Food
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This eggless take on chocolate mousse is a breeze to make and a dream to eatMar 21, 2019 11:00 pm - Chocolate mousse is one of those treats that broadcasts “date night!” or some other kind of special-ish occasion, and frankly, I don't mind the cliché. (Although it tast...
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Six ways to make kitchen prep work easier and tidierMar 21, 2019 11:00 pm - When you send as much time in the kitchen as I do, you pick up a few tricks along the way. Some are designed to simplify recipe prep work. Others help make cleanup easie...
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Get healthy at Fox Valley Food For Health's Spring MarketMar 20, 2019 11:00 pm - There isn't much doubt that the ladies who support Fox Valley Food for Health as kitchen mentors for teens in the program know a thing or two about preparing healthy mea...
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Nothing says 'happy birthday!' like a Funfetti cake, and our recipe upgrades the funMar 19, 2019 11:00 pm - Rainbows and their close relatives, unicorns, have infiltrated everything from bagels to Frappuccinos. But to me, an edible rainbow in its most unadulterated form (as un...
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Rainbow Sprinkle Birthday CakeMar 19, 2019 11:00 pm - For the cake 16 tablespoons (226 grams; 2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for greasing the pans 2½ cups (357 grams) flour ¼ cup (35 grams) cornst...
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Chocolate Almost-MousseMar 19, 2019 11:00 pm - 2½ teaspoons (¼ ounce; 1 packet) unflavored powdered gelatin 2 tablespoons plus 1½ cups milk (13 ounces total) 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2/3 cup (5 ounces) packed ligh...
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Vegetable LasagnaMar 19, 2019 6:00 am - Part-skim mozzarella can also be used in this recipe, but avoid pre-shredded cheese, as it does not melt well. We prefer kosher salt because it clings best to the eggpla...
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You won't miss the meat in this vegetable-packed lasagnaMar 19, 2019 6:00 am - There's no reason why a vegetable lasagna made with the classic trio of eggplant, zucchini, and summer squash should be any less satisfying than a meat-based casserole, ...
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What is the pegan diet?
Mar 16, 2019 6:30 am - While Americans are still in varying states of awareness about the keto, paleo and Whole 30 diets, along comes another new eating regimen, labeled “pegan.” This hybrid ...
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Where to eat, drink and be Irish over St. Patrick's Day weekend 2019Mar 13, 2019 11:00 am - As luck would have it, St. Patrick's Day falls on Sunday this year, meaning that suburban bars and restaurants are celebrating with green beer, corned beef, Irish music,...