September is National Honey Month, so before it’s over, we thought we’d give some love to the sweet stuff. Although honey should be used sparingly just like any other type of sugar, it boasts a number of health benefits that make it a smarter choice than plain old granulated sugar. It contains powerful antioxidants, and […]
There’s no arguing the fact that Chicago is a red meat town. Certainly, we’ve got the big beef houses as testimony to our love: Morton’s, Mastro’s, Gibson’s, Gene & Georgetti, Chicago Cut and more. But in the past year or so, there’s been a carnivore renaissance, with innovative new steakhouses pushing beyond the Caesar Salad/Creamed […]
Labor Day might be over, but you don’t have to put away your grill yet! Here’s a round up of our favorite recipes that put your grill to good use. Cuban Tortilla Sandwiches Recipe The traditional pork and Swiss, but grilled like a quesadilla. Yum and easy. Glazed Grilled Salmon Recipe A classic, but can’t […]
I received a generous gift of dried chiles, so I set out to create a simple recipe for a marinade using one of my favorite flavors: smoked chile peppers. They have a lovely heat that’s not overpowering, and the preparation is simple enough for everyday cooking. Smoky Steak Tacos Serves: 4 (2 tacos each) Prep […]
Try this scrumptious marinade for flank steak, skirt steak or London broil. It’s easy and fast. And every time I make it, someone wonders aloud: “Why we don’t have this every night?” Flank Steak with Soy Marinade Serves: 6 Prep time: 10 min., plus 6-8 hrs. marinating time Cook time: 25 min. Ingredients 1/2 […]
