Dark chocolate brownies, rich and chewy caramel, and sweet pecans it’s hard to go wrong with turtle brownies. But many recipes for this treat call for box mixes and jarred...
Nutrient-dense and easy to prepare, lentils are not given nearly enough credit. Their relatively neutral flavor makes them adaptable to a range of flavors. To give our lentils, which are...
Apple jelly is an exceptionally beautiful, old-fashioned preserve. When prepared correctly, it is perfectly translucent in a maidenly shade of pale pink and has a delicate, sweet apple flavor. I...
Damson plum jam may be my favorite preserve. It tastes like a fruity merlot and boasts a stunning magenta color. Damsons are naturally rich in pectin, which makes the jam...
I’m not suggesting this joyful brew is any way virtuous. Drink in *ahem* moderation. Unless you’re under 18 of course in which case leave out the vodka.
Potato gratin is a satisfying classic, but we wanted a more nutritious version that wasn’t swimming in cream. We first replaced the regular spuds with their sweet, bright-orange relative, a...
Limoncello is a classic Italian after-dinner drink of lemon-infused vodka mixed with sugar syrup. Everyone seems to agree that Meyer lemons make the best limoncello. Larger and sweeter than a...
At one of the very first Chicago Food Swap events, my daughter, Zoe, who was eight years old at the time, insisted that I swap for an enormous bottle of...
Peppermint patties are another classic American confection. For our version, we use invertase, an ingredient you may not be familiar with. It’s an enzyme, usually commercially derived from yeast, that...