Francesca’s Restaurants Chef Shares His Eggplant Secrets
When it comes to well-rounded Italian menus, good eggplant is a must. But making the perfect eggplant requires skill and a few tricks of the trade – fortunately, Chef Massimo of Francesca’s Restaurants has expert tips for any chef.
“The main thing to remember is that eggplant is extremely absorbent, [...]
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This is the Best Eggplant I’ve Ever Had!
August 31st, 2009 by Staff – Comments (0)
Taco Stand: Carne Asada Tacos
May 19th, 2009 by Staff – Comments (0)
One of my favorite taco stands is underneath the “L” stop on the Red Line at Addison. They have very authentic Mexican tacos, rellenos and tamales. The carne asada taco is wonderful! All of the ingredients are fresh and made right there. The tacos run a cheap $2 a piece [...]
Pick of the Week: Cuties
May 7th, 2009 by Staff – Comments (0)
These dainty oranges certainly live up to their name: Cuties. This lesser known orange is a personal favorite because they are superbly easy to peel and incredibly juicy and delicious. On top of that the small size makes them a well proportioned snack.
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Where To Get The Best After 5 Cocktail in Chicago
May 6th, 2009 by Staff – Comments (0)
Chicago is known for having hot nightlife venues, and with all the different choices in Chicago to go for an after-work cocktail, how does one decide? Well, here are three places to go in Chicago, each with their own unique qualities that make them the best places to go in the city:
Living Room: Living Room [...]
Prosecco Italian Restaurant
May 6th, 2009 by Staff – Comments (0)
Prosecco is one of those restaurants that exudes elegance without feeling stifling and pretentious. One of my favorite things about Prosecco is that they ensure that their menu reflects all twenty regions of Italy. They have house made pasta and risotto in addition to their many fish, game and meat selections. Their [...]
Cinco de Mayo Celebrations
May 6th, 2009 by Staff – Comments (0)
It’s Cinco de Mayo time and we know that May 5th is the time to indulge yourself with some delicious Mexican food. Listed below are some of the Mexican restaurants in the Chicago area that are offering specials as well as some of our personal favorites. Hope that this makes choosing the right [...]
Breakfast at Lou Mitchell’s
May 1st, 2009 by Staff – Comments (1)
Located at the beginning of the historic Route 66 is the Chicago institution Lou Mitchell’s. Opened in 1923 Lou Mitchell’s is still serving up one of the best breakfasts in town. Upon entering everyone is handed donut holes and the ladies and children receive Milk Duds. This springs from the warmth and [...]
Free Chocolate Fondue and S’Mores on Mother’s Day!
April 30th, 2009 by Staff – Comments (0)
Free Chocolate Fondue and S’Mores on Mother’s Day!
The Reagle Beagle treats mothers and kids on May 10th!
Chicago’s very own Reagle Beagle bar on 160 E. Grand is offering a special treat to Moms and their kids on Mother’s Day, May 10th! Every Mother that comes in will receive a free order of the delectable chocolate [...]
Fun and Tasty Frosting Concoction – Bomb Monday
April 13th, 2009 by Staff – Comments (0)
I love to mix different things into my frostings to make them taste amazing and complement whatever I am pairing them with. Here is my latest frosting concoction. Bet you can’t guess what’s in it! What do you like to put in your frostings?
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Bomb Jalapeno Cheeseburger Off the Grill – Bomb Monday
April 6th, 2009 by Staff – Comments (0)
One of my favorite things is a huge burger overflowing with toppings. On this burger I grilled my homemade patty outdoors with pepper jack cheese. I then topped it with lettuce, tomato, grilled onions and jalapenos on a toasty bun. We had premade frozen French Fries that were curly fries. [...]
Bomb Monday: Wings in a Blanket
March 30th, 2009 by Staff – Comments (0)
This is leftover boneless hot wings wrapped in Pillsbury croissants. Next time you have leftover wings in the fridge be sure to wrap them up in some croissants. We were looking for a bomb way to create a totally new taste sensation. The buttery, flaky croissants are a perfect complement to leftover sauce drenched [...]
Cornflake Chicken Nuggets Recipe
March 29th, 2009 by Staff – Comments (0)
These chicken nuggets are an easy and great way to get kids to help in the kitchen. My brothers are always competing to be the one who crushes the corn flakes. I also like to sometimes use buttery crackers such as Ritz Crackers to mix it up.
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8 servings (serving size: 5 nuggets and [...]