There is nothing better than Soft Shell Crab and I am so happy that they are in season again. I know a softshell crab looks strange but thi...

These are so easy to make and an excellent side for a grilled steak. I soften the zucchini in the microwave for a few minutes. Scoop the fl...

Here are some salsa recipes that you can use to flatter your best summer grilling recipes. The photo at the left is by Chris Court and thi...

See if you can strike XOCO at a better time than I did and move quickly for a place in the corner next to the window and you will have it ma...

My mother made the best pecan pie. When I asked her for the recipe she opened her Betty Crocker Cookbook. I was half surprised because I tho...

I bought a small cherry-almond cake at Gerhard’s the other day because I had a taste for cherries and they have not quite come into season. ...

I love the fact that many great fruits and vegetables are getting ready to appear at the local Farmer’s markets this summer. Our season in ...

Caputos cheese is really inexpensive. I bought a large block of bleu for the dressing I made and paid $5.00. That’s OK for some recipes but ...

I’m really not a muffin person but I really like this recipe that comes from my friend Gina. It’s very light and a perfect side to serve wi...

At 317 Park Avenue in Glencoe, we had a very bad and expensive Asian salad. These dried Chinese noodles went out a long time ago with your b...

I grilled a small piece of Sea Bass this week and make a fish taco. I topped it with avocado and a really fresh mango that I purchased at a ...

It's ONLY TUESDAY so savor this thought for the rest of the week! Friday will be here before you can say CHEAT! Bon Appetit...If Onl...

At 110 West Illinois, maybe my expectations were way too high walking in the door so that anything but brilliance would be a let down. I re...

I LOVE Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato sandwiches and the key to a great BLT is really good ingredients. This sandwich was made with a beautiful...

I first made Pain Perdu out of my New Orleans Cookbook 30 years ago and it was always one of my favorites. It was a way to use up leftover b...

Mini Quiches are the best route to go when you want a bit of excess but also recognize the need to maintain some control. Take your recip...

Love the Tiramisu. Thanks Wildflour!

This is my standard recipe for Au Gratin Potatoes which comes from Martha Stewart. I change up the cheese I use in it depending on what I a...

If you want to grow Brussels Sprouts this summer, click on this link and it will give you all the information you need to be a successful sp...

Most nutritionists consider blueberries a super food! Blueberries have over and over again been recognized as the fruit with the highest ant...

The more I cook with ricotta, the more I am liking the rich and superb flavor that it adds to a dish. The secret to the lightness of these...

As the lime juice and brown sugar sit together, they create an essence that's perfect for this fruit salad. If you like a lot of dressin...

102 (1) photo As promised, here is another great smoothie recipe. I thought that this would need a little bit of honey, but it was perfec...

This recipe is a really good side salad for spring dinners and the combination of the citrus and avocado are ever-so-light and delicious. Th...

I love this breakfast. It is so easy and takes under a half hour. First off, scrambling eggs in the microwave means not only really fluffy...

One thing that I recall as a kid was the flowering hedge on the back side of our house. The hedge was full of lilacs and I can still remembe...

This last-minute breakfast or dessert has an understated elegance that's most impressive when made with Greek style yogurt. This yogurt ...

Take your city in from a different point of view. I consumed Chicago from the river today and it was amazing what I saw. The Mart flys th...

The most famous Mexican holiday in America, Cinco de Mayo is observed by many Americans regardless of their ethnic origin. Basically, the ...

It feels so good to be riding with my group again every Sunday! After doing 76.01 miles today, I'm pretty sure I'm ready for a cheat...

You don’t need a plane ticket south these days to get great Mexican Street food. Alfredo Sandoval, managing partner of Mercadito at 108 We...

Case in point: I LOVE to eat. It’s in my DNA and I just can’t figure out how to get rid of it. If you have a magic formula or a pill let me ...

I love it now that fresh fruits are in season. I made salad today using mangos, avocados, strawberries, melon, pineapple and grapes. I ma...

There are some great websites for mixing up your run and taking in a new route. I find a change of scenery is always good for the soul. ...

I have a weakness for the flavors of Greek turkey. This recipe combines spices, lemon juice and olive oil and is something you can keep in t...

This book should come with a warning label: Eat Before You Read! I got this book recently from the author’s PR staff. The book turned out ...

I’ve had a taste for Asian since the Shack attack last weekend. P. F. Chang’s happens to make the best Mongolian beef and here is a recipe...

I took a detour off West Belmont to go to a little Vietnamese restaurant that had some good reviews. Nha Trang at 3711 West Belmont has t...