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 […]
This creamy cup is topped with fresh seasonal blueberries and a bit of salty bacon to complete the circle. Here in middle America, we pair bacon and blueberries with our corn. You should, too. Editor’s Note: This recipe comes from Shaina Olmanson’s new cookbook, “Desserts in Jars: 50 Sweet Treats that Shine.” She helps home […]
The weather outside may be frightful, but delicious gelato never goes out of season. Frost, an Arizona-based gelato shop, recently opened its first Chicagoland location in Highland Park and has been drawing flocks of customers ever since. With more than 30 flavors, ranging from the standards chocolate and strawberry to the more unique flavors Cinnamon […]
New Year resolutions made – check. Happiness Plan set in motion – check. Resolved: Eating dessert makes me a happier person. I don’t feel deprived, I feel indulged. And if it means cutting out the bread basket or eating a salad for lunch, so be it. But I can’t afford to be indiscriminate about what […]
Ginger has a long tradition as an aphrodisiac. This version of gingerbread is so easy, you might serve it to your sweetie more than once a year. To really make it sexy, add a little lemon zest or grated fresh ginger to the whipped cream. Spicy fun. Serves: 9 (or two tonight and leftovers tomorrow) […]
With spring comes a new season of celebrations—Easter, Passover, First Communion, graduation, and the “it’s finally warm let’s celebrate” parties.
