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Escape the red-sauce rut with this punchy chili crisp-tahini pasta

By Joe Yonan
May 20, 2024 1:43 pm - Spicy, savory chili crisp and nutty tahini make a satisfying pasta sauce, but oniony crunch in the form of fried shallots takes this dish to the next level. Dan Pashman, creator and host of “The Sporkful” podcast, designed the chili crisp and shallot sauce so it would get caught in the edges and ruffles of cascatelli, the custom shape he collaborated on with Sfoglini Pasta.
Switchel, a nonalcoholic drink dating to antiquity, is a refreshing way to cool off

By Allison Robicelli
May 20, 2024 1:41 pm - Sweet and tart, switchel, also known as haymaker’s punch, is essentially lemonade’s half-sibling, without all the squeezing. Made with fresh ginger and cider vinegar instead of freshly squeezed fruit, this nonalcoholic beverage comes together in a fraction of the time and is just as customizable.
The best way to crack an egg for every personality type

By Becky Krystal
May 20, 2024 1:39 pm - Is the question of how to crack an egg properly really one of the mysteries of life? Becky Krystal has the answer — well, several answers. It depends on your risk personality.
These blueberry crumble bars with a granola vibe are naturally sweet

By Ellie Krieger
May 20, 2024 1:37 pm - These blueberry bars bring the delight of a classic jam-filled, crumble fruit bar but in a more healthful way. Sweetened with whole fruit and a small amount of maple syrup, the result delivers a granola bar vibe. The bars’ nutty base has a lovely chew from dried fruit, jammy centers brimming with blueberry flavor and a crunchy maple-spiked crumble topping.
Hummingbirds galore: how to attract the birds to your backyard

By Maggie Rose Baron
May 20, 2024 1:28 pm - Like clockwork, hummingbirds have begun to arrive in the suburbs as summer nears. Native ruby-throated hummingbirds typically arrive in early May and grace the area with ...
Sizzling, twice-spiced beef skewers add a twist to a Memorial Day barbecue

By CHRISTOPHER KIMBALL
May 20, 2024 12:27 pm - Street vendors in China sell sizzling skewers of meat hot off the grill, rich with cumin and chiles. These twice-spiced beef skewers are served sizzling hot and could make for a more exciting Memorial Day dish than the usual hot dog or hamburger.
Carolyn Hax: Husband hasn’t properly atoned for calling spouse an ‘eight’

Carolyn Hax
May 20, 2024 12:12 pm - Husband called her “an eight” in terms of looks, and she has been punishing him ever since. Carolyn Hax says that’s not fair and she needs to get over it.
How sweet it is: Perfect weather brings big crowds to Long Grove Chocolate Fest

Daily Herald report
May 20, 2024 10:58 am - Perfect weather was just the icing on the cake … and the strawberries, the doughnuts and even the bacon this weekend as Long Grove hosted its annual Chocolate Fest. The f...
Garden Club of Inverness luncheon and scholarship winners

Submitted by Susan Erickson
May 20, 2024 8:59 am - The Garden Club of Inverness hosted its annual Spring Luncheon at Makray Memorial Golf Club on Thursday, May 16. A primary goal of the club is to give back to the communi...
Good News Sunday: Millions of birds soar above the suburbs as spring migration peaks

By Susan Klovstad
May 19, 2024 3:30 am - In this week’s Good News Sunday column, we recap stories about spring bird migration, Lilac Time in Lombard, and a police officer honored for saving the life of a man who was drowning.

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