Food
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Olive oil the secret ingredient in citrus layer cakeMay 06, 2008 11:00 pm - Olive oil seldom registers a blip on my dessert ingredient radar. Sure, I've stirred this continental classic into a few pizza or savory bread dough, but only a scant fe...
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Family timeMay 06, 2008 11:00 pm - Mother's Day for Mary Ann Bobosky brings back memories of big family gatherings at Grandmother Meyer's farm in Lisle. The day began when her grandfathers, father and unc...
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Panettone French Toast with Coconut MilkMay 06, 2008 11:00 pm - ¼ vanilla bean ¼ cup canned coconut milk 2 eggs, lightly beaten 2 tablespoons superfine sugar ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom (optional) 4 tablespo...
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Alternatives to bottled water save cash, planetMay 06, 2008 11:00 pm - When I was growing up, we drank water from the tap. The only bottled water I recall seeing people drink was Perrier at a restaurant. Today, bottled water in the househo...
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Monte Cristo CasseroleMay 06, 2008 11:00 pm - 1 pound garlic or herbed loaf, cut into 1-inch cubes 1½ cups chopped ham, turkey or combination 1½ cups shredded Swiss cheese 6 large eggs 4 cups milk 1½ tabl...
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Drinking alcohol in excess increases cancer riskMay 06, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. Does alcohol increase cancer risk even in people who aren't big drinkers? A. According to the American Institute for Cancer Research's landmark 2007 report on...
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Spicy Braised PorkApr 29, 2008 11:00 pm - 1 habanero chile (if too spicy or unavailable, substitute jalapeno) 1 cup fresh orange juice 4 heads fresh garlic 2 tablespoons dried oregano 2 teasp...
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Pickled Red OnionsApr 29, 2008 11:00 pm - 2 pounds medium red onions, thinly sliced and separated into rings 2 cups juice of naranja agria (sour orange or Seville orange), see note 1 tablespoon coars...
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Losing weight leaves couple feeling a little coldApr 29, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. My husband and I are trying to get in better shape and lose some of that weight that has crept into our clothes over the years. Aside from the obvious, we are con...
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Hot Asparagus CanapesApr 29, 2008 11:00 pm - 20 slices thin white bread 6 ounces crumbled bleu cheese 3 ounces cream cheese 1 egg 20 spears asparagus, cooked 1 cup butter, melted Heat oven to 37...