Food
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Pair a wine-centric novel with a favorite vintage for pandemic escapism
Nov 25, 2020 5:00 am - Unable to satisfy my wanderlust in recent months, and tired of binge-watching “Somebody Feed Phil” and “Chef's Table” on Netflix, I turned to my bookcase and dusted off ...
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Dining events: Fry the Coop opens Dec. 1 in Prospect HeightsNov 25, 2020 5:00 am - Hot stuff! Nashville hot chicken is coming to Prospect Heights with the opening of Fry the Coop on Tuesday, Dec. 1. Ahead of the official opening, the fast-food restaura...
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Make the most of all that leftover turkey and sidesNov 23, 2020 5:00 am - This column originally published Nov. 18, 2007 You've got your menu set for the Thanksgiving feast but have you given any thought to what you're going to do with the lef...
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7 tips for a meaningful virtual ThanksgivingNov 23, 2020 4:30 am - With COVID-19 pandemic restrictions on travel and gatherings, many families will be navigating Thanksgiving celebrations virtually this year. Public health officials ur...
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Biz Velatini's recipes for a simple ThanksgivingNov 22, 2020 10:00 pm - Simple Brined Turkey Breast For the brine: 8 cups water ¼ cup salt ¼ cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper 2 tablespoons whole peppercorns 4 springs of rosemary ...
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Thanksgiving dinner complete with dessert for a small stay-at-home holidayNov 22, 2020 10:00 pm - Thanksgiving is going to look a lot different this year. Most likely, you won't have your whole family, friends and neighbors over, but that doesn't mean you can't make ...
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Enjoy this most unusual Thanksgiving DayNov 22, 2020 10:00 pm - You're probably getting ready for Thanksgiving and the start of the holiday season. This is when our minds turn to baking and planning celebration meals that, when cooki...
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A stuffed squash makes a tasty, fun, seasonal side dishNov 22, 2020 10:00 pm - I made a wild rice salad one year to grace our Thanksgiving table, and it was such a hit that it's become a go-to autumn dish. Featuring many typical ingredients of a tu...
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Leslie Meredith's holiday recipesNov 22, 2020 5:00 am - Stuffed Squash With Wild Rice, Kale, Cranberries And Pecans 1 cup wild rice, rinsed 1 teaspoon salt 1 orange, zested and juiced 3 large or 6 small acorn squash, halv...
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Mix and match crusts, fillings and toppings for the pie of your dreams