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We thought it would be a good idea to have two turkeys for Thanksgiving. We would eat one for our Thanksgiving dinner, and have one to enjoy next month with soup and sandwiches. Turned out we had way too much turkey. My niece, Barbara Nilson, decided...

This list in not all inclusive. American Contemporary Abigail's American Bistro 493 Roger Williams Ave., Highland Park, 847-780-4862 Simple elegance provides Abigail's with a welcoming ambiance. The menu offers variety from the lunchtime grilled...

It's 7 o'clock on a Friday night, and Racks Fish House + Oyster Bar is hopping. Every stool at the bar that winds from inside to outside is taken. It's happy hour, and people are drinking, but they're also partaking in Buck-a-Shuck, when Racks puts Blue...

This is a wonderfully easy recipe to prepare. And better yet, it’s a soup that’s loaded with flavor. If you are concerned about the waistline, then substitute the half and half or heavy cream with 1-percent milk. Make sure you gradually add in...

Playa, the shuttered Beverly Boulevard restaurant where chef John Sedlar riffed on modern Latin cuisine, is being replaced by Petty Cash Taqueria. Restaurateur Bill Chait has teamed with chef Walter Manzke, who is collaborating with Guillermo Campos...

FARGO, N.D. - In the Midwest, most of us have been looking out our windows at a giant walk-in deep freeze since late fall. I think most would agree that we are ready for the outdoors to go through a “defrost cycle.” However, instead of complaining about...

FARGO, N.D. - Here are a few hints about a food that could stretch your budget. Do you know what it is? · This protein food contains natural chemicals that are good for your eyes because of their lutein content. This natural colorant may reduce...

I get why some folks love Smashburger. The restaurant chain uses never-frozen Certified Angus Beef, which is literally "smashed" into the shape of a burger on a 400-degree flat grill to "sear in the juicy flavor." The beef is tasty. But after two visits...

What's happening in food and dining around South Florida. Valentino 620 S. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale 954-523-5767, ValentinosCucinaItaliana.com Despite generating a huge buzz after opening his chic, contemporary Italian spot in August,...

Inside a hangar on the edge of the tarmac at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport sits one of the best lunch spots in Fort Lauderdale. Two weeks ago, I wouldn't have believed I'd ever write that sentence. But then, I found myself at Jet Runway Cafe....

Burger review: Leadbelly 5739 W. Irving Park Road 773-283-7880 Rating: !!!! (out of 4) As I look back on all of my burger-eating adventures, one sentiment has continued to hold true: A good burger is worth the journey. So when I heard the delightfully...

Brunch — an easy, agreeable way to entertain — sure pleases all generations in our family. Especially when the gathering includes eight or more guests — the norm in our house on Easter Sunday. My favorite dishes leave me time to hunt...