Food
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Portugal's wines worth knowingMay 31, 2011 11:00 pm - When my esteemed editor forwarded information, (courtesy of the U.S. Commerce Department) that Portugal is now our country's ninth top importer of wine, I was confused. ...
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Midwestern fare — and beer — on tap at Lisle's WheatstackMay 31, 2011 11:00 pm - Built on former farmland, Wheatstack hearkens to the area's agricultural roots by offering a menu of Midwestern fare made from scratch. While it's connected to the River...
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Chef educator credits her teachersMay 31, 2011 12:00 am - The adage “those who can, do; those who can't, teach,” goes up in smoke when talking about Dina Altieri. The 40-year-old started cooking when she was 17 and upon graduat...
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Shells with Arugula, Feta and Sun-Dried TomatoesMay 31, 2011 12:00 am - ¼ pound pancetta (Italian bacon) or thick cut bacon, cubed kosher salt ½ pound arugula, well washed and dried (stem and rip the leaves into smaller pieces if they’...
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Mom’s Asian SlawMay 31, 2011 12:00 am - ½ head (small to medium) green cabbage, thinly sliced, see note ¼-½ head (small to medium) red cabbage, thinly shredded ½ red onion or sweet onion, coarsely chopped...
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Gettin’ saucyMay 31, 2011 12:00 am - Tangy or mellow, spicy or mild, barbecue sauce is the icing on the steak — or ribs, or whatever else it is you happen to throw on the grill. And just as in real estate, ...
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Maple Apple Bourbon Barbecue SauceMay 31, 2011 12:00 am - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 medium yellow onion, diced 1 clove garlic, minced 2 apples, peeled, cored and diced 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger ½ cup maple syrup ...
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Pasta salads not all badMay 31, 2011 12:00 am - All winter, some people long for summer. They curse frost-covered windshields, slippery sidewalks and bulky clothing. But let’s face it: Summer has its own set of negati...
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Asian-style Vinegar SauceMay 31, 2011 12:00 am - 1 teaspoon canola or vegetable oil 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger 1 clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon five-spice powder ½ cup packed brown sugar ½ cup soy sauce ½...
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Grilled Pork TenderloinMay 31, 2011 12:00 am - 5 cups cold water ½ cup kosher salt ½ cup granulated sugar ½ teaspoon black peppercorns 1 bay leaf 1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed once with knife 1 sprig rosema...