Food
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Raspberry DelightAug 11, 2009 11:00 pm - 1 cup vanilla wafers, crushed, divided 1 tablespoon butter, melted ½ cup butter 11/2 cups powdered sugar 1¼ teaspoons vanilla extract 2 eggs 1 cup whipping cream, whip...
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Inns treat guests to homemade breakfastsAug 11, 2009 11:00 pm - Having recently driven across the country and back, I appreciate the convenience of the continental breakfast offered at Best Western and other hotel/motel chains. Pouri...
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Cilantro and Toasted Almond PestoAug 11, 2009 11:00 pm - 3 tablespoons slivered almonds 2 cups chopped cilantro (1 large bunch) 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons lime juice 3 cloves garlic, chopped 3 tablespoo...
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What's known as a Western diet, may spike cancer riskAug 11, 2009 11:00 pm - Q: What exactly is a Western diet and what about it increases cancer risk? A. A Western diet is generally identified as a diet high in red and processed meats, refi...
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Margie's Oatmeal Chocolate Chip CookiesAug 11, 2009 11:00 pm - 1 cup vegetable shortening, such as Crisco 1 stick unsalted butter 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, lightly packed 3...
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Adding an Italian wine elevates alfresco diningAug 11, 2009 11:00 pm - With a little simple translation and imagination, your next picnic or patio party can have the international flair of Italy's alfresco dining. Your alfresco (in the fres...
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Thinking outside the basil box with a cilantro and toasted almond pesto
Aug 11, 2009 11:00 pm - Twenty-five years ago most of us hadn't heard of pesto. Today, it's ubiquitous enough to adorn pizzas, burgers, even potato chips. But while this puree of basil, garlic ...
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Yes, there is such a thing as a life-changing cookieAug 11, 2009 11:00 pm - When a reader on our new Kitchen Scoop Web site said she remodeled her entire kitchen around one cookie recipe, we knew we had to try those cookies. "When remodeling my...
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Chef's credo: Let fresh ingredients do the talkingAug 11, 2009 11:00 pm - When he closes his eyes and dangles his feet in the waters of Lake Zurich, Peter Saletta almost feels he's back home in Florida. Almost. Saletta moved from the near-trop...
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Vichyssoise - Chilled Leek And Potato SoupAug 04, 2009 11:00 pm - 3 cups peeled and sliced potatoes 3 cups sliced leeks, white parts only 1½ quarts chicken stock or broth Salt, to taste ½ -1 cup heavy cream White pepper, to taste 2-3 ...