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How sweet it is: Perfect weather brings big crowds to Long Grove Chocolate Fest

Daily Herald report
May 19, 2024 3:44 pm - Perfect weather was just the icing on the cake … and the strawberries, the doughnuts and even the bacon this weekend as Long Grove hosted its annual Chocolate Fest. The f...
A guide to farmers markets in the suburbs

Daily Herald report
May 17, 2024 8:02 am - As the growing season begins, farmers markets are opening throughout the suburbs. Some start in June or later while others have already begun. Here’s a helpful guide.
A salad in contrast: You might think these ingredients would clash, but a sublime salad is the result

By Penny Kazmier
May 16, 2024 4:16 pm - Penny Kazmier has plenty of go-to cookbooks. Here, she shares a recipe from the Junior League of Denver’s cookbook “Colorado Collage.” It is pretty simple but includes a homemade salad dressing that is worth the extra effort.
This $20 sparkling wine is a bargain bubbly for summer celebrations

By Dave McIntyre
May 16, 2024 4:17 pm - Dave McIntyre offers up three wines to enjoy this summer including a tempranillo from Spain, a bargain bubbly and a boxed wine that will make any outing fun.
Blended cashews give this tikka masala-inspired vegetarian curry creamy body without the cream

By CHRISTOPHER KIMBALL
May 16, 2024 4:34 pm - Meaty cremini mushrooms play a starring role in a curry recipe inspired by the flavors of tikka masala and butter chicken. The cooks at Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street have lightened things up by swapping the dairy for cashews pureed with water until smooth.
Nourish: Serve seared scallops on a creamy herb sauce for a quick, elegant meal

By Ellie Krieger
May 16, 2024 4:31 pm - This meal of seared scallops over a velvety, green herb sauce is so elegant, sumptuous and nourishing, it’s hard to believe how quickly and easily it comes together.
The 3 essential kitchen knives every cook needs

By Aaron Hutcherson
May 14, 2024 11:03 am - The number of styles and types of kitchen knives for home cooks to choose from is enough to make your head spin. In reality, most people can get away with just three: a chef’s knife, a paring knife and a serrated knife.
Cottage pie with turkey and peas offers comfort in any season

By Julia Turshen
May 14, 2024 11:02 am - A simple, hearty dinner, this cottage pie includes ground turkey, vegetables and creamy mashed potatoes. Although you don’t need anything else with this pie, a green salad would make a nice accompaniment.
Spring clean your pantry by making these quick meals

By Anne Mauney, MPH, RD
May 16, 2024 4:32 pm - It’s officially spring, and with that comes the urge to declutter and start fresh. While busy clearing out your closets, don’t forget to consider the pantry, where food often gets shoved to the back and forgotten.
Spinach pesto pasta is a family-friendly way to eat your greens

By Becky Krystal
May 14, 2024 10:58 am - This light, bright spinach pesto pasta is a great, kid-friendly way to work additional greens into your meal rotation. We like baby spinach for its mellow flavor, but feel free to play around with bolder, heartier options, such as kale or Swiss chard.

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