recipes

Crimson Lentil Bolognese

A hearty, plant-forward take on classic bolognese, this version uses red lentils for a rich, satisfying texture with added fiber and protein.

Mar 23 • Cook Like a Chef

Nutty (Cheesy) Farro with Mushrooms and Spinach

Makes a great meatless main or comforting side that’s great with chicken—or combine the best of both worlds by adding a little cooked chicken at the end…

Mar 20 • Cook Like a Chef

Cannellini and Tomato Salad

A pantry staple and great “emergency” side salad.

Mar 18 • Cook Like a Chef

Simple Barbecue Sauce

My mom’s recipe based on a sweeter style. This recipe does call for brown sugar, FYI.

Mar 18 • Cook Like a Chef

Grandma’s Ooey-Gooey Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

A Lily and Jonah favorite. Rich, sweet and a little salty at the same time. Recipe by Karen A. Levin.

Mar 18 • Cook Like a Chef

Broccoli Roasted with Garlic and Lemon

Every day veg. Hands-free cooking and kid-friendly.

Mar 18 • Cook Like a Chef

Classic Basil Pesto

A clean pantry condiment for pasta, fish, chicken, veggies and the base of a salad dressing.

Mar 18 • Cook Like a Chef

Irish Soda Bread

Enjoy warm with Kerrygold butter on St. Patrick’s Day—or whenever you want a comforting quick bread. Recipe from Cook Like a Chef reader Courtney…

Mar 17 • Cook Like a Chef

Harvey’s Award-Winning Chili

It's award-winning because Harvey won a chili cookoff at two workplaces, so that counts! It’s our go-to chili for colder days and when we want to eat on…

Mar 15 • Cook Like a Chef

Citrus-Coriander-Marinated Shrimp with Orzo, Sautéed Spinach and Lemony Yogurt Sauce

Adapted from my mom’s original recipe for Greek-Style Marinated Shrimp served chilled from her Tribune Media Services newsletter years ago.

Mar 14 • Cook Like a Chef

Classic Corned Beef and Cabbage

My mom Karen A. Levin's recipe for a St. Patrick's Day feast. A hearty, one-pot meal with leftovers for Reubens or corned beef sandwiches on rye bread.

Mar 14 • Cook Like a Chef

Chef Daniel’s Oven-Poached Salmon with Lemon Beurre Blanc

Recipe from Chef-Educator Daniel Pliska. A fool-proof method for cooking any type of fish.

Mar 8 • Cook Like a Chef

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