Food
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Cook of the Week Challenge: Week 3Sep 21, 2011 6:00 am - Glenn Sasveld had never eaten polenta before, and here he was faced with it as an ingredient for the Cook of the Week Challenge. Jay Deihs of Arlington Heights was in th...
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Hoopers Sports Bar in Elgin keeps things casualSep 21, 2011 6:00 am - Open for 20 years, the family-owned Hoopers Sports Bar & Grill in Elgin has built up a following of local regulars but is still welcoming to newcomers looking for a casu...
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Buffalo Grove bakery to accept Golden BisonSep 21, 2011 12:00 am - Buffalo Grove trustees had a sweet task recently, honoring Deerfields Bakery, 201 Buffalo Grove Road, with the village’s Golden Bison Award. The award honors businesses ...
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Rediscovering ChardonnaySep 20, 2011 4:00 pm - Chardonnay is the grape Americans love to hate. It's our top-selling wine, but the only wine with its own protest group — the ABC Club (that's Anything But chardonnay). ...
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Fruitful snacking for school and homeSep 20, 2011 12:00 pm - I applaud schools for allowing healthy midmorning snacking. At our school the day starts before 8 a.m. and my boys' stomachs just aren't awake enough at 7 a.m. to want t...
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Help Bartlett woman get to Pillsbury Bake-OffSep 20, 2011 6:00 am - Rebecaa Farias-Insco of Barlett hopes to get to the 45th Pillsbury Bake-Off and she needs your help. The Pillsbury Bake-Off Contest is letting You Be the Judge!, allowin...
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Barbecue Polenta Lasagna With Brussels SproutsSep 20, 2011 12:00 am - 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 2 cups Black Swan Barbecue Sauce, divided 1 pound brussels sprouts, halved 2-3 cups shredded mozzarella 1 pound ground beef Sa...
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Pan Fried Chorizo Ravioli with Creamy Spinach PestoSep 20, 2011 12:00 am - Ravioli 1 package (12 ounces) won ton skins (3½-inch squares) 8 ounces bulk fresh chorizo ½ cup potato (¼-inch dice) ½ cup finely chopped onion 1 clove garlic, minc...
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Mini Chorizo Egg Rolls with Avocado and Chipotle DipsSep 20, 2011 12:00 am - 1 pound bulk fresh chorizo ⅓ cup chopped red onion 2 ears grilled corn, husk removed 1 grilled red pepper 1 grilled poblano pepper Olive oil 1 can black beans, rins...
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BBQ Meat Loaf with Polenta Fries and Brussels Sprouts Salad with Spicy DressingSep 20, 2011 12:00 am - Meat Loaves 3 slices bacon 1 pound ground beef 2 green onions, finely chopped 2 baby carrots, finely chopped 1 egg 2 teaspoons prepared horseradish ½ cup coo...