JeanMarie Brownson – Page 15

Kusanya Cafe is the kind of place where you can get a cup of coffee, check out the community board, print a school paper or simply jump on the internet. You'll see people huddled together over papers strewn across the wood tables or someone walking in simply to say hello to the small staff. Because the nonprofit cafe roasts its own coffee on-site in small batches, don't hesitate to order that lavender iced latte ($3.49) or a plain cup of coffee. The breakfast and lunch menu is lush with references to famous musicians, like the Lupe Tabasco breakfast sandwich ($2.29). It features a thin egg patty, with melted cheese and Sriracha on ciabatta, and you can add sausage, spinach and tomato for an extra charge. The cozy and brightly lit environment is exactly where you want to catch up on some work or meet up with friends. 825 W. 69th St., 773-675-4758, <a href="http://www.kusanyacafe.org/">kusanyacafe.org</a> — Grace Wong

How to make rich broth for ramen — plus a fast shortcut

June 30, 2019 at 9:51 p.m.

Egg noodles. I love this innocuous pasta. The rich, tender noodles comfort me when I have a cold, have suffered a challenging day or need to recover from a week...

Mahi mahi kebabs are marinated in a spicy mixture, made with yogurt, onion, garlic, paprika and other spices, before being grilled along with fresh tomatoes.

How to grill fish to perfection, then season with sauces, marinades, rubs

June 10, 2018 at 3:54 p.m.

Seafood and the grill. A match made in heaven. The ultimate fast food. Everything from shrimp to fish steaks and whole fish welcome smoky tones from one of our summertime...

The award-winning cookbook "Dinner at Home" gathers the best 140 recipes from JeanMarie Brownson's column of the same name. Find it <a href="http://store.chicagotribune.com/dinner-at-home-140-recipes-to-enjoy-with-family-and-friends.html">here</a>.

Tuna taco recipe leans Asian with wasabi, sesame

June 10, 2018 at 3:23 p.m.

Tacos are always on my mind. I cook them frequently as part of my day job, I visit the local taquerías for fun and I seek out tacos whenever I...

A spring tart for Mother's Day is filled with asparagus, peas and leeks, all held together with a light custard.

Email these recipes to your kids now for a great Mother’s Day brunch

June 29, 2019 at 11:38 p.m.

It never ceases to amaze me how two children raised together have turned into such different adults. In all ways, including career choices, partying styles, exercise and eating habits, and...

Flavor-packed chicken recipes that feed a crowd with ease

July 1, 2019 at 7:23 a.m.

Call me crazy, but I really do love to cook for a crowd. So as the spring and summer season of celebrations draws near, I'm busy planning menus. (I luck...

Mix toasted Brazil nuts, garlic croutons, roughly chopped green onion tops, grated lemon rind and salt to make a topping for your hash.

Breakfast for dinner: Make bacon hash and a maple syrup cocktail

June 29, 2019 at 7:53 p.m.

Breakfast for dinner: pancakes sweet and savory, waffles with or without chicken, omelets, frittatas and just about any egg dish. Yum. My household continues the tradition even though we no...

A spicy rub of salt, garlic powder, chili powder, sage, black pepper and cayenne coats the chicken before the batter goes on.

Spicy fried chicken and smoky cheddar biscuits better than eating out

June 15, 2018 at 4:42 a.m.

Family members often like to point out one another's shortcomings. Recently, mine lamented the lack of fried chicken in their lives. Mind you, we love fried chicken — of all...

Easy steps to stovetop mac and cheese with 7 variations

July 1, 2019 at 3:12 a.m.

Plenty of friends volunteer to "help" when I'm testing recipes. When macaroni and cheese is on the menu, everyone shows up. They bring opinions on everything from the sharpness of...

Beef and brat chili with white beans can be made ahead then re-heated on game day. It will make party prep easier and also allow the flavors to come together.

Super Bowl beef chili even better with brats

May 31, 2019 at 1:46 p.m.

Cooking for a crowd makes me happy. Especially that eager bunch of hearty eaters who gather for the big game. I bring out my big pots, simmer something satisfying, then...

Beans are cooked with plenty of aromatic vegetables for a spin on red beans and rice.

New Year’s recipes: Indulgent jambalaya, then penitent beans and rice

November 20, 2020 at 10:53 a.m.

As 2015 ends, I'm thinking of this year's loss of chef Paul Prudhomme, one of this country's most welcoming chefs and supreme master of highly seasoned food. More than three...

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