All Stories from February 1, 2017 (Change date)
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Roasted Brussels Sprout, Tomato, Bacon and Pecan SaladFeb 01, 2017 5:00 am - 2 pounds fresh Brussels sprouts ½ cup pecans, chopped 1 pint red grape tomatoes 3 strips uncured bacon (organic preferred), chopped, cooked until crisp and drained on pa...
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A little beer adds a lot of flavor in these Super Bowl slidersFeb 01, 2017 5:00 am - Big provisions are required to watch the big game, and nothing's more substantial than a burger, even in its mini-form - the slider. Indeed, if you plan to serve a varie...
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Brussels sprouts: some folks love 'em, others, not so muchFeb 01, 2017 5:00 am - This past holiday season I sampled Brussels sprouts prepared in a couple of ways; mostly roasted and once, deep-fat fried. They were all sensationally good. It doesn't h...
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Music notes: Martina McBride brings Nashville to ChicagoFeb 01, 2017 5:00 am - McBride hits Chicago Nashville-born country rocker Martina McBride extended last year's “Love Unleashed Tour” to 2017, including a visit to the Chicago Theatre. Catch th...
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Beer-Steamed Cheese And Mushroom Beef SlidersFeb 01, 2017 5:00 am - 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided ½ cup finely chopped yellow onion 3 ounces mushrooms (white, cremini or shiitake), finely chopped Kosher salt 2 tablespoons finely c...
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Spicy Cheddar Beer SoupFeb 01, 2017 5:00 am - 2 tablespoons butter 1 large onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 celery stalks, thinly chopped 2 medium russet potatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks 1 cup full-bodie...
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Buffalo Grove eye doctor sees value of his work in NicaraguaFeb 01, 2017 5:00 am - Dr. Larry Nierman has worked for more than 40 years as an optometrist, including the last 30 in Buffalo Grove. But a trip to Nicaragua last month with a branch of Doctor...
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Crockpot soup perfect for game-day entertainingFeb 01, 2017 5:00 am - Soup and the Super Bowl. Seems like such a perfect matchup, doesn't it? My first thought was something delicious, but healthy, maybe even low-cal. I know. I know. Who in...
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Game Day S'mores are a big win for Super Bowl party fareFeb 01, 2017 5:00 am - These sweet treats are a riff on the very popular summer campfire s'mores. If you love marshmallow and chocolate and get nostalgic when you think of campfire s'mores, th...
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Game Day S'moresFeb 01, 2017 5:00 am - ½ (14.4 ounce) box graham crackers Nutella Raspberry jelly, or favorite jelly of your choice, preferably no sugar added Marshmallow Fluff Sprinkles in your team's colors...