March 19 is National Poultry Day. No, seriously! I’m taking this to heart. Maybe it’s because I’m a crazy chicken lady—I own more than 150 poultry-themed items, from sculpture to stationery—but this is one important holiday in my book. So in honor of the humble bird, we’ve compiled some of our most popular chicken recipes […]
Tired of the same old salad you make over and over? With a little effort and great ingredients, you can make salads to rival those in your favorite restaurants. Grocery stores are loaded with interesting, healthy, varied shades of greens and plentiful toppings. Salads are a great lunch option and a nutritious, energy-boosting, satiating midday meal. […]
Whether you’re celebrating Abe’s birthday Wednesday, Feb. 12, the day his mama bore him, or lumping him in with George on President’s Day, have I got a cake for you. If you’re looking for a fascinating source of culinary history and recipes that approximates what Abe Lincoln himself enjoyed, you should check out the recently […]
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 […]
This delicious and fresh shrimp dish is so fast, you can make it for a weeknight dinner. But even though it’s a quick recipe, it looks so good, you’ll feel like you could win “The Taste” with it. Two tips: First, make sure the shrimp are totally dry before you sauté them. Drain them on […]
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 […]
Dinner cooked in a Crock-Pot doesn’t have to be bland and mushy, but too often it is.
Robert Mitchum was a cool cat and a real Hollywood he-man who became an actor only as a last recourse. He spent much of his early life being what used to be called a “delinquent.” His bad boy reputation was hard-won. He was expelled from schools, did time on a chain gang, had a nervous […]
We get it. Everyone splurges on Thanksgiving, and you should! But now you have a fridge full of leftovers tempting you to indulge in your turkey day feast all over again, so we’ve found a few solutions so you can have your turkey and eat it too. Eat: Turkey wrap with cranberries Skip: Turkey […]
If you’ve never tried to brine your turkey, make this the year your turkey takes the plunge! We’ve got a few guidelines and some hard-and-fast rules to make this as close to foolproof as cooking comes.
