Food
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Nada's Nut CupsJun 23, 2009 11:00 pm - Pastry 8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, softened 8 tablespoons (1 stick) margarine, softened 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 2 cups flour Filling 2 whole eggs 2 tablespoo...
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Don't let summer keep you from crafting delicious artJun 23, 2009 11:00 pm - My first stint as a professional pastry chef found me in a bakery in New York's Catskills. During the busy summer months I would occasionally take off my apron and mingl...
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Simple is as simple does when it comes to roasted chickenJun 23, 2009 11:00 pm - I'm sitting at the kitchen table with John and Nada (Nayd uh) Kostovich, 90 and 86, inhaling the savory goodness of Nada's homemade Chicken Barley Soup and John's signat...
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New books fan flames for barbecue enthusiasts
Jun 23, 2009 11:00 pm - Barbecue enthusiasts get very touchy when people confuse their craft of slowly melting meat to succulence with the act of mere grilling, that is, slapping protein onto w...
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Potato, Corn And Cherry Tomato Salad With Basil DressingJun 23, 2009 11:00 pm - 21/2 pounds small red potatoes 2 tablespoons white vinegar ½ cup olive oil 1 cup packed fresh basil Salt and ground black pepper, to taste ½ pound cherry tomatoes, hal...
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You don't need to take your vitamin D with foods that contain fatJun 23, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. Since vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin, does that mean that I need to consume it along with some foods that contain fat? A. No, this need not be a worry for v...
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Quick Potato and Leek SoupJun 23, 2009 11:00 pm - 1 tablespoon butter ¾ cup thinly sliced leeks 1 large can (29 ounces) sliced or whole new potatoes, drained (see note) 2 cans (14 ounces each) reduced-sodium, fat-free...
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John's Chicken in a BarrelJun 23, 2009 11:00 pm - ½ cup kosher salt 1 whole chicken, no more than 21/2-3 pounds, halved Pappy's Choice seasoning (see note) Granulated garlic powder Heat grill or oven to 350 degrees. Fi...
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Dilly Shrimp SaladJun 23, 2009 11:00 pm - 2 pounds new potatoes 1 cup sour cream ½ cup chopped scallions 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill 2 teaspoons lemon juice ½ cup chopped red bell pepper ½ teaspoon salt ...
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Not-My-Mom's Macaroni SaladJun 23, 2009 11:00 pm - 2 tablespoons kosher salt ½ pound dried elbow macaroni 1 cup low-fat mayonnaise (1 fat gram per tablespoon) ¼ cup reduced-fat sour cream 2 tablespoons rice wine vi...