Food
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Constable: Visiting one of his restaurants, founder Dick Portillo still one of the crew
Nov 17, 2018 6:32 PM - Dick Portillo arrives without an entourage, but he's hardly anonymous as he heads to the counter to order his favorite beef and Italian sausage combo "with a little juice." Even after selling his Portillo's empire for a reported $1 billion, Portillo can't resist popping behind the counter and says of the restaurant, "This is my baby."
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The right stuff for veggie fans on T-Day
Nov 17, 2018 6:00 AM - Thanksgiving brings out the squash-stuffer in me. This year, I'm drawn to a more highly constructed (or at least stacked) approach -- roasting a butternut squash in two lengthwise halves and then layering multiple filling elements between them. -
Wines to serve with your turkey this Thanksgiving
Nov 17, 2018 7:29 AM - With Thanksgiving coming, it's time to stock up on a variety of wines for the holiday table. These recommendations include a "nouveau" bubbly from Maryland, a frothy way to toast the end of the rainy 2018 vintage. -
Mexican-style sandwich tastes as if it took hours to make
Nov 16, 2018 7:02 AM - Leftovers reused as sandwich filling is pure genius. The roasted vegetables from last night's dinner, plus a little cheese and/or pickles from a jar -- fabulous. -
Glenbard South students get grant for healthy eating app
Nov 15, 2018 8:56 AM - Seven Glenbard South High School students attended the AdVenture Capital's third annual "Fuel Up Innovation Challenge" at the Athletico Center in Northbrook with Christa Gifford, chair of the school district's wellness committee. -
A hands-on journey to learn about pie crust artistry
Nov 15, 2018 6:46 AM - An adventure in pie-making, lattice-crust building and more on my trip to Vermont.
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KitchenWise: Serve Grape and Cranberry Crisp at Thanksgiving
Nov 15, 2018 6:27 AM - Sara Moulton can convince the skeptics that cooked grapes are holiday crisp worthy.
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Glazed squash: How to bump up the profile of your holiday side dish
Nov 14, 2018 11:02 AM - This side starts with steamed slices of squash treated to a smoky-sweet coating that enhances their appearance as well as flavor. -
Butterfly, dry brine are methods for moist, memorable turkey
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Images: Darla Pitts wins Daily Herald Cook of the Week Challenge Finale
Nov 12, 2018 9:55 PM - Darla Pitts of Chicago won the 2018 Daily Herald Cook of the Week Challenge Finale Monday night at Westin Chicago Northwest in Itasca.
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