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Skip the Saturday crowds: Aurora’s west side midweek market offers an alternative

By David Sharos | For the Aurora Beacon-News
Jul 15, 2026 9:20 am - Aurora's new midweek farmers market opened July 8 at West Plaza, offering a quieter, more convenient alternative to the busy Saturday downtown market. The west side location features about two dozen rotating vendors and attracts approximately 300 shoppers weekly.
What to know about eating at home and dining out during the cyclospora outbreak

By Zareen Syed
Jul 15, 2026 9:11 am - A parasite causing “explosive diarrhea” has caused widespread panic across the country, adding new complexities to safe food handling at home and worrying diners about ordering the wrong leafy green at a restaurant. Health experts in Chicago say caution is warranted either way, but suggest considering several key factors before raising the alarm.
Pasta salad packed with protein and fiber puts a summery spin on minestrone

By Ellie Krieger
Jul 15, 2026 6:30 am - Packed with grilled zucchini, bell pepper, tomatoes, beans and Parmesan cheese, and tossed in Italian dressing, this crowd-pleasing pasta salad is an ideal light summer meal or part of a picnic spread.
Michael Mina’s steak sandwich inspired by famous Egyptian spot

By MICHAEL MINA
Jul 15, 2026 6:30 am - Rib-eye sliced super-thin stands in for the traditional liver in Michael Mina’s take on a famous sandwich from Alexandria, Egypt. Here, the seared steak is served with sauteed shallots and hot peppers on a garlic-buttery toasted roll.
Copycat recipes: Re-create your favorite restaurant dishes at home

By Nicole Hvidsten | The Minnesota Star Tribune
Jul 15, 2026 6:15 am - Two new copycat recipe books — “Secret Sauce” by Kelly Jaggers and “Hack That Dish” by Todd Wilbur — offer up recipes from your favorite take-out places that you can make from home.
Grill once, eat twice with this spicy marinated skirt steak

By Becca Jacobs
Jul 15, 2026 6:00 am - Grilling 3 pounds of skirt steak sets you up for two meals in one. The steak gets a quick dry brine before going on the grill, then finishes in a bright sambal oelek marinade that flavors the meat as it cools. A refreshing cucumber salad pairs with the steak on night one, and the leftovers set you up for Cold Peanut Noodles With Sambal-Marinated Skirt Steak.
Good nonalcoholic wine is hard to make — and find. Here are the best.

By Emily Saladino
Jul 14, 2026 6:15 am - If you’re among the many people who are either moderating how much they drink or ditching booze entirely, an array of nonalcoholic wine awaits. Here’s how to navigate what’s going on outside and inside the bottle — and how to find NA wines you’ll enjoy.
Crispy eggplant is overrated. Here’s how to appreciate its softer side.

By Kristen Hartke
Jul 14, 2026 6:00 am - While many recipes fixate on the best way to achieve crispy eggplant, this recipe bypasses the effort entirely by turning the vegetable into silken rounds cooked on the stovetop.
Farmers markets in the suburbs July 15-21

Daily Herald staff report
Jul 13, 2026 9:15 am - Farmers market season is here, bringing fresh produce, handmade goods and more back to local downtowns and parks. Here’s this week’s schedule.
Rockin’ Rotary Ribfest in Lake in the Hills

By John Starks
Jul 10, 2026 8:15 pm -

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