Good to go: Muffin omelets, empanadas and savory pies make tasty portable meals
So the lazy days of summer are behind us and it's back to juggling schedules — and meals. You might have to eat on the run, but that meal-on-the-go doesn't...
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Clafoutis: French dessert shows off seasonal stone fruits
Chefs everywhere are showing off the season's best stone fruits in the simple, classic French dessert clafoutis (pronounced: kla-FOO-tea). Some describe it as a cross between a pancake and a...
Foodies for life
One of the first dining clubs to form in the Chicago area is turning 20. Chicago Gourmets, one of the few groups that formed long before dining clubs were fashionable,...
Chefs unearth inspiration in farmers market finds
There's nothing like seeing a chef in the kitchen after a visit to the farmers market; it's like watching a kid on Christmas morning. "I have beautiful produce," Chef Sarah...
Five new flavorful reasons to scream for ice cream
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream. Nothing says summer like a great big scoop of our favorite fresh ice cream on a cone. And ice cream...
The thrill of the grill
Alan Mayer's white wine-soaked hickory chips, his special basting technique and his late wife's cherished apricot noodle kugel make one Highland Park family's barbecue extra special. Mayer is 92, and...
The beers of summer: Chicago area brewers name their favorite sips of the season
They have names like Beach Blonde, Dog Days Dortmunder and Summerfest. There is even a classic hefeweizen named after the puffy clouds in the blue sky on a sunny day...
Five outdoor dining spots to try and what to eat while there
With an outdoor dining season that's shorter than most would like, and so many open air places to choose from, it's important to pick al fresco spots carefully. From new...
Five outdoor dining spots with new twists this season
With an outdoor dining season that's shorter than most would like, and so many open air places to choose from, it's important to pick al fresco spots carefully. From new...
Building the best burger
It's National Burger Month, and from the bun to the fixings to the meat patty, chefs are putting new spins on America's favorite picnic food. Take your lead from these...