Food
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Bean stew eases pre-holiday meal stressNov 21, 2011 7:00 am - Thanksgiving is practically here. Whether you've been cooking for a week or you haven't quite decided what to serve, chances are, for a regular evening's meal, you want ...
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Roasted and shredded — turkey that tastes like homeNov 21, 2011 7:00 am - No matter where our family chooses to celebrate Thanksgiving, I look forward to being transported to Hawaii. That's because we prepare our turkey island-style. It looks ...
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White Bean and Fennel Stew With Spicy Italian SausageNov 21, 2011 7:00 am - 1 pound spicy Italian sausage 1 large onion, coarsely chopped 1 large fennel bulb, coarsely chopped 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced 32 ounces low-sodium, fat-free chi...
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Oxford beer companion far from infallibleNov 18, 2011 5:00 am - Nine hundred twenty pages long, with more than 1,100 entries penned by 166 contributors, the recently published “The Oxford Companion to Beer” aims for a much more compr...
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La Trattoria a pleasant little gemNov 18, 2011 4:30 am - La Trattoria is a hidden gem off the main roads in Lake in the Hills that counts on word-of-mouth to let prospective customers know they are in for a treat. Co-owner...
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Saucy Tuna Empanadas with Cuban Black Beans and Mango GuacamoleNov 18, 2011 12:00 am - Sofrito rice 2 cups chicken broth 1 cup brown rice ¾ cup sofrito 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained Salt and red pepper flakes to taste Empanadas 1 pouch (6.4 o...
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Holiday hot lines ready to helpNov 17, 2011 11:00 pm - Faced with a holiday cooking conundrum? There’s undoubtedly an app for that. But if you’re a little more old school, there still are numerous hot lines you can call when...
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Enjoy a stress-free ThanksgivingNov 17, 2011 11:00 pm - Preparing a large holiday meal can be stressful. It’s not easy to plan, prepare and coordinate cooking times for the entire menu. If you’re smart, you’ll lighten the loa...
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Traditional turkey dinner costs 13 percent moreNov 17, 2011 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON — Putting a traditional turkey dinner on the table is going to be pricier this Thanksgiving. The American Farm Bureau Federation reported Thursday that a mea...
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Food editor declares cooking challenge a successNov 17, 2011 11:00 pm - I had two goals when we set about planning the Cook of the Week Challenge. One, find the best home cook in Herald City. Two, inspire cooks everywhere to look in their pa...