When writing my Heinen’s “4PM Panic” posts, I try to bring you recipes that can be put together easily. Sometimes the panic is not caused by lack of time or effort, but
Fresh made ravioli is this week’s Heinen’s “4PM Panic” recipe. The beauty of this one is that it can be handmade or you can use frozen ravioli to shorten the cook time
Flank steak is a lean, but flavorful cut of beef that benefits from the tenderizing effects of a marinade. It is best cooked medium rare and thinly sliced at an angle across
For this week’s Menu Monday feature, we’re heading over to Barrington’s Wool Street Grill to taste two of the most popular items they have on their menu right now, Lime Cilantro Shrimp
There are a few things in my life that I have dismissed as being too difficult to make so I have avoided it all together. Even though everyone told me how simple it
Fruit soup, who knew? Carrot apple soup is warm, smooth, sweet, savory and comforting. During the 70’s, when canned soup and T.V. dinners became the rage, my sweet Mother managed to avoid
We’ve finally started seeing signs of spring. The sunshine has been glorious, adding a bit of color to the typical grey tones of Chicago winter. The forsythia bush outside my kitchen door
Wednesday is the new date night at Mandile’s Italian Restaurant & Banquets in Algonquin! Join them every Wednesday as they a feature a chefs menu for two along with Ruffino Wines, an
This week’s Heinen’s “4PM Panic” recipe offers, in a word, simplicity. It’s a dish that can be used for dinner then easily packed into tomorrow’s lunchbox. We’re pulling out the muffin tins
It’s Menu Monday! And with Easter Sunday fast approaching, we’re dreaming of this year’s Brunch with the Bunny coming up at Chessie’s Restaurant. They’re currently taking reservations and have a delicious Easter
This week’s Heinen’s “4PM Panic” post is for all of you who have told me you don’t prepare anything with more than four ingredients. This yummy chicken dish has three, yes 3, ingredients
For this week’s Menu Monday feature, we’re heading to Lake Barrington’s ZaZa’s Tavola Italiana in anticipation of their next wine pairing dinner coming up on Wednesday, March 9th, featuring Botromagno Wines. Produced
Sometimes dinner and lunch can have a great deal in common. In this week’s Heinen’s “4PM Panic” post I’m recreating for my family, a sandwich I enjoyed last week for lunch from the Galleria
For this week’s Menu Monday feature, we’re taking a trip to Gianni’s Cafe, with locations in Kildeer and downtown Palatine. Owned and operated by a Barrington-area family, Gianni’s specializes in homemade pasta
Roasted Sweet Potato, Red Onions and Lemon Hummus started as a left over throw together salad. Now, because these flavors have become a family favorite, we don’t wait for left over sides.