Food
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Spicy Chicken Lettuce WrapsSep 30, 2008 11:00 pm - 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into -inch cubes 3 tablespoons hot pepper sauce 1 tablespoon sugar 1 ta...
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Latino bakeries create sweet temptationsSep 30, 2008 11:00 pm - Flour, butter, sugar, eggs. It's amazing the treats bakers can whip up from such simple ingredients. Across Chicago and the suburbs, there are plenty of Latino bakeries ...
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Rainforest on the RocksSep 30, 2008 11:00 pm - Ice cubes 2 ounces Veev liqueur 1½ ounces watermelon juice (see note) 4 sprigs fresh mint Club soda Fill a tall glass with ice cubes. In a cocktail shaker, combine the ...
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Roasted Eggplant, Tomato and Red Pepper StacksSep 30, 2008 11:00 pm - 1 large (about 1 pound) eggplant, peeled Sea salt ½-¾ cup extra virgin olive oil ⅓-½ cup balsamic vinegar Black pepper, ground 2 beefsteak or vine-ripened tomatoes 4 ro...
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Black-Bean Veggie BurgerSep 30, 2008 11:00 pm - 2 cups black beans, drained 1½ cups cooked brown rice (Success boil in a bag is recommended) ⅛ toasted walnuts ¼ cup roasted red peppers 1 medium onion, diced 1 bunch ci...
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Penne Pasta With Fresh Tomato and Mascarpone CheeseSep 30, 2008 11:00 pm - 2 cups sun-dried tomatoes, in oil or dry pack 8 plum tomatoes 1 tablespoon olive oil Sea salt to taste 1 pound penne pasta 4 cloves garlic 10 basil leaves, chopped 4 tab...
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Tailgate FajitasSep 30, 2008 11:00 pm - 1 pound flat-iron steak or boneless, skinless chicken breast (or pound of each) 1 bottle (12 ounces) Mrs. Dash Mesquite Grille 10-Minute Marinade (divided) 1 teaspoon o...
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Lake Villa's Lake House home to big portions, big flavorSep 29, 2008 11:00 pm - Spending a night out with your honey should take you to places other than the usual, everyday dining options in the 'burbs. Lake House of Lake Villa gave my fiance and m...
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Peanutty Dog BiscuitsSep 23, 2008 11:00 pm - 2 cups whole wheat flour ½ cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon sugar ⅔ cup crunchy peanut butter (see note) 2 large eggs, divided ½ cup milk 1 cup chopped peanuts, optiona...
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Tilapia in Crosta di Patate - Potato-crusted TilapiaSep 23, 2008 11:00 pm - 2 tablespoons butter 1 shallot, peeled and minced 1 teaspoon saffron threads, crumbled 2 tablespoons flour 1 tablespoon white wine 1 cup vegetable broth 1 cup whipping c...