Food
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Roasted beets sweeten, brighten pasta saladJun 29, 2012 5:00 am - Roasted beets, tortellini and fresh blueberries admittedly sound like an unusual combination for a summer pasta salad. But trust us on this one. The flavors and textures...
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Schaumburg Starbucks first to offer alcohol, nibblesJun 28, 2012 10:30 pm - Steve Jakuczak stops in Starbucks at The Streets of Woodfield every morning for his grande Italian in a vente cup. Yet Thursday evening found the 39-year-old Rolling Mea...
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At 88, chef taps into Facebook marketJun 28, 2012 6:20 pm - LONGBOAT KEY, Fla. — At a time when overcooked spaghetti and Chef Boyardee defined Italian food for most Americans, Marcella Hazan dared them to try a bite of something ...
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Easy food crisis solution: Bugs and seaweedJun 28, 2012 5:06 pm - About 200 years ago, the lobster was regarded by most Americans as a filthy, bottom-feeding scavenger unfit for consumption by civilized people. Frequently ground up and...
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Duff Goldman shop makes customers 'Ace of Cakes'Jun 28, 2012 2:00 pm - You can build a bear, bottle your own wine, paint pottery — and now, decorate your own television-worthy cake. Celebrity baker Duff Goldman, the Food Network's “Ace of C...
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Yanni's Greek restaurant closes in Arlington HeightsJun 27, 2012 7:00 pm - After serving upscale Mediterranean cuisine for 13 years in Arlington Heights, Yanni's Greek restaurant shut its doors on Sunday. Village officials say the restaurant, l...
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Dijon and Garlic Rib-Eyes: Smoked with a Little ThymeJun 27, 2012 3:42 pm - Paste 1 small handful fresh thyme sprigs 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon minced garlic ½ teasp...
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Chica’s Cheese CrispsJun 27, 2012 9:13 am - 1 stick butter, at room temperature 1 cup extra-sharp cheddar cheese, finely shredded 1 cup all-purpose flour teaspoon cayenne pepper ½ teaspoon salt 1 cup crispy rice ...
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Cherry Whiskey Smoked Eye of RoundJun 27, 2012 5:34 am - 1½ cups cherry whiskey or brandy 1 cup water 1 eye-of-round beef roast (about 4 pounds) ½ cup dry rub (see note) 1 cup cherry juice 1 cup cola Use a funnel to fill a spr...
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Hickory Pork Tenderloins with Citrus-Cilantro SauceJun 27, 2012 5:27 am - Sauce 2 navel oranges 1 lime ½ cup sugar ½ cup bourbon ½ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves Pork 2 pork tenderloins, each ¾ to 1 pound, trimmed of excess fat and s...