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For a Memorial Day barbecue, update side dishes to keep the flavor, lose some fat

By ALBERT STUMM
May 23, 2024 3:34 pm - A typical spread at a Memorial Day barbecue might not scream “healthy.” But nutritionists see an opportunity in the side dishes. You just have to be sneaky.
Tacos de canasta are portable, adaptable and ready to party

By Anna Luisa Rodriguez
May 23, 2024 11:31 am - Tacos de canasta, or basket tacos, are a staple of the Mexico City street food scene. They are assembled with a wide variety of fillings and kept warm and steamy in a towel-and-plastic-lined basket. This easily transportable vessel makes these tacos a great option for picnics and parties.
Roasted corn is the key to this refreshing summer salad

By Don Mauer
May 22, 2024 6:41 am - For Don Mauer, backyard barbecues are as traditional as winter holiday gift-giving. For Memorial Day, he came up with a roasted corn salad that’s pretty easy to make, thanks to frozen, organic roasted corn kernels and easy-to-find ingredients.
Palatine approves bakery’s plan for outdoor dining, beer and wine sales

By Steve Zalusky
May 21, 2024 4:22 pm - Polish bakery and deli Kolatek Baking Company in Palatine will be giving its customers space to sit down and enjoy its artisan breads, sandwiches and pierogi, then wash them down with a beer.
Cooking up history to honor Memorial Day

By Gina Matsoukas
May 21, 2024 10:43 am - Since the Civil War, Memorial Day has been an occasion to remember and mourn the men and women who have died while in military service. Memorial Day has also become a celebration of the start of summer, a chance to gather family and friends and a reason to start up the grill and eat.
Sizzling, twice-spiced beef skewers add a twist to a Memorial Day barbecue

By CHRISTOPHER KIMBALL
May 21, 2024 10:14 am - Street vendors in China sell sizzling skewers of meat hot off the grill, rich with cumin and chiles. These twice-spiced beef skewers are served sizzling hot and could make for a more exciting Memorial Day dish than the usual hot dog or hamburger.
Escape the red-sauce rut with this punchy chili crisp-tahini pasta

By Joe Yonan
May 20, 2024 1:43 pm - Spicy, savory chili crisp and nutty tahini make a satisfying pasta sauce, but oniony crunch in the form of fried shallots takes this dish to the next level. Dan Pashman, creator and host of “The Sporkful” podcast, designed the chili crisp and shallot sauce so it would get caught in the edges and ruffles of cascatelli, the custom shape he collaborated on with Sfoglini Pasta.
Switchel, a nonalcoholic drink dating to antiquity, is a refreshing way to cool off

By Allison Robicelli
May 20, 2024 1:41 pm - Sweet and tart, switchel, also known as haymaker’s punch, is essentially lemonade’s half-sibling, without all the squeezing. Made with fresh ginger and cider vinegar instead of freshly squeezed fruit, this nonalcoholic beverage comes together in a fraction of the time and is just as customizable.
The best way to crack an egg for every personality type

By Becky Krystal
May 20, 2024 1:39 pm - Is the question of how to crack an egg properly really one of the mysteries of life? Becky Krystal has the answer — well, several answers. It depends on your risk personality.
These blueberry crumble bars with a granola vibe are naturally sweet

By Ellie Krieger
May 20, 2024 1:37 pm - These blueberry bars bring the delight of a classic jam-filled, crumble fruit bar but in a more healthful way. Sweetened with whole fruit and a small amount of maple syrup, the result delivers a granola bar vibe. The bars’ nutty base has a lovely chew from dried fruit, jammy centers brimming with blueberry flavor and a crunchy maple-spiked crumble topping.

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