Food
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Competition heats up in Elgin for spot on U.S. culinary teamFeb 16, 2010 10:00 pm - Some of the country's top culinary talent will be in Elgin this weekend to compete for a spot on Team USA. No luge or curling in these prelims. Rather, 28 chefs will hav...
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Tequila Lime Skirt SteakFeb 16, 2010 10:00 pm - 4 portions (6 ounces each) skirt steak #189; cup tequila 1#188; cup lime juice 1 small onion, diced 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, ch...
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Bread, Tomato and Tuna SaladFeb 16, 2010 10:00 pm - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons balsamic or red wine vinegar 2 shallots, minced (about 1/3 cup) Salt and ground black pepper, to taste ...
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First wine, then beer. Now even spirits get microFeb 16, 2010 10:00 pm - If your liquor cabinet contains mostly familiar names like Chivas Regal, Jack Daniel's or Smirnoff, get ready to make some new acquaintances. Small-scale distilleries ma...
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Chickpea and Sweet-Potato StewFeb 16, 2010 10:00 pm - 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil #189; cup chopped onion #189; cup chopped celery 3 cups water 1 small can (73/4 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and ...
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Salmon-Potato CakesFeb 16, 2010 10:00 pm - 2 cups frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed #189; cup finely chopped yellow onion 1 can (6-7ounces) salmon, squeezed dry and flaked with a fork 2 large eg...
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You can enjoy fish on a budgetFeb 16, 2010 10:00 pm - Have you seen the prices at the fish counter lately? During Lent, which begins today, prices tend to dip some, yet the more budget-friendly alternatives for meatless mea...
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Looking for a second use for those produce foam trays?Feb 16, 2010 10:00 pm - Some produce comes wrapped on foam trays. Rather than throwing them away, they can be reused as paint palettes, crafts or packing material. You can place them in your p...
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Planked Whitefish with Roasted Corn SaladFeb 16, 2010 10:00 pm - 2 cedar planks #189; cup extra virgin olive oil Salt and pepper 2 whitefish fillets (8 ounces each) 2 ears fresh corn 1 red pepper, seeded and di...
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Cilantro Lime Tilapia with Beurre BlancFeb 16, 2010 10:00 pm - 1/2 pound panko bread crumbs 1 bunch cilantro, chopped medium fine #189; teaspoon granulated garlic 1-2 limes 3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for ...