Food
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Passover 101
Apr 15, 2008 11:00 pm - The first time Abigail Auer attended a Passover Seder she was eager to make a good impression and asked the hostess -- also her future mother-in-law -- to suggest a dish...
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Chicken Fingers a la RitzApr 15, 2008 11:00 pm - 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 cup Ritz crackers 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese ½ teaspoon onion powder ¼ teaspoon pepper ½ ...
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Kosher foods expand in popularity
Apr 15, 2008 11:00 pm - Keeping kosher is a lot easier than it used to be. It's not that the Jewish dietary laws have changed. Pork and shellfish remain verboten, while meat and dairy -- and th...
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A homemade dressing can be healthierApr 15, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. Are homemade salad dressings healthier than bottled dressings? A. Making your salad dressing at home certainly offers you the opportunity to make a healthier ...
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Bourbon Street ChickenApr 15, 2008 11:00 pm - ½ pound unsalted butter 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips 1 bottle (about 11 ounces) hoisin sauce, more or less or to taste 1 cup ch...
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Irish chef brings his love of Cajun cuisine to Gumbo A Go-GoApr 15, 2008 11:00 pm - There's an old Irish saying, "If you're lucky enough to be Irish, you're lucky enough!" Patrick Reardon, 46, chef/owner of Gumbo A Go-Go in downtown Palatine, hails from...
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Potato KugelApr 15, 2008 11:00 pm - 3 pounds russet potatoes 12 eggs 2 medium yellow onions, peeled and cut into chunks ¿ cup matzo meal 1 tablespoon salt ¾-1 teaspoon freshly ground bl...
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Fried Polenta With Cheddar and Spicy GuacamoleApr 15, 2008 11:00 pm - 2 avocados Jarred hot red peppers, to taste 1 tablespoon lime juice Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 log (18-ounc...
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Leaving cooking oils out won't endanger your healthApr 15, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. At a dinner with some friends, I learned that oils left unrefrigerated can become a health hazard because the fats can oxidize. I would like to refrigerate my coo...
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Strong demand eggs on new chicken recipes
Apr 15, 2008 11:00 pm - In the world of cookbooks and food magazines, rule No. 1 is simple -- chicken sells. Americans have a seemingly insatiable appetite for chicken. Between 1970 and 2004, c...