Food
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Even chocolate has a place in a healthy dietJun 29, 2010 11:00 pm - Death by chocolate? Hardly. We've all heard of the studies suggesting a few ounces of dark chocolate a week can be good for your health. And while chocolate does contain...
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TiramisuJun 29, 2010 11:00 pm - 2 cups sugar 2 cups water 1 pound mascarpone cheese 2 teaspoons vanilla extract #189; cup coffee liqueur #189; cup plus 1 tablespoon powdered su...
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Coastal wines the right match for coastal cuisineJun 29, 2010 11:00 pm - "Cooler near the lake" is a meteorological fact of life that signals summer to sweltering Chicagolanders of all ages. Grapes, too, like kids playing at the beach, crave ...
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Grecian Orzo SaladJun 29, 2010 11:00 pm - Vinaigrette ½ teaspoon finely grated lemon zest 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil 1½ teaspoons finely chopped fresh dill ½ teaspoon m...
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Three-Bean Salad with Creamy Mustard Dill DressingJun 29, 2010 11:00 pm - 1 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1 cup canned Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained 1 cup canned kidney or red beans, rinsed and drained ½ cup finely chopp...
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Dark Chocolate Brownies with Sour CherriesJun 29, 2010 11:00 pm - ¾ cup all-purpose flour #8532; cup powdered sugar 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1#189; tablespoons canola oil 6 ounces semisweet or ...
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Maxed Mac and Cheese Hot DogJun 29, 2010 11:00 pm - 2 tablespoons butter 4 split-top hotdog buns 8 ounces elbow pasta #189; cup sour cream 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese #189; teaspoon mustard p...
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Spicy Black Bean SaladJun 29, 2010 11:00 pm - 1 jalapeno pepper, seeds removed 1 cup cilantro 1 cup orange juice #188; tablespoon lime juice #188; cup low-fat sour cream 1 can (15 oun...
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Cabbage and Jicima SlawJun 29, 2010 11:00 pm - 6 cups shredded cabbage (mix of green and red preferred) Kosher salt 1 medium jicama (about 1 pound), peeled and quartered 4 scallions (white and green part...
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Move to ban Happy Meal toys makes this writer unhappyJun 29, 2010 11:00 pm - Hi, I'm Deb and I buy my kids Happy Meals. And sometimes, I even eat them myself. Phew! It felt good to get that off my chest. These days, it seems if we parents feed ou...