Food
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Jams increasingly strutting their savory sideAug 07, 2014 5:30 am - When Chicago chef Gregory Ellis makes a pork belly sandwich, he doesn't stop at the belly. In addition to a fried egg and kumquat chow-chow, he adds a mystery ingredient...
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Veggie Fest in Naperville offers suggestions for eating betterAug 06, 2014 11:00 pm - Like a field of corn in the summer, Veggie Fest in Naperville keeps on growing. The ninth annual fest, scheduled for 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, and Sunday, Aug....
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Pistachio & Whole-Grain Tortilla Crusted Tilapia with Chili Lime SauceAug 06, 2014 5:45 am - 1 large egg ¼ cup finely chopped cilantro 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard ½ cup crushed whole-grain tortilla chips (from about 12 large whole chips) ¼ cup finely chopped pistac...
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Eat right, live well: Mustard dazzles at the dinner tableAug 06, 2014 5:45 am - You may think of mustard as just a common condiment you spread on sandwiches or on the all-American hot dog, but mustard also serves well as a marvelously tart ingredien...
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Blueberry and Gin GelatinsAug 06, 2014 5:30 am - 1¾ cups tonic water 1 cup gin Finely grated zest and juice of 2 lemons ¾ cup sugar ⅔ cup water Generous ½ ounce gelatin sheets (about 9) Scant 1 tablespoon Angostura bit...
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Freekeh Burgers with Chipotle MustardAug 06, 2014 5:30 am - 2¼ cups water 1 cup dried freekeh (may substitute 2 cups cooked freekeh; omit the water above and the cooking step) 1 tablespoon chili powder 2 tablespoons onion powder ...
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11 cookbooks for summer and beyondAug 06, 2014 5:30 am - Faced with a choice between updating a beach wardrobe or my cache of cookbooks suited to warm weather, I'll go with the latter every time. Waves of spring and summer ing...
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Butterflied Leg of Lamb with SekenjabinAug 06, 2014 5:30 am - 1¼ cups water ¾ cup sugar ⅔ cup white wine vinegar 1 cup packed mint leaves, divided 5-pound boneless, butterflied leg of lamb 6 cloves garlic, chopped Kosher salt and f...
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Peach and Pine Nut Tarts With Triple-Cream CheeseAug 06, 2014 5:30 am - Crust 2 cups flour, plus more for the work surface ⅓ cup sugar ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt Finely grated zest of 1 lemon 12 tablespoons (1½ sticks) chilled, unsalted butter...
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'Rewrapped' back for another season on Food NetworkAug 06, 2014 1:01 am - From Sno Balls to Ho Hos, and Thin Mints to potato chips, the second season of Rewrapped is stuffed with more iconic snack foods than ever. The show, hosted by Joey Fat...