Food
-
Chicken SouvlakiJul 17, 2012 5:06 am - 1 teaspoon dried oregano, preferably Greek 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Juice of one lemon 1 teaspoon pureed garlic ½ teaspoon salt 2 large boneless, skinless ch...
-
Graphic artist gets creative in the kitchenJul 17, 2012 5:00 am - Michael Lalagos generally is a pretty shy guy, but last fall this 33-year-old from Schaumburg found himself at the center of attention as he cooked against three other f...
-
Summer Sweet Corn SaladJul 16, 2012 10:46 am - 4 ears sweet corn, cooked 1 cup quartered grape tomatoes 1 small red onion, minced 1 tablespoon fresh sage, minced Salt and pepper to taste 2 tablespoons balsamic salad ...
-
Chipotle Pimento CheeseJul 16, 2012 10:18 am - 1 cup freshly grated cheddar cheese 1 cup freshly grated Monterey Jack cheese 1 teaspoon grated yellow onion 1 garlic clove, minced ½ cup mayonnaise ¼ cup jarred sweet ...
-
Jimmy Kennedy’s Pimento CheeseJul 16, 2012 10:18 am - 4 cups grated cheddar cheese 1 cup mayonnaise 1 jar (4 ounces) pimentos, drained and chopped ¼ teaspoon sugar ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper Mix all the ingredi...
-
Fresh sweet corn one of summer's tasty perksJul 16, 2012 10:00 am - The Midwest may be in a drought, but thankfully I'm still finding locally grown fresh sweet corn at farmers markets and roadside stands. I prefer shopping at roadside st...
-
Taste of Chicago struggles as revenues dwindleJul 14, 2012 4:51 pm - Chicago’s showcase summer festival, Taste of Chicago, is struggling to find a new identity amid dwindling revenues and more choices for cash-strapped residents and visit...
-
Staffers say Obamas exercise, eat vegetablesJul 14, 2012 8:00 am - WASHINGTON — The White House staff is spilling details about Obama family life, from the first family’s fitness regime to their eating habits. White House chef Sam Kass...
-
Night life events: Tunes keep Arlington Park hoppingJul 13, 2012 6:00 am - Arlington after party A new concert series at Arlington Park keeps the party going after the last horses have raced some Fridays this summer. Catch Murley Shertz Fr...
-
First TexMex and Music Fest benefits DuPage PADSJul 13, 2012 6:00 am - Carol Simler wants people to know that homelessness is only a time in their lives — not a permanent situation. The executive director of DuPage PADS has worked with hom...