To some, the Jewish New Year brings thoughts of apples and honey. But for me, all I can think about is my Glencoe cousin Susan Huvard’s delicious noodle kugel. We have it, by popular decree, at every holiday gathering. It’s creamy, just sweet enough without being cloying, and packed with deliciousness (and carbs). Of […]
A homemade soup that’s done in a flash, but tastes like you simmered it all day. The secret is the chicken broth and Italian sausage combo. White Bean and Escarole Soup With Italian Sausage Serves 4 4 mild Italian sausages, chopped (good ones from a butcher) 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1/4-1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper […]
We saw Marcy’s cake pops on Facebook (where else) and thought they were the cutest desserts ever. Serve these at a birthday party or shower. But also for a tailgate! Dip them in white chocolate in your team colors and you’ve got dessert covered. See below for flavor combination ideas from the Make It Better […]
Make these while you’re cooking dinner, then send the drumsticks to school in a microwave-safe container with an ice pack—they’re delicious cold or hot. Serves: 6 (2 drumsticks per serving) Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Ingredients 2/3 cup apricot preserves 1/4 cup white wine vinegar 1-2 tbsp. Dijon mustard 12 chicken […]
Labor Day might be over, but you don’t have to put away your grill yet! Here’s a round up of our favorite recipes that put your grill to good use. Cuban Tortilla Sandwiches Recipe The traditional pork and Swiss, but grilled like a quesadilla. Yum and easy. Glazed Grilled Salmon Recipe A classic, but can’t […]
This is a dish my cousin Diane shared with me when I was on a mad search for a summery vegetable side for my Lughnasa feast. Diane lived in County Mayo a few years back and worked with the locals protesting a pipeline being constructed by Shell Oil. The name of the group was Shell to […]
This is a basic Indian kebab recipe that has probably not changed much since the sixteenth century except for the addition of chilies and what is now the ubiquitous chaat masala, a mixture of hot and sour spices that most Indians just buy in the market. The use of mustard oil is interesting—I have seen […]
This is enchiladas prepared casserole-style. I loved the look of this dish in Bon Appetit so much that I saved it for 4 years before I actually made it! When I finally did, I found out that it’s quite easy, especially if you buy a jar of salsa verde from Trader Joe’s and a […]
Here are two of my favorite juice recipes. The Electric Green Serves 1 Five leaves kale 1 half cucumber 1 carrot 1 half green apple 1 lemon Place all ingredients in the juicer and enjoy. The Sara Serves 1 1 handful spinach 1 half cucumber 1 celery stalk 1 half red beet 1 lemon […]
This unique, delicious burger from Seattle’s Jaeger Stoltz won last year’s Sutter Home Build a Better Burger Contest. Strawberry BBQ Bacon Burger Makes 6 burgers Strawberry BBQ Sauce 1 pound fresh strawberries, sliced 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon […]
