Food
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A breezy barley risotto gets a boost from goat cheese and cider
May 27, 2020 6:00 am - Risotto has long gotten a bad rap, with a reputation for fussiness - that whole stand-over-the-pot-and-stir thing - that has never really been accurate. It's a much more...
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Spring salad never tasted so good, thanks to a lively quick-pickle marinade
May 27, 2020 6:00 am - This salad captures the vibrancy of spring, bringing together the quintessential vegetables of the season - asparagus, peas, scallions and carrots - in a way that lets t...
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Baked Tofu Bowls with Tahini-Yogurt SauceMay 26, 2020 1:00 am - Baked Tofu 1 tablespoon sesame or canola oil 2 tablespoons coconut aminos or low-sodium soy sauce 1 teaspoon garlic granules or ½ teaspoon garlic powder 1-inch knob of f...
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How to re-create your favorite suburban summer experiences at homeMay 23, 2020 7:30 am - Summer previews are normally filled with tidbits about festivals, outdoor concerts and the like. Not this year. Reopening guidelines unveiled earlier this month by Gov. ...
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Barrington leaders want residents to take their Memorial Day cookouts to front of homesMay 22, 2020 1:00 am - Barrington leaders are encouraging residents to bring their grills to the front of their homes on Memorial Day. In the call for the community to come together, the Barri...
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Happy hour helpers: Suburban restaurants sell cocktail kits to-goMay 21, 2020 12:00 pm - When the coronavirus quarantine hit, Melanie Pasillas of Schaumburg and five of her friends agreed to regularly meet online over Zoom for a Margarita Friday happy hour. ...
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Better Than Take Out Stir-Fired UdonMay 20, 2020 6:03 am - 2 - 14.2-ounce packages Ka-Me Udon noodles* see note below 1½ tablespoons sesame oil 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 6 cups very coarsely chopped green cabbage (from about ½...
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An ode to takeout: Try making these stir-fried Udon noodles at homeMay 20, 2020 6:00 am - Staying home for two months has afforded me the time to try new bread recipes, watch some interesting YouTube cooking videos, and try some new recipes. We have also supp...
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If life gives you poblanos, make stuffed peppers for dinnerMay 20, 2020 6:00 am - First off, let me say that I have nothing but heartfelt gratitude for all the hardworking grocery store workers and delivery service employees out there. Like many of yo...
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How to freeze fresh vegetables while preserving their best qualities
May 20, 2020 6:00 am - As social distancing and self-quarantining quickly become our new normal, many Americans are heeding advice to stock their home kitchens for the long haul. For most of u...