Food
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“Chicago’s Best” to feature Palatine’s Gators Wing ShackSep 10, 2011 5:00 am - Gators Wing Shack in Palatine will be featured on “Chicago’s Best” on WGN-TV. The segment is set to air at 10 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11. The restaurant, known for its award-...
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Tailgating comish gives tips for pre-game partiesSep 09, 2011 6:00 am - As The Commissioner of Tailgating I believe I have the best job in the world. I can say that. I invented it. I am the world's only professional tailgater, and for the l...
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Pantry raid turns into a satisfying snack for two hungry boysSep 08, 2011 12:00 pm - This summer it was fun to hang out with my friends. When I'd go to one of my friend's houses, his mom would pull a bag of mini hot dogs from the freezer and make us a sn...
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A quick scramble for a long daySep 08, 2011 10:00 am - When my mom and I traveled to France recently, we loved shopping at the open market just up the “rue” from us. Each week we loaded up on fresh cheese, eggs, vegetables a...
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Mini Cheese Dogs with Chili Dipping SauceSep 08, 2011 12:00 am - 3 hot dogs 1 container (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent roll dough ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese ¾ cup no-bean chili 2 tablespoons sour cream Heat oven to 350 d...
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Mini Cheese Dogs with Chili Dipping SauceSep 08, 2011 12:00 am - 3 hot dogs 1 container (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent roll dough ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese ¾ cup no-bean chili 2 tablespoons sour cream Heat oven to 350 d...
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Alex's Washington Gardens maintains traditionSep 07, 2011 6:00 am - If something isn't broke, why fix it? That's largely the mantra at time-honored Alex's Washington Gardens in Highwood. The eatery has been a fixture in some form since t...
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First Cook of the Week Challenge recipes postedSep 07, 2011 6:00 am - Today things really heat up, so to speak, in the Cook of the Week Challenge. On Page 3 we get a look at the recipes the first four contenders developed using their recip...
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Make handy holiday mixesSep 07, 2011 1:00 am - Homemade mixes are frugal and easy to make. You can make them to stock your pantry or give them as gifts. You can find a large variety of homemade mixes and gifts-in-a-j...
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Grilled polenta meets grilled marinated sirloinSep 07, 2011 1:00 am - This highly flavorful steak is versatile enough to work for family-style dining, as well as a party-worthy appetizer. It all comes down to the polenta. The dish starts b...