Food
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Palatine cook serves her communityMay 27, 2008 11:00 pm - Ever since her college days TerrieAnn Jones has been preparing meals for people in need. It started with college friends starved for home-cooked food and treats and prog...
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Tips for making the most of your farmers market tripsMay 27, 2008 11:00 pm - Right about now local chefs anticipate the opening of area farmers markets. Known for espousing seasonal cooking, local sourcing and sustainability, these chefs thrive o...
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Turkey-Vegetable LasagnaMay 27, 2008 11:00 pm - 1 pound ground turkey 2½ jars (28 ounces each) spaghetti sauce 2 cups low-fat ricotta or small curd cottage cheese ¾ cup grated parmesan cheese, divided 2 ...
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AGEs slowly build up in body as we ageMay 27, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. What are AGEs and how do they affect cancer risk? A. AGEs, or Advanced Glycation Endproducts, are sugar-derived compounds that have been linked to inflammation, heart...
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Capsules should keep oils save from rancidityMay 27, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. I read in your column about the tendency of oils to go rancid. Now I notice that my bottle of fish-oil gel capsules says the bottle should be kept tightly closed. Up ...
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Keep that just-bought produce market freshMay 27, 2008 11:00 pm - You went to your local market, you picked up some beautiful asparagus and plump strawberries. Now what? Resist the urge to wash your bounty and put it into the refrigera...
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Onion Beet SaladMay 27, 2008 11:00 pm - 12 whole fresh beets (about 2 pounds), peeled and halved 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 large red onion, chopped cup balsamic vinegar 1/3 cup red wine vinegar ˆ½ cu...
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Crockpot Chicken CacciatoreMay 27, 2008 11:00 pm - 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed 1 pound button mushrooms 1 bell pepper, any color, seeded and chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cu...
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Gas prices shrinking our package sizesMay 27, 2008 11:00 pm - As the prices of groceries and gas continue to climb, shoppers need to be more creative to find ways to save on necessary grocery items such as dairy products, produce, ...
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Bowtie, Broccoli and Black Olive SaladMay 27, 2008 11:00 pm - 3 pounds broccoli, stems peeled and cut into ¼-inch rounds, florets cut into bite-size pieces (about 7 cups) ¼ cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice from 2 lemons ¾ ...