Maxwell's at the Club has a Fabulous Father's Day Brunch Planned

  

Maxwell's at the Club, located in the East Bank Club at 500 N. Kingsbury St. (telephone: 312-527-5800, ext. 301), is hosting their final brunch of the season, Father's Day Brunch, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunday, June 21. The price is $45 for adults and $15 for children age 10 and under. 

The buffet, which is open to the public, boasts a wide-range of options, including prime rib, roasted rack of lamb and roast turkey carving stations, an omelet bar, a waffle bar and assorted pastries, as well as a variety of appetizers, salads and entrées. Father's Day Brunch is an admirable way to honor the wonderful fathers in your life. Because this will be the final Maxwell's brunch of the season, demand will be high and reservations are needed.

 

  

Father's Day 2015

Sunday June 21st

10:00am- 2:00pm

APPETIZERS and SALADS

Chilled Shrimp Cocktail with Cocktail Sauce and Lemon

Chilled Poached and Roasted Salmon, mustard Sauce

Lox and Cream Cheese

Sliced Tomatoes and Red Onions

Toasted Bagels

Cream Cheese and Chive Cream Cheese

Seasonal Fresh Fruit and Berries

Caesar Salad

EBC Salad, tomatoes, cucumbers, hard-boiled egg, blue cheese dressing

Mesclun Greens, herb vinaigrette

Pasta Salad

Blackened Chicken Salad, corn and black beans

Caprese Salad

Quinoa Salad with Berries and Watermelon, lime vinaigrette

Farro Salad with Peas and Mint

Shrimp and Jasmine Rice Salad

French Potato Salad 

CARVED in the ROOM

Roast Prime Rib of Beef, au jus and horseradish sauce

Roast Turkey, cranberry sauce and honey mustard

Roast Rack of Lamb, mint jelly

ENTREES

Bacon

Pork Sausage and Chicken Sausage

Breakfast Potatoes

Eggs Benedict

Sour Cream Pancakes/Chocolate Chip Pancakes

Maple Syrup, Berry Topping and Whipped Butter

French Toast with Caramel Apples 

Spicy Chicken Beignets, Buffalo Sauce and Blue Cheese Dressing

Seafood (See Chef)

Roasted "Green Market" Vegetables and Potatoes

Chicken Marsala Ravioli

OMELETTE and WAFFLE STATION

Breakfast Pastries and Desserts

"Brunch at Maxwell's is a tradition beloved by many. We look forward to honoring dads with our Father's Day Brunch celebration," said Mike Romano, Food and Beverage Director for the East Bank Club.

Reservations are necessary for Father's Day Brunch, and cancellations must be made 24 hours before reservation time to avoid a cancellation fee. Cancellations made without 24 hours notice will result in a $10 fee per person for members and a $15 fee per person for nonmembers. To make reservations, please call (312) 527-5800, extension 301, or schedule your table online atwww.maxwellsattheclub.com.

