Food
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Dining bites: Restaurants adding new fall flavorsOct 13, 2021 11:00 pm - Autumn additions As the season has changed, suburban restaurants have been adding fall flavors. Here are some new eats to look forward to: CityGate Grille: Why not start...
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It's delicata squash season, and its transformative possibilities are practically endless as well as deliciousOct 13, 2021 11:00 pm - It's delicata squash season! Every fall, I anxiously await one of my favorite vegetables to be available - delicata squash. Known as the “lazy man's squash” because the ...
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Can't find crackers to fit a low-carb diet? Here's how to bake your ownOct 13, 2021 6:00 am - Mauer's gone crackers - scratch-made, that is. Here's my story. Over the last two years, following my no-sugars, no wheat-flour path hasn't been easy, especially saying ...
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Wheat-Free Sesame Seed Almond Flour CrackersOct 13, 2021 6:00 am - 1 large whole egg ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon sesame seeds 1¾ cups finely ground blanched almond flour Place the oven rack in the center posit...
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So, like Goldilocks, cooking farro takes trying it to get it rightOct 13, 2021 6:00 am - This farro is too hard. This farro is too soft. Unlike Goldilocks, I find it darn near impossible to get this ancient whole grain wheat just right. Do I soak it overnigh...
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Delicata Squash MuffinsOct 13, 2021 6:00 am - 2 cups self-rising flour (or regular white flour) ¼ cup sugar ¼ cup Truvia brown sugar blend ½ teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 tablespoon f...
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Farro and White Bean MinestroneOct 13, 2021 6:00 am - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving ½ large yellow onion, chopped 2 medium carrots, cut into ½-inch pieces 1 celery stalk, cut into ½-inch pie...
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Stuffed Delicata SquashOct 13, 2021 6:00 am - For the pork ragu 8 ounces ground pork 1 cup jarred pasta sauce 1 can diced tomatoes, pureed 6 ounce can of tomato paste 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons Italian se...
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Delicata Squash BrowniesOct 13, 2021 6:00 am - 1 cup self-rising flour ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon ¼ cup sugar ¼ cup Truvia brown sugar blend ½ cup Lil...
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Elgin's St. Sophia Church hosts Fall Greek Food Fest Oct. 15-16Oct 12, 2021 11:00 pm - St. Sophia Philoptochos is hosting a Fall Greek Food Fest on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 15-16, at St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church in Elgin. Dine-in or carryout is availa...