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Laura Frankel is the Executive Chef at Wolfgang Puck Kosher Catering at the Spertus Institute for Jewish studies in Chicago. She is the author of Jewish Cooking for All Seasons (Wiley) and Jewish Slow Cooker Recipes (Wiley). Frankel is an avid farmer’s market supporter, giving demos and teaching classes all over the country featuring market produce.

Frankel is the former chef and founder of the Shallots restaurants. She has training and extensive experience in both savory and pastry kitchens. After Frankel had a family and began maintaining a kosher home she found that there was nowhere in Chicago serving the quality of food that she knew she could offer. She opened her first restaurant in 1999, offering kosher fine dining with a produce-driven menu. Frankel opened Shallots NY in 2000 in midtown Manhattan. In 2004, she moved her Chicago restaurant to Skokie, (a suburb with a large Jewish population outside of Chicago) and created Shallots Bistro.

Before committing herself to her culinary passion, she played and taught both alto and baritone saxophones professionally. Frankel has three children: Zachary (24), Ari (21) and Jonah (17), who all love to cook and eat great food.

Recent articles by: Laura Frankel

Chosen Bites: Impossibly crispy chicken This fried chicken couldn't be easier to make and is tasty served cold as well as straight out of the pan. By LAURA FRANKEL

Chosen Bites: Springtime cake with flower power This White Chocolate Lavender Pound Cake is perfect for Shavuot as an elegant dessert, snack cake or, in a pinch, breakfast. By LAURA FRANKEL

5 reasons to celebrate Mexican food Plan a fiesta for Cinco De Mayo and enjoy dishes such as Chunky Guacamole, Cheesy Enchiladas and wash it down with a Margarita. By LAURA FRANKEL

Chosen Bites: Season's greetings As the weather heats up and spring turns into summer, Garlic and Baby Spinach Soup is a refreshing start to any meal. By LAURA FRANKEL

Chosen Bites: In a bit of a pickle Green almonds, a delightful treat only available for a short time each year, are great as a snack or added to your favorite dish. By LAURA FRANKEL

Chosen Bites: Spring awakening Easy to make and a good do-ahead dish, Gnudi are light as a feather Italian dumplings. By LAURA FRANKEL

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