Food
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Languedoc begins the century on a high noteApr 20, 2011 12:00 am - Like the “Good Food” sign over a favorite neighborhood eatery, there could be a sign over Languedoc reading “Good Wine.” Languedoc (LANG-gweh-DOC) spans France's south s...
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Tasty mini quiches for EasterApr 20, 2011 12:00 am - For Easter every year, we try to come up with a recipe that's special enough for entertaining, but one that allows us to enjoy ourselves in the process. Enter today's Pe...
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Crunchy Tortilla Chicken with Avocado DipApr 20, 2011 12:00 am - 6 boneless, skinless chicken-breast halves 1½ cups sour cream 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme 1 teaspoon ko...
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Simple polenta makes a comforting side for EasterApr 20, 2011 12:00 am - This simple, slowly cooked polenta is perfect for the Easter table. It is gently seasoned with fresh herbs. And if our choices of herbs don't suit the rest of your menu,...
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Herbed PolentaApr 20, 2011 12:00 am - 4 cups milk 5 cups water 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups polenta or corn grits 3 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme 3 tablespoons chopped fr...
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Honey-baked Coconut ShrimpApr 20, 2011 12:00 am - ½ cup honey 1½ cups panko (Japanese bread crumbs) 1 cup flaked sweetened coconut ½ teaspoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon kosher salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pep...
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Eat in and Save: Crunchy, crispy, dippy bitesApr 20, 2011 12:00 am - Want your family to love dinner? Dip it in something sticky, coat it with something crunchy, and cook it until its crispy. This works with nearly all types of protein, f...
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Friendship batter coming your wayApr 19, 2011 11:00 pm - After I wrote about Darien Gee's novel “Friendship Bread” a few weeks ago, I received several requests for the bread starter. At the time it didn't dawn on me that anyon...
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Local meat a draw to Lake Zurich steakhouseApr 19, 2011 11:00 pm - Beelow's Steakhouse in Lake Zurich is the first go at the restaurant business for a third-generation farming family of the same name. The Beelows have been raising cattl...
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Chicken PotpieApr 19, 2011 12:00 am - 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 chicken breasts, cut into bite sized pieces 3 chicken thighs, cut into bite sized pieces 4 carrots, peeled and sliced 1 medium sweet onion...