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JeanMarie Brownson

Chicago

Columnist at Freelance

Tribune Food & Dining Columnist at Chicago Tribune

Freelance Tribune Food and Dining Columnist at The Bismarck Tribune

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Articles

  • 2 days ago | theepochtimes.com | JeanMarie Brownson

    Food editors and product developers talk among themselves about creating recipes suitable for the “memory cookbook.” That is, the type of recipe easily remembered and recreated without the need for a printed recipe. The ubiquitous green bean casserole made from tinned soup and fried onions typifies such a recipe. Everyone benefits from having a repertoire of go-to recipes in their heads. Breakfast dishes such as scrambled eggs and French toast come to mind. As do peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.

  • 3 days ago | tribunecontentagency.com | JeanMarie Brownson

    Food editors and product developers talk among themselves about creating recipes suitable for the “memory cookbook.” That is, the type of recipe easily remembered and recreated without the need for a printed recipe. The ubiquitous green bean casserole made from tinned soup and fried onions typifies such a recipe. Everyone benefits from having a repertoire of go-to recipes in their heads. Breakfast dishes such as scrambled eggs and French toast come to mind. As do peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.

  • 1 week ago | boomermagazine.com | JeanMarie Brownson

    Cupcakes made with coconut milk and shredded coconut; buttermilk frosting with coconut milk and vanilla; and homemade crispy candied coconut – you’ll go nuts for this recipe for Triple Coconut Cupcakes!A family that bakes together … always enjoys each other! We put dates on the calendar to bake cookies, whip up a birthday cake, and teach the little ones how to measure and decorate. A recent trip to Hawaii has us all craving coconut.

  • 1 week ago | tribunecontentagency.com | JeanMarie Brownson

    Entrée Feature Package   April 14, 2025 By JeanMarie Brownson, Tribune Content AgencyThe family cook always seeks methods to keep chicken boredom at bay. Sure, fried chicken more than satisfies, but it’s meant to be a treat — not the stuff of weeknight meals. Boneless, skinless chicken breasts offer the lean protein we seek; keeping it interesting proves a significant challenge. Dry rubs and wet marinades add flavor with minimal effort. Lean chicken breasts absorb flavors readily.

  • 1 week ago | arcamax.com | JeanMarie Brownson

    The family cook always seeks methods to keep chicken boredom at bay. Sure, fried chicken more than satisfies, but it’s meant to be a treat — not the stuff of weeknight meals. Boneless, skinless chicken breasts offer the lean protein we seek; keeping it interesting proves a significant challenge. Dry rubs and wet marinades add flavor with minimal effort. Lean chicken breasts absorb flavors readily. Dry rubs, sans acid, can be added to chicken hours in advance.