Somewhere sandwiched between sick kids and soccer schedules, there’s been a lot to be thankful for this season. And as we gather together with family and friends, it’s easy to get caught up in the holiday whirlwind. Here’s a few ways to enjoy and make the most of the holiday. To Give Hunger is […]
There’s a chill in the air and the ground is carpeted with a crisp layer of leaves; it’s time to think Thanksgiving!
Need some fresh culinary inspiration this Thanksgiving? This booklist from The Book Stall at Chestnut Court will make finding the perfect recipes, well, gravy. 1. “Katie Brown Celebrates” by Katie Brown ($30.00) Thanksgiving Dinner is on pp. 159-173. 2. “The Silver Palate Good Times” by Lukens and Rosso. ($15.95) America Gives Thanks – pp. […]
Looking for a Ho-Ka turkey? Check out these local resources by community. BUFFALO GROVE Grove Court Meats 793 Buffalo Grove Rd. 847-541-0144 GLENCOE Grand Foods 341 Hazel Ave. 708-835-2842 GLENVIEW Reagan Meats 1855 Waukegan Road 847-724-0243 HIGHLAND PARK Sunset Foods 1812 Greenbay Road 847-432-5552 LAKE FOREST Don’s Finest Foods 850 N. Western Ave. 847-234-2700 […]
As you gear up for Turkey Day, there are a lot of details that need to be tended. So that you don’t forget one of the “big ticket” items, here’s our recommendation of a Thanksgiving timeline: Now Order your fresh, local turkey. 1 week before Finalize menu Assign guests dishes to bring […]
Every family has a classic stuffing recipe. Mine uses canned water chestnuts, which we started adding when we lived in Hawaii. Here’s a more traditional dressing, which you can tweak and customize to make your own. Thanksgiving Stuffing with Sausage Serves: 6-8 Prep time: 30 min. Cook time: 45 min. Ingredients 6 cups cubed stale […]
As you prepare for the food fest that is Thanksgiving, we’ve compiled a shopping list that corresponds with our traditional Thanksgiving recipes and will be a good starting place for yours. Produce 1 lb. bag carrots 1 sleeve celery 1 lemon 8 oz. package mushrooms 4 onions 2 bunches parsley 2 or 4 pounds […]
My only complaint with this recipe is that it doesn’t make enough for leftovers. But this is pretty much as many potatoes as I’m willing to peel at one time, so get a helper and double the recipe if you plan to make Inside Out Turkey Dinner. Classic Mashed Potatoes Serves: 6 Prep time: […]
The most basic of turkey recipes. If you start with a quality bird, this is all you need to do. No brining, flipping or basting. But feel free to fancy it up. Change the herbs in the cavity, add a sage rub to the skin; just keep the basic technique the same and it’ll be […]
Susan B. Noyes and Dr. Meryl Lipton were on WGN’s midday news discussing the first issue of Make It Better magazine.
