Food
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Lemony Blueberry MinicakesJul 15, 2015 11:00 pm - 1 box (about 15 ounces) white cake mix 1¼ cups water, divided 3 egg whites 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 box (3 ounces) lemon-flavored gelatin, divided 1 cup blueb...
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Make onion marmalade your summer sidekickJul 15, 2015 6:12 am - Come summertime, onion marmalade is a condiment that I use in many dishes. My Seriously Simple motto is: Seek out maximum flavor and spend minimum time in the kitchen. E...
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2014 Cook of the Week winner reflects on life after victoryJul 15, 2015 6:00 am - Jamie Andrade has long enjoyed cooking and entertaining. But since winning the Daily Herald's Cook of the Week Challenge last fall, the Elk Grove Village mother of three...
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Spiced Chickpeas and Haricots Verts on Grilled BreadJul 15, 2015 6:00 am - 1 cup dried chickpeas Water 1 bay leaf ¼ cup olive oil 1½ to 2 teaspoons sea salt, plus more as needed ½ teaspoon caraway seed 1 teaspoon cumin seed 2 teaspoons coriand...
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Strawberry ShortcakeJul 15, 2015 6:00 am - For the biscuits 16 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold 4 cups all-purpose flour ⅓ cup sugar 1½ tablespoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups heavy cream For the strawb...
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Sweet Potato and Chicken CurryJul 15, 2015 6:00 am - 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 medium sweet potato, for about 1½ cups peeled cubes 1 large onion, peeled and coarsely chopped 3 cloves garlic, chopped 8 ounces skinless bon...
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Potato curry brings flavors from abroad to your kitchenJul 15, 2015 6:00 am - It always fascinates me when an ingredient becomes popular. Take coconut, for instance. There is coconut water, oil, milk, flour … the list goes on. Even though the coco...
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How to make strawberry shortcakeJul 15, 2015 6:00 am - I would contend that strawberry shortcake is not only the best summer dessert, but also the best dessert for a summer party. Why? Well, beyond the obvious, juicy ripe be...
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Sparkling wine for summertime dining or anytimeJul 15, 2015 6:00 am - Now that the U.S. imports the full range of international bubblies — from under-$10 crowd-pleasers to more than $50 prestige selections — your summertime choice for a co...
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Onion MarmaladeJul 15, 2015 6:00 am - ¼ cup olive oil 4 large yellow, red or Maui (or a combination) onions, thinly sliced ¾ cup red wine ¼ cup balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon sugar Salt and freshly ground whi...