“Jamie’s Food Revolution,” by celebrity chef Jamie Oliver, is all about saving cooking. It’s endangered by fast food, supermarket convenience food and our hectic lifestyles. But in this engaging book, he shows how easy it is to cook delicious dinners with real ingredients. And they’re not the boring standards, each one—even meatloaf—has a little Jamie […]
Asparagus is now in season. When you’ve had your fill of steamed and grilled, try this delicious salad. Wilmette resident Katie Hauser made this salad for a potluck once. Gracious friend that she is, she gave me the recipe. I’ve been making it ever since because it’s one of those recipes that always works and everyone […]
Sometimes I buy a roast chicken and after I get halfway through it, I’m ready for something different than just hot, roasted chicken. So I make the rest into chicken salad, and it always seems to disappear quickly—something all cooks love to see. The dark meat has more flavor, so I use both light and […]
This soup is vegan and waist-friendly, plus it’s full of all the good vegetables you should be eating. Creamy Broccoli Soup Serves 4 1 head broccoli, chopped 3 carrots, chopped 1 onion, chopped 1 leek, chopped 2 cloves garlic, mashed 2 tablespoons salt-free seasoning 1 quart vegetable broth 2 cups water 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1 […]
Of all the recipes in this book (and, of course, this statement is made prior to publication) this is the numero uno so far, in terms of repeat requests and general all-round joyous reception it gets at home. (I concede that since my on-hand sample demographic is the teenage market, factors are skewed in its […]
A carbonnade is a Belgian beef stew made with beer and onions, but this version is lightened up with chicken thighs. It’s a one-pan, fast and kid-friendly weekday meal. Chicken Braised with Beer and Onions Serves 4 6-8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (figure 2 per adult, 1 per child) 3/8 teaspoon allspice 1 tablespoon canola […]
Oranges, lemons and grapefruits and their bright, sharp tastes are perfect to drive away the end-of-winter grays—that blah feeling from too many stews and soups and pasta dishes. Enjoy! And please let us know your favorite end-of-winter, not-quite-spring dishes. Carnitas—Citrusy, smokey pork is a perfect Mexican dinner (and you can make it in your slow […]
Wintertime demands an antidote, and my solution is a warming bowl of fabulous soup. As a bonus, this recipe conforms to my weight-loss plan because it’s low in fat, steers clear of empty starches and focuses on hearty whole grains, legumes and root veggies. It’s even better with a spoonful of kale pesto stirred into […]
This recipe from Martha Stewart’s latest cookbook “Meatless” is a great way to do comfort food in less than 350 calories. This insanely yummy casserole has less pasta and a lighter sauce, making it a guilt-free meal that will be a hit with everyone at your table. It’s low in fat, high in protein and […]
Dinner cooked in a Crock-Pot doesn’t have to be bland and mushy, but too often it is.
