Though many of us are careful to plan healthy meals, when it comes to snacks we often end up grabbing something on the fly. We’re controlled by cravings, what’s readily available, and the time constraints of our busy day. The trick is to surround yourself with heart-healthy snacks so that all your options are good […]
In chilly January, it is nice to look forward to a casual dinner with friends who enjoy football. This menu will serve eight, so if you are expecting a crowd, double the chili and cornbread recipes. When the guests arrive, have an assortment of appetizers ready to serve. Have lots of ice-cold beer on hand […]
In chilly January, it is nice to look forward to a casual dinner with friends who enjoy football. This menu will serve eight, so if you are expecting a crowd, double the chili and cornbread recipes. When the guests arrive, have an assortment of appetizers ready to serve. Have lots of ice-cold beer on hand […]
Patrick O’Neil has owned many restaurants in different towns over the years—from Evanston to Racine—but it’s Winnetka that has his heart. “I grew up here,” shares O’Neil, “and Winnetka has always been our most successful location.” So it’s not a surprise, then, that there are three O’Neil-owned restaurants forming a hospitality triangle around the downtown […]
Award-winning Greek cookbook author Diane Kochilas explores the lush Aegean island of Ikaria in her newest cookbook, “Ikaria: Lessons on Food, Life, and Longevity from the Greek Island Where People Forget to Die” (Rodale Books, 2014). There’s a lesson here for all of us, even if we can’t live in paradise: Daily naps, lots of […]
Pears are one of my favorite fruits. Now that pear season is in full swing, I couldn’t wait to try them in a rustic tart with a pastry dough I finally mastered that is pretty fool proof and seriously tasty. Of the many varieties of pears, the most common are Bartlett, Comice, Bosc and the […]
Because Super Bowl is an all day affair, why not incorporate some brunch friendly foods into your spread? The perfect mix of savory and sweet, these Gourmet Chicken & Waffle sliders are the perfect addition to your Super Bowl party! For Chicken: 10 chicken tenders, each cut into 3 or 4 pieces 2 cups buttermilk […]
Go Greek tonight with this flavorful, authentic dish. Spetzofai Serves 4 4 spicy sausages, sliced thick (Greek sausage, Italian or chorizo) 2-3 tablespoons olive oil 2 large green bell peppers 2 large yellow bell peppers 4 long sweet red peppers, marinated 2 red chili peppers, coarsely chopped 2 banana peppers, coarsely chopped 3 medium-sized […]
It doesn’t have to be a holiday to enjoy this favorite recipe. Gefilte Fish Makes 12 8-oz. or 24 4-ounce servings 2 pounds boneless, skinless whitefish fillet 2 pounds boneless, skinless pike fillet 1 pound boneless, skinless trout fillet 1 large Spanish onion, peeled and quartered 5 eggs 1/3 cup sugar 1/2 cup matzoh meal […]
“Kale, kale, kale!” I imagine Brussels sprouts saying in an exasperated tone like Jan on “The Brady Bunch” with her “Marsha, Marsha, Marsha!” envy of her more popular sister. From DIY kale chips to the first recognition of a National Kale Day in October of last year, we’re in the middle of a bonafide kale […]
