Food
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Shrimp toasts with fried crunch without the fatFeb 06, 2013 4:45 am - Chinese New Year is the sort of new year celebration I love. Because unlike the Western tradition of big blowout parties, Chinese New Year is a time to get together with...
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Shrimp de JongheFeb 06, 2013 4:23 am - 6 tablespoons butter 1 large shallot, minced finely 2 large cloves garlic, minced finely 2/3 pound large uncooked headless shell-on shrimp (31-35 count per pound), she...
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Spinach Raspberry Salad with Raspberry Balsamic VinaigretteFeb 06, 2013 4:23 am - 3 cups baby spinach (rinsed) 3 thin slices red onion 1/3 cup of crumbled blue cheese or goat cheese ½ cup fresh raspberries 1/3 cup of toasted walnuts, rough chopped Dre...
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Frugal living: Leftover ideas galoreFeb 06, 2013 4:00 am - Q. Any ideas for what to do with five frozen bananas? I usually do banana muffins, but I'm kind of sick of them. Sarah, Massachusetts A. I'd make banana bread, cake, coo...
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Beaujoulais right for Chinese takeoutFeb 05, 2013 7:00 am - The right wine for Chinese takeout will complement flavors as varied as crispy fried egg rolls, silken stir-fried pea pods, salty soy, sweet and spicy hoisin, sweet and ...
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Sichuan BeefFeb 05, 2013 4:59 am - 1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced across the grain 3 tablespoons chili garlic paste 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger 1 teaspoon Sichuan pepper, crushed ¼ cup vegetable ...
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Mongolian BeefFeb 05, 2013 4:59 am - ½ pound flank steak, thinly sliced 1 bunch (1.3 ounces) bean thread noodles or dry rice noodle 2 slices ginger, julienne 6-8 green onions, cut into 2-inch lengths 4 cu...
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Orange FishFeb 05, 2013 4:59 am - 1 pound tilapia fillets 2-3 cups oil 3-4 hot chili peppers (optional) ¾ cup prepared orange sauce (see note) Batter 1/3 cup flour ¼ cup cornstarch 1 egg ½ teaspoon bakin...
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Libertyville chef gets 'Taste' of reality TVFeb 05, 2013 4:30 am - Chef Paul Caravelli will be at Libertyville's 545 North Bar & Grill tonight, but don't expect him to be doing the cooking. Caravelli, the 30-year-old Kendall College gr...
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Make your favorite Chinese takeout at homeFeb 05, 2013 4:00 am - You love the egg rolls and moo shu pork from your neighborhood Chinese restaurant, but you've made a point this year to cook at home more often. When it comes to creatin...