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These peanut butter chocolate cookies are simply irresistible

By Ellie Krieger
Feb 13, 2024 6:35 am - My husband is clearly passionate about peanut butter. So, I figured I couldn’t go wrong making him a batch of peanut butter chocolate cookies for Valentine’s Day.
Chocolate-dipped strawberries await Valentine’s Day procrastinators at Morkes in Palatine

By Joe Lewnard
Feb 12, 2024 2:05 pm - Valentine’s Day procrastinators have a perfect excuse to wait until the last minute to pick something out for their sweetest at Morkes Chocolates in Palatine. Fresh choc...
Discover the puree possibilities of red lentil and cauliflower soup

By Ellie Krieger
Feb 09, 2024 6:45 am - Blending beans and vegetables to create a creamy soup became a “thing” for me several years ago when I was seeking a cream-less way to add richness to a simple puree of broccoli soup. I reached for a can of white beans and never looked back.
Ceviche makes Valentine’s Day dinner special

Metro Creative Connection
Feb 09, 2024 6:15 am - Valentine's Day dinners out on the town can be special. Because restaurants can be so busy on Feb. 14, some couples may opt to stay in and enjoy a special home-cooked, romantic meal.
Meet swamp soup, the murky green bowl that’s way better than it sounds

By Emily Heil
Feb 09, 2024 6:00 am - And one of the more recent dishes that’s been cropping up all over social media feeds dose not at first seem auspicious. Let’s start with the name: it’s swamp soup, which might conjure up boggy standing water and perhaps the insistent drone of insects. Appetizing? Not unless you’re a frog.
A great plate of nachos for game time

By G. Daniela Galarza
Feb 08, 2024 7:00 am - Some might say you don’t need a recipe for nachos. If you’re looking for a rough formula instead of a specific recipe, here’s a step-by-step guide.
Roast broccoli on Parmesan for crunchy, golden, savory goodness

By Ellie Krieger
Feb 08, 2024 6:00 am - Whenever there are random bits of crisped cheese lingering on a baking dish or sheet pan, chances are you’ll find me hovering over it, picking it clean of the irresistibly crunchy pieces. I can never seem to get enough of them, which is why I find this recipe – which provides an entire pan full – so enticing.
Good restaurant vs. great restaurant: How to tell the difference

By Izzy Kharasch
Feb 07, 2024 9:53 am - Columnist Izzy Kharasch offers his take on the difference between a good restaurant and a great one.
Grill some wings for watching Sunday’s Big Game

Metro Creative Connection
Feb 07, 2024 6:00 am - Super Bowl LVIII is here. How will you watch the Big Game? Maybe a better question is: What will you be serving? Football weekends are more fun when hosting or attending ...
Super Bowl LVIII game-day cocktail ideas

By Metro Creative Connection
Feb 07, 2024 6:00 am - Wings, nachos, sliders, and sandwiches are standard fare for game-day entertaining, but savvy hosts also must give thought to the beverages they will serve.

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