JeanMarie Brownson – Page 10

You can set up day with overnight oatmeal to make his own breakfasts. This version mixes together oats, quinoa flakes and black chia seeds.

Father’s Day breakfast recipes for dads who love to pour on the maple syrup

March 12, 2024 at 12:14 p.m.

All the men in my life choose breakfast as their favorite meal of the day. Some like eggs, omelets and savory selections, but most prefer vehicles for syrup. Think pancakes,...

Season the steaks well with salt, pepper, fresh herbs and olive oil.

How to grill steak to perfection — it’s all about controlling the heat

June 30, 2019 at 12:24 p.m.

Steak on the grill ranks as one of the best summertime meals ever. Heck, best meal ever, anytime, when cooked to perfection. Learning to grill a steak perfectly takes practice,...

Burrata, the mozzarella that's filled with cream, makes a creamy, rich companion to sauteed sugar snap peas and dandelion greens.

Warm cheese meets fresh herbs in a happy springtime marriage

June 30, 2019 at 2:24 p.m.

Warm cheese. Fresh herbs. I scan menus for the combination and order it every time — in salads, with vegetables, over pasta, on grilled breads. Burrata on grilled toast with...

Ramen Takeya devotes an entire section of its menu to "otsumami" or drinking foods — nestled among them the Japanese street snack takoyaki. The ball-shaped snacks are made with a batter that crisps up into a golden shell while remaining creamy and soft inside. Hidden away are Chiclet-size pieces of octopus, tiny surprises in the center of each ball. Six balls are served in a red and white paper boats and drizzled with sweet and salty Japanese barbecue sauce, creamy mayo, aonori (dried seaweed) and fishy-but-in-a-good-way bonito flakes (cured fish shavings). Between the crispy-meets-creamy texture and the sweet-meets-salty flavors, it's easy to see how a refreshing beer (or soda, for non-drinkers) would pair nicely. $6. 819 W. Fulton Market, 312-666-7710, <a href="http://www.ramentakeya.com/">ramentakeya.com</a> — Grace Wong

How to stock your kitchen for quick shrimp dinners

May 31, 2019 at 4:03 p.m.

I'm still learning kitchen tips from my 87-year-old mother. Rather than rely on pricey delivered meal kits, she stocks a modest supply of essentials suitable for fast weeknight dinners and...

What to put on toast when you’re done with avocados

May 31, 2019 at 4:03 p.m.

Somehow, despite the popularity of low-carb, no-carb and paleo diets, toast is having a moment. A long moment at that. Avocado toast graces the menus of all manner of restaurants....

Potato chips, pretzels, shredded coconut and dark chocolate chunks make up these crisp addictive cookies, perfect for lunchtime snacking.

Perfect roast chicken for the perfect chicken sandwich

June 29, 2019 at 7:02 p.m.

Chicken factors into most lunches in our family. Chicken salad, cold fried chicken, chicken soup and leftover barbecued or grilled chicken. Chicken sandwiches of all manner. No wonder that I...

Chunky slices of fried eggplant and a crispy garnish of puffed fried mochi cake set off a boldly flavored soup.

How to turn eggplant and zucchini into deep-fried deliciousness

May 31, 2019 at 4:02 p.m.

Once upon a time, it felt lonely to cook for a hobby. Thanks to YouTube and countless food websites and blogs, I connect easily with kindred spirits now. So when...

Roasted or poached chicken is mixed with romaine lettuce, with crunch coming from apples and kohlrabi chunks. A creamy basil chipotle dressing brings it together while bits of pickle add a surprise element.

Secrets to best salads: Freshness, crunch, balance and a surprise element

June 1, 2019 at 7:55 a.m.

I love salad. What makes a great salad? Fresh, crisp produce. What makes a salad extraordinary? Balance and surprise. As in a stunning salad made from four citrus fruits, hearty...

Cauliflower soup is topped with smoked salmon toasts, inspired by a French bistro's version.

When smoke gets in your soup: Warming flavors for cold weather

May 31, 2019 at 4:01 p.m.

In cold weather, I perk up simple suppers with a bit of smoke — that delicious flavor addition we associate with the grilling days of summer. I would happily enjoy...

Salmon and bay scallops stud a chowder made with leek, bacon, potatoes, corn, carrot and spinach.

2 do-ahead fish soup bases make for easy dinner parties — just add garnishes at the end

May 31, 2019 at 4:02 p.m.

Restaurants have go-to recipes — ones the cook enjoys making and the guests order over and over again. At home, I turn to one-pot soups, stews and slow-cooker meals for...

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