Food
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Breakfast maybe not for everyoneDec 20, 2009 10:00 pm - Q. Breakfast is often said to be a vital meal. But it seems crazy to force myself to eat if I'm not hungry. What's your advice? A. Start by considering whether y...
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Quiche Lorraine makes for special holiday breakfastDec 20, 2009 10:00 pm - Eating Quiche Lorraine in a French bistro made a lasting impression on us, and even though we've baked quiche for years and have written about it in our cookbooks, we ha...
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Chocolate Candy Cane Cake BallsDec 20, 2009 10:00 pm - 1 box (18.25 ounces) devil's food cake mix 3 eggs 1⅓ cups water ½ cup vegetable oil 3 teaspoons pure peppermint extract, divided 1 container (16 ounces) prepared fudge ...
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Lisa Krupiarz makes Ham StrataDec 20, 2009 10:00 pm - At home Lisa Krupiarz prefers simple, healthy meals, but at Thomas Middle School in Arlington Heights she lets her eighth graders go wild, in a controlled sort of way. ...
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Ham StrataDec 20, 2009 10:00 pm - 14 slices sandwich bread, halved 12-16 ounces ham, bite-sized pieces 10 ounces sharp cheddar, shredded 10 ounces Swiss cheese, shredded 6 eggs 3 cups milk ½ teaspoon oni...
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Peppermint spices up holiday cocktailsDec 20, 2009 10:00 pm - While I was writing and testing recipes for the Page 1 story, my home smelled wonderfully of peppermint. I love the chocolate peppermint bark and the minty cake balls, b...
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Classic Custard Quiche LorraineDec 20, 2009 10:00 pm - 1 refrigerated piecrust dough (half of a 15-ounce box), at room temperature 3 thick or 4 thin slices bacon ¾ cup minced onion ½ cup grated Swiss cheese ¼ cup grated parm...
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Sweet Whimsy's Carrot CakeDec 20, 2009 10:00 pm - 1½ cups vegetable oil 2 cups sugar 3 eggs 2 cups grated carrots 1 can (13 ounces) crushed pineapple with juice 1½ cups shredded coconut 1 cup chopped pecans 2 teaspoons ...
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Peppermint LollipopsDec 20, 2009 10:00 pm - 1½ cups sugar ¾ cup water ⅔ cup light corn syrup ½ teaspoon cream of tartar ½ teaspoon peppermint oil Green and red paste food coloring 10 lollipop sticks Butter 10 asso...
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Peppermint BarkDec 20, 2009 10:00 pm - 15 ounces high quality dark chocolate or white chocolate chips 6 regular-sized candy canes, finely crushed ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract Melt chocolate on stove top or m...