Monica Kass Rogers

ZESTY SUMMER SUCCOTASH

Nothing says “summer” like sweet corn and tomatoes. This salad combines the two in a zesty lime dressing and adds jicama for a cool crunch and edamame for protein. With a nod to historical precedents, we’ve dubbed it “succotash” from sahquttahhash, the Native American Narragansett word for “broken corn kernels.” While the early versions of

LOBSTER AND AVOCADO SALAD

For a light summer lunch that’s elegant and satisfying, this salad is just what you’re looking for. A silky combination of lobster, avocado, butter lettuce, and basil, with piquant hearts of palm and sweet red pepper for balance, this salad is a bright update of a recipe from the late great James Beard. The creamy

FRESH HORIZONS

Chef Lee Kuebler cradles a tiny young goat in his arms—the two of them looking like figures in a Dutch realist painting. The little kid blinks and bleats, nuzzling for release to the cool pavement below. “He’s ready to explore,” laughs Kuebler, the executive chef at Elawa Farms who is shaping its first café. Hands

GOLDEN FRIED CHICKEN

July 6 is National Fried Chicken Day, smack in the middle of the Fourth of July holiday weekend. That makes it the perfect time to share our recipe for crunchy on the outside, juicy on the inside, fried chicken. We’ve seasoned it with garlic, onion, and smoked paprika powders, plus a little cayenne for kick.

BOURBON + ALE CHEDDAR SPREAD WITH ROSEMARY THINS

Picnic season is finally here! There is no more picturesque picnicking spot than Ravinia, and this cheese and cracker duo makes snacking under the stars that much tastier. A blend of sharp and smoked cheddar cheeses with ale and a splash of bourbon, our creamy spread has a rich flavor that deepens the day after

BIG CHEESE

The energy Natale “Nat” Caputo generates is infectious. Bright and quick, it lightens your step as you follow him through the vast maze of spaces that make up Caputo Cheese’s headquarters in Melrose Park. For Caputo, each room is filled with story. He offers food techie tidbits here, fond childhood memories there. And always with

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