Heifa Odeh, a Tinley Park chef and author, offered some history and cooking tips during a recent program at the Palos Heights library.
Category: Recipes
Gold medal chocolate muffins recipe: A wholesome, but still chocolatey take on those viral Olympic treats
Last month, we went mad for chocolate muffins from the Olympics. Here’s a whole grain and gluten-free version you can make at home.
The Kitchn: These ‘dilly beans’ are just like the ones my grandma used to make
My grandmother kept a tidy little vegetable garden outside her New England home. While she did a decent job of growing summer squash, cucumbers, and some tomatoes, her best results always came out of her snap bean plants.
The Kitchn: Easy chicken parm burgers are even more delicious than the Italian classic
This easy, soon-to-be classic is a mash-up of chicken Parm and chicken Parm meatballs.
The Kitchn: Texas cream cheese kolaches are a real taste of home
Kolaches have been ingrained in Texas’ food culture for a long time.
The Kitchn: The Mexican ‘Mangonada’ is ridiculously refreshing
If you ever find yourself in the markets of Mexico or any Mexican American neighborhood during the summer, you’ll be sure to see fruit vendors dishing up iconic cups of sweet fruit covered in lime juice and chiles, which is a classic way to prepare fruit in Mexico. Mangonadas, sorbet-like frozen treats that combine sweet […]
The Kitchn: This summer side won’t even last 10 minutes at the barbecue
Cowboy beans strike a great balance between sweet and savory.
Cottage cheese makes these 3-ingredient pancakes delicious
Enjoy them with a drizzle of maple syrup, switch it up with a dollop of fruit jam, or go for another boost of protein with some Greek yogurt and fresh fruit.
The Kitchn: These no-bake chocolate peanut butter bars taste even better than a Reese’s cup
This recipe for chocolate-peanut butter dream bars is made by topping a buttery chocolate crumb crust with layers of rich chocolate pudding, peanut butter cheesecake, and whipped cream. Finish the dessert with chocolate curls and a peanut butter drizzle before cutting into bars and sharing with your friends.
The Kitchn: My creamy cilantro-lime taco slaw is essential for taco night
Crunchy red cabbage and sweet carrots combine with spicy jalapenos and chopped fresh cilantro. Everything is tossed with just a bit of mayo for creaminess and a big squeeze of lime juice for tang. Here’s how to make easy slaw for your next taco night.