persian love cake

    Searching for Persian Love Cake

    A story of a prince, a girl, and love nudged along by the magic of a delicate rosewater cake laced with saffron accompanies some recipes for Persian Love Cake. It’s an origin story shrouded in mystery that inspires images of two lovers hunched over a tiny table in a faraway place.

    Andouille Sausage, Pepper, and Potato Hash

    Andouille Sausage, Pepper, and Potato Hash

    This hash recipe combines crispy potatoes with slightly spicy sausage and a bit of sweetness from the well-caramelized onions and red peppers to balance everything out. The fried egg on top, especially with a creamy soft yolk, brings the flavors together.
    Xmas pants

    The Umami Guide to Giving by How Well Someone Cooks

    You want to get the cook in your life a present for the holidays, but you’re not sure what to get them. It’s a quandary. Here at Umami, we like to solve these very important problems for you; it’s kind of our thing.

    Smoked Buffalo Chuck Roast

    Mesquite Smoked Buffalo Chuck Roast

    With a nice smoke ring and a soft juicy texture, this buffalo chuck roast is delicious on its own or as the starting point for a week of amazing smoked buffalo sandwiches.
    Easy, Everyday Chili

    Easy, Everyday Chili

    Easy, everyday chili is a simple chili recipe designed to be something you can throw together with a few simple items. It’s the type of chili that works well when you’ve been on the run all day, it’s cold outside, and all you want to do is curl up and have something that tastes great and fills you up.
    Folks on a Chicago Food Planet Food Tour

    An Inside Look at Chicago Food Planet and What it Takes to Run A Food Tour In Chicago

    When you travel to Chicago these days, there’s a good chance that taking a food tour is somewhere on your list of possible adventures. What most people don’t know is everything that goes into starting a food tour.

    Wild Rice with Sautéed Peppers

    Wild Rice with Sautéed Peppers

    With an earthy Northwoods flavor, wild rice is a unique and underappreciated ingredient. This wild rice recipe uses chicken stock, bacon, and sauteed peppers to add interesting flavors and textures to the dish.

    Mulled Apple Cider

    Mulled Apple Cider

    The spicy aroma of allspice, cinnamon, and cloves fill the air when you make this mulled apple cider recipe. Mulled apple cider is simple to make, worth drinking all winter long, and is an easy treat to put out at parties during the holidays.

    Cranberry Sauce with a Touch of Bourbon and a Hint of Cinnamon

    Cranberry Sauce with a Touch of Bourbon and a Hint of Cinnamon

    A good cranberry sauce is a great way to complement roast turkey and pork dishes. This recipe uses a touch of bourbon and cinnamon to add some depth of flavor and interesting notes to the cranberry sauce.
    I love the crisp top of the bread toasted in the oven

    Stuffing with Sausage, Apples, and Dried Cherries

    This stuffing recipe combines sweet and savory with just the right balance to pair well with all the other Thanksgiving dishes. Sometimes I also make it for dinner and serve the stuffing with a salad on the side.

    Smoked Turkey

    Smoked Turkey

    Whether you are just learning how to smoke a turkey or have made a dozen, this smoked turkey recipe has all of the tips and techniques to elevate your next bird into a plump, juicy, show-stopping culinary delight.
    Cloud Gate

    Figuring Out What to Do in Chicago’s Loop

    There’s so much to see and do in Chicago’s Loop; there’s no way you’re going to do everything. So whether you’re going to Chicago to eat, check out the nightlife, see a show, shop on the Miracle Mile, or just explore, we’ve put together a guide for getting the most out your trip to Chicago.

    Roasted Sweet Corn

    Three Recipes: The Best Way to Roast Corn on the Cob

    To figure out the best way to roast sweet corn, we got a bunch of corn and spent an afternoon roasting it on the grill. What we were looking for was a side-by-side comparison of the most popular corn roasting methods.
    Roasted Sweet Corn

    Roasted Sweet Corn

    The secret to roasting great sweet corn is to buy it as fresh as possible, soak it in water, and roast the corn on the grill while it is still in its husk.

    Hot Apple Cider with Bourbon

    Hot Apple Cider with Bourbon

    This Hot Apple Cider with Bourbon recipe is one of our favorite pick me ups for cool fall days. All it takes to make this recipe is some fresh pressed apple cider, a touch of cinnamon, and a good shot of bourbon.
    Mac and Cheese

    Creamy Mac and Cheese

    This creamy mac and cheese recipe uses three kinds of cheese to create a rich mac and cheese that is creamy, gooey, and delicious.
    Lamb Chops On Grill

    Grilled Lamb Chops

    For grilled lamb chops that are juicy and delicious, use a little smoked paprika, roasted garlic, and a squirt of lemon juice to brighten up the lamb’s natural flavors.
    Split Rock Lighthouse

    The Sleepover: Late Summer Along the North Shore

    As you head along the North Shore from Duluth, you reach a fork in the road that sets the tone for your trip. On the right, the vast blue waters of Lake Superior reach out before you along the Old North Shore Road that winds it’s way leisurely along the shore on your left is Hwy 61 that whisks along.