Despite being the executive chef and head of food services for Wolfgang Puck Kosher Catering at Chicago’s Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership, Laura Frankel knows her way around a slow cooker. It’s the secret weapon of her home kitchen, because when your day job is cooking for hundreds of people, who really has […]
Calling all chocolate lovers! Indulge your Valentine with these mouthwatering fudge recipes, straight from the fudge capital of the U.S., Michigan’s Mackinac Island. Although fudge wasn’t invented on the tiny island, more than 15 fudge shops call Makinac home and have helped make the decadent delight synonymous with vacation there. Mackinac Island is small — […]
Updated Jan. 22, 2019 Whether you’re rooting for the Patriots or Rams, or are just in it for the commercials, everyone agrees that the best thing about the Super Bowl is the food. Even if you think no football Sunday is complete without a hefty dose of Buffalo wings, it’s still nice to have a […]
My job is SO HARD. Recently I was asked to judge the third annual Cheesy Noodles Mac N’ Cheese Contest for charity. The nerve! But seriously, I was honored to accept, especially given the beneficiary. Held at Max’s Restaurant & Deli in Highland Park, the fabulous culinary competition benefitted StandUp for Kids Chicago, a nonprofit […]
We all know that vegetables are good for us, and that most of us definitely don’t get enough of them. Health.gov recommends a minimum of five servings a day, but what does that translate to in real life? Servings are typically measured by the half-cup and cup — for most vegetables, a half-cup is one […]
Bacon really does makes everything better, doesn’t it? Before it’s time to put that New Year’s resolution to get healthy into action, go for once last indulgence on Dec. 30, National Bacon Day. Try one of these six tasty recipes that feature at least one slice of juicy bacon. 1. Pasta Carbonara 2. Hearty Potato & Cheddar Soup With […]
When’s the last time you walked in the door after work to find a hot, home-cooked meal that you didn’t prepare? Yeah, that’s what we thought. If you’re a busy working parent trying to get a balanced and tasty meal on the table every night, the struggle is real. But, we can help! Dust off […]
It’s Sangria Day and what better way to celebrate than with a pitcher to share with friends and family? Here’s a few recipes from around the web that look beautiful and taste just as great. 1. Spiced White Wine Sangria This Sangria is spiced with star anise, cardamom and cinnamon that makes this winter drink […]
Is there any sound more festive than a bottle of Champagne popping? We think not! Admittedly, it’s hard to improve on a crisp glass of chilled bubbles. But we found 12 drink recipes in which fresh herbs, sweet fruit, tart bitters (and all kinds of other good stuff) make Champagne even more delicious. Grab a […]
For those of us who will take any excuse to eat breakfast for dinner, enjoy a nice stack of pancakes or treat yourself to waffles a la mode, here’s your chance! It’s National Maple Syrup Day and we’ve got you covered with these scrumptious recipes from well known food bloggers and YouTubers. 1. Chocolate Chip, […]
