is so disappointing. Is that the Kung Pao Shrimp or the Szechaun Shrimp? Kind of taste the same. Here’s an easy and fast shrimp dish that you can make in less time than it takes to get delivery and it’s so much better. Crispy Shrimp with Scallions and Ginger Serves: 4 […]
There’s a chill in the air and the ground is carpeted with a crisp layer of leaves; it’s time to think Thanksgiving!
Retro is all the rage this year, which might help explain the resurrection of The Claim Company. A North Shore institution, the last one closed in 1997. But it’s back, and bigger than ever–or at least so I’m told since I missed the restaurant in its heyday—with old favorites and new menu additions.
“I can’t go anywhere without my homemade cookies,” Gina Deutsche says‚ and sports moms of Northbrook know she’s not kidding. They often tell the part-time Pfizer rep that she should stop selling pharmaceuticals and start selling her cookies.
I wish this was Julia Child’s recipe, but truthfully, I have never had great results with her hollandaise or bearnaise sauces. The fault is all mine, but fortunately, I learned a more reliable recipe from L’Academie de Cuisine: Béarnaise Sauce Serves 4-6 Prep Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 15 minutes 1 small shallot 1 sprig […]
“I can’t go anywhere without my homemade cookies,” Gina Deutsche says—and sports moms of Northbrook know she’s not kidding. They often tell the part-time Pfizer rep that she should stop selling pharmaceuticals and start selling her cookies. “‘You could be like Carol Goldman,’ they keep telling me,” Deutsche says. She makes her famous chocolate chip […]
