Food
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Spring Greens and Herbed Cheese Phyllo TrianglesMay 15, 2019 6:00 am - Use early spring greens, such as baby spinach, Swiss chard or kale, as more mature greens may be too bitter. Be generous with the buttering of the phyllo sheets. The fil...
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Phyllo is the perfect wrap for a portable snackMay 15, 2019 6:00 am - It's no secret I believe pie is the most sensible food to bring to a party. Whether savory or sweet, large or small, the combination of a richly flavored filling and cri...
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Mauer: You're in control of ingredients when you make salad dressings at homeMay 15, 2019 6:00 am - Ever take the time to read the ingredient list on a bottle of commercial salad dressing? If you've learned what I've learned, that list may give you pause. If you paused...
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How to use frozen puff pastry, one of the best kitchen timesaversMay 15, 2019 6:00 am - Sometimes you feel like you can't win with people. Take kitchen shortcuts, for example. You suggest a shortcut or store-bought item to make a dish easier or faster, and ...
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Creamy Roasted Strawberry Phyllo TrianglesMay 15, 2019 6:00 am - This recipe works best with the harder, often white-centered grocery store strawberries as locally grown strawberries will be too juicy. Roasting the strawberries preven...
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Sweet Pea Toasts With FetaMay 14, 2019 11:00 pm - 2 cups green peas, fresh or frozen 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice and ½ teaspoon finely grated lemon zest from ½ le...
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Mauer's Ranch-Style Salad DressingMay 14, 2019 11:00 pm - For the seasoning mix: 1 tablespoon dried chives 2 teaspoons dried parsley 2 teaspoons dried dill 2 tablespoons onion powder 2 teaspoons garlic powder 2 teaspoons sea sa...
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Pretty peas, put this spring spread on toastMay 14, 2019 11:00 pm - Spring is such a long-anticipated and welcomed event, I do whatever I can to pause and take it all in. These delightful toasts, layered with the fresh flavors of the sea...
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Synergy Flavors invests in Chicago food incubatorMay 14, 2019 1:00 am - Wauconda-based Synergy Flavors is investing in a Chicago food incubator to support research and development of new flavor products, the company announced this week. Syne...
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Long Grove Chocolate Fest returns this weekendMay 13, 2019 11:00 pm - Long Grove Chocolate Fest returns this weekend with entertainment and, of course, delectable treats