Food
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Rosemary Lamb Brochettes with Mint PestoMay 11, 2010 11:00 pm - Pesto 2 tablespoons crushed walnuts 1 clove garlic Pinch salt 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan or pecorino Romano cheese ½ cup fresh mint leaves ½ cup fresh cilantro or p...
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Not all stews need long simmers or winter weatherMay 11, 2010 11:00 pm - A stew for spring isn't as counterintuitive as it sounds. The intermittently cool and rainy then sunny and warm weather is perfect for a simple stew. The difference is t...
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Shrimp and Scallop KebabsMay 11, 2010 11:00 pm - ¼ cup soy sauce 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar 1½ tablespoons rice wine vinegar 1 teaspoon ground ginger ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 garlic clove, minced 1½ teas...
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Grilled Marinated Lamb Wraps with FetaMay 11, 2010 11:00 pm - 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 tablespoon cider vinegar ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes ½ teaspoon dried oregano Salt and ground black pepper 2 pounds lamb rib chops ...
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Go organic, do your homework to avoid GMO foodsMay 11, 2010 11:00 pm - Genetically-modified foods sit on supermarket shelves largely unnoticed because those foods do not have to be identified on the label or in the ingredient list as geneti...
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Eat whole grains, stay fullMay 11, 2010 11:00 pm - Shedding a few pounds often boils down to doing battle with hunger. If you want to win, whole grains make great allies. Besides having more complex flavors than their pr...
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Chef's Fest serves up savory samples at Arlington ParkMay 11, 2010 11:00 pm - Local suburbanites experienced a treat at Arlington Park Tuesday as the Woodfield Chicago Northwest Convention Bureau held its 17th annual Chef's Fest for restaurants in...
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Welcome warm weather with seasonal brewsMay 11, 2010 11:00 pm - I think we've finally hit the point in the year where we can keep our coats in the closet. The warmer weather not only means a change in outerwear, but a change in what ...
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Chicken and Veggie KebabsMay 11, 2010 11:00 pm - ¼ cup lemon juice 2 teaspoons dried oregano 2 tablespoons olive oil 1½ pounds chicken breasts, cut into 24 strips 18 slices zucchini, 1/2 inch thick 1 fennel bulb cut...
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SugarToad's Sweet Corn Bisque with Pulled Smoked ChickenMay 11, 2010 11:00 pm - 12 ears of corn, shucked 4 cups chicken stock 4 garlic cloves, chopped 8 large shallots, peeled, chopped ½ pound butter 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon whit...