Rabaton is a traditional Piedmont dish made of spinach, ricotta, and eggs. There are a few steps, but the delicious results are worth the effort! Makes approximately 38 dumplings Serves 6 – 8 1-pound package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, gently squeezed of moisture 1 1/3 cups breadcrumbs 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh ricotta cheese […]
Make It Better contributor Galit Greenfield recently launched one of the first macaron trucks in the nation.
From “Off the Menu: Staff Meals from America’s Top Restaurants” by Marissa Gugggiana. This dish is from Siren Hall in Elk Rapids, Mich. This recipe utilizes the trim from a pork-tenderloin dish on Siren Hall’s menu and could also be made from other trim you have on hand–any strips of meat that are suitable for […]
Sure—for many, Mother’s Day is best spent hanging out with the family. So why not squeeze in a little girlfriend get-together earlier in the week? If you need to give the husband and kids an excuse, here’s one: Cinco De Mayo. That’s right, it’s time to celebrate the Battle of Puebla—really! If you and […]
When we want a margarita (right now!), we don’t want a drink made with a mix full of sugar or artificial ingredients. Here are three great margarita recipes that will have you bypassing the mixes and stirring up your own. Mama Rita This one seems odd, but you’ll have to trust us because it’s flat […]
All these are easy, family friendly Mexican recipes. Guaranteed to banish the winter blues and transport you to a warmer, sunnier clime—at least for dinner!
The Julia Child of Japan lives in Evanston. Constance Chang taught Japan about Chinese food, just like Julia Child taught America about French food. Chang is now 93-years old and lives in The Mather, where she retired to be near her three children and grandchildren, but when she was a restaurant owner, television chef […]
Stuck for a summer dish? We’ve got you covered. Here are 4 great ideas to turn your “what am I going to make?” rut around:
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) […]
$ Who doesn’t love to come home to dinner just minutes from the table? Say hello to beef stew. This recipe is my favorite and I love that it can be made in as little as 2 hours or started earlier in the day with a slow cooker. Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 2, […]
