Food
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Drink in the new summer brewsMay 16, 2011 11:00 pm - Ah spring! Flowers finally bloom without fear of frost, and the new crop of seasonal beers lines the shelves at local stores. And what a bumper crop it is. I had the opp...
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Cooking in test kitchen was her jobMay 16, 2011 11:00 pm - There was a time when Pat Werner roasted 14 turkeys a day. It was part of her job, and she and her roommates benefited from the leftovers she brought home every night. A...
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Racing is part of Chefs' Fest Wednesday at Arlington ParkMay 16, 2011 12:00 am - Chefs' Fest includes a day at the races this year, which gives ticket holders fewer food options but more entertainment. About 40 vendors will set up Wednesday, May 18, ...
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Give paninis a whirl at homeMay 11, 2011 7:00 am - Panini presses aren't just the big thing on bridal registries and kitchen counters, they're taking over lunch. They've moved from Italian delis and into chain sandwich s...
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Turkey Sausage and Arugula PastaMay 11, 2011 12:00 am - 12 ounces whole-wheat short pasta, such as shells or twists 8 ounces hot Italian turkey sausage links, casing removed 3 cloves garlic, chopped 8 cups arugula or ...
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Teriyaki Pork RoastMay 10, 2011 12:00 am - 3½-pound boneless pork loin Cooking oil 2 medium onions, sliced ½ cup teriyaki sauce with pineapple juice, divided 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce ¼ cup chicken ...
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Dutch Apple CheesecakeMay 10, 2011 12:00 am - Crust 1½ cups graham crackers crumbs (from 1 sleeve) ¼ teaspoons cinnamon 1 teaspoon flour 1 teaspoon sugar 4½ tablespoons butter, melted Filling 3 packages (8 ounc...
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Garlic Mashed PotatoesMay 10, 2011 12:00 am - 10 small (B-size) yellow potatoes, peeled and quartered 2 cups chicken broth 1½ cups water 1 garlic clove, minced ½ cup sour cream ¾ cup (1½ sticks) butter Put ...
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Gingered Chicken and Rice SoupMay 10, 2011 12:00 am - 1 boneless skinless chicken breast, 6-8 ounces 1 cup chopped carrots 1 cup chopped onions 6 cups water ½ cup long-grain rice ¾ teaspoon ground ginger ¾ teaspoon gar...
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Lemon Couscous With Asparagus and TomatoMay 10, 2011 12:00 am - 1 cup plain dried quick-cooking couscous 12 ounces asparagus, tough ends removed 2 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded and cut into -inch dice (each tomato 6 ounces, 1 ...