Food
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Say hi to familiar Italian favorites at Ciao Baby!Jan 17, 2012 5:00 am - Vince Pecora is back in the northwest suburban Italian restaurant business. Pecora re-emerged last fall as chef/owner of Ciao Baby! in Barrington. Since stepping away fr...
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Kraft might seek incentives, bring jobs to Chicago areaJan 16, 2012 11:00 pm - As Kraft Foods prepares to cut about 1,600 jobs and split into two companies, the Northfield-based company said Tuesday it has been exploring state and other government ...
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Garlic Shrimp and PastaJan 16, 2012 10:00 pm - 1 pound thin spaghetti 1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated three-cheese tortellini 12 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 lemon, juiced ½ cup sliced green on...
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Roasted RadishesJan 15, 2012 10:00 pm - 1 pound Hilds Blauer or China Rose radishes, scrubbed well (may substitute daikon radish) ½ teaspoon sea salt ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper 1 teaspoon min...
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Grated Radish SaladJan 15, 2012 10:00 pm - 1 pound Black Spanish radishes Leaves from 4 to 6 stems flat-leaf parsley (about 2½ tablespoons) 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 lemon, juiced (4 teaspoons) 2 tablespoons...
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Radish RisottoJan 15, 2012 10:00 pm - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 large shallots, finely chopped (⅔ cup) 1½ teaspoons fresh thyme leaves 2 large cloves garlic,...
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Reveling in winter radishesJan 15, 2012 10:00 pm - A cook's highest compliment to a fruit or vegetable is simplicity of preparation. Think of a mid-August tomato, the disinclination to interrupt its sun-ripened flavor wi...
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Fermented RadishesJan 15, 2012 10:00 pm - 1½ pounds Green Luobo or China Rose radishes (see headnote; may substitute peeled daikon radish) 1½ teaspoons caraway seeds, toasted, then crushed (see note) 2 t...
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Peanut butter Cheerios stoke allergy fearsJan 15, 2012 7:00 am - Cheerios has launched a new flavor, peanut butter, which worries some parents because of peanuts’ ability to cause severe allergic reactions. “People are very upset abou...
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Fried Caper VinaigretteJan 11, 2012 9:00 am - ⅔ cup olive oil, divided 1 tablespoon salt-cured capers, rinsed and chopped 2 tablespoons chopped shallots 1 teaspoon grated garlic (about 2 cloves) ⅓ cup red win...