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Welcome mat is out for vegans, cyclists

December 23, 2018 at 9:00 p.m.

Expect the unexpected at The Handlebar. This unassuming West Wicker Park gem belies its self-described "food + booze" atmosphere with its artsy neighborhood feel and quality vegetarian/vegan food. The Handlebar...

Caraway, aromatic herbs enliven split pea soup

December 23, 2018 at 8:50 p.m.

Years ago Frau Schmitbauer, owner and chef of the inn where I stayed in Heidelberg, shared this recipe with me. I love that the caraway seeds and fresh herbs create...

Memories of beef stew delivered in faux version

December 23, 2018 at 8:38 p.m.

Why would a vegetarian want faux beef stew? Perhaps because stew is a dish that my mother never made, not once. I had my first taste of beef stew right...

Menu surprises at new vegetarian spot

August 23, 2021 at 2:32 a.m.

Vegetarian Express opened about two months ago. I'm a vegetarian, so the idea of a new meatless establishment in a sea of meat-lover restaurants usually makes my heart thump with...

Ways to cut down on egg-related cholesterol

May 13, 2019 at 4:52 p.m.

There is more cholesterol in one egg than in any other food except brains. Dr. Michael Gerger, director of public health and animal agriculture for the Humane Society of the...

Preserve nutrients in raw pasta sauce

May 13, 2019 at 4:51 p.m.

Why spend two hours making tomato sauce when you're cooking away its food value? One medium tomato contains almost 40 percent of the minimum daily vitamin C requirement, but heating...

Add kick to that veggie burger

May 13, 2019 at 4:50 p.m.

Just as most vegetarians eat more than veggies, a veggie burger contains more than vegetables. Usually these meatless wonders are grain- or bean-based and sometimes bland. But this tasty version...

Whole-grain pasta — it’s what’s for slimmer

May 13, 2019 at 4:43 p.m.

Whole-grain pastas have come a long way. Today, a broad range of brands makes it easier than ever to add whole grains to your diet. The textures of the different...

Still life of the vegan books, "Vegan on the Cheap" by Robin Robertson and "Easy Vegan"

Down-to-earth vegan cookbooks

June 17, 2018 at 7:23 p.m.

Vega is a bright star in the northern celestial hemisphere, about 25 light-years from Earth. To some, the idea of vegan cooking may seem just as alien as if it...

It doesnt have to be Cinco de Mayo day for you to enjoy this dish.

A tasty twist on chilaquiles

June 17, 2018 at 8:52 p.m.

Cinco de Mayo comes but once a year. But, tofuquiles? This South of the Border-inspired favorite is good all year long. It's comfort food with a flair. Chilaquiles, the dish...

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