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This colorful skillet chicken is full of antioxidant-rich fall produce

This colorful skillet chicken is full of antioxidant-rich fall produce

This one-pan meal of chicken, sweet potato, apple slices and kale brims with autumnal colors and flavors. Cooked in a mustard-thyme pan sauce, it’s a simply elegant dish that’s also ideal for a family dinner on busy weeknights.

 
There’s no strict recipe for Stef Ferrari’s seasonal fruit crostini with ricotta

There’s no strict recipe for Stef Ferrari’s seasonal fruit crostini with ricotta

Like so many preparations in this cookbook, “Stuzzichini,” and in Italian food in general, it’s almost impossible to call this a recipe. Instead, it’s an act of trust.

 
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Geneva chef brings homemade touch to beloved Third Street cafe

Geneva chef brings homemade touch to beloved Third Street cafe

Little Traveler chef David Bogash’s passion for baking led him to replace frozen pies with homemade ones, maintaining the historic charm of the Atrium Cafe. He also launched the popular holiday pie sale and bakes thousands of cookies for Geneva’s annual Christmas Walk.

 
Arlington Heights brewery to tap its first keg at Harmony Fest

Arlington Heights brewery to tap its first keg at Harmony Fest

Arlington Heights’ first brewery, Spent Grain Brewing, will debut at Harmony Fest Oct. 2-3 for outdoor service, before opening inside at 17 N. Vail Ave. in late October or early November.

 
Family-owned Marconi has been making the giardiniera that tops your Italian beef for more than a century

Family-owned Marconi has been making the giardiniera that tops your Italian beef for more than a century

Most everyone is familiar with the phrase, “you don’t want to know how the sausage is made.” But that doesn’t necessarily apply to toppings such as giardiniera, the quintessential Chicago mélange that adorns a well-dressed beef/sausage combo.

 
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How does a top-ranked pancake mix stack up?

How does a top-ranked pancake mix stack up?

After noticing several websites picking King Arthur Baking Company Buttermilk Pancake Mix as No. 1, I decided to give it a try. It’s easy to prepare by adding a half cup of water to one cup of mix.

 
Labriola Ristorante in Oak Brook brings the kitchen to your table with gnocchi-making classes

Labriola Ristorante in Oak Brook brings the kitchen to your table with gnocchi-making classes

Diners who don’t mind getting their hands dirty, or at least a little sticky, can learn the art of making gnocchi and then enjoy a four-course meal afterward on Sept. 30 and Oct. 20 and 21 at Labriola Ristorante in Oak Brook. “People always leave saying what a great time they had,” said Chris Favero, who frequently leads the classes.

 
Dining out: New limited-time sundae collab at Oberweis, National Coffee Day and more

Dining out: New limited-time sundae collab at Oberweis, National Coffee Day and more

Oberweis is teaming up with Killer Brownies on a new limited-time sundae, plus there are National Coffee Day deals, a three-course dinner at Eddie V’s, a new test-market item at Panda Express and more.

 
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Everdine’s Grilled Cheese in Batavia announces closure

Everdine’s Grilled Cheese in Batavia announces closure

Two months after closing their Naperville location, the owners of Everdine’s Grilled Cheese announced on social media Tuesday that their Batavia restaurant would close permanently this weekend.

 
Fall Food Truck Festival brings over 30 food trucks to downtown Aurora

Fall Food Truck Festival brings over 30 food trucks to downtown Aurora

Aurora's Fall Food Truck Festival returns Friday, Sept. 25, featuring over 30 food trucks, with offerings ranging from burgers and barbecue to vegan options and desserts.

 

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