food
Hot food trends for 2012
With the new year, foodies love to march out their trend lists. I eat these up. Experts like Sara Bonisteel from Epicurious and John Mariani from Esquire, among my favorites, have predicted the rise of The Old Fashioned, The Happy Diet and Sustainable Fish. They …
Vegetables getting all tarted up
Alors! Julia Child’s beloved pet project, the classic open face fruit pie, glorified by her and now known to all as la tarte tatin, is being left in the competitive flour dust by new tart varieties. Modern chefs are thinking outside the apple basket, making …
Senior fare
Pamela Stosur’s pasta primavera showcases fresh basil, zucchini, peppers and carrots. Opting for whole grain pasta makes the dish even healthier. The simple recipe, one of many Stosur, a senior caregiver, prepares for a senior couple living in Northbrook, provides a nutritional meal and companionship, …
Potpourri: Aug. 19 through Aug. 25
The Fresh Flavors Cooking Demonstration Stop by a store near you in August for a demonstration led by local chefs who will lead a free, step-by-step presentation on how to prepare prepare Asian Chicken Salad with Fire Roasted Tomato Bisque. For more information, visit www.thefreshmarket.com. …
Eating in season, one meal at a time
Ready availability of all manner of fresh produce regardless of the time of year has changed the attitudes of many consumers about what they eat and when. However, restaurateur, chef and food writer Andrea Reusing, author of Cooking in the Moment: A Year of Seasonal …
Potpourri: Aug. 11 through Aug. 18
Ravinia Festival New Culinary Additions for 2011 Levy Restaurants and Executive Chef Tim Radack introduce new Kosher grill cart, gluten-free items, guest chefs and more with options ranging from picnic favorites to fine dining. Chef Thomas Bowman of iNG Restaurant will appear August 18-19. Levy …
Potpourri: July 8 through July 14
The Fresh Flavors Cooking Demonstration Stop by a store near you in July, for a demonstration led by local chefs who will lead a free, step-by-step presentation on how to prepare prepare Tropical Grilled Shrimp with Curried Yogurt Sauce and Zesty Lemon, Fennel & Feta …
Potpourri: July 1 through July 7
The Fresh Flavors Cooking Demonstration Stop by a store near you in July, for a demonstration led by local chefs who will lead a free, step-by-step presentation on how to prepare prepare Tropical Grilled Shrimp with Curried Yogurt Sauce and Zesty Lemon, Fennel & Feta …
Dining deals for the Fourth
The Hot Dog Company, 76 S. LaGrange Road, La Grange, (708) 469-7096, hotdogco.com In celebration of National Hot Dog Month this July, The Hot Dog Company in Downtown La Grange will feature four signature hot dogs from July 1 through July 31. Featured hot dogs will …
Updated classic recipes liven up summer meals
Baseball, hot dogs, apple pie and — meatloaf? You might not think of meatloaf, that comfort food classic, as typical summertime fare. But Chris Dugenske, executive chef at Renaissance Chicago North Shore in Northbrook is bringing meatloaf into picnic season, and we’re not just talking …
Potpourri: June 24 through June 30
Real Urban Barbecue, 610 Central Avenue #177, Highland Park Introducing the nearly 7 lb. “Hungry Home-Wrecker Throwback Sandwich” (priced at $29.95) and not for the faint of heart—or appetite. A monstrous specially sourced bun is topped with 1.5 lbs of RUB’s house-smoked andouille sausage, 2 …
Here’s the rub on grilling meat
One of Esther Kaplan’s most cherished possessions is her late father’s grilling rub recipe, “Izzie Kaplan’s Rub.” “It’s a down home, ‘why not’ kind of recipe,” the Evanston resident said of the simple blend of paprika, salt and garlic that her father, a kosher butcher, …
Potpourri: June 17 through June 23
The Fresh Market Stores Local chefs in June will lead a free presentation on how to prepare Sauteed Tomato Basil Pork with a Bright Summer Salad and Berry Dessert Parfaits. Guests are invited to drop in any time during the event. See www.thefreshmarket.com. for complete …
Potpourri: June 10 through June 16
The Fresh Market Stores host local chefs in June who will lead a free, step-by-step presentation on how to prepare Sauteed Tomato Basil Pork with a Bright Summer Salad and Berry Dessert Parfaits. Guests are invited to drop in any time during the event. See …
Father’s Day Happenings
Jerry’s, 507 Chestnut St, Winnetka, hosts a Father’s Day Eve Event on June 18 that will feature smoked strip loin steak, an array of delicious steakhouse side dishes and beer. Priced at $32 per person, dinner will include a cut of Strip Loin Steak, Fresh …
