Food
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Countdown to a stress-free ThanksgivingNov 13, 2007 10:00 pm - Don't let Thanksgiving creep up on you. Start now to be prepared for the feast Two weeks before: Order turkey, if buying fresh, with about 2 pounds per person. Make ...
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Dinner or Breakfast Potatoes and EggsNov 13, 2007 10:00 pm - 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided 6 hot dogs (about ¾ pound) sliced ½-inch thick or ¾ pound bulk Italian sausage 4 medium white potatoes, unpeeled, sliced -in...
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Local cook adds pork, beef to Italian mother's Friday recipesNov 13, 2007 10:00 pm - Meatless Fridays were non-negotiable when Joann Reich was growing up Catholic in Chicago, one of four children in a devout Italian family. Without fail at week's end, Jo...
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Tavistock chef seasons classics with whimsyNov 13, 2007 10:00 pm - Bobby Varua is a darn good cook, and he doesn't mind saying so. The thing is, he's not the only one saying it. As corporate chef for Tavistock Restaurants it's Schaumbur...
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Tuscan stewed squash a holiday alternative
Nov 13, 2007 10:00 pm - Tired of the Thanksgiving holy trinity of turkey, cranberry sauce and stuffing? I've tried displacing the stars of the holiday meal without much luck. There's plenty of ...
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Scalloped Sweet and White PotatoesNov 13, 2007 10:00 pm - 3 cups (from about 3 medium) thin-sliced yellow onions 4½ cups (from about 3 medium) thin-sliced, peeled Yukon Gold potatoes 4½ cups (from 3-4 medium) thin-sliced, p...
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Succotash in PeppersNov 13, 2007 10:00 pm - 1 package (8 ounces) andouille sausage, chopped 1 cup chopped onion 1 cup chopped celery 1 cup chopped green bell pepper 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 ...
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AmbrosiaNov 13, 2007 10:00 pm - 4 large oranges 1 large grapefruit 2 cups grated fresh coconut ½ cup crushed pecans ½ cup fresh orange juice ½ cup confectioners' sugar Peel t...
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Cream Cheese FrostingNov 13, 2007 10:00 pm - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened ½ cup (1 stick) butter, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups powdered sugar With an electric mixer, beat cream c...
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Separating nutrition facts from fictionNov 13, 2007 10:00 pm - Q. Is there any truth to the statement that artificial sweeteners trigger the production of insulin, just as sugar does? Also, is there truth to the raw-foods moveme...