Articles filed under Contests & Promotions
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Bright Sea Scallops with Earthy and Salty Spaghetti Squash and RisottoSep 14, 2016 6:00 am - Rosemary oil 1 cup of olive oil 3 sprigs of rosemary Put olive oil and rosemary in small sauce pan over medium heat and bring to simmer for five minutes. Remove from he...
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Challenge 1: Cara Kretz wanted to use vanilla extract in all componentsSep 07, 2016 6:00 am - Many factors went into my final dish: Vanilla Coke Grilled Skirt Steak with Mashed Purple Yams and Candied Bacon-Wrapped Onion Ring Stuffed with Spicy Black Beans. I want...
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Challenge 1: Hazel Oreluk makes an apricot sauce for her chicken breast dinnerSep 07, 2016 6:00 am - I prepared Chicken Breast with Apricot Sauce, and Parsnip and Potato Chips with Sour Cream and Chives Dip, an easy-to-make, budget-friendly meal for someone who has limi...
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International Tacos (Cajun chicken tacos with pickled parsnip slaw, apricot chipotle sour cream and sweet apricot chili sauce)Sep 07, 2016 6:00 am - 2 pounds chicken breast Cajun seasoning to taste 6-8 medium sized apricots Water 1 tablespoon Asian chili garlic sauce ¼ cup, plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice 3 tablespoon...
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Challenge 1: Craig Brannan makes a sweet potato puree to go with skirt steakSep 07, 2016 6:00 am - I was so happy to learn that skirt steak was the protein that I had to use in Challenge 1. The Madagascar vanilla definitely worked well in both the marinade for the skir...
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Cook of the Week Challenge recipes: Challenges 1 & 2Sep 07, 2016 6:00 am - In Challenge 1, home cooks Cara Kretz of North Barrington and Craig Brannan of Lake Villa were faced with mystery ingredients Madacaskar Vanilla, courtesy of My Sweet Ka...
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Challenge 2: Daniel Imburgia talks International TacosSep 07, 2016 6:00 am - I prepared what I am calling International Tacos, a four-layer taco that has a lot of different flavors. The Mexican-inspired apricot chipotle sour cream sauce on the bo...
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Faced with mystery ingredients, Cook of the Week Challenge cooks work their magicSep 07, 2016 6:00 am - In Challenge 1, home cooks Cara Kretz of North Barrington and Craig Brannan of Lake Villa were faced with Madacaskar Vanilla, courtesy of My Sweet Kake, skirt steak, bla...
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Go Orange to help find ways to fight hungerSep 06, 2016 11:00 pm - By Susan Stark Daily Herald Food editor I'll be sporting orange on Thursday, Sept. 8, in honor of National Go Orange Day to shine a light on support for hunger relief. T...
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16 home cooks step up to plate for Daily Herald Cook of the Week ChallengeAug 31, 2016 6:00 am - Foodies, home cooks and recipe junkies - hold onto your aprons. It's time to launch the sixth annual Daily Herald Cook of the Week Challenge. This year's contestants hai...