Food
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Meet the judges for Cook of the Week Challenge 2020Nov 04, 2020 5:00 am - Let us introduce you to the celebrity chefs and instructors, food professionals and a former Cook of the Year judging this year's Cook of the Week Challenge. John Engle ...
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A sweet potato and mushroom quesadilla-pizza mash-up that'll surprise you
Nov 04, 2020 5:00 am - At first glance, you might not think that Jacques Pépin and Haile Thomas have all that much in common. He, of course, is one of the best-known chefs in the world, an 84-...
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This healthful twist on the French dip is also fun finger food
Nov 04, 2020 5:00 am - One upside of working from home, as many of us are these days, is the ability to upgrade your lunch from what you might normally tote to the office. Take a sandwich, for...
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This coconut rice with salmon and cilantro sauce deserves a spot in your recipe rotation
Nov 04, 2020 5:00 am - One of the most gratifying experiences I can have as a food writer occurs when readers send an email to tell me that a dish I've shared is now part of their regular reci...
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How to use almond flour in cooking and baking
Nov 04, 2020 5:00 am - The almond, encased in a shell hidden within a green, velvety fruit, is botanically related to the peach and plum and, in literature and art, romanticized at least as mu...
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Dining: Outdoor tailgating at Whirlyball; City Works, Old Town Pour House close temporarilyNov 03, 2020 10:00 pm - Meal deals Beatrix: The Oak Brook and Chicago restaurants recently introduced three-course meals to-go — $20 for breakfast, $25 for lunch and $35 for dinner. Availa...
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Best Bets: Go backstage virtually with Joffrey's 'Nutcracker'Nov 03, 2020 5:00 am - Backstage online The Joffrey Ballet goes virtual with the behind-the-scenes event “Pulling Back the Curtain: The Nutcracker” on Saturday. It features interviews with dan...
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What to look for when you want a food-friendly wine
Oct 29, 2020 6:00 am - The language of wine can be poetic, perplexing or nonsensical - sometimes all at once. The oenoscenti extol their favorite vino in flowery verbiage that can leave more p...
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The final four recipes are in; see who wins Cook of the Year title next weekOct 28, 2020 6:00 am - Last week, you got to see and vote on recipes created by four of our intrepid cooks competing in this year's Cook of the Week Challenge. Today, you get a look at what th...
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Laurie Wood's Autumn Shrimp with Kale and Fall Veggie CouscousOct 28, 2020 6:00 am - Laurie Wood's Autumn Shrimp with Kale and Fall Veggie Couscous For the Fall Spice Mix 3 teaspoons freshly grated ginger 5 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 teaspoons ...