Food
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Classic Summertime 3-Bean SaladAug 12, 2008 11:00 pm - ¾ cup fat-free, lower sodium chicken or vegetable broth, divided 2 teaspoons cornstarch 2 tablespoons olive or canola oil ½ cup cider vinegar ½ cup granulated suga...
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Pita Bread Salad with Cucumbers, Cherry Tomatoes and Fresh HerbsAug 12, 2008 11:00 pm - 1 medium cucumber, peeled and seeded, cut into small dice Table salt and ground black pepper 4 pita breads, 6-inch size, several days old, torn into -inch pieces 1 pint ...
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Chairman Mao's Red-braised Pork - HunanAug 05, 2008 11:00 pm - 1 pound pork belly or salt pork (skin optional) 2 tablespoons peanut oil 2 tablespoons sugar, plus more for seasoning 1 tablespoon Shaoxing rice wine ¾-inch piece fresh ...
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'Whole foods' high in nutrients, fiber, phytochemicalsAug 05, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. Should I eat a "whole foods diet"? A. Nutrition recommendations from the American Institute for Cancer Research and many other health authorities emphasize ch...
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Fending for herself leads to life full of home-cooked mealsAug 05, 2008 11:00 pm - When Mary Steindler was just a freshman or sophomore in high school in Elmwood Park, her mother issued two, nonnegotiable dining options to the family: eat the Weight Wa...
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Mystery dinner a tasty challengeAug 05, 2008 11:00 pm - Editor's note: Don Mauer is taking some time off. This column first appeared Aug. 23, 2000. I love to eat. My friends consider this a basic truth. Hey, I would have...
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No-Cook Pasta SauceAug 05, 2008 11:00 pm - 6 ounces brie cheese with rind 3-4 large tomatoes, cored and seeded ¾ ounce fresh basil, leaves only 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 2-3 cloves minced garlic 1 pound...
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Stir-Fried Shrimp with CarrotsAug 05, 2008 11:00 pm - 1 pound (18-20 count) fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined (reserve shells) teaspoon sugar teaspoon salt 1 egg white 2 teaspoons wine 2 teaspoons grated ginger 3 teaspoon...
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Key to good health: Keep it realAug 05, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. Many thanks for your comments on high-fructose corn syrup. So often, I hear from my food-fadist friends that it is only slightly below rat poison with respect to ...
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Big Chinese flavor, less sodium
Aug 05, 2008 11:00 pm - Stir-fried Chinese-style dishes are so appealing because they are packed with flavor. Unfortunately, when they come from the local takeout joint they usually are packed ...