Monica Kass Rogers

CABBAGE & WALNUT PARMESAN WITH PANKO GREMOLATA

Who knew that simple, homey cabbage could be transformed into such a delicious dish? We have Chef Joshua McFadden to thank for the building blocks of this recipe: fresh cabbage quickly roasted at high heat and then tossed with breadcrumbs, toasted walnuts, olive oil, lemon, garlic, and Parmigiano. Oh—and a splash of balsamic vinegar! I’ve

DINEAMIC DUO BRINGS BAR SIENA NORTH

Food and beverage impresarios David Rekhson and Luke Stoioff of DineAmic Hospitality have weathered a lot of changes in the dining industry since first launching their business with city nightclub hits more than a decade ago. As their youthful following matured into homeowners with families, the team met evolving guest desires by collaborating with celeb

THE DISH: PEPPER & EGG QUICHE WITH PARSLEY PESTO

Ah, the research brain! What started as curiosity about the pepper and egg sandwiches popular at Italian joints in Chicago during Lent soon had me thinking about those quiche-like pepper and egg bites at Starbucks. That led to thoughts of the best quiches I’ve had, which prompted me to develop this recipe. Filled with sauteed

STYLING SAVVY

Lake Forest’s new Orimay Salon welcomes Lake Forest clientele There is a Spanish proverb that says: “Every Tuesday has its Sunday,” speaking of the silver linings in life. If anyone is familiar with those, it’s Paola Lago, owner of Orimay Salon in Lake Forest’s Arcade building. Named in honor of Lago’s daughters, Oriana and Maya,

IRISH BARMBRACK

Although St. Patrick’s Day is behind us, it is still the perfect time to bake this beautiful barmbrack (bairin breac or “speckled loaf ” in Gaelic) a fragrant Irish bread studded with whiskey-and-tea-soaked dried fruit. Although many of the barmbrack recipes circulating out there today are actually cakes (like date or banana breads) barmbrack was

SHOWHOUSE SPLENDOR

Mary McDonald, the Honorary Chair of the 20th Annual Lake Forest Showhouse & Gardens, reflects on her own showhouse experiences and introduces the designers behind 18 of the Showhouse’s spaces. “It was like being in dollhouse land!” declares celebrated interior designer Mary McDonald recalling the first time she saw Lake Forest. “I was so impressed

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