Monica Kass Rogers

Red Plum Galette

Of the many juicy fruits that come with summer’s bounty, red plums are among my favorites. A simple galette is an easy way to highlight them. The word galette—French for “flat cake”—originated in the 14th century, and over the centuries the term has been applied to a wide array of sweet and savory treats, all

Olive Oil Cake With Strawberries and Thyme

A ONE-LAYER LOVE of a cake, this beauty stands tall on the plate with the most tender crumb. I’ve adapted the recipe from The New York Times to include strawberries roasted with thyme and port in the cake, plus a slather of Italian buttercream and drizzle of roast strawberry sauce on top. The savory notes

Red Plum Galette

Arugula, Asian Pear, and Spiced Nut Salad

SO SIMPLE TO MAKE, and yet so deeply flavored, this salad is a summer favorite. It’s a toss of baby arugula leaves with juicy Asian pear, the tang of balsamic vinaigrette, creaminess of blue cheese crumbles, and crunch of spiced nuts. Add a fresh baked baguette and you have a beautiful lunch. 2 entrée portions

Fall-off-the-Bone Rosemary, Garlic, and Mustard Pork Roast

Low and slow. There is no better way to cook a nice, big pork shoulder roast—one that you have marinated in a delicious rub of garlic, rosemary, mustard, and miso. At 250°, the oven seems barely on. But as the hours pass, four … six … seven, the house fills with the most delicious aroma.

Equitable Equity

When Winnetka native Lauren Hamlin received her MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business in 2014, she was one of only two women in a class of 800 graduates to go into private equity. For Hamlin, now a principal at Merit Capital Partners, the lopsided numbers had to be taken in stride

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