Food
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Kraft's salad 'frosting' is made with ranch dressing and a parent's deception
Jun 12, 2019 1:00 am - The promise of dessert after dinner can be a powerful incentive for veggie-averse children who see a plate of carrots and leafy greens staring back at them. But what if ...
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Three days of live bands, BBQ and more at Elgin Ribfest June 14-16Jun 11, 2019 11:00 pm - The Elgin RibFest (formerly Elgin BrewFest), a three-day event featuring live music, ribs and BBQ, will be 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, June 14; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, Jun...
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Grilled Hoisin-Garlic ShrimpJun 11, 2019 6:00 am - This makes such an easy outdoor meal. Smoky flavors from the barbecue and bold spices take the recipe to the next level. You will need medium-length (8- or 9-inch) bambo...
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These mango-and-pork skewers are worthy of a Father's Day feastJun 11, 2019 6:00 am - The inspiration for this recipe comes from one of my all-time favorite street foods — one that is actually good for you — mango on a stick. For the Mexican treat, the wh...
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Chili-Lime Pork And Mango Skewers With Avocado MashJun 11, 2019 6:00 am - You will need eight 10-inch skewers; soak them for 30 minutes before using if they are bamboo/wooden. 2 teaspoons chili powder ½ teaspoon ground cumin ¼ teaspoon granula...
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A Greek-style collection of toppings turns these 'pizzas' into a glorious messJun 11, 2019 6:00 am - Sometimes I want pizza - wood-fired-oven-baked, charred-crust, Neopolitan-style - and sometimes I want "pizza." The latter is the type of thing I would make in the broil...
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The secret to a light, airy, textbook souffle? Stop trying so hard.Jun 11, 2019 6:00 am - You've surely heard the kitchen lore about making a souffle: Don't let one molecule of yolk get in your whites, don't open the oven door, now don't close the oven door, ...
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Quite Cheesy Sharp cheddar SouffleJun 11, 2019 6:00 am - You'll need an 8-cup souffle dish or other tall-sided baking dish. Do not use a convection setting on your oven; the fan may prevent the souffle from rising properly. Se...
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A Greek-style collection of toppings turns these 'pizzas' into a glorious messJun 11, 2019 6:00 am - Sometimes I want pizza — wood-fired-oven-baked, charred-crust, Neopolitan-style — and sometimes I want “pizza.” The latter is the type of thing I would make in the broil...
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Grilled Hoisin-Garlic ShrimpJun 10, 2019 11:00 pm - This preparation reminds me that even the simplest recipe can provide a cooking lesson or two. To wit: 1. There's more than one way to skewer shrimp, and the one I'm kee...