Food
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Cook of the Year: Pat Potter of Carol StreamDec 28, 2008 10:00 pm - Two months after we met Pat Potter, the "gutsy" cook who says "grocery shopping ranks right up there with clothes shopping," she retired after 14 years in the registrar'...
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Peg Sheaffer prepares Spinach Souffle with Leeks and Gruyere CheeseDec 28, 2008 10:00 pm - As co-owner of Sandhill Organics farm in Grayslake, inspiration is never far from Peg Scheaffer's kitchen. With 40 acres of vegetables and "hoop houses" for winter cult...
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Scallop, Orange and Asparagus Stir-FryDec 28, 2008 10:00 pm - 2 large oranges 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1½ poun...
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Easy Baked French ToastDec 28, 2008 10:00 pm - 2 tablespoons butter 1 large loaf French bread (see baker's hint) 7 large eggs 1 cup whole or 2 percent milk 1 cup half-and-half ½ cup light brown sugar 2 teaspoons vani...
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Spinach Souffle with Leeks and Gruyere CheeseDec 28, 2008 10:00 pm - 4 tablespoons butter, divided 1¼ cups grated Gruyere cheese, divided 1 cup half-and-half 1 small leek, white and light green parts roughly chopped 1 garlic clove, peeled...
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Roast Chicken with Collard Greens and Cornbread PolentaDec 28, 2008 10:00 pm - 1 gallon water 1 cup salt 1½ cups sugar 4 bay leaves 1 whole chicken (3½-4 pounds), preferably pasture-raised Olive oil Collard greens Olive oil 10 ounces collard g...
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Bargain bubbles that won't burst the budget
Dec 28, 2008 10:00 pm - Trying to sate Champagne tastes when you're stuck with a beer budget can be a problem, but, say wine experts, there is frugal fizz to be had. Champagne, to be precise, g...
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Louann Zundel shows how to make "Farfalle pasta"Dec 28, 2008 10:00 pm - Life has taken a dangerous spin since we met Louann Zundel last February, the Des Plaines woman with the well-stocked pantry. She is working at the Deer Park Williams-So...
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Extra eggs keep oven-baked French toast from going soggyDec 28, 2008 10:00 pm - Most bakers will tell you by the time the New Year rolls around the last thing we want to do is bake. After creating all those holiday cookies, candies and cakes, my lis...
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Cook of the Year: Tony Casciano of NapervilleDec 28, 2008 10:00 pm - Tony Casciano's dream for 2009 is to have more dinner parties with friends and family. Considering he already does a lot of that, the statement speaks volumes about the ...