Food
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Night life events: Tunes keep Arlington Park hoppingJul 13, 2012 6:00 am - Arlington after party A new concert series at Arlington Park keeps the party going after the last horses have raced some Fridays this summer. Catch Murley Shertz Fr...
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First TexMex and Music Fest benefits DuPage PADSJul 13, 2012 6:00 am - Carol Simler wants people to know that homelessness is only a time in their lives — not a permanent situation. The executive director of DuPage PADS has worked with hom...
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What better Elvis tribute than peanut butter and banana?Jul 13, 2012 1:31 am - I just got back from Memphis and had a great time with my mom and our friends. I’ve always wanted to see Graceland because I have the same birthday as Elvis, Jan. 8. We ...
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Hunka Hunka Ice Cream PieJul 13, 2012 12:00 am - 24 vanilla wafers 6 peanut butter cream sandwich cookies 6 tablespoons butter, melted 2 ripe bananas, divided 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter 1 quart vanilla ice cream, sof...
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Talk with the Editor: Why do people ask for good news but look for bad?Jul 12, 2012 11:00 am - Here's a question for you: Why is it that people always say they want more positive news, but then the headlines that lead the list of our “Most Viewed Stories” almost a...
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Classic Basil PestoJul 11, 2012 10:36 am - 2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed 2-3 large garlic cloves ¼ cup pine nuts ¼ cup best-quality grated parmesan cheese cup plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil, or more ...
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Pesto Pizza With Heirloom TomatoesJul 11, 2012 10:36 am - 1 package personal-size prepared pizza crusts (10 ounces, 2 crusts), such as Boboli ½cup Classic Basil Pesto (recipe follows) 2 ounces fresh part-skim mozzarella cheese ...
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Get your gyro on at Elgin Greek FestJul 11, 2012 8:00 am - This weekend, Greek music, dancing, food and culture converge in one place in Elgin — St. Sophia's Greek Orthodox Church, which will hold its 34th annual Greek Fest Frid...
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Asian carp fails to impress at TasteJul 11, 2012 7:33 am - Chefs at the Taste of Chicago have turned an environmental pest into lunch. Festival visitors got a chance Wednesday to munch on free sliders made of Asian carp, the inv...
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Cook of the Week Challenge: Do you have what it takes?Jul 11, 2012 6:00 am - Penny Kazmier always liked to cook, but never considered herself the competitive type. Then in late July of last year, something caught her eye: an ad for the Daily Hera...