Food
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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...
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Guatemalan-Style RiceJun 29, 2010 11:00 pm - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 cups long-grain rice #189; cup shredded carrots #189; cup finely chopped mixed bell peppers #189; cup finely ch...
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Corn and Tomato Summer SaladJun 29, 2010 11:00 pm - 1 tablespoon minced shallot 2 teaspoons sherry vinegar #189; teaspoon Dijon mustard #189; teaspoon kosher salt #188; teaspoon ground black...
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Cherry Merlot Dipping SauceJun 29, 2010 11:00 pm - 1 cup frozen cherries 1 cup merlot #189; cup beef broth 1 cup currant jelly 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice Thaw cher...
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Veggie-Basil PastaJun 29, 2010 11:00 pm - 6 ounces pasta, such as farfalle or campanelle 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 medium bell peppers, yellow and/or orange #8531; cup red or yellow onion, finely ...
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Sometimes you have to push a hot dog to the maxJun 29, 2010 11:00 pm - Just how maxed out can we take that simple icon of summer food - the hot dog - while still keeping it not just edible, but totally appealing? Turns out, pretty well maxe...
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Julie Swieca, of Rolling Meadows, makes tiramisuJun 29, 2010 11:00 pm - If the name Julie Swieca sounds familiar, you're probably a Chicago sports fan. Julie spent a decade as a full-time sports reporter, anchor and talk show host at The Sco...
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Lemonade not always a better beverage optionJun 29, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. Is lemonade a lower-calorie alternative to regular soda? A. Lemonade options have expanded markedly in recent years. Regular lemonade is not necessarily any l...
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Japan Fest welcomes all this weekendJun 24, 2010 11:00 pm - One of the most colorful and unique festivals in the Northwest suburbs opens Saturday: Japan Festival 2010. The festival has become a summer staple at the Forest View Ed...
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Curried Chicken SaladJun 22, 2010 11:00 pm - 1 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon curry powder 1 pound diced cooked chicken #189; granny smith apple, cored and diced small #189; ...