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Cook of the Week Challenge: Brussels sprout slaw launches physics teacher to winner’s circle Nov 6, 2012 12:00 AM
Brussels sprouts nearly got the best of Michael Pennisi, one of the four finalists — and ultimate winner — in the Cook of the Week Challenge. "I didn't like them as a kid and the few times I've made them as an adult I always found myself thinking Why I am eating these when I can actually eat whatever I want?,'" the physics teacher from Carpentersville said, reflecting on one of the secret ingredients he and the other cooks had to use during the live cook-off Thursday that capped the elimination-style competition.
Schaumburg teacher is Daily Herald Cook of the YearNov 1, 2012 12:00 AM
When Carpentersville resident and Schaumburg High School teacher Michael Pennisi was announced as the winner of the Daily Herald's second annual Cook of the Year contest Thursday night, 300 pairs of eyes rapidly searched the ballroom for the man of the hour. After a moment, he ran up from a crowd, waving his arms. "I'm kind of just stunned right now!" was Pennisi's first reaction. "This is way cool!"
Shredded Beef Tacos and Chocolate Sauce PlantainsOct 31, 2012 12:00 AM
:Katie Bloomfield
Sesame Catfish with Pumpkin Fennel RavioliOct 31, 2012 12:00 AM
Sesame Catfist with Pumplin Pennel Ravioli: Ying Stoller
Judges take their turn with the secret ingredients Oct 31, 2012 12:00 AM
Some of the judges decided to put their creativity and stills to the test by cooking with the secret ingredients. Did our experts do any better than the contestants? You decide.
Buffaloaf Chili CheeseburgerOct 31, 2012 12:00 AM
:Don Mauer
Cook of the Week Challenge countdownOct 31, 2012 12:00 AM
How are our Cook of the Week Challenge finaliists holding up just hours before the competition? Food Editor Deborah Pankey chatted with Terri Edmunds, Chuck Federici, Michael Pennisi and Louann Zundel to find out how they're preparing for the Nov. 1 live cookoff.
Buffaloaf Chili CheeseburgerOct 31, 2012 12:00 AM
Buffaloaf Chili Cheeseburger: Don Mauer
Catching up with the 2011 contestantsOct 31, 2012 12:00 AM
A year after the inuagural Cook of the Week Challenge, Daily Herald Food Editor Deborah Pankey caught with a few of 2011's contestants. She asked about new favorite foods, culinary adventures over the last year as well as their opinions of this year's challenge ingredients.
Cook of the Week Challenge: Meet the Round 2, Week 2 judges Oct 24, 2012 12:00 AM
Meet the judges who rated the 2nd round recipes
Cook of the Week Challenge: Asian catfish and Moroccan chicken catch judges’ fancy Oct 24, 2012 12:00 AM
What did our experts have to say about the final recipes in the Cook of the Week Challenge? Who will advance to the finals?
Cook of the Week Challenge Fan FavoritesOct 24, 2012 12:00 AM
Who emerged as the Round 2 Week 2 Fan Favorite and which voters will be rewarded for their efforts.
Cook of the Week Challenge: Contestants learned about themselves, new ingredientsOct 24, 2012 12:00 AM
We started with 16 cooks back in August. The 12 contestants who didn't score a place in the final four talk about what they learned along the way.
Judges announce Cook of the Week Challenge finalistsOct 24, 2012 12:00 AM
After 12 weeks of recipe match-ups, the field of competitor has been whittled down to four. The four finalists in the Cook of the Week Challenge will compete Nov. 1 in a live cook-off. The cooks will have one hour to prepare a meal using the secret ingredients. A panel of six culinary experts will rate the recipes and the winner will be named 2012 Cook of the Year.
Catfish Tempura with Fennel Fried FreekehOct 17, 2012 12:00 AM
: Chuck Federici
Sweet Harvest Glazed Chicken atop Rustic Vegetable QuinoaOct 17, 2012 12:00 AM
Michelle Abraham
Blackened Catfish With Asian Cajun Dirty Freekeh And A Fennel-Grape SaladOct 17, 2012 12:00 AM
: Anthony Barone
Contestants weigh in on recipe challengesOct 17, 2012 12:00 AM
What the contestants thought about working with whole chicken, quinoa, dried plums and celeriac.
Moroccan Chicken with Dried Plums and Frizzled Celeriac and Quinoa PilafOct 17, 2012 12:00 AM
Moroccan Chicken with Dried Plums and Frizzled Celeriac and Quinoa Pilaf: Louann Zundel
Cook of the Week Challenge Fan FavoritesOct 17, 2012 12:00 AM
Who emerged as the Round 2 Week 1 Fan Favorite and which voters will be rewarded for their efforts.