Nurture is dedicated to teaching children, families and communities how to make healthy and affordable choices when it comes to food. You can join Nurture on Saturday, Sept. 28 in Winnetka for their annual Nosh for Nurture event. Enjoy appetizers, drinks and cooking demos from local chefs. Featured chefs and restaurants include: Big Bowl, […]
The art of breading and pan-frying meat—chicken, veal or pork—is a valuable skill to have. Why? Because it’s unbelievably delicious, that’s why. Plus, everyone in your family will love this dish. The key is to offset the crunchy, fried exterior by topping it with an acidic sauce or salad. The classic Milanese treatment of […]
Summertime. It’s that season when you’re asked to bring a dish to the block party, pre-fireworks picnic, or backyard barbecue. Sure, your black bean and corn salad is damn tasty, but are you bringing that AGAIN? Branch out a little with freekeh, an ancient grain that’s seeing a resurgence. Freekeh is made from roasted green […]
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 […]
So, I’ve been dieting. What else is new? But no plain cottage cheese and pineapple for me!
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 […]
So, I’ve been dieting. What else is new? But no plain cottage cheese and pineapple for me!
Let’s face it: Summer may be coming to a close sooner than we’d like. From cramming in final family vacations to dreaded back-to-school shopping, August often ends in the blink of an eye. Both my sister Courtney and I think this might be a good time to press pause, slow it down and soak up those […]
Looking for local flavor? “The Chicago Homegrown Cookbook,” by Heather Lalley features recipes from local chefs made with locally grown produce and meats.
This old-fashioned coleslaw goes with anything and everything grilled. It makes a lot of salad, but the leftovers last for days, so make the whole recipe even if you’re just cooking for a small group. Sweet and Sour Coleslaw Serves: 12 Prep Time: 15 minutes and then 24 hours to marinate before serving Dressing […]
