Food
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Mom's Green Bean CasseroleNov 09, 2022 5:00 am - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons grated onion 1 teaspoon sea salt ½ teaspoon ground white pepper 2 teaspoons sugar (a packet o...
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Here's a twist on Thanksgiving's classic green bean casseroleNov 09, 2022 5:00 am - In my preteen years, we had two Thanksgiving dinners, one at each grandparent's house since both lived in the same town. No wonder my weight issues began at 11 years old...
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A chocolate-chip cookie pie is a quick, guaranteed crowd-pleaserNov 09, 2022 5:00 am - One Saturday afternoon, I found myself with a house full of hungry kids hankering for a sweet treat. I knew freshly baked chocolate-chip cookies would be a crowd-pleaser...
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Quinoa patties with herbs and Gruyère make great burgers
Nov 09, 2022 5:00 am - Building a good grain-based veggie burger is a challenge, not only for flavor, but also because they tend to fall apart. So instead we tried a seed - quinoa, to be speci...
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New burger concept founded by renowned Chicago area chef opens first location in BolingbrookNov 02, 2022 11:00 pm - There's a new go-to burger hangout in the Chicago area. Krafted Burger Bar + Tap, the globally-inspired burger joint bringing a fresh twist on American classics, has ann...
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How to talk to your wine retailer to get and pay what you wantNov 02, 2022 6:00 am - It may be too early to start setting your holiday table or even cooking, but wine is one thing you can check off your to-do list early. You may have explored direct-to-c...
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Stretch your culinary skills on this silky roasted carrot soupNov 01, 2022 11:00 pm - OK, I know that carrot cashew soup will not be everyone's cup of broth, but bear with me on this one. Yes, it's vegan. Yes, it's healthy. Yes, it's kind of weird. It is ...
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Almond butter makes chocolate cookies moist and fudgy
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Dining out: Who's ready for Starbucks' Peppermint Mocha? Holiday drinks return Nov. 3Oct 31, 2022 11:00 pm - Starbucks' seasonal sips Hello, holidays! Almost as anticipated as PSL, Starbucks is debuting its holiday cups and seasonal drinks and bakery items on Thursday, Nov. 3. ...
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How Bloom + Bread shop brings a touch of Southern culture to GenevaOct 28, 2022 6:00 am - Family recipes often carry the "secret" label, meaning only Mom or Grandma knew how to make a particular dish but would pass along their knowledge to others. When those ...