Food
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Radio-engineer-turned-chef focuses on authentic Italian dishes at CarlucciJan 20, 2009 10:00 pm - Growing up in Chicago's Jefferson Park neighborhood, chef Kevin Provenzano, 40, learned to love family-style Italian-American cooking. His culinary education and career ...
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Matching wines with Chinese cuisineJan 20, 2009 10:00 pm - Exploring Chinese cuisine is a triple happiness for wine and food lovers. First happiness: With a wealth of full-service restaurants, storefront BYOB's and takeout, your...
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Candied Sweet PotatoesJan 20, 2009 10:00 pm - 2 medium sweet potatoes 4 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon decorative sugar 2-3 cup oil Cut the potatoes into wedges. Heat the oil in a wok or saucepan. Deep-fry the sweet p...
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Skate (Without Ice!)Jan 20, 2009 10:00 pm - 1 skate wing Salt and pepper to taste 1/2 cup flour 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, divided 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, divided 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley and/or oregano, di...
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Bolognese SauceJan 20, 2009 10:00 pm - 1/2 cup olive oil (not extra-virgin) 31/2 ounces pancetta, finely chopped or ground 11/2 cups finely diced carrots 11/2 cups finely diced onion 11/2 cups finely diced c...
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Sauerkraut DumplingsJan 20, 2009 10:00 pm - 1/2 pound ground pork 1/4 cup water 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 dash pepper 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 teaspoon sugar 2 slices ginger, chopped 1/4 cup sauerkraut, chopped fine 2 t...
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Fish in Red Hot OilJan 20, 2009 10:00 pm - 1/2 pound thin-sliced sea bass 1/2 tablespoon cooking wine 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon water Oil 1/4 teaspoon ground hot pepper (spicy) 2-3 s...
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What local chefs would serve President Obama, if they couldJan 14, 2009 10:00 pm - As Barack Hussein Obama takes the oath of office Tuesday, a team of chefs will be busy preparing a celebratory luncheon at the Capitol's Statuary Hall. The president-ele...
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'Lean and Lovin' It' columnist on radio this afternoonJan 14, 2009 10:00 pm - Lean and Lovin' It columnist Don Mauer will share healthy eating tips with WGN radio host Dean Richard at 1:30 pm. Thursday. Mauer will share the strageties he used to ...
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Suburban company goes green in museum exhibitJan 14, 2009 10:00 pm - Owners of a Hoffman Estates company that designs hybrid alternative energy systems are featured in an exhibit honoring black environmentalists at the Museum of Science a...