Food
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Skip the flavored iced coffee if watching weightJul 29, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. Are iced-coffee drinks a sensible treat if I'm watching my weight? A. A simple iced coffee or even an iced latte made with skim milk isn't a problem if you le...
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Blended Agave-Nectar MargaritaJul 29, 2008 11:00 pm - 2 ounces 100 percent agave tequila, blanco 1 ounce orange liqueur 2 limes, juiced ½ lemon, juiced 1 tablespoon agave nectar Ice cubes In a blender, combine all ingredien...
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Burger reigns in Montini High School cafeteriaJul 29, 2008 11:00 pm - It may not be worthy of David Letterman, but Carol Burger still feels pretty happy that the cafeteria at Montini Catholic High School in Lombard makes the students' Top ...
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Shrimp Salad RollsJul 29, 2008 11:00 pm - 3 cups water 1 bay leaf 1 clove garlic, halved ½ small yellow onion, cut in two 1 pound medium raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (thawed if frozen) ½ cup mayonnaise 2 corn...
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Grilled Sausage Salad with Ginger CrostiniJul 29, 2008 11:00 pm - 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 teaspoons ground ginger 8 slices (-inch thick) baguette 1 pound sweet Italian pork sausages 1 large sweet onion, cut into...
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Chef trades in laptop for stovetopJul 29, 2008 11:00 pm - Many people dream of giving up unfulfilling jobs and launching their own businesses. Chef Jeff Schiestel did it. A year and a half ago, the Schaumburg resident left his ...
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Are statins right choice to decrease heart-attack risk?Jul 29, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. I'm 50 years old and have high cholesterol (225 total, 140 LDL). I exercise and have a good diet. My triglycerides, blood pressure and heart rate are all low. I d...
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Margarita Tilapia en PapilloteJul 29, 2008 11:00 pm - ½ cup tequila 1 red onion, sliced in thin rounds 4 tilapia fillets (6 ounces each) Salt and pepper to taste 1 lime, thinly sliced 1 large round tomato, chopped 1 jalapen...
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Light desserts fit with summerJul 29, 2008 11:00 pm - Nothing sets a summertime mood like dining alfresco. food While enjoying a recent dinner at an outside cafe, the atmosphere primed my palate for a fresh seasonal dessert...
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Low-fat Bananas FosterJul 29, 2008 11:00 pm - 6 6-inch fat-free tortillas 2 tablespoons light butter, divided ¾ teaspoon cinnamon, divided 2 tablespoons sugar substitute 3 bananas ¼ cup dark rum ½ cup caramel sauce ...