Food
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French onion soup from Julia Child need not be intimidatingNov 17, 2020 10:00 pm - I love everything about Julia Child — with the exception of actually making her recipes. I guess you could say I was intimidated. Then I saw an article about her favorit...
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Thanksgiving wouldn't be as delicious without those favorite side dishesNov 17, 2020 10:00 pm - Norman Rockwell's famous Thanksgiving dinner painting, "Freedom From Want," features a family gathered around a Thanksgiving dinner table. A bowl of composed fruit, cove...
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Thanksgiving 2020: Suburban restaurants offering a variety of to-go packages this yearNov 11, 2020 10:00 pm - In this unprecedented year, Thanksgiving is going to look quite different for many. But suburban restaurants are trying to make the best of the situation by offering a v...
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A guide to lentils: How to choose and use the tiny protein-packed powerhouses
Nov 11, 2020 5:00 am - Lentils don't always have the most exciting reputation. People tend to associate the tiny pulse with dark brown, mushy and bland soups, says cookbook author Crescent Dra...
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A star chef's recipe makes the classic pigs in a blanket even better
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How to appreciate spaghetti squash without always pretending it's pasta
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This tortilla egg wrap can power you through a busy morning or quick lunch break
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Sticking to a new way of eating? Try this updated Thanksgiving classicNov 11, 2020 5:00 am - What's headed to your Thanksgiving dinner table this year? Here's what's usually headed to mine: roasted turkey (typically wet or dry brined), casserole dish stuffing (s...
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Dining events: Moretti's Pizza Pub now open in Crystal LakeNov 10, 2020 5:00 am - Moretti's Pizza Pub debuts Sad to see Finn McCool's in Crystal Lake go? On Thursday, Nov. 12, it's being replaced with Moretti's Pizza Pub, which is being billed as a mo...
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Buffalo Creek Brewing features Bears Tailgate Home Kits, Pumpkin Pie Ale and moreNov 05, 2020 10:00 pm - Lake County's destination brewery, Buffalo Creek Brewing, in historic downtown Long Grove brings local beer enthusiasts something to get excited over this November - whe...