2015 Easter and Passover Dining in Chicago and its Suburbs

Luella's Southern Kitchen Ups the Ante for Easter Brunch with Delicious Southern Dishes CHICAGO (March 2015) - Ever since his February opening of Luella's Southern Kitchen in Chicago's Lincoln Square (4609 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago; 773-961-8196), Chef/Owner Darnell Reed has wowed Chicagoans with his impeccable renditions of great Southern regional dishes. He also will bring his masterful touch to Easter Brunch on Sunday, April 5 with two wonderful specials in addition to the regular brunch menu. His special Easter entrée will be Crawfish Étouffée with Carolina Gold Rice ($14) and he will also add a scrumptious dessert special, the Dessert Sampler ($6), featuring a Beignet, Blackberry Hand Pie, Milk Chocolate Bread Pudding and Caramel Ice Cream. Luella's popular weekend brunch, served from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, has received rave reviews. Among the favorites are Buttermilk Fried Chicken with smoked gravy ($12), Southern Benedict with Slagel Farms pork, poached eggs, crystal Hollandaise and buttermilk biscuit ($11); Bananas Foster Pancakes ($10); Chicory Coffee French Toast with crème brulee batter and fresh berries ($11) and Shrimp and Grits, made with BBQ shrimp, dandelion greens and cream cheese grits ($15). For the kids, Chef Darnell serve s a Mickey Mouse Pancake ($4), with an artfully created face of the famous cartoon icon baked into the pancake.   About Chef Reed Reed is a graduate of Washburne Culinary Institute in Chicago. He began his professional career in 1997 at the Palmer House Hilton where he served as Restaurant Chef at the French Quarter and the Big Downtown. In 2005, he was promoted to Executive Sous Chef at the Embassy Suites Chicago Lakefront where he handled banquet functions for up to 700 people. In April 2007, Reed was promoted to the dual Executive Chef position at the Hilton of Oakbrook and Hilton Garden Inn of Oakbrook. In May of 2010, he accepted the Executive Sous Chef position at the Conrad Chicago Hotel and was promoted to Executive Chef in 2011. About Luella's Southern Kitchen Luella's Southern Kitchen, located at 4609 N. Lincoln Ave. in Chicago's Lincoln Square, is a casual independent restaurant owned by Chef Darnell Reed. The restaurant opened February 3, 2015. Luella's serves lunch and dinner Tuesday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Weekend brunch is served from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday; dinner is served until 10 p.m. on Saturday and 8 p.m. on Sunday. All major cards are accepted. Luella's is a BYOB establishment; no corkage fee is charged. Takeout and delivery service are available. For more information, call the restaurant at (773) 961-8196 or visit the website at www.luellassouthernkitchen.com.

Lavish Buffet for All to Enjoy This Passover and Easter at Maxwell's at the Club Maxwell's at the Club (500 N. Kingsbury St., 312-527-5800, Ext. 301), is offering a special Passover Dinner, 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Friday, April 3. Maxwell's executive sous chef Richard Hall, along with East Bank Club's executive chef Mike Lodes, have teamed up to prepare a lavish buffet complete with appetizers, entrées and desserts. Passover favorites will include Matzo Ball Soup, Gefilte Fish with beet horseradish, Braised Brisket of Beef and Roast Lamb. "Many of our Passover dishes are prepared from family recipes," says Mike Romano, Director of Food and Beverage. "Passover dinner has been an East Bank Club tradition for years. We are thrilled to invite all of Chicago to enjoy this tradition with us." Reservations are recommended. PASSOVER 2015 Friday, April 3, 2015 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. MATZO BALL SOUP, SERVED APPETIZERS and SALADS Gefilte Fish, beet horseradish Chopped Chicken Livers with matzo House Cured Salmon, dilled mustard sauce Romaine Salad with Roasted Peppers, Herb Vinaigrette Smoked Whitefish with Fennel and Arugula Spring Greens with Orange-Fennel Vinaigrette Roasted Beet Salad Cucumber and Onion Salad Quinoa and Asparagus Salad with Lemon-Honey Vinaigrette Caponata Salad Tabbouleh Honey-Orange Carrot Salad Potato Salad with Spring Onions CARVED in the ROOM Braised Brisket of Beef, natural jus Roasted Breast of Turkey, cranberry-orange relish ENTRÉES Zucchini Potato Pancakes, sour cream, apple compote Roasted Cauliflower, Carrots and Asparagus Noodle Kugel Herb Roasted Red Bliss Potatoes  Roast Lamb with Vegetables Horseradish Crusted Baked Cod, Lemon Sauce Roast Chicken Breast with Spicy Sweet Peas Beef Pot Roast Braised with Beets and Almonds Roast Salmon with Pomegranate Sauce DESSERTS Seasonal Fresh Fruit and Berries Charoset   Assorted Macaroons Matzo Baklava Chocolate Dipped Matzo Flourless Chocolate Cake Marjolaine Amaretto Olive Oil Cake Assorted Cheesecake Kosher wine also is included with the buffet, and each table will receive a traditional Haggadah so guests may participate in the Passover tradition of reading of the story of Passover. The Passover buffet is $45 for adults and $15 for children 10 and under.  Reservations are recommended. Large groups are welcome. Bring the Family to Maxwell's at the Club for Easter Brunch This Easter, leave the cooking up to someone else and join Maxwell's at the Club (500 N. Kingsbury St) for Easter Brunch, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 5. This extraordinary buffet features prime rib and roast turkey carving stations, an omelet bar, a waffle bar, assorted pastries and seasonal berries, as well as a variety of appetizers, salads and entrée choices. Your kids will enjoy a special visit from the Easter Bunny, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., so be sure to bring your cameras to capture the memory. Brunch costs $45 for adults and $15 for children 10 and under. Call 312-527-5800, Ext. 301 to secure a reservation. EASTER 2015 SUNDAY, APRIL 5th 2015 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. SALADS and APPETIZERS Shrimp Cocktail with Cocktail Sauce and Lemon Chilled Roasted and Poached Salmon, Mustard Sauce Lox and Cream Cheese Sliced Tomatoes and Red Onions Chive Cream Cheese Assorted Bagels Caesar Salad Chopped Kale Salad, toasted almonds, blueberries, lemon vinaigrette Mesclun Salad, balsamic vinaigrette Mediterranean Farro Salad Spring Potato Salad with Tuna Jasmine Rice and Edamame Salad Panzanella Salad Quinoa Salad with Asparagus, Dates and Oranges Shrimp and Pasta Salad Barley, Sweet Pea and Mint Salad OMELETTE and WAFFLE BAR CARVED in the ROOM Roast Prime Rib of Beef, au jus and Horseradish Roast Breast of Turkey, Cranberry Sauce Spiral Sliced Ham, Bourbon-Mustard Sauce ENTREES Bacon Chicken and Apple Sausage and Pork Sausage Breakfast Potatoes Eggs Benedict/Florentine Sour Cream Pancakes/French Toast Maple Glazed Fried Chicken Tenders with Waffles Maple Syrup, Whipped Butter and Berry Topping Cheese Blintzes Seafood Gnocchi with Asparagus and Wild Mushrooms SEASONAL ARRAY of FRUITS and BERRIES ASSORTED PASTRIES, BREADS and DESSERTS Maxwell's at the Club, always open to the public, is located in Chicago's East Bank Club (500 N. Kingsbury St., 312-527-5800, Ext. 301). It is open weekdays for lunch 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., and 5:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. for dinner. The bar/lounge area is open 11:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Maxwell's serves brunch every Sunday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Valet parking is available across the street. For more information, please visit http://www.maxwellsattheclub.com Share: Best Easter Brunch Buffet in North Suburban Chicago  at Prairie Grass Cafe in Northbrook When looking for a restaurant to celebrate Easter, you want to make sure that there's something offered for the entire family to enjoy. Look no further than Prairie Grass Cafe (601 Skokie Blvd, Northbrook, IL 60062; 847-205-4433) in Northbrook. Chefs Sarah Stegner and George Bumbaris have created a buffet experience with something for everyone to enjoy. Prairie Grass Cafe is known for its sustainable, local and a deliciously healthy focus. Their reasonably priced brunch buffet, at $48 for adults and $18 for children 10 and under, won't disappoint. Guests will enjoy a wide variety of selections, from Prairie Grass Cafe's signature "PGC Benedict" with Poached Egg and Spinach and Roasted Tomato Hollandaise, to an array of salads, savories, creative side dishes, and desserts.  Brunch is served from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Easter Sunday, April 5. Prairie Grass Cafe also will be open for dinner on Easter Sunday, offering its regular menu along with specials, Roasted Lamb Shank with Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Sauteed Fennel ($34), Sauteed Wild Fluke with Seasonal Sides ($32) and Carrot Cake with cream cheese frosting ($7.50). Easter Brunch Menu: April 5th 2015 10 - 2pm     $48 Adult / $18 Children 10 and under Every guests starts with our Signature "PGC Benedict" Poached Egg with Spinach, and Roasted Tomato Hollandaise Buffet•    Pasta Salad with Watercress Pesto and Roasted Cherry Tomatoes •    Marinated Beets with "Capriole Farm" Goat Cheese and Sliced Pears •    Chopped Greek Salad with Peppers, Cucumbers, Onions, Olives, Feta and Red Wine Oregano Vinaigrette •    Deviled Farm Eggs •    Smoked Sturgeon with Cream Cheese, Chives and Candied Red Onions •    Warm Baked Feta Topped with Thin Slices of Banana Peppers•    Our Signature Moussaka - Layers of Eggplant, Potato and Braised Lamb topped with Bechamel Sauce •    Panko and Pumpkin Seed Crusted Chicken Fingers with Dipping Sauces •    Sauteed Tilapia with Grapefruit and Capers •    Fresh "Peekytoe" Crab Cakes over Roasted Tomato Chutney;  Lemon Butter Sauce •    Crispy Yukon Gold Potatoes with Spicy Aioli Sauce ( Boiled & Fried) •    Roasted Tri-Color Cauliflower with Spicy Sauce and Bread Crumbs •    Fennel Raisin Bread, French Baguettes, Multigrain Loaves, •    Warm Raisin Buns, Cheese and Jam Danish, Chocolate Croissants •    Applewood Smoked Maple Creek Farm Bacon / Ancho Breakfast Sausage •    Carved-to-Order Bone-In Glazed Ham •    Ancho Marinated Skirt Steak •     "Made to order" Omelet Station: Homemade Crumbled Maple Creek Farm Chorizo, Poblano Peppers, Spring Onions, Tomato, Jack cheese, Cheddar, Mushrooms and Spinach •    Hot Fresh Waffle Station with Maple Syrup Dessert Buffet •    Fresh Sliced Ripe Fruit •    Platter of Berries •    Crepe Station: Chocolate and Whipped Cream,  Raspberry Jam with Powdered Sugar •    Double Chocolate Cup Cakes •    Mom's Homemade Banana Cream Pie •    Warm Cherry Crumble with Toasted Oat Topping About Prairie Grass Cafe Prairie Grass Cafe (601 Skokie Blvd.; Northbrook, IL) supports Chicago's Green City Market and local sustainable farms, selecting the freshest ingredients to reflect the season. Prairie Grass Cafe currently serves lunch Monday - Friday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and dinner Sunday through Thursday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Prairie Grass Cafe also serves breakfast Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sundays 9:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. Light fare is available in the bar Monday through Friday 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. For more information or to make a reservation, please call (847) 205-4433 or visit prairiegrasscafe.com. Share:

Chicago's Best Sunday Brunch returns to Maxwell's October 5

Chicago's best brunch returns 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, October 5 at Maxwell's at the Club (located in 

the East Bank Club at 500 N. Kingsbury St. telephone: 312-527-5800, ext. 301). Maxwell's brunch buffet is perfect for entertaining family, friends and guests. Brunch will be served every Sunday. Reservations are recommended.

"A lot of people don't know that we're a public restaurant. Brunch is the perfect opportunity to showcase our food and beautiful room," says Mike Romano, Food & Beverage Director. "Our members have known for a long time that our brunch is a great value as well as delicious."

At only $24 for adults; $12 for children ages 7-10; $6 for children 4-6, and children 3 and under are complimentary, it's the best value around. It's about time that everyone in Chicago knows," he said.

How can Maxwell's offer such a deal? East Bank Club members demand the best. They are fortunate to have a huge fan base which affords them the luxury of offering fabulous food at reasonable prices.

The menu includes an extensive omelet bar alongside a rotating menu of seasonal entrées, salads and sides. Chefs Mike Lodes and Rick Hall, regulars at Green City Market, believe in using seasonal, sustainable ingredients when possible.

There's something for everyone on the menu

Families and friends will enjoy Maxwell's create your own Omelet Bar; Eggs Benedict;  French Toast; Sour Cream Pancakes; Waffles; Toasted Bagels with sides of cream cheese, chive cream cheese, sliced tomatoes, red onions, and lox; herb-roasted and poached Salmon; chilled Shrimp, House-made Pork Sausage, Turkey Sausage, and Organic Chicken and Herb Sausage; Applewood-Smoked Bacon; Breakfast Potatoes; Seasonal Fresh Fruit; Granola and Yogurt; and Mini Breakfast Pastries as well as seasonal entrée specials, seasonal vegetable, potato or pasta, and seasonal salads.

Maxwell's also is available for large group dining and private parties. The adjacent bar features live music nightly and is comfortable for single dining.

About Maxwell's at the Club

Maxwell's at the Club, truly a hidden jewel in Chicago's popular River North area, offers ambiance and quality food at popular prices and is as perfect for business entertaining as it is for a neighborhood hangout for friends and family. The eclectic American menu accommodates all tastes.

Aiming to please, Maxwell's features weekday lunch and dinner, weeknight specials, frequent live music and Chicago's best Sunday Brunch.

Week Night Specials Monday - Friday - 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Include Maxwell's in your weekly dining routine. Their specials are truly that, special.

Tuesdays: Lobster Tails Dinner $38.50.  Enjoy succulent, cold-water twin lobster tails broiled to perfection and served with vegetables of the day. http://eastbankclub.com/index.php/dining/maxwells-at-the-club/events/lobster-tails/

Wednesday: Small Plates $24. Enjoy small plate specials including one cold, one hot and one special small plate for $24. http://eastbankclub.com/dining/maxwells-at-the-club/events/small-plates/

Thursday: Prime Rib Dinner $22 regular cut $26 king cuts.   Enjoy our signature Angus prime rib with your choice of potato or vegetable. http://eastbankclub.com/index.php/dining/maxwells-at-the-club/events/prime-rib-special/

Maxwell's features live music in the bar nightly, Tuesday through Friday, 5:30 to 9:30. For information on music, visit: http://eastbankclub.com/index.php/dining/maxwells-at-the-club/live-music/

Maxwell's is closed on Saturdays and is open for brunch only on Sundays.

Maxwell's at the Club is located in Chicago's East Bank Club (500 N. Kingsbury St., 312-527-5800, Ext. 301). It is open for weekdays for lunch, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., and 5:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. for dinner. The bar/lounge area is open 11:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Maxwell's serves brunch every Sunday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.  Valet parking is available across the street. For more information, please visit http://www.maxwellsattheclub.com.

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Hot Potatoes at Delightful Pastries: August 19 is National Hot and Spicy Foods Day and National Potato Day

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The August heat is not the only reason why things are hot at Delightful Pastries. August 19 is National Hot and Spicy Food Day as well as National Potato Day. Delightful Pastries is all geared up to help show Chicago how they make things spicy and keep you guessing with their unique potato dishes.

Delightful Pastries adds spice and flavor to their sandwiches with three of their homemade and flavorful sauces. The original sauce options include a Japanese inspired sauce (included with selected sandwiches), made with teriyaki and mayo. Thai Cowboy Sauce (included with select sandwiches), is made with buttermilk ranch and homemade sriracha. What the Puck sauce (included with select sandwiches), is a homemade barbecue sauce with ghost chili pepper and bourbon. These sauces are sure to add a kick to your sandwich and leave you trying to imagine how you enjoyed a sandwich without them ever before.

Potato lovers have never met a potato dish they did not like. Delightful Pastries is ready to serve you a potato dish unlike anything you have ever tried. If you are looking for something different, try Delightful Pastries' Pierogi ($6 for 4, $8 for 6) a traditional Polish dumpling served with the perfect combination of potato and cheese.
Potatoes slip seamlessly into the breakfast scene at Delightful Pastries. The British Mob ($9.95) features pan-fried potatoes, served with braised beans and blood sausage. The equally crisp and fluffy hash browns (included with breakfast items) are the perfect side to any breakfast dish.

Whether you are celebrating National Hot and Spicy Foods Day or National Potato Day, or even a bit of both, August 19 is a great day to visit Delightful Pastries.

Delightful Pastries' mastery of flavor is clear in all their bakery and café items. See for yourself at any of Delightful Pastries' three Chicago locations: Old Town at 1710 N. Wells St., (312) 255-0724; Jefferson Park at 5927 W. Lawrence, (773) 545-7215, and Chicago French Market at 131 N. Clinton, (312) 234-9644. Visit www.delightfulpastries.com for more information.

Enjoy a Delicious Pan-Asian Brunch on Mother's Day at Bites Asian Tapas in Lake View

              

Bites Asian Tapas

3313 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL 60657

(773) 270-5972

www.bitesasiantapas.com

Bites Asian Tapas is one of Chicago's newest dinner and weekend brunch jewels. This warm, contemporary restaurant features creative pan-Asian small plates that are receiving acclaim from food media and fans on social networking sites. Bites' weekend Asian brunch is a unique and mouth-watering adventure, and will definitely help create a memorable Mother's Day. All moms will receive a complimentary Mimosa to start (choice of orange, lychee or mango flavors) and a $10 gift certificate good for the next visit to Bites Asian Tapas.

Begin the Mother's Day celebration with tasty cocktails such as the Bloody Rooster ($7), Bites' take on the traditional Bloody Mary; the Wassup Wasabi ($7), with vodka, ginger syrup, lychee juice, lemon and wasabi; the Tom YUMtini ($8), with vodka, tom yum syrup and lime; the Ms. Gardenia ($7) with gin, simple syrup, rambutan juice, Midori, and lemon; and the Hot Geisha ($8), with Shochu, ginger syrup, lemon, lemongrass, mint and Thai chili powder; or choose from their wide selection of sangria, wine, sake and Asian beers.

 

Mom will love the colorful Asian brunch dishes, including the signature Green Tea Pancake ($8) with Matcha, whipped cream, chocolate sauce, almond and green tea ice cream; the Pulled Pork Waffle ($9), Asian styled pulled pork, BBQ sauce, scallion, and cheddar cheese; the Eggs Benedict ($9), with Vietnamese ham, poached egg, hollandaise sauce, served with Spinach Salad; the Korean Burger ($12), Korean Marinated Spicy Pork, lettuce, Fried Egg, Bi Bim Bap Sauce served with Taro Fries; and the Grilled Rib Eye Bahn Mi ($10), grilled medium rare rib eye, with lettuce, pickle, jalapeno, cilantro, spicy mayo and served with taro fries.

Complete your Mother's Day feast with an original dessert creation such as Coconut Crème Brulée ($5), Asian Churros ($5) or a refreshing Mango Chile Sorbet ($3, organic and dairy-free).

April 16 is National Eggs Benedict Day - A perfect reason to try Delightful Pastries on Wells St. New Brunch Menu

           

   

Delightful Pastries recently upped its menu offering at the Wells street location. Its Eggs Benedict ($9.95) with  Polish ham, on a  *homemade everything bun with Hollandaise sauce that's made with vodka, and poached eggs is reason enough to give it a try. There aren't many spots that offer everything, including the breads, that are made from scratch. Delightful Pastries everyday brunch located in the heart of Lincoln Park, steps from the Lincoln Park Zoo, is the neighborhood foodie go to café. Serving  Uncommon Ground coffee, made from scratch pastries and breads, and its commitment to no additives and sustainability, visitors to Chicago who discover this neighborhood gem make it a destination when in the area. Delightful Pastries Bakery and Café is located in Old Town at 1710 N. Wells St., (312) 255-0724. Visit http://www.delightfulpastries.com for more information.

*Everything Bun: All butter buns w/ shallots, sesame seeds & poppy seeds

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Prairie Grass Cafe Hosting Brunch with Breakfast Queen Ina Pinkney March 30

            

Opportunity to Meet Ina, Enjoy Specials
and Get a Signed Copy of Taste Memories

Prairie Grass Cafe,  (601 Skokie Blvd., Northbrook, IL  60062, 847-205-4433) is hosting a special brunch 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunday, March 30 featuring chef/author Ina Pinkney . Come and meet "The Breakfast Queen" and have her sign a copy of her new book, Taste Memories: Recipes for Life and Breakfast.

Prairie Grass Cafe's Chef Sarah Stegner will be making some of her favorite Ina recipes, including Heavenly Hot's pancakes, so light & fluffy when you eat them you would think you are in heaven.  Prairie Grass Cafe's regular brunch menu also will be featured.

Ina will have her new book available for purchase and signing. Think about picking one up; it's a great Mother's Day gift. 

TASTE MEMORIES: Recipes for Life and Breakfast ($34) was published in 2013 so that her recipes would live in everyone's home..
Ina has been an ICON in the industry, setting the standard for breakfast in Chicago. She is wise, the consummate professional, and everyone's friend! Prairie Grass Cafe loves her and know that you will too. "It is in honor to have her come to Prairie Grass Cafe," said Chef Sarah Stegner, Prairie Grass Cafe co-owner and friend of Ina.

 Learn more about Ina here.

Reservations are recommended by calling Prairie Grass Cafe at 847-205-4433 or by visiting http://www.prairiegrasscafe.com.

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Ina Pinkney's Heavenly Hots Recipe


This was developed by Ina Pinkney of Ina's restaurant.  She suggests portioning out the batter using a 1/4 cup measure and using a very thin flexible spatula for turning the pancakes.  She serves them with a peach, raspberry and blueberry compote.  Look for potato starch in the baking aisle of the supermarket.
Ingredients4 large eggs
2 cups sour cream
1/4 cup cake flour
3 Tbs. sugar
1/4 cup potato starch
1/2 tsp. each baking soda, salt

Directions1. Beat the eggs in a bowl, blender or food processor; beat in the sour cream.  Mix together the dry ingredients in another bowl; add to egg mixture.  Mix until smooth.
2. Heat a lightly greased griddle or non-stick skillet over medium high heat.  Pour large spoonfuls of batter into the skillet in batches to make 3" circles.  Cook until a few bubbles appear on the top, about 2 minutes.  Turn carefully; cook until lightly browned on bottom, about 2 minutes.

Notes: Per 6 pancakes; 178 calories, 61% from fat; 13 g. fat, 7 g saturated fat, 127 mg. cholesterol, 12 g. carbs, 5 g. protein, 284 sodium, 0 g. fiber.

Ina Pinkney's Blobbs Recipe
Prep: 25 minutes
Cook: 17-20 minutes
Makes: 26 large brownie-cookies

Ina Pinkney invented the Blobbs in response to the gourmet brownie craze of the 1980s. What are they? "A mounded cookie/brownie with 2 kinds of chocolate, walnuts, pecans and chocolate chips,'' Pinkney writes in "Taste Memories." "When baked they held the domed shape created by the ice cream scoop I used to measure them out. They became firm on the outside and amazingly soft on the inside." They also became the recipe requested most by customers. Pinkney never divulged it, until now.

4 ounces unsalted butter
9 ounces dark chocolate (about 60 percent)
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate
Melt butter and chocolates slowly in a bowl in a microwave or in a saucepan on the stove top; cool to room temp.

3 ounces flour, a scant 3/4 cup
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Combine flour, baking powder and salt in a mixing bowl; stir vigorously. Set aside.

3 eggs, large
Whip eggs in a mixer on medium/high speed until lighter and creamy.
1 1/4 cups superfine sugar
Add superfine sugar slowly to eggs; continue whipping until very light and creamy.

2 teaspoons vanilla
Add vanilla to egg mixture.

12 ounces chocolate chips
5 ounces pecan pieces
4 ounces walnut pieces
Combine chocolate chips and nuts in a bowl; set aside.

When the egg mixture is ready, change the whip to a paddle. Add chocolate-butter mixture, combining on low. Then gradually add the flour mixture on low.

Add the nut mixture and mix well. Finish by hand to be sure it's all combined at the bottom.

Pack mixture into a 2-inch ice cream scoop, scraping off excess. When released from the scoop, the mixture should hold its shape. Place mounds on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet, about 2 inches apart.

Bake at 350 degrees for 17 to 20 minutes. The tops should look a little dry and lighter in color. You also can freeze the unbaked blobbs and bake them from frozen.

Nutrition information per cookie: 294 calories, 20 g fat, 8 g saturated fat, 32 mg cholesterol, 28 g carbohydrates, 4 g protein, 44 mg sodium, 3 g fiber

Ina Pinkney
Chef, Author
TASTE MEMORIES: Recipes for Life and Breakfast www.breakfastqueen.com

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