Food
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Ski resorts indulge in gut-busting, decadent foodNov 28, 2013 5:00 am - Forget that fresh arugula and grilled chicken salad. This season, ski resorts are letting us indulge with a new slate of warm, hearty comfort foods. They might not be th...
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From kitchen star to Salvation Army chefNov 27, 2013 7:31 am - ST. PAUL, Minn. — Jeff Ansorge once commanded a staff of 17 and made around $80,000 a year as executive chef at a posh downtown Minneapolis restaurant where a 24-ounce d...
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Kale Holiday Salad with Asian Blackberry Balsamic VinaigretteNov 27, 2013 5:02 am - 16 ounces kale greens 2 apples (Braeburn or MacIntosh preferred) ¼ cup lemon juice ¾ cup dried cranberries (craisins) 2/3 cup pecan halves 6 ounces feta cheese crumbled ...
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Culinary adventures: Thanksgiving leftovers get new life in soupNov 27, 2013 5:00 am - One of my pet peeves is wasting food and Thanksgiving leftovers are no exception. Between turkey sandwiches and simply reheating things a few times, I am usually success...
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Cook of the Year makes big donation in ElginNov 26, 2013 3:30 pm - Cook of the Week Challenge winner Dan Rich Tuesday made good on his promise to donate his winnings from the Daily Herald's home cooking contest to the Boys and Girls Clu...
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Thanksgiving includes gluten-free pies and allNov 26, 2013 3:11 pm - NEW YORK — Three different types of stuffing will be offered on Stacy Fox’s table this Thanksgiving: traditional, gluten-free and vegan. There will be steak for people w...
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Save time, oven space with a no-cook ThanksgivingNov 26, 2013 4:45 am - Every Thanksgiving presents the same challenge — how to juggle the turkey and the stuffing and the pie and all those sides in just one oven. Turns out this one's easier ...
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A sauce that’s a bit Thanksgiving, a bit HanukkahNov 25, 2013 9:00 am - With Thanksgiving falling on the first day of Hanukkah, I wanted to look for ways to blend a little each holiday at the same table. And it turns out the fruit is a fine ...
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Memorial being planned for Le Francais founderNov 25, 2013 9:00 am - Jean Banchet, the French-born chef who many credit with bringing fine dining to the Chicago area, died Sunday in his Florida home. He was 72. Banchet, who opened Le Fran...
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Skillet Apple-Cranberry Sauce with PistachiosNov 25, 2013 9:00 am - 1 tablespoon butter 4 large apples, peeled, cored and cut into ½-inch wedges 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 1⁄3 cup water 2 tablespoons brown sugar ½ teaspoon cinnamon ...