Food
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Lean and lovin' it: Defining a “foodist”Sep 12, 2013 9:00 am - Darya Pino Rose likes creating new words like “foodist” and “healthstyle,” and loves to eat and write about food — healthy, real food. Rose also makes lists; lots of 'em...
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Prosciutto and melon pairing inspire a pasta saladSep 12, 2013 6:00 am - A pasta salad should be easy. It should be a just-throw-the-ingredients-in-a-bowl kind of summer food that doesn't require too much messing around. With that in mind, we...
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From the Food Editor: Bakers get their chance in the contest ringSep 11, 2013 3:00 pm - Right now our savory cooks are having their moment in the spotlight, but soon enough our sweet bakers will get their chance to shine. The Daily Herald Media Group along ...
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Cook of the Week Challenge: Pure Leaf Green Tea, pork loin chops and cauliflowerSep 11, 2013 2:21 pm - Carrie McCulley When I opened my mystery bag and saw that one of my ingredients was cauliflower, I was not so confident as I have never cooked cauliflower before. I thou...
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Buffalo Grove farmers market is #1 in stateSep 11, 2013 11:15 am - The Buffalo Grove farmers market has been voted the number 1 farmers market in Illinois based on the votes in the American Farmland Trust poll. In the nationwide tally, ...
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Grilled tofu ups the flavor in spicy peanut noodlesSep 11, 2013 6:00 am - Many years ago, I was vegan. And I was rather fond of my tofu. That was many years ago. Today I am rather fond of my bacon. And steak. And eggs. And all manner of cheese...
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Slow-Roasted Chicken on a Beer CanSep 11, 2013 6:00 am - 1 medium roaster chicken 1 can (12 ounces) cold beer (any variety you like to drink) Set an oven rack in the lowest position in the oven. Remove the upper racks. Heat th...
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Garrett, Zilch advance in Cook of the Week ChallengeSep 11, 2013 6:00 am - Cooks from Fox River Grove and Des Plaines advance to Round 2 of the Cook of the Week Challenge after besting their opponents in the first mystery basket matchups. Cilan...
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Egg and Cheese Strata in Muffin TinSep 11, 2013 6:00 am - 2 multigrain waffles, cut into small pieces 1 teaspoon olive oil 2 tablespoons diced onion 1 tablespoon jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped 4 large eggs 2 tablespoons ha...
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Prosciutto, Cantaloupe and Orecchiette SaladSep 11, 2013 6:00 am - 16 ounces orecchiette pasta 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard...