Kitchen Chat with Margaret McSweeney

Sample the award winning wines from Michigan with Dileep Gangoli ( http://www.evanstoncellars.com )of Chicago Cooks and Michigan Pours ( http://chicagocooksmichiganpours.com )on the rooftop organic garden of Uncommon Ground ( http://www.uncommonground.com ). Discover the exotic and healthy ingredients from the jungles of the Amazon with Chef Jorgina of Sinha. ( http://sinhaelegantcuisine.com ) Sav...

The guru of gourmet, Steve Dolinsky http://stevedolinsky.com/blog ( http://stevedolinsky.com/blog) shares dining tips, culinary trips and even guacamole dipsConsidered by @huffingtonpost as one of the nation's premier TV and radio food broadcasters, Steve Dolinsky has won 12 James Beard awards. Tune in and discover what's cooking in Chicago and across the world. Savor the day!

A restricted diet doesn't mean food has to taste bad. Tune in to this week's show with Shauna Ahern aka The Gluten Free Girl ( http://www.glutenfreegirl.com )and put "delicious" back into your life with recipes from her new cookbook co-written with her husband, Chef Daniel. Learn how to make an all-purpose gluten free flour mix. Create a savory risotto dish with oatmeal. And spice up your life wit...

Did you ever wonder what and when the chefs and staffs at restaurants eat their meals? Award winning Chef Michael Romano (http:// www.ushgnyc.com )provides a behind-the-scenes peak along with recipes from his new book Family Table: Favorite Staff Meals from Our Restaurants to Your Home. Included are delicious tales and tastes from the iconic Union Square Cafe and the other popular restaurants of t...

Chef Pati Jinich, host of PBS series Pati's Mexican Table shares the secrets of real Mexican home cooking. Discover "the world of salsas that people outside of Mexico have yet to taste." Determine which pepper to use for your dish. Delight in the easy to prepare recipes from her book such as Chicken A La Trash, i.e. Pollo A La Basura and the delicious Piggy Cookies, ie. Cochinitos, Marranitos, Pue...

Ready for some fish and tips? Tune in to this week's show with Anders Miller, one of the Pike Place Fish guys. Anyone for grunts and grits? Discover some great recipes from their cookbook, In the Kitchen with the Pike Place Fish Guys http://www.pikeplacefish.com ( http://www.pikeplacefish.com ) What are your favorite seafood recipes?

Today's show pairs cuisine with the arts and the community. Sample Chef Elinor's delicious recipes for stuffed cabbage, meatballs with curry sauce and stuffed peppers. She will be at The Flower & Garden Show at Navy Pier on March 16 at 6:30 to demonstrate her unique preparation of Mediterranean Sole. www.elinorelegantevents.com ( http://www.elinorelegantevents.com ). Discover how Curt's Cafe in Ev...

A bit of Za'atar or maybe a pinch of Vulcan Fire Salt? Discover exotic flavors as we explore the world of spice on today's show with Patty Erd of The Spice House ( www.thespicehouse.com ( http://www.thespicehouse.com )). What is your favorite spice?

Chef Gale Gand ( http://www.galegand.com )is a nationally acclaimed pastry chef, restaurateur, cookbook author, television personality, teacher, entrepreneur and mother. She has baked with Julia Child ( http://www.galegand.com/media) , hosted "Sweet Dreams" on the Food Network, written seven cookbooks, judged "Top Chef," and even created a root beer. Tune in for delicious tidbits from Chef Gale to...

Thinking about renovating your kitchen? Expert Scott Prestangen of Parallel Architecture ( http://parallel-architecture.com/)has some great advice and tips to make the job less expensive and more eco-friendly.

James Beard award winning chef and restaurateur, Chef Tom Douglas shares some "sweetness in Seattle" from his New York Times Best Seller, The Dahlia Bakery Cookbook. Sample his famous coconut cream pie and Nora Ephron's favorite peanut butter sandwich cookie. Savor Chef Tom's insights into how to make tasty memories for the family in your kitchen. Be inspired by his passion and action to feed thos...

Grab a slice of key lime pie and enjoy a delicious show with James Beard award winning Chef Norman Van Aken. Savor his recipes from My Key West Kitchen ( http://normanskeywestkitchen.blogspot.com/)along with a side of fun stories about friendship and adventures with Chef Charlie Trotter, Chef Emeril Lagasse, Jimmy Buffett and Chef Art Smith. Impress your fellow foodies by learning that Chef Norman...

Do you want to learn how to cook like one of the best chefs in the U.S.? The Amateur Gourmet ( http://www.amateurgourmet.com )aka Adam Roberts will tell you how. Adam cooked his way across the country for a year in kitchens alongside some of your favorite chefs. On today's show, Adam shares recipes, tips and culinary adventures from his new book, Secrets of the Best Chefs.

Roll up your sleeves and grab the flour! Tune in and "Tart It Up" with Chef Eric Lanlard aka Cake Boy www.cake-boy.com ( http://www.cake-boy.com ) Learn tips and techniques to perfect your pastry from this Master Patissier. Enjoy delicious recipes for sweet and savory tarts and pies from Chef Eric's latest book "Tart It Up."

Do you dream of having your recipe served in a Chicago restaurant? Tune in for details and learn how to create delicious dishes with olive oil from the owners of O Olive! Www. Oo2go.com ( http://Www. Oo2go.com ). Also enjoy a sweet treat by Cake Boy Chef Eric Lanlard www.cake-boy.com ( http://www.cake-boy.com )who will be at the Ritz Carlton Club on October 30th. Tickets are available online at ww...

Enjoy a sampling of food and fashion at Cafe Prague www.cafeprague.us ( http://www.cafeprague.us )featuring European and Asian designers on the runway. So "Czech" out this free event from 6-8pm on October 20th.

How did Chicago become a culinary mecca? Pull up your chair for Some Kitchen Chat as Amelia Levin ( http://www.amelialevin.com )discusses chefs, recipes, restaurants and food trends in the Windy City. Tune in for some highlights from her new book Chicago Chef's Table.

The perfect pairing. Susan Goss, Chef/owner of West Town Tavern is partnering with Chicago Dramatists to present a delicious dinner before the show. Chef Goss also shares seasonal favorites from the cookbook West Town Tavern Contemporary Comfort Food. Virginia Nugent discusses the exciting new plays premiering onstage at Chicago Dramatists along with delicious dishes from her native Australia. www...

We all recognize the milk mustache ads, but we don't always realize that dairy products are the secret ingredients to some our favorite gourmet meals. Today's show takes us from the farm to the table with Audrey Donahue, the delightful dairy farmer who was on Wife Swap. Discover the real facts vs. fiction about milk from Mollie Waller of Dairy Management, Inc. along with some delicious recipes on...

Tune in to Truffles and Tribulations and join me on my journey as a new foodie! Discover white truffles and the tastes of Piedmont with Gourmet Destinations ( http://www.gourmetdestinations.com ). Learn how to prepare different types of truffles with the founder of Mirepoix USA ( http://www.mirepoixusa.com ). Impress your friends at a dinner party with tips on how to discern if a truffle is from F...

Are you an adventurous foodie? Then grab a helmet with Bike and Roll ( http://www.bikechicago.com/)for a taste of the trendy and the traditional in Chicago. One stop might include the iconic Terry's Toffee ( http://www.terrystoffee.com/index.php)where you will sample toffee that is always a favorite at The Academy Awards and The Tony Awards.

Do you want to increase your BBQ IQ? Tune in as Chef de Cuisine Eddie Montalvo of Blue Smoke Flatiron ( http://www.bluesmoke.com ) shares tips and techniques for making great tasting BBQ ribs, pulled pork and brisket. And Tinika Green, Assistant GM/Beverage Director of Blue Smoke Battery Park City explains how to perfectly pair beer with BBQ. Tinika is one of only ten certified cicerones (beer som...

Cumin, chipotle, and chili peppers. Explore the fun flavors of Latin cuisine with Chef Carl Raymond, Food Editor of Mamiverse ( http://food.mamiverse.com/) and Chef Instructor at Astor Center ( http://www.astorcenternyc.com/searchresults.ac?term=carl ,raymond). Enjoy recipes and tips from some of your favorite Latin food chefs including Daisy Martinez, Rick Bayless and Sandra Gutierrez

Amanda Hesser is a culinary icon named by Gourmet ( http://live.gourmet.com/2011/05/app-exclusive-50-women-game-changers/)as one of the top 50 women in food. Tune in to hear Amanda's thoughts on writing, editing, cooking and launching Food52 ( http://food52.com/) , an online community with great resources, delicious recipes, cooking contests ( http://food52.com/contests)and even a hotline ( http:/...

Danny Meyer's award winning Union Square Cafe ( http://www.unionsquarecafe.com )is an icon in New York City. Chef Carmen Quagliata and beverage director Patrick Service provide an inside peek at the creative and collaborative process of planning a menu and pairing wines. Discover the Union Square green market and nettles as Chef Carmen describes choosing seasonal ingredients for the menu. And lear...