Food
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Cook of the Week: Instant family changed woman's approach to cooking, lifeMay 14, 2012 11:00 pm - Nine years ago Cindy Grills' life turned upside down. Through a series of circumstances, Cindy, a single real estate broker from Buffalo Grove, suddenly found herself t...
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Dressing up a stack of pancakesMay 10, 2012 10:00 am - As pancake toppings go, maple syrup is swell and certainly traditional, if not particularly inspired. But if you're going to go to the trouble of griddling up a stack o...
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Gonnella’s new addition opens in Schaumburg, adds 40 positionsMay 09, 2012 5:15 pm - About 40 new positions are expected to be added in coming months to Gonnella Baking Co.’s expanded plant in Schaumburg, which was unveiled Thursday with Cook County...
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Frugal living: Using leftover ham glazeMay 09, 2012 3:30 pm - Q. I want to make chili for hot dogs, but it needs to be thicker. Would adding flour or cornstarch change the taste? Donna M., email A. You can thicken chili by cooking ...
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Fresh Spinach with Ham, Garlic and Balsamic VinegarMay 09, 2012 11:46 am - 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 ounces nitrite/nitrate-free sliced baked ham, cut into ¼-inch pieces 3 large garlic cloves, minced (about 2 tablespoons) 1 can (15 ounces) Gre...
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Reducing fructose intake can lead to better healthMay 09, 2012 11:00 am - On April 1, CBS's "60 Minutes" aired a segment Is Sugar Toxic? It was no April Fools' Day joke. If you happened to tune in, you heard Dr. Robert H. Lustig, a pediatric ...
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Exploring the wines of Grandes Pagos de EspanaMay 09, 2012 8:00 am - The international wine lexicon is full of terms with the general meaning of "special growing site." In Germany, it's "gewachs;" in Spain it's "pago." France has several...
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Rockit Kobe Burger with Brie, Shallots and Date AioliMay 09, 2012 6:00 am - 2 pounds ground kobe beef (75- to 80-percent lean) 8 ounces brie for 8 slices ¼-inch thick by 2-inches wide 4 onion brioche buns 8 medjool dates, pitted &frac...
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Zesty Salsa BurgersMay 09, 2012 6:00 am - 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained 1 pound ground sirloin (90 percent lean) ¼ teaspoon salt teaspoon ground black pepper 4 slic...
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Great burgers demand equally great bunsMay 09, 2012 6:00 am - The best hamburger buns have a subtle flavor that doesn't overpower the burger, as well as enough heft to stand up to numerous toppings and condiments. These rolls do ju...