Monica Kass Rogers

AJIACO BOGOTANO

I love this unusual summery soup! It features heaps of fresh avocado, sweetcorn kernels cut off the cobb, tender chicken breast chunks, and cilantro over a silky base of blended chicken and potato soup. Adapted from famed chef Joyce Goldstein’s recipe, this beautiful bowl is a refined, easier-to-eat version of Columbia’s rustic Ajiaco Bogotano (chicken

SHRIMP & GRITS

The marriage of shrimp with grits in this classic Lowcountry dish goes back generations. Grits originated in the South with the Native American Muscogee, who stone ground dent corn, which has a softer and starchier kernel than other corn varieties, and boiled it into a soft, creamy porridge. Over the years, spooning buttery shrimp over

FABULOUS 40TH

Merry Richards celebrates 40-year milestone in gemstones. In the 40 years since Merry Richards Jewelers first began, although much has changed in the industry, the most important things have stayed the same: “Excellence, integrity, and a commitment to our cherished customers is at the heart of everything we do today, just as it was when

NECTARINE ALMOND UPSIDE DOWN CAKE

Pretty, perky and gluten-free, this one-layer darling of a cake is also versatile and quick. I’ve served it in the morning with coffee, after dinner for dessert, and left it in friends’ vestibules as an afternoon pick-me-up. I typically top it with a swirl of perfectly ripe nectarine slices, but peaches, plums or pears work

MASKED MAGIC

Citadel Theatre’s 11th annual gala fundraiser features a masquerade ball at a thrilling new location. Each year, the creative team behind Lake Forest’s Citadel Theatre produces professional stage productions designed to educate and delight North Shore audiences. Presenting a full range of comedy, drama, contemporary, and classical selections, each Citadel season features four to five

FRESH VEGGIE SPRING ROLLS WITH DIPPING SAUCE

Nothing says “fresh” and “spring” more than these colorful, Vietnamese-style vegetable rolls. I make them almost every day, always using basil which really “makes” these rolls but changing the other ingredients to suit my mood. Some days, I’ve added thinly sliced jalapeno peppers, cilantro, mint, radish, and even jicama. Portable and satisfying as a snack,

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