Food
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Fresh produce coming soon to Fox Valley farmers marketsMay 17, 2012 3:00 pm - Fresh, locally grown produce will soon be available at farmers markets throughout the Fox Valley and Tri-Cities area. Aurora Farmers Markets: The Aurora Farmers Market ...
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Night life events: Amrita plays Tokio PubMay 17, 2012 6:00 am - Tokio's patio kickoff Cheers to patio season at Tokio Pub when progressive-ambient rock band Amrita plays from 9 to 11 p.m. Saturday, May 19. A $10 cover includes m...
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Bacon, mushrooms pump up kid-friendly dishMay 17, 2012 6:00 am - Homemade macaroni and cheese often showed up on my desperate dinner table as the main entree when my kids were little. It was easy to boil some noodles, make a quickie c...
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Pumped Up Mac and CheeseMay 16, 2012 4:06 pm - 1½ cups dry macaroni 1 cup baby portobello mushrooms, chopped ½ cup green onions, sliced 1 cup fresh tomatoes, diced 4 thick slices hickory smoked bacon, ...
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Chicken salad perfect for warm weatherMay 16, 2012 1:00 pm - With summer around the corner I start looking for something different to serve for dinner; dishes to take the place of hearty, cool weather stews and casseroles. My fam...
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It’s time to disband clean-plate club; choose healthy portions insteadMay 16, 2012 11:36 am - In response to my article last month on childhood obesity, I thought I’d spend this month addressing a concerned reader’s question. First, an interesting health history ...
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Grilled Pizza with Sausage and Broccoli RaabMay 16, 2012 6:00 am - 3 cups shredded Fontina cheese ½ cup grated Romano cheese 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling 4 links hot or sweet I...
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Whole-Wheat Pizza DoughMay 16, 2012 6:00 am - ½ cup wheat berries (optional) 1 cup cold water 2 cups warm water (105 to 115 degrees) 2 teaspoons honey 2 envelopes active dry yeast (2 tablespoons) 1 tablespoon o...
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Pizza on the Grill: Master InstructionsMay 16, 2012 6:00 am - Gas grill method: Preheat the grill by setting all the burners on high. After lighting, close the lid and leave on high for 10 minutes, then reduce the heat of all the b...
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Grilled Tomato Pizza with Basil and ProsciuttoMay 16, 2012 6:00 am - 3 cups shredded Fontina cheese ½ cup grated fresh parmesan cheese 1 pound pizza dough Olive oil for drizzling 2 teaspoons minced garlic 2 cups drained, chopp...