Food
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The answer to 'Mommy, can I cook with you?' is banana pancakes
Dec 23, 2020 5:00 am - Let's be honest. For many modern mothers, dinnertime has long veered away from food on the table at 6 p.m. with everyone gathered. Until the shock of the novel coronavir...
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A 'Great British Bake Off' winner creates an easy, pretty make-ahead breakfast for busy days
Dec 23, 2020 5:00 am - A 'Great British Bake Off' winner creates an easy, pretty make-ahead breakfast for busy days
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How to make crispy, golden potatoes, every time
Dec 23, 2020 5:00 am - A platter of crispy potatoes appeals to all of the senses. That enticing golden color. The texture and sound of the crunch. The smell. The way the crackling crust gives ...
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Ina Garten's spicy fra diavolo sauce gives a bowl of shrimp and linguine a delightful kick
Dec 23, 2020 5:00 am - Do you ever reach for jarred sauce? I do from time to time, especially on weeknights. Quality ones are made with a short list of fresh-tasting, flavorful ingredients, bu...
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Some of what you know and don't know about ChampagneDec 23, 2020 5:00 am - You may think there's nothing new under the sun in classic wine regions like Champagne, but there are recent updates that surprised me and may surprise you, too. Champag...
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How to make dal makhani, the most luxurious and creamy dal of all
Dec 23, 2020 5:00 am - Why is dal makhani so beloved? To Nik Sharma, author of the gorgeous new book "The Flavor Equation," it comes down to one thing. "It's such a comforting texture," says S...
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New Year's Eve 2020: Restaurant dinners to go are all the rage this yearDec 23, 2020 5:00 am - Planning to ring in the New Year virtually with family and friends this year? Why not order takeout so you don't have to worry about cooking. It will make your life easi...
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Hot cocoa bombs are exploding in the suburbs. Goodness, why wouldn't they be?Dec 23, 2020 4:25 am - For a person who doesn't like chocolate, self-described "cottage baker" Ashlei Nordmeyer chose for her specialty a surprising confection - one that has generated million...
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Downers Grove redevelopment deal approvedDec 22, 2020 12:00 am - The Downers Grove Village Council recently approved the rezoning and redevelopment agreement for 1111 Ogden Ave. A four-unit multiuse complex with a drive-through is to ...
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Christmas 2020: Suburban restaurants offer to-go packages this holidayDec 16, 2020 1:15 pm - Staying home for the holidays this year because of the pandemic but don't feel like cooking? Restaurants across the suburbs have Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dinners ...