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Chicken fried steak is a classic that stands the test of time

By Aaron Hutcherson
Apr 22, 2024 12:22 pm - Chicken fried steak is typically a cheap cut of beef that is breaded and fried, then served with a white gravy. The go-to cut is cube steak, which is round steak that has been run through a mechanical tenderizer, known as a meat cuber or swissing machine. Serve with mashed potatoes and green beans for a complete meal.
Tangy goat cheese balances meaty mushrooms in a simple vegetarian salad

By CHRISTOPHER KIMBALL
Apr 22, 2024 11:21 am - A good salad strikes a perfect balance of textures and flavors. But it's easy to overdo it with rich ingredients, especially when you're striving for a savory side. For a vegetarian salad that hits all the right notes, combine tangy cheese with meaty mushrooms and bitter greens.
Neighbors in the News: River Trails Middle School names new principal

By Norrine Twohey
Apr 22, 2024 11:19 am - The River Trails School District 26 Board of Education appointed Kyle Henkel as principal of River Trails Middle School.
Veggies: Korean rolled omelet offers a lesson in cooking intuition

By Joe Yonan
Apr 22, 2024 11:14 am - This popular side dish in Korean and Japanese cooking — layers of eggs filled with a confetti of vegetables, cooked into a smooth rolled omelet and then cut sushi-style — is also great as a topping for rice bowls, salads or noodle soups. Called gyeran mari in Korean and tamagoyaki in Japanese, it can take a little practice, but even if it doesn’t come together on your first try, it’s just as delicious.
Don’t hesitate to make that recipe you’ve been saving

By Don Mauer
Apr 22, 2024 11:06 am - Over the years, Don Mauer has read many white bean and tuna salad recipes and, due to a longtime love of tuna, wanted to make one but never did. Seriouseats.com’s picture of their White Bean and Tuna Salad inspired him to adapt and finally prepare one.
Sweet potato and a tangy glaze make turkey meatloaf special

By Julia Turshen
Apr 22, 2024 11:05 am - This meatloaf relies on a generous amount of grated sweet potato to add moisture, texture and color to ground turkey.
These banana pecan muffins are a naturally sweet start to your day

By Ellie Krieger
Apr 22, 2024 11:02 am - These tender, fragrant banana muffins offer a cakelike experience that is nourishing, too. Made with plenty of sweet, ripe bananas, whole-wheat flour and healthy oil, they’re fragrant with cinnamon and vanilla, and have a hearty pecan crunch.
How renovations will help protect Danada House’s history while safeguarding its future

By Katlyn Smith
Apr 22, 2024 10:35 am - Nearly 60 years after their racehorse won the Kentucky Derby, the Dan and Ada Rice home is undergoing extensive renovations, and a series of surrounding gardens will be revitalized on the grounds of the couple's former estate near Wheaton.
Carolyn Hax: ‘Close’ friend kept daughter’s wedding a secret for almost a year

Carolyn Hax
Apr 22, 2024 9:37 am - Close friend didn’t say a word about her daughter’s wedding for close to a year. Carolyn Hax says don’t read too much into it if this is a pattern.
Olympic coach teaching new generation of karate kids, adults in Barrington

By Steve Zalusky
Apr 22, 2024 8:17 am - If you want Olympic-style karate training, travel no farther than Barrington. Brian Mertel, who coached one of the athletes in the 2021 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, recently opened The Garden Dojo.

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