Corned beef and cabbage may not be traditional Irish fare, but seafood is. Even when potato crops failed, the island nation could depend on the abundance of fish and seafood. Guinness Stout is prac
Trifles are traditional in England and Scotland as well as Ireland, one of those preparations that undoubtedly came about as a way to use stale leftovers – in this case, cake – but that
They’ve built it, and people are coming.Walking into Lincoln Land Community College’s new Culinary Institute for the first time is an awesome, even jaw-dropping experience, especially for
One of the best things about writing for the Illinois Times is getting to meet people. That’s never been more true than while I was working on this week’s cover story. Everyone
I’ve cooked thousands of dishes for countless people in my life; some professionally, some as a home cook. Almost all were well received. When catering dinner parties or when my cooking class st
8-12 oz. smoky, thick-cut bacon, diced 2 lbs. coarsely chopped cabbage 1 c. chopped onion, NOT super-sweet 1 T. cane syrup, molasses, or dark brown sugar 1 c. water 1/2 tsp. freshl
1 c. extra-virgin olive oil 1 T. anchovy paste 1/2 tsp. crushed red chili flakes, or more or less to taste, optional 6 sun-dried tomatoes, thinly sliced lengthwise 6 cloves garlic, pee
Drip, drip, drip . . . It was late February. After a long, cold winter, it was first day that hinted spring was on the way. Drip, drip, drip . . . It had been below freezing overnight, but by noon the
Roasted pork with maple-mustard glaze 3 to 4 lbs. boneless pork loin, or tied boneless pork butt 2 c. buttermilk One large white onion, thinly sliced or diced 3/4 c. plus 1/2 c.
Maple walnut pie Pastry for a single crust pie 3 eggs PLUS 1 beaten egg 1 1/2 c. pure maple syrup 1/2 tsp. kosher or sea salt 4 T. melted unsalted butter 2 tsp. cider vine