Lifestyle Stories from January 25, 2017 (Change date)
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Celebrate Chinese New Year by pulling out the stir fryerJan 25, 2017 5:05 am - At the same time many of us are packing away our noisemakers and Champagne glasses, people all over the world are just beginning to prepare for the new year. Chinese New...
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Friendly service, delicious fare elevate brunch at McHenry's Cafe 31 NorthJan 25, 2017 5:00 am - Visitors to Cafe 31 North in McHenry may recognize the spot from past events - like weddings, private parties and showers. The location has been a highly rated banquet h...
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White Bean Cheese FondueJan 25, 2017 5:00 am - ½ cup sliced shallot (about 2 large shallots) ¼ teaspoon dried rubbed sage 2 teaspoons unsalted butter 2 teaspoons flour ½ cup dry white wine ½ cup chicken or vegetable ...
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Fried riceJan 25, 2017 5:00 am - 2 cups water 1½ cups rice 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons chopped green onions 1⁄8 teaspoon black pepper 2 eggs, beaten ½ cup mixed vegetables (carrots and pe...
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Egg rollsJan 25, 2017 5:00 am - ½ to 1 pound ground sausage or pork ½ cup chopped shrimp (optional) Dash pepper, salt 4 cups vegetable or peanut oil 3 cups julienne cabbage 1 cup julienne carrots ½ cup...
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Pot stickersJan 25, 2017 5:00 am - ½ pound ground chicken 2 tablespoons water 1 teaspoon sesame oil ¼ cup vegetable oil 1 tablespoon soy sauce 3 tablespoons chopped green onions 1⁄8 teaspoon black pepp...
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Sneaky ingredient lightens cheese fondue: white beansJan 25, 2017 5:00 am - Cheese fondue is the ultimate winter comfort food. Living in France in my early 30s, I fell in love with the classic recipe made with crisp white wine and nutty Gruyere ...
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Chinese take-out chicken and broccoliJan 25, 2017 5:00 am - 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes 2 tablespoons chopped garlic 2 tablespoons chopped ginger 1 bunch scallions,...
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Asian bok choyJan 25, 2017 5:00 am - 2 tablespoons sesame seeds (optional) 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger 2 pounds bok choy, trimmed, sliced into 1-in...
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'Abundance' the key to creating Chinese New Year feastJan 25, 2017 5:00 am - Chinese New Year is a time for celebration, tradition and - of course - an abundance of food. The Year of the Rooster kicks off Jan. 28. To celebrate, you can head out f...