Food
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The gift of granolaNov 30, 2011 5:00 am - Now that Thanksgiving is over and we are heading into the biggest gift-giving season of the year, I want to share a treat that is as wonderful to distribute as it is to ...
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Geek-meets-cook with gadget protectorsNov 29, 2011 1:30 pm - Cooking with iPads and other tablet computers is on the rise. But what if a slip of the saute pan leaves that $500 gadget Wi-Fried? Enter the growing market of wraps, st...
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Chef keeps family traditions aliveNov 29, 2011 9:00 am - Chef Michael Ponzio grew up standing beside his nonna as he learned to cook Italian delicacies such as homemade pasta, neck bone gravy and baccala, or salt cod. He was ...
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Zucchini Fritters with Marinara SauceNov 29, 2011 9:00 am - 4 medium zucchini, grated 2 eggs ½ cup bread crumbs ½ cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons Romano cheese 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon fresh ground black ...
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Leftover Turkey and Smoked Andouille JambalayaNov 29, 2011 5:00 am - Spice mix 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper 1½ teaspoons paprika 1 teaspoon each: salt, white pepper, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder ½ teaspoon each: dried th...
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Leftover turkey stars in saucy jambalayaNov 29, 2011 5:00 am - Thanksgiving brings with it a certain sense of inevitability. You WILL eat too much. You WILL start thinking about holiday gifts before you've put the last dessert spoon...
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Night life events: Glenview House offers new specialsNov 25, 2011 5:00 am - New specials Belly up to new daily specials at Glenview House. Stop by on Mondays for $3 select craft beers or the $5 single malt menu. Tuesdays are flight night wi...
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Eating out: Elmhurst gets a new PotbellyNov 25, 2011 5:00 am - Sandwiches galore for Elmhurst Known for its toasty warm sandwiches and hand-dipped shakes, Potbelly has opened its newest location in Elmhurst at the corner of Rou...
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Wine gift-giving tips for novice vinophilesNov 24, 2011 5:00 am - Trendy, tasty and one-size-fits-all, wine is a versatile holiday gift, whether you're on your way to a housewarming or looking out for something for the in-laws. But nav...
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Results of 16 Cook of the Week Challenge contestantsNov 21, 2011 10:00 pm - Jamie Andrade, 26, Elk Grove Village Export logistics agent Challenge outcome: Faced TerrieAnn Jones in Round 1 with Root Beer-Glazed Round Steak Braciole with Roasted R...