Food
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Matzo ball soup gets extra flavor from one simple step
Apr 16, 2024 8:58 am - This recipe delivers all the satisfaction of chicken soup with matzo balls, minus the chicken. If you are celebrating Passover, note that kitniyot (which include legumes, beans and some grains, such as rice) are now allowed for the holiday by some communities, though this isn’t universally accepted, so be sure to check with your guests.
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A family-favorite potato and spinach casserole for Passover gets lightened up
Apr 16, 2024 8:54 am - This casserole of creamy mashed potatoes and cauliflower with a layer of sautéed spinach originated as a side to the brisket typically served at Passover and Rosh Hashanah. It’s also right at home alongside a simple roast chicken to elevate an everyday dinner.
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This Passover, make a better matzo pizza
Apr 15, 2024 11:56 am - Matzo pizza is a staple for many American Jews during Passover, but a few simple tweaks improve this classic without much extra work. This is a basic recipe you can use as a jumping-off point for your favorite toppings, including thinly sliced vegetables, pickled peppers and herbs.
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Asparagus mimosa is France’s sunny, eggy ode to spring
Apr 15, 2024 11:24 am - This classic French dish bathes steamed asparagus in a Dijon-honey vinaigrette and tops the spears with fluffy shreds of hard-cooked eggs. It gets its name from how the grated (or chopped or sieved) yolks resemble delicate mimosa flowers.
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This $19 merlot is kosher for Passover and ripe with berry flavors
Apr 15, 2024 11:00 am - Two American classics highlight our selection of wines this week: A juicy zinfandel from California’s Amador County and a crisp pinot gris from the Willamette Valley in Oregon. We round out the trio with a kosher merlot from South Africa that echoes old-style bordeaux.
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‘In it for the long haul’: Prairie Food Co-op gets ready to build Lombard grocery storeApr 09, 2024 11:41 am - The produce section will go in the front, frozen meat in the back and dry goods in the center aisles. But this will be no ordinary grocery store. DuPage County’s first community-owned, full-service grocery store is finally becoming a reality.
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Exploring the world in recipes using chicken’s many adaptable qualitiesApr 09, 2024 8:54 am - Chicken is a versatile and ideal protein for meal prepping due to its lean, adaptable nature. Here are some delicious recipes that highlight its potential.
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For an easy, flavorful stir-fry, combine chicken breasts, bell peppers and umami-rich hoisin
Apr 09, 2024 8:53 am - Stir-fries are fast and easy to cook, but getting the flavors just right can require a long list of aromatics and seasonings. For a streamlined stir-fry that's still satisfying, lean on high-impact ingredients to drive the flavor of the dish.
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How to make the angel food cake of your dreams
Apr 08, 2024 10:49 am - Tall, tender angel food cake gets frosted with a jam-sweetened whipped cream to become a dreamy and celebration-worthy dessert. While baking angel food cake might seem intimidating, a few simple rules guarantee success. With a handful of ingredients, a stand or hand mixer does most of the heavy lifting.
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Cashews deliver lusciousness to this soothing carrot soup
Apr 08, 2024 10:34 am - This satisfying soup is deeply savory and fragrant, with a taste reminiscent of the popular Japanese carrot-ginger salad dressing. It’s rich and creamy, not from cream but with cashews that are simmered and pureed with the carrots.