Carry your St. Patrick's fever into the weekend and try this ultimate "green" sauce - chimichurri. Chimichurri is a versatile condiment that can be used as either a marinade or a sauce. Its bright Kelley green color matches the Chicago River - this sauce should really put you in the mood for spring. The sharp bite of raw garlic packs a punch for your meat or fish. In this recipe, we used the chimichurri as a sauce for roasted salmon filets. Try marinating chicken or beef in the chimichurri before throwing it on a hot grill. Money. more ›

For many of us the holiday season is marked by a weight gain that makes the freshman fifteen seem like a case of simple water retention, spurred on by the flood of baked goods that appear in homes and offices everywhere. But with the huge range of fresh vegetables, herbs, and great cuts of meat available year round in Chicago, the wind chill shouldn't keep you from enjoying some healthy foods. While grilling out may not be an option for some, you can make a delicious steak at home and top it with a flavorful Chimichurri sauce. Chimichurri is a garlicky Argentinian marinade and sauce typically served on beef or chicken. We've found it also tastes fantastic on shrimp and fresh vegetables (as seen in the picture of fresh corn on the cob and grape tomatoes mixed in with some Chimichurri). more ›