Food
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Coconut milk yields buttery braised chickenMar 02, 2022 5:00 am - All coconut milk is not created equal. Canned coconut milk - both regular and light - is made from finely ground coconut meat that's recombined with water for a uniform,...
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Slaws expand the definition of salad for winterMar 02, 2022 5:00 am - As we make our way through winter, what is seasonally available influences what we want to eat and what we cook. In the main course department, we tend to turn to dishes...
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Mardi Gras dining 2022: Restaurants ready for Fat Tuesday celebrationsFeb 28, 2022 10:00 pm - Business was slow at Tuscan Market in Arlington Heights in January, so Tracy Lipari and her staff brainstormed a way to bring in some customers while also providing a bi...
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Years of trial and error result in foolproof roasted chickenFeb 23, 2022 5:00 am - More than 15 years ago, a cookbook titled "365 Ways to Cook Chicken" appeared. It seems, due to its popularity, the author followed it with "365 More Ways to Cook Chicke...
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This red velvet skillet cookie can't be 'beet'Feb 23, 2022 5:00 am - “What are we making?” is the first thing I hear when my young students file in for their weekly class. “A giant cookie,” I recently replied. Their delight was only sligh...
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Elk Grove Village chili cookoff spices things up for business groupFeb 23, 2022 4:15 am - As temperatures dropped outside Tuesday night, nearly 20 different chili cooks were heating things up inside Belvedere Banquets in Elk Grove Village. "I learned there ar...
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Dining events: Zade's Lounge in Naperville set for grand opening partyFeb 22, 2022 10:00 pm - Zade's grand opening The recently opened Zade's Lounge in downtown Naperville is ready to welcome the public to its grand opening from 5-10 p.m. Wednesday, March 2. Stop...
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Best Bets: Naperville native Bob Odenkirk discusses his book during hometown appearanceFeb 22, 2022 5:00 am - Naperville native Actor and writer Bob Odenkirk explores his career, which includes credits with "Saturday Night Live," "Breaking Bad" and "Better Call Saul," in his new...
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Making one million donuts a day in AddisonFeb 22, 2022 12:00 am - Q: Describe your company. What product(s) do you make and what are they used for? A: Clyde's Donuts is a 102-year-old, family-owned and family-operated producer of dough...
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Travel the world with your taste buds in Tri-Cities as eateries offer global cuisineFeb 18, 2022 5:00 am - It may not be unique to the Tri-Cities area, but you can travel around the world here with your taste buds leading the way. Many small- to mid-size cities likely have an...