Sautéed with prosciutto, garlic and crushed red pepper, broccoli rabe combines with Cannellini beans and small pasta to become a standout side or a satisfying meal in its own right. Recipe below,… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]  Read More →

Yet another wave of food recalls has food safety, food additives and FDA’s changing role in food enforcement in the news. The argument for real food just keeps getting stronger. On March 4,… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]  Read More →

Artisanal gourmet toffee, produced in small batches in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood, delivers sublime flavor and gives your teeth a break. I wish I could say it was love at first bite with… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]  Read More →

Roasting sweet potatoes and shallots with rosemary, garlic and cayenne pepper creates a naturally sweet/savory side dish that packs a satisfying kick. Recipe below, along with a link to a sweet… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]  Read More →

The idea behind Open That Bottle Night is a simple one. As a Wall Street Journal article puts it, “Whether it’s the only bottle in the house or one bottle among thousands, just about all wine… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]  Read More →

Dijon mustard adds a surprisingly delicate touch to these simple, flavorful lamb chops, pan seared and finished in the oven. Recipe below. Our love affair with lamb is pretty much a year-round… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]  Read More →

I‘m often kvetching about the lack of food trucks in Chicago, thanks to draconian local health regulations. Well, last weekend Logan Square Kitchen reminded me of the wealth of delicious… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]  Read More →

Shallots, garlic, tarragon, brandy and balsamic vinegar create a lively sauce for simply prepared duck breasts and sautéed pears—an easy, elegant Valentine’s Day dinner. Recipe below. Ducks… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]  Read More →

In its first comprehensive report since 2006, Feeding America shows how the economic downturn is increasing risk of hunger on a growing number of families and creating pressure on relief… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]  Read More →

I never called him Dad. I was already grown and living on my own when he and Mom married, not the first marriage for either of them. So Dad just didn’t sound right to me. Instead, I called him… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]  Read More →

Many flavors come together to create a complex, satisfying and surprisingly mild seasonal pasta dish. Recipe below. Brussels sprouts get a totally undeserved bad rap. I think much of it comes from… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]  Read More →

For people who can’t get enough of cooking—and that would include me—Guide to Culinary Schools has compiled a wonderfully eclectic mix of cooking videos. The Internet is a wonderful place,… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]  Read More →

Slow marinating with hoisin sauce, soy sauce, Chinese five-spice powder, fresh ginger and other pan-Asian ingredients infuses quick-cooking Chinese Pork Tenderloin with big, complex flavor. Recipe… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]  Read More →

Quickly stir frying pre-cooked noodles with a variety of flavorings—in this case, shallots, green onions, roasted cashews, soy sauce and mirin—takes them from bland backdrop to exciting side dish…. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]  Read More →

The food blogging community has proven itself time and again to be generous, warm and caring, always ready to share. The people of Haiti are in desperate need of your generosity right now. Living in… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]  Read More →