Food
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New faces, new columns, new recipes starting in FoodMar 18, 2020 6:00 am - Today, I'd like to introduce you to two new columnists who will each be writing monthly in food. First, say hello to Biz Velatini and her column My Bizzy Kitchen, which ...
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Spring Orzo Salad the perfect option for a healthy, weeknight mealMar 18, 2020 6:00 am - I didn't really learn to cook until I was 32. My daughter was 8 years old, and I realized that if I didn't eat vegetables, neither would she! I had another reason to le...
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Canned tomatoes are pantry all-stars. Here's how to choose and use them.
Mar 18, 2020 6:00 am - I love fresh tomatoes. I grow a dozen plants every year, post way too many tomato photos on Instagram, and I'm currently working on a tomato cookbook. But I'm also pract...
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A tahini-bacon vinaigrette gives this warm chicken-and-potato salad a serious flavor boost
Mar 18, 2020 6:00 am - Do you ever read a recipe and just know it's going to be delicious? That's how I felt scanning the ingredients and method for this Warm Chicken and Potato Salad With Bac...
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Spring Orzo SaladMar 18, 2020 6:00 am - This salad is bright - the lemon vinaigrette pairs so well with the sweet blueberries, you get that nice salty pop from the feta and the juicy shrimp is the perfect addi...
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How to cook for and with your kids during the extended coronavirus school closures
Mar 18, 2020 6:00 am - School closures due to the novel coronavirus outbreak mean millions of children are about to spend a lot more time at home. That's challenging on any number of levels, a...
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Want barbecue or pho? Two popular eateries to be neighbors in PalatineMar 18, 2020 1:00 am - Palatine's far north side on Long Grove's border is poised to become a foodie destination. Village council members this week approved a special-use permit for popular Ch...
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Where to raise a glass to St. Patrick's Day 2020 in the suburbsMar 11, 2020 11:00 pm - Editor's note: This article was written before Gov. Pritzker closed bars and restaurants in Illinois at the close of business Monday. Restaurants will still be able to s...
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Cashew chicken with a few low-carb substitutions a successMar 11, 2020 6:00 am - Following a low-carbohydrate food plan can seem restrictive. These days, my go-to solution for dining out is to take a bottle of salad dressing with me (not low-fat or f...
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Add Irish stout to your stew for a hearty St. Patrick's Day meal
Mar 11, 2020 6:00 am - St. Patrick's Day is around the corner. If you're looking for something a bit different from corned beef and cabbage, consider this very Irish beef and stout stew. Few t...