Food
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St. Charles native pens 'Chocolate Story'Nov 13, 2008 10:00 pm - Once upon a time there was a father who liked to take his three children for walks in the woods. He would take along some chocolate candy for a snack. They enjoyed their...
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Shallot GravyNov 11, 2008 10:00 pm - 4 tablespoons olive oil 2 shallots, chopped finely 10-12 white button mushrooms, chopped finely 3 tablespoons white rice flour mix* ½ cup white wine 3-4 cups gluten-free...
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Classic fondue still works for modern entertainingNov 11, 2008 10:00 pm - The first time I hosted a fondue party back in the mid-1990s I called my mom for recipes. She handed me the recipe pamphlet that came with her stainless steel pot and re...
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Montarra chef proud of his culinary oasisNov 11, 2008 10:00 pm - Fresh ingredients from local farms help Dave Perlick make his cooking stand out from others' in the Northwest suburbs. Perlick, 30, is executive chef at Montarra, a cont...
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Holiday Cranberry SaladNov 11, 2008 10:00 pm - 2 packages (3 ounces regular or 0.3 ounce sugar-free) raspberry gelatin 1 cup hot water 3 cups nonfat sour cream, divided 1 can (15 ounces) jellied cranberry sauce 8...
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Hawaiian Pork FondueNov 11, 2008 10:00 pm - 1 can (19 ounces) crushed pineapple, with juice ½ cup finely minced onion ½ cup liquid honey ¼ cup vinegar 1 tablespoon soy sauce 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon f...
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Liz Brown offers up "Gluten-Free Carrot Cake"Nov 11, 2008 10:00 pm - Liz Brown is hosting a gluten- and dairy-free Thanksgiving dinner for 32 people this year, but you wouldn't know what's missing by looking at the menu. Liz has been reto...
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Japanese Beef Fondue-Shabu-ShabuNov 11, 2008 10:00 pm - Broth 6 cups rich beef broth 5 whole green onions, cut into 3 or 4 pieces 3 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed 8-10 whole black peppercorns, cracked Fresh ginger, pe...
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California wine makers at home with Rhone grapesNov 11, 2008 10:00 pm - In the 1950s, California winemakers decided to label wines after grapes. When it came to wine names, Europe had already grabbed the good ones -- Champagne, Chablis, Chia...
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Parmesan Fondue With PestoNov 11, 2008 10:00 pm - 1 pound cream cheese (see note) 2 cups light cream or half-and-half 1½ cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 6 ounces) Dash of salt Dash of cayenne pepper ⅓ cup bas...