Food
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Desperate DianeOct 06, 2009 11:00 pm - 4 ounces fat-free egg noodles (see note) 1 tablespoon butter, divided use 8 ounces sirloin steak for stir-fry (see note) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground black pe...
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Evanston sisters engage children in the kitchen
Oct 06, 2009 11:00 pm - The Spatulatta sisters, better known as Isabella and Olivia Gerasole, learned to make delicate pizzelle cookies from their grandmother, Hawaiian salads from their mother...
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Cider brewing up interest in the 'burbsOct 06, 2009 11:00 pm - The cool temps and the falling leaves sure get me in the mood for cider. I enjoy a mug of warm apple cider like the kind they press out at Gould's Cider Mill near Elburn...
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Add lean meat, fruit to tailgate menuOct 06, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. What do you suggest for healthy choices when tailgating? A. Unfortunately, tailgate parties often encourage the kind of eating that has little to do with good he...
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Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese FrostingOct 06, 2009 11:00 pm - 4 eggs 1 cup oil 2 cups sugar 2 cups (1 pound) canned pumpkin 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons cinnamon ½ teasp...
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Keep food staples on hand when Plan A doesn't workOct 06, 2009 11:00 pm - Plan A was to take off from work a bit early to indulge in some culinary therapy, cutting and chopping, and simmering a homemade soup or stew that would fill the house w...
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Kids can make some easy homemade gifts for holidaysOct 06, 2009 11:00 pm - It's never too early to get organized for the holidays. Don't be a last-minute shopper. Get a jump-start on your gift list now. What homemade gifts have you made? Here ...
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Chocolate Chip Cheesecake BarsOct 06, 2009 11:00 pm - 2 logs (about 16 ounces each) refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough 1 pound cream cheese 2 eggs ½ cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla Heat oven to 375 degrees. Slice one of...
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Roasting a lean, quick way to get vegetables on the plateOct 06, 2009 11:00 pm - You know you're going to be in a rush to get a healthy dinner on the table later tonight yet you want to make sure you include a vegetable. Pulling a bag of veggies from...
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Ad slump kills off storied Gourmet, 3 other magazines
Oct 04, 2009 11:00 pm - After nearly 70 years of fine eating, the lavish meal known as Gourmet magazine is over. Conde Nast blamed the tough economic climate Monday when it told its staff it wa...