Articles filed under Cook of the Week
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Leslie MeredithNov 06, 2019 5:00 am - Three aspects of the final are worrying me. The strict one-hour time limit means I won't be able to research and experiment, learning and perfecting techniques as I go. ...
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Cook of the Week Challenge finale Monday is not-to-be-missed foodie eventNov 12, 2019 5:17 am - After weeks of toiling over competition recipes at home, the final four contestants of the Cook of the Week Challenge will show off their skills in front of a live audie...
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Lulu ChapaNov 06, 2019 5:00 am - "I am proud of being a simple home cook. After competing against participants who are professionals in the kitchen, I am now getting ready to participate in the live coo...
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Ann Wayne, Challenge 4Oct 30, 2019 6:00 am - I was surprised to see Goose Island Oktoberfest Beer from Binny's Beverage Depot as one of the mystery ingredients this week. I am not a beer drinker, but I do love to c...
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Lulu Chapa, Challenge 4Oct 30, 2019 6:00 am - I made Steak Mole with a side of Mexican style cauliflower rice. I grew up watching my mom making mole sauce from scratch. Home cookers may be intimidated by making a mo...
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Leslie Meredith, round 4Oct 30, 2019 6:00 am - This week was a revelation. I hate pot roast, so I had never cooked a chuck roast. I felt nervous about the remaining secret ingredients, unsure of how they could ever b...
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Lisa Eberhahn, Challenge 4Oct 30, 2019 6:00 am - Today I prepared Ropa Vieja with Cauliflower Tortillas and Baked Plantains with Savory Cashew Sauce. Beef chuck can be a tough cut of meat, so I chose to braise it. This...
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Alex Marsalek, Challenge 4Oct 30, 2019 6:00 am - This week I prepared a beef and beer stew with cauliflower latkes. I decided to make this dish because the mystery ingredients were all very hearty, so a stick-to-your-r...
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It's coming down to the wire for Cook of the Week Challenge contestantsOct 26, 2019 8:54 am - Let the nail-biting begin. Round three of the Cook of the Week Challenge is in the bag, the judges' scores have been tallied, and we've got five home cooks left in the r...
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Cook of the Week Challengers face tough ingredients in round 2Oct 20, 2019 9:05 am - Going into round two of the Cook of the Week Challenge 2019, seven home cooks were faced with creating dishes using bags of unusual ingredients. In those bags they found...