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CHICAGO — “Dine well, do good.”

It’s a simple quote plastered in big, bold letters above Inspiration Kitchens’ service window in Chicago's East Garfield Park neighborhood. But it’s a value that extends beyond the front-of-house and out into the world, where students hope to land a job in the culinary industry after they’ve ...Read more

Busy week coming up? Cook up these easy poached chicken breasts infused with the flavors of the ubiquitous Vietnamese sauce nuoc cham in your slow cooker on Sunday. Then enjoy the leftover chicken three different ways over the days to come — ladled with the broth over rice noodles, layered with vegetables on a sandwich and mixed with mayo to ...Read more

Q: How long can I safely freeze certain foods?

A: Freezing food is a smart way to cut waste and save time, but even frozen food has limits on quality. While frozen items kept at 0 F (-18 C) remain safe indefinitely, their taste and texture can suffer over time.

Meats like beef steaks or whole chicken maintain best quality for up to 12 months. ...Read more

Years ago, I was traveling to Vienna on a freezing day and stopped into a restaurant on the outskirts of town. I ordered the goulash and was astounded with its flavor profile and cozy comfort as the wind was howling outdoors. What made it unusual to my American palate was the combination of bittersweet caraway seeds, sweet Hungarian paprika and ...Read more

After a recent move, we realize it’s time to lighten the load. The excess books, knickknacks and record albums need to go, but so do the pounds. As a trained chef and recipe developer, I cook and eat all the right foods. The trouble is, I eat too much. A new year offers the opportunity to make a few adjustments.

Cutting the fat, for example. ...Read more

I’ll be honest: I don’t often get creative with my salads. If you come over for a weeknight dinner, I’ll likely be serving a big bowl of greens tossed with a ...Read more

If I had to choose just one dessert to eat for the rest of time, I’d pick brownies. They are rich, chewy (or cakey, if that’s your preference), and ...Read more

When did buying a stove become like buying a car?

After replacing our refrigerator, wall oven, dishwasher, furnace, hot water heater and air conditioning unit, it was time to get a new stove. We’ve been in the house for 12 years and there was nothing else left to replace.

Besides, we needed it. One burner on the old stove worked fine, as ...Read more

Cranberries, brown sugar, orange juice, and a touch of mustard come together to create a quick, mouthwatering sauce for beef tenderloin slices. This dish is perfect for the season or any time you want a special meal.

The beef is sliced into tender 1-inch pieces, a lean cut that cooks in just minutes. Any leftover cranberries freeze beautifully...Read more

Find your muse in the morning with Morning Muse Chia Pudding. This blend of chia seeds soaked in almond milk is as inspiring and invigorating as the muse of the morning.

Ingredients 2 tablespoons chia seeds 1/2 cup almond milk 1 tablespoon honey Fresh fruit for garnish A pinch of cinnamon (optional)Instructions Combine...Read more

WASHINGTON — Lawmakers in 2024 let lapse the authority for states to reimburse food stamp recipients who lost their benefits to fraud. Several lawmakers want to reverse course.

In the two years the Agriculture Department had the reimbursement authority, it identified 1.9 million fraudulent transactions using stolen Supplemental Nutrition ...Read more