Food
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Start small, think smart when looking for ways to saveSep 08, 2009 11:00 pm - Finding money to save for an emergency can be a challenge. But even if you work with a tight budget, you can start out by saving even a mere $10 a month. Something is be...
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Honey Rhubarb Compote With Honey Whipped CreamSep 08, 2009 11:00 pm - Compote ⅔ cup honey 1 cup water, plus 3 tablespoons cold water, divided 4 cups rhubarb, washed, trimmed, cut into ½-inch pieces ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoo...
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Pair pesto with pork instead of parmesan for lactose-free flavor
Sep 08, 2009 11:00 pm - It was an interesting dinner dilemma. A huge bag of incredibly aromatic fresh basil. A heap of pasta that just begged for pesto. And one lactose intolerant dinner guest ...
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Des Plaines blogger helps Muslims follow halal without giving up tasteSep 07, 2009 11:00 pm - Yvonne Maffei of Des Plaines has made many changes in her life. She left her job as a college prep school English teacher to become a writer and converted from Catholici...
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Carnivorous cocktails put meat in your drink
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Slow-cooker Beef Burgundy StewSep 01, 2009 11:00 pm - 3 carrots, peeled and cut into thin rounds 1 small butternut squash, peeled, washed and diced (you can buy it, peeled and chopped, in the supermarket) 2 onions, peeled a...
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Italian EggplantSep 01, 2009 11:00 pm - 2 large eggplant, peeled and cut in half-inch slices Salt and pepper 1 cup flour or more if needed French bread crumbs 3-4 eggs 1/2 cup canola oil 1 pound shredded mozza...
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Cucumber MartiniSep 01, 2009 11:00 pm - 31/2 ounces cucumber vodka, such as Crop 1 ounce cucumber, peeled 2 cheese-stuffed olives, for garnish Cucumber peel, for garnish In a cocktail shaker, muddle cucumber w...
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Prep ingredients at night for quick slow cooking the next daySep 01, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. What can I put in my slow cooker at night and cook for 12 to 13 hours on low? On Saturday night, I would like to put something in the slow cooker around 10 p.m. and c...
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Debbie's Easy MarinaraSep 01, 2009 11:00 pm - 2-4 tablespoons olive oil 2 cups onions, chopped 6-8 garlic cloves, minced 1 can (105 ounces, or 4, 28-ounce cans) crushed tomatoes ½ cup parsley, chopped 2-3 tablespoo...