Food
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Let potato soup take a tip from baked potatoes on toppingsOct 05, 2022 6:00 am - What is a baked potato, really, if nothing more than a canvas for a scrumptious variety of toppings? Crumbled bacon. Shreds of sharp cheddar cheese. A dollop of sour cre...
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Best bets: The Who, B-52's and Boo! at the ZooOct 04, 2022 3:00 pm - Open Sesame! When magician Justin comes to Sesame Street, Elmo is inspired to learn some tricks, bringing the entire gang along on a ride through science, illusion, colo...
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Like going back in time: Mount Prospect's Central Continental Bakery turns 100Oct 02, 2022 1:00 am - As soon as you open the door Central Continental Bakery in downtown Mount Prospect, even before you have a chance to fasten your eyes on the enticing array of cakes, coo...
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Dining out: Shaw's Oyster Festival, National Taco Day and Pie in the SkySep 29, 2022 6:00 am - Ah, shucks! Love oysters? You're in for a treat as Shaw's in Schaumburg is hosting the 34th annual Oyster Festival Monday, Oct. 3, through Wednesday, Oct. 19. Featured d...
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A creamy smothered cucumber salad with a 50-year historySep 28, 2022 6:00 am - This story begins with James Beard's now 50-year-old 1972 cookbook: "American Cookery," where, on page 48, Beard shares his version of Smothered Cucumbers. If you opened...
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Make it a family fiesta as kids help with Tex-Mex dinnerSep 28, 2022 6:00 am - I recently hosted a pair of Tex-Mex classes for kids and families. Registered dietitian Mary Zupke from The Garden Plate taught alongside me and offered a few healthy re...
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James Beard-based Smothered CucumbersSep 28, 2022 6:00 am - 2 seedless, hot house cucumbers, washed, trimmed and sliced into thin rounds 1 large carrot, peeled and cut into match sticks (julienne) 1 small, sweet onion, peeled and...
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Sep 28, 2022 6:00 am - Baked Turkey Tacos 1 pound spicy ground turkey sausage 1 15-ounce can refried beans 2 cups Roma tomatoes, diced (about 6) 1 teaspoon fresh garlic, pressed (1-2 cloves, d...
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Here's how to make a mouthwatering braised brisket every timeSep 28, 2022 6:00 am - I'll never forget the first time I enjoyed this marvelous and mouthwatering dish. I was pregnant with my first. It was a holiday, and my aunt Gloria made brisket for our...
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Happy New Year! Restaurants ready Rosh Hashanah specials for dine-in, to-goSep 24, 2022 11:00 pm - For those who celebrate Rosh Hashanah, now is the time to make plans to gather your family and friends together for a festive meal for the Jewish New Year holiday, which...