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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.
Sizzling, twice-spiced beef skewers add a twist to a Memorial Day barbecue

By CHRISTOPHER KIMBALL
May 20, 2024 12:27 pm - 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.
How sweet it is: Perfect weather brings big crowds to Long Grove Chocolate Fest

Daily Herald report
May 20, 2024 10:58 am - Perfect weather was just the icing on the cake … and the strawberries, the doughnuts and even the bacon this weekend as Long Grove hosted its annual Chocolate Fest. The f...
A guide to farmers markets in the suburbs

Daily Herald report
May 16, 2024 6:19 am - As the growing season begins, farmers markets are opening throughout the suburbs. Some start in June or later while others have already begun. Here’s a helpful guide.
A salad in contrast: You might think these ingredients would clash, but a sublime salad is the result

By Penny Kazmier
May 15, 2024 10:35 pm - Penny Kazmier has plenty of go-to cookbooks. Here, she shares a recipe from the Junior League of Denver’s cookbook “Colorado Collage.” It is pretty simple but includes a homemade salad dressing that is worth the extra effort.

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