Food
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We’re in the boom times for midcentury ‘now’ winesSep 04, 2024 6:00 am - Mary Ross shares some of the history of wines post-World War II and what made some wines popular and some go bust.
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Tiramisu is a ubiquitous dessert. We have this Italian chef to thankSep 04, 2024 6:00 am - Here, tiramisu, a popular no-cook Italian dessert invented in the 1960s and fashionable in the 1980s, gets a lift and lightness from an untraditional addition, freshly whipped cream, which also helps to tone down its richness.
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This crunchy halloumi salad with tahini dressing hits all the right notesSep 03, 2024 8:54 am - Seared halloumi stars in this crunchy, Mediterranean-inspired salad that’s a riff on a menu item at Tatte Bakery and Cafe.
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Skip the cream but keep the creaminess in this cheesy zucchini pastaSep 03, 2024 8:49 am - From Italy’s Amalfi Coast, pasta alla nerano is an elegant yet easy dish that’s luxurious but not heavy. It features long, thin pasta tossed with a velvety sauce made with pureed zucchini.
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Let tomatoes be both fruit and vegetable in this juicy peach saladSep 03, 2024 8:46 am - In this no-cook summery side, tomatoes bridge sweet and savory flavors when they join peaches, blueberries, red onion and basil and are accented by a lively vinaigrette.
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Chutney magic: Why Americans are finally embracing the legendary Indian dipSep 03, 2024 6:35 am - Find out where chutney ranks in the top 100 dips of the world and how it’s grown in popularity in the U.S.
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‘Let’s do something fun’: Olive oil store in downtown Libertyville celebrates 15 years of educating customersAug 29, 2024 12:46 pm - Education is at the root of Oh, Olive! a family-run olive oil store celebrating 15 years in downtown Libertyville.
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Crisp and crunchy: This salad is the perfect way to kick off apple season and your Labor Day barbecueAug 29, 2024 12:22 pm - Huzzah! It’s apple season, and Grace Goudie creates an apple and vegetable salad that puts the apples front and center.
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One simple technique turns this stir-fry recipe into a winnerAug 29, 2024 12:21 pm - Riding the wave of a recent trending column, Don Mauer turns a popular technique of “velveting” proteins into a winning recipe for stir-fry.
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Tequila and butter create a saucy base for garlicky, spicy shrimpAug 28, 2024 6:00 am - Saucy, spicy shrimp paired with a cold beer or margarita is a simple summertime meal that’s best enjoyed outside with lots of napkins.