Food
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Men convicted in robberyJun 26, 2008 11:00 pm - Two Chicago men have been convicted of aggravated kidnapping, armed robbery and aggravated vehicular hijacking in connection with a November 2005 attack on an elderly wo...
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Beans, vegetables, soy protein bulk up burgersJun 25, 2008 11:00 pm - Veggie burger. Now there's an oxymoron if ever there was one. Sure, they resemble their meaty cousins in shape and size, and yes, you can put them on a bun and dress the...
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Spicy Black-Bean BurgersJun 24, 2008 11:00 pm - 4 cups cooked or canned black beans, rinsed and drained cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs) 2 large eggs 4 scallions, both white and green parts minced 3 tablespoons chopp...
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Setting the perfect temperature for a drink
Jun 24, 2008 11:00 pm - His friends may call him a snob, and waitresses may give him odd looks, but David Turley isn't about to drink a beer with chunks of ice floating in it. But that's what c...
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Fish in Aluminum FoilJun 24, 2008 11:00 pm - 6 ounce fish filet (your favorite) Salt and pepper 1¾ cup julienned vegetables, such as yellow squash, zucchini, carrots and mushrooms 1 tablespoon butter 1 ounce white ...
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Spicy Veggie BurgerJun 24, 2008 11:00 pm - 2/3 cup textured vegetable protein (TVP) 1¼ cup vegetable broth 1 egg, beaten 1 cup flour -1 cup red onion, diced 1 tablespoon spicy barbecue sauce teaspoon oregano ...
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Add flavor of Latin America to salad
Jun 24, 2008 11:00 pm - If you take the time to look beyond the sea of baby greens and tomatoes flooding your grocer's produce section, it's easy to find some excellent and healthy - if uncommo...
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Asian-spiced Grilled ShrimpJun 24, 2008 11:00 pm - 1 pound colossal (about 12 per pound) shrimp, shells attached 5 tablespoons dry white wine 2 tablespoons sodium-reduced soy sauce 1 tablespoon Oriental sesame oil 1 tabl...
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Sharing meals stirs up a friendship between neighborsJun 24, 2008 11:00 pm - A remodeling project 15 years ago added more than a big family room and kitchen to Ken and Joanne Kovich's home in Lisle. It broke ground for a weekly tradition of shari...
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Do artificial sweeteners have a long-term impact?Jun 24, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. I am approaching my mid-50s, and, over the years, I have constantly watched my weight. I have tried to keep my sugar intake low and have consumed sugar-free produ...