Food
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Baking secrets: Whole wheat flour makes surprise appearance in cakeApr 11, 2012 6:00 am - The recent push to get consumers to add more whole grains to our meals has inspired me to think about infusing whole wheat flour into a dessert. Not a sweetened yeast or...
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Whole Wheat Banana Bundt CakeApr 10, 2012 2:21 pm - 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup unbleached white whole wheat flour (such as King Arthur) 1 cup light brown sugar, packed 1¼ teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda ...
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Symposium explores Midwest cuisine and cultureApr 10, 2012 1:00 pm - Ever wonder how the breaded pork chop sandwich got to be such a favorite in the Hoosier state or which Illinois wine might pair best with a Wisconsin cheddar? All those ...
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Cook of the Week: Wolves goalie tends to the cookingApr 10, 2012 6:00 am - When he's not stopping slap shots from his net at Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Eddie Lack is likely to be in the kitchen. The 24-year-old goalie for the Chicago Wolves bu...
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Mortar and pestle a must for modern kitchensApr 08, 2012 11:00 pm - When my palate is needy, there's a pesto I love to make: a rough-textured, smoky-tasting blend of toasted pumpkin seeds, garlic, olive oil and cayenne pepper. It's drier...
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White Bean Salad With Crushed Fennel VinaigretteApr 08, 2012 11:00 pm - 1 cup dried navy beans or other small white bean 1 teaspoon fennel seed 2 cloves garlic 1 teaspoon sea salt 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 1 lemon) 3 t...
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Uses for your leftover Easter eggsApr 08, 2012 11:00 pm - Hard-boiled eggs are common leftovers after Easter. Deviled eggs are an obvious solution, but how about a twist this year? You can use avocado as an ingredient, which ma...
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Crushed Midway Olive SaladApr 08, 2012 11:00 pm - 6 ounces drained pitted ripe green olives (see note) 1 large head garlic, boiled for 5 minutes in water, then drained, peeled and crushed ½ teaspoon kosher salt, plus mo...
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Swedish MeatballsApr 08, 2012 11:00 pm - ½ cup bread crumbs ½ cup milk 1½ pounds ground beef Butter, for frying Half an onion, chopped 1 egg Salt and pepper Sauce 2 tablespoons butter 1½ cups heavy cream...
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Typical Charmoula MarinadeApr 08, 2012 11:00 pm - 2 teaspoons cumin seed, preferably Moroccan 3 cloves garlic 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt ¼ cup chopped cilantro leaves (tender stems may be included) 3 tablespoons chopped...