Food
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Bacon and Pesto Pasta SaladMay 31, 2011 12:00 am - 1 pound rotini 8 slices bacon, cooked until crispy (see note) 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish (see note) 1 cup roasted red pepper strips (from...
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Sour Cream CookiesMay 31, 2011 12:00 am - 1 ounce fresh yeast (see note) 4 tablespoons sour cream ½ pound (2 sticks) butter (or use 1 stick each butter and margarine), softened at room temperature 1 egg yol...
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It's farmers market season, and the livin' is easyMay 31, 2011 12:00 am - I'm so lucky to live in Palatine where the town's farmers market opened last month. That first morning was cool and a bit gray, but the smiles on shoppers' faces couldn'...
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Biscuit bars fit for a princeMay 31, 2011 12:00 am - By now we all know the dashing Prince William across the pond fancies chocolate desserts. To this fan of all things chocolate, his choice of a chocolate biscuit groom's ...
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Mango Mustard Barbecue SauceMay 31, 2011 12:00 am - 1 cup yellow mustard 1 cup cider vinegar ½ cup honey 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon dried thyme ½ teaspoon dried oregano ½ teaspoon cumin ½ teaspoon c...
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Persian Patties — KotletesMay 31, 2011 12:00 am - 2 eggs 1½-2 pounds 80 percent lean ground beef 1 large onion finely chopped 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1-2 slices white bread sof...
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Savor the taste of shrimp cocktailMay 31, 2011 12:00 am - It’s June, and that means summer is here! In North Carolina, where I grew up, summer meant weeks at the coast, playing in the sun, swimming, sailing and fresh shrimp rig...
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Mom developed shortcuts to feed familyMay 31, 2011 12:00 am - Working as a medical technologist, Marion Behzad saw her share of grim life and death situations. So when it comes to the home front, especially cooking, she adopts a fu...
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Chocolate Biscuit BarsMay 31, 2011 12:00 am - 9 ounces (17 each) McVitie’s digestive tea biscuits (see note) 1½ cups milk chocolate chips ¾ cup heavy whipping cream 2 tablespoons unsalted butter Frosting ¾ cup ...
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Shrimp Cocktail SaladMay 31, 2011 12:00 am - 2 cups shredded romaine lettuce ⅔ cup chopped cherry or grape tomatoes 24 tail-on medium shrimp, steamed or boiled and at least at room temperature (or colder) Crea...