Food
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A primer on rosé, just in time for enjoying with spring dishesMay 27, 2020 6:00 am - With spring in the air (or at least on the calendar), it's time for a refresher in rosé. What is rosé? Simply put, rosé (ro-ZAY) is the lightest of red wines. After that...
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Lean and lovin' it: Looking to find a little comfort from childhoodMay 27, 2020 6:00 am - During the stay-at-home pandemic, I got tired of making many of the same things and strictly sticking to my low-carb food plan. That got me to hankering for one-time-onl...
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New Mom's Corn Pone PieMay 27, 2020 6:00 am - 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon medium-hot chili powder (or to taste) 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon sea salt 1½ ...
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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
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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...