Food
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Night life events: Stirring up Rudy's drink menuNov 03, 2011 11:00 pm - Rudy's new drinks Mixologist Juan Hernandez has revamped the drink menu at Rudy's Mexican Grill to include new signature margaritas, tequila martinis, 100-calorie c...
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Black Bean Chili with Cornbread CrustNov 03, 2011 3:00 pm - 1 pound (2 cups) dried black beans 6 cups water 6 allspice berries 1 stick cinnamon 1 teaspoon cumin seed 1 teaspoon coriander seed ¼ teaspoon aniseed 1 can (28 oun...
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Warming up to slow cooker soupsNov 03, 2011 3:00 pm - Just as fall arrives and you think of dusting off your slow cooker, along comes a good reason to do so. “50 Simple Soups for the Slow Cooker,” by Lynn Alley (2011 Andrew...
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Cruciferous vegetables a nutritious lotNov 03, 2011 6:00 am - Q. What are examples of other cruciferous vegetables besides broccoli? Do the others offer the same health benefits? A. Cruciferous vegetables all provide compounds...
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Cream of Wheat not just for breakfast anymoreNov 02, 2011 11:00 am - By Deborah Pankey Daily Herald Food Editor As we all learned during the Cook of the Week Challenge, breakfast cereal isn't just for breakfast. I was so impressed by the ...
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Black Swan’s Polenta Pie with Brussels Sprout SlawNov 02, 2011 6:00 am - 6 strips bacon cut into ½-inch pieces 3 pounds lean ground beef 3 tablespoons flour 1½ cups dry red wine 1 can (14.5 ounces) beef broth 3 tablespoons Worcestershire...
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Judges create challenge recipesNov 02, 2011 6:00 am - I thought it would be fun, in a sadistic sort of way, to ask the men and women who judged recipes over the course of the Cook of the Week Challenge to come up with recip...
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Crispy Pan-fried Chicken ThighsNov 02, 2011 6:00 am - 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs 1½ cups Ying’s Kungpao Sauce, divided ½ cup cornstarch 1 cup vegetable oil Asian Potato Salad 2 medium potatoes 1 small kohlrabi...
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Pan Seared Turkey Breast with Quinoa Cranberries, Figs and a Port-Rosemary SauceNov 02, 2011 6:00 am - 1 large turkey breast (about 2 pounds) Sea salt Black pepper Garlic salt 1 small acorn squash 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup quinoa 1 tablespoon chopped garlic 3 c...
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South Barrington woman is Daily Herald Cook of the YearNov 02, 2011 12:00 am - Penny Kazmier gasped, covered her mouth and then started to cry after being named the Daily Herald's Cook of the Year Wednesday night. “I can't believe it,” she said aft...