Food
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Fast FocacciaJan 29, 2019 5:04 am - 1½ cups plus 2 tablespoons lukewarm water ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil (divided use) 1½ teaspoons (8 grams) dried instant yeast 2¼ teaspoons (16 grams) kosher salt 1 tab...
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This fast, no-knead focaccia is a gateway into the world of baking breadJan 29, 2019 5:00 am - One of the wonderful things about living, breathing and working in food is all that is new, or at least new to me. New recipes to try, new photos to drool over, new cook...
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Yogurt and Berry ParfaitsJan 29, 2019 5:00 am - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt 1 tablespoon honey 1 cup raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, and/or sliced strawberries ½ cup granola You'll need two 8-ounce glass tumblers...
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The perfect snack: Yogurt, fresh fruit and crunchy granolaJan 29, 2019 5:00 am - Creamy Greek yogurt, fresh fruit and crunchy granola make a delicious and wholesome start to the day or a great afternoon snackand layering them in a glass makes this si...
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5 things to do this weekend in the suburbsJan 25, 2019 9:00 am - Be wowed by the highflying ski jumping at the Norge Annual Winter Ski Jump Tournament in Fox River Grove and the skating talents in "Disney On Ice" at Rosemont's Allstat...
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Harness the power of garlic in your everyday cookingJan 23, 2019 5:04 am - There are probably plenty of small but mighty ingredients hanging out in your kitchen. Cinnamon sticks, dried chile peppers, cardamom and herbs are all proof that size i...
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Mustard and Whiskey-Flavored Beef Short RibsJan 23, 2019 5:00 am - 4 ounces organic bacon, diced 1 large onion, finely diced 3 shallots, chopped 4 large garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons unsalted butter ¼ cup all-purpose flour ½ teasp...
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Diy Whole-Wheat Almond Pancake MixJan 23, 2019 5:00 am - For the mix 3 cups whole-wheat pastry flour 1 cup almond meal/flour ¼ cup hemp hearts or toasted wheat germ ¼ cup baking powder 1 teaspoon salt For the pancakes 1 cup lo...
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A stew recipe you'll enjoy making as much as you'll love eatingJan 23, 2019 5:00 am - The introduction to a unique New York Times' beef stew recipe began: "Make it when you have the time to indulge in the meditative qualities of chopping, sautéing, reduci...
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When I make this pancake mix, my teen makes pancakes. Win-win.Jan 23, 2019 5:00 am - Pancakes are one of my daughter's favorite breakfasts, and at 16 she is old enough and skilled enough to whip up a batch for herself. But she won't bother unless there i...