Food
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Ala Carte Entertainment grows new restaurant concepts in an old-school companyMay 15, 2017 1:00 am - Mark Hoffmann of Barrington Hills believes Ala Carte Entertainment wouldn't exist without his father, Fred Hoffmann. The Schaumburg-based restaurant empire spans nearly ...
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Roasted Tomatillo SalmonMay 10, 2017 6:00 am - 1½ pounds small tomatillos 1 large red onion 1 lemon 6 chive stems 2 stems cilantro 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper One 2-po...
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Roasted Asparagus Toasts With Poached Fried Eggs and Cheating BernaiseMay 10, 2017 6:00 am - For the asparagus: 16 thick asparagus, trimmed and peeled 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt and black pepper 4 slices artisanal bread, toasted and brushed ...
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Lemon Poppy BreadMay 10, 2017 6:00 am - 1 stick butter, melted and cooled, plus softened butter for greasing 2 cups flour, plus more for dusting 1 cup sugar ½ teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking powder 1½ tablesp...
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Mini Mocha Baked AlaskasMay 10, 2017 6:00 am - Eight 1½-inch squares chewy brownies (about ½-inch thick) 1 cup coffee ice cream 3 large egg whites Pinch of table salt ½ cup sugar ¼ teaspoon vanilla Press down gently ...
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Make dinner easy: Gearing up for spring and summer parties with a no-bake appetizerMay 10, 2017 6:00 am - Between graduation parties and summer gatherings I'm always looking for something different to make for an appetizer. Bonus, if it's something I can make or prep in adva...
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Because you're always looking for another way to cook salmonMay 10, 2017 6:00 am - I knew that roasting tomatillos concentrates their flavor and softens their skins, but I didn't realize that small ones are sweeter than larger ones and that the green f...
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A Mother's Day treat: Mini mocha baked AlaskasMay 10, 2017 6:00 am - Let's say you dream of wanting to make a very special dessert for mom on Mother's Day but don't really have the time or the expertise. Here's a cheating version of baked...
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Roasted asparagus toasts make an elegant spring brunchMay 10, 2017 6:00 am - Here's a special dish tailor-made for an elegant spring brunch. It requires slightly more than the usual amount of work, but it's so worth it. Most of the recipe's sever...
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Taking some baking tips from 'everything' expert author Mark BittmanMay 10, 2017 6:00 am - Mark Bittman's newest cookbook title: “How to Bake Everything: Simple Recipes for the Best Baking,” says it all. Bittman's not ego-tripping, he means e-v-e-r-y-t-h-i-n-g...