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Use what you have: Some of the best salads are born from what’s already in your fridge

By Penny Kazmier
Jul 22, 2026 5:55 am - How do you define a good salad? For me, it needs to have crunch, chew, tang, and a really tasty dressing. I got lucky one day when I was digging through my refrigerator and came across Brussels sprouts, crisp red seedless grapes, apples, and a tub of goat cheese crumbles. Hmmm, this was starting to sound good.
It’s time to revisit the sloppy joe

By Don Mauer
Jul 22, 2026 4:48 am - When was the last time you had a sloppy joe? That long? Don Mauer updates his recipe from 1996, swapping in organic, grass-fed ground beef but keeping the secret ingredient: fresh orange juice.
Cocktail jellies update the Jell-O shot with whimsy and a wink

By M. Carrie Allan
Jul 21, 2026 5:55 am - Think Jell-O shots are lowbrow? Think again. These beginner-friendly jellies, inspired by Solid Wiggles, transform familiar cocktails into spoonable summer treats.
Make summer cooking more chill with this easy curried chicken salad

By Ellie Krieger
Jul 21, 2026 5:55 am - This luscious chicken salad is golden and fragrant with curry powder, and features bites of juicy, sweet grapes, crunchy almonds, celery and red onion. It’s not only delicious, but it’s better for you, too, thanks to the creamy Greek yogurt mixed with just a touch of mayonnaise.
The story behind Chicago’s most iconic hot dog

By Eva Remijan-Toba
Jul 20, 2026 8:29 am - Piled high with its signature seven toppings, the Chicago dog is a rite of passage for tourists and a source of hometown pride for locals. But long before it became the city’s signature meal, it was shaped by the people, neighborhoods and traditions that built Chicago.
Skip the Saturday crowds: Aurora’s west side midweek market offers an alternative

By David Sharos | For the Aurora Beacon-News
Jul 15, 2026 9:20 am - Aurora's new midweek farmers market opened July 8 at West Plaza, offering a quieter, more convenient alternative to the busy Saturday downtown market. The west side location features about two dozen rotating vendors and attracts approximately 300 shoppers weekly.
What to know about eating at home and dining out during the cyclospora outbreak

By Zareen Syed
Jul 15, 2026 9:11 am - A parasite causing “explosive diarrhea” has caused widespread panic across the country, adding new complexities to safe food handling at home and worrying diners about ordering the wrong leafy green at a restaurant. Health experts in Chicago say caution is warranted either way, but suggest considering several key factors before raising the alarm.
Pasta salad packed with protein and fiber puts a summery spin on minestrone

By Ellie Krieger
Jul 15, 2026 6:30 am - Packed with grilled zucchini, bell pepper, tomatoes, beans and Parmesan cheese, and tossed in Italian dressing, this crowd-pleasing pasta salad is an ideal light summer meal or part of a picnic spread.
Michael Mina’s steak sandwich inspired by famous Egyptian spot

By MICHAEL MINA
Jul 15, 2026 6:30 am - Rib-eye sliced super-thin stands in for the traditional liver in Michael Mina’s take on a famous sandwich from Alexandria, Egypt. Here, the seared steak is served with sauteed shallots and hot peppers on a garlic-buttery toasted roll.
Copycat recipes: Re-create your favorite restaurant dishes at home

By Nicole Hvidsten | The Minnesota Star Tribune
Jul 15, 2026 6:15 am - Two new copycat recipe books — “Secret Sauce” by Kelly Jaggers and “Hack That Dish” by Todd Wilbur — offer up recipes from your favorite take-out places that you can make from home.

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