So you’ve been invited to a holiday cookie exchange…that’s great news, right? Who wouldn’t want to be a part of something that’s both yummy and fun? Except you don’t want to show up with another plate of Toll House cookies or brownies from a box. That just wouldn’t fly. Here are three easy-to-follow recipes from […]
I’ll be the first to come out and say that I don’t really like kale. I’ve tried, being that it’s the sexy green of the moment, but I can’t get past the tough texture and dirt-like flavor. This is why I was surprised when I found myself buying a huge bunch of it at the […]
The leaves are peaking, the air is crisp, and harvest vegetables are at their best. This means, of course, that it’s time to make soup! These chefs from a few of the North Shore’s most popular eateries have shared their best recipes with us. So start cooking, and enjoy. Bluestone’s Butternut Squash Soup Bluestone owner Jennifer Enright offers […]
This year, think outside of the sugar-cookie cutter and throw an unexpected ingredient into the mix: anise seeds. This holiday cookie recipe has been in my family for three generations, and we’ve been making them together at the start of each season for as long as I can remember. Of course, anise seeds are the […]
Is your apple crisp recipe ho-hum? Time to wake it up! Adding cranberries and fresh lime will brighten it considerably with the interplay of tart and sweet; the oatmeal-almond crisp topping adds texture and crunch. As desserts go, this one is health-conscious AND delicious. Apple Cranberry Crisp Recipe 1 package (12 ounces) cranberries, picked over […]
Did you know October 14 is National Dessert Day? Celebrate with these six tasty recipes. Whether you’re looking for something slightly more health-conscious or something simple that the family will love, we’ve got you covered. Nana’s Magic Cookie Brownies There’s nothing like a great dessert that you can whip up in minutes. This recipe only […]
In the British Isles, the ultimate comfort food is Shepherd’s Pie, originally made with stewed mutton topped with mashed potatoes. Here in the Chicago area, Sarah Stegner and George Bumbaris have been serving up their “untraditional” version with Tallgrass beef and a puree of potatoes, parsnips and butternut squash at Northbrook’s Prairie Grass Cafe since […]
Fall is the time to collect nature’s bounty, and these four recipes will make the most of your harvest. Pick local apples. It’s best to let apples ripen on the tree rather than picking before they are ready and then coaxing them to ripen on the kitchen counter. Look for apples whose color has […]
Boiled greens are a tough sell. Kids claim they’re slimy, so instead, try crisping kale in a hot oven. Totally different texture and the crunchy bunches are fun to dip in fondue. Serves: 6 Prep time: 5 min. Cook time: 10 min. Ingredients 1 bunch of kale (enough for 6-8 cups of leaves) 2-3 tbsp. […]
Fall is finally here, which means it’s time to start baking with pumpkins. Hooray! This recipe is one of my favorites—even when it is not fall. Everyone in your family will love these healthy, easy-to-make muffins. Instead of butter and oil, I substitute in applesauce and Greek yogurt and use whole-wheat flour. This recipe is […]
