Take the work out of home cheffing but keep all the fun of making a fabulous dinner (and take credit for it, too). Weekly menus feature five vegetarian recipes plus suggestions for vegans and meat eaters. And if you don’t know cumin from coriander, there’s a dinner hotline for last-minute herb-mergencies.

The authentic Italian gem Tocco is a sexy litte Wicker Park restaurant with simple, fresh dishes exemplifying recipes from the motherland. And there’s a lavish bar, spacious patio, and all-Italian wine list. Bring on the breezy summer nights.