Just in time for fall (and football!), Blue Plate Catering‘s Executive Chef Randal Jacobs shares a hearty Lobster Verde Chili recipe filled with lobster, white beans, green chilis, charred corn and cilantro, perfect for a weeknight dinner or gametime meal. If you’re having people over to watch the Bears or your favorite college team, make it […]
Labor Day is right around the corner, which means it’s just about time to stock up on the ice cold beer, cue up some afternoon tunes, and fire up the focal point for the main event: the grill. And while brats and burgers are always a good idea come party time, guests are bound to […]
You’ve heard it a million times: Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It turns out that may not actually be true, but most of us still feel better when we start the day with a good breakfast. If you’re someone who would normally opt to down a coffee and grab a granola […]
It’s never been easier to make the case for eating less meat. Vegetarians tend to consume fewer calories, weigh less and are less likely to develop heart disease than their carnivorous cohorts. But, it’s not just the health benefits that should make you want to ditch that steak in favor of a #MeatlessMonday (or every day […]
The thought of school lunches brings up images of greasy chicken nuggets, oozing PB & Js and warm and melty mac and cheese. While these childhood staples are timeless, they are not necessarily the nutritional powerhouses your child needs halfway through his or her day. These healthy lunchbox alternatives, guaranteed to be a hit with your […]
Here at Make It Better, we’re passionate about food. Whether we’re looking for the best international food markets in Chicago, discovering the tasty new eats at Wrigley Field, or learning more about foods that boost brain power, we’re always on the hunt for the best new restaurants, trends and recipes to share with you. Here we’ve […]
Cooking with fresh vegetables and fruits is great, but they taste even better in season. Hit up your local farmers market and you’ll get fantastic quality, healthy, local produce at peak flavor and support area farmers and small, local businesses all at the same time. Not sure what to do with your market haul each week? Make sure you […]
July is a great month to hit the beach, soak up some sun … and eat blueberries! That’s right, July is National Blueberry Month, when the antioxidant-packed super-berries are at their prime. We doubt you’ll need any reason other than deliciousness to include blueberries in as many meals and desserts as you can, but you can feel great about loading up on […]
The world-wide avocado craze isn’t new but also isn’t showing any signs of slowing down. Our increased love of the alligator-hide fruit has created a potential shortage that is being called a “guacapocalypse” and plastic surgeons are bemoaning an increase in cases of “avocado hand” — injuries arising while cutting the tough fruit. Meanwhile, the […]
The world-wide avocado craze isn’t new but also isn’t showing any signs of slowing down. Our increased love of the alligator-hide fruit has created a potential shortage that is being called a “guacapocalypse” and plastic surgeons are bemoaning an increase in cases of “avocado hand” — injuries arising while cutting the tough fruit. Meanwhile, the […]
