Food
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Summer parties mean Mexican dishes for busy Elk Grove momJun 03, 2015 6:00 am - It's fiesta time! Summer's here — and you're ready to fire up the grill, grab a drink and kick back with friends and family. But when you're the party host, relaxing can...
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Zucchini tart with Gruyère and pesto can help use up garden bountyJun 03, 2015 6:00 am - We planted our vegetable garden last weekend: six tomato plants, two eggplants, two melons, two broccoli, two brussels sprouts, two cucumber, multiple herbs, and a pleth...
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Jun 03, 2015 6:00 am - Mexican Corn on the Cob 6-8 cups salted boiling water 1 bottle Mexican beer 8 ears of corn, removed from their husks ½ stick of butter Salt Cayenne pepper (or chili...
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Cerveza Lime Marinated Carne AsadaJun 03, 2015 6:00 am - ½ bottle Mexican beer Juice from four limes 2 cloves garlic, finely minced 2 tablespoons finely minced shallots or onion Kosher salt and pepper 2-3 pounds of trimm...
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Zucchini Tart with Gruyere and PestoJun 03, 2015 6:00 am - 2 lbs. fresh zucchini thinly sliced (about 6 medium zucchini or 4 cups) 1 cup chopped onion 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 garlic clove, minced 1 teaspoon herbes de Provence s...
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Wine to pair with traditionelle familiale French cookingJun 03, 2015 6:00 am - In the U.S., French cuisine calls to mind the French chef, imperious in his starched uniform and tall white toque. But the real French chef is more Julia Child than Geor...
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Southern Buffalo FirecrackerJun 02, 2015 6:06 am - 2 whole boneless chicken breasts 1 pound bacon cut into slices 4 slices provolone cheese Rub ½ teaspoon coriander 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon c...
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The Lumberjack, Bud and Burgers Championship FinalistJun 02, 2015 6:06 am - Barbecue sauce 1 28-ounce bottle barbecue sauce ¼ cup Sriracha sauce 1 teaspoon garlic powder Burger patties 2 ½ pounds 80/20 ground beef 1 pound pork sausage 1 packag...
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Cook goes from Waukegan firehouse to $100,000 burger competitionJun 02, 2015 6:00 am - By Abby Scalf Daily Herald Correspondent Ted Casper has perfected making an unforgettable burger. Named the Lumberjack, Ted created and has served this burger at the Wa...
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Most wraps aren't as healthy as they seemMay 29, 2015 6:00 am - Tortillas and wraps may seem like a healthy way to enjoy a sandwich. They're thinner than bread, so they must have fewer calories, right? There are plenty of tortillas ...