Food
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Decorate holiday cookies like a pro, no matter your skill setDec 18, 2018 10:00 pm - Now is the time for icing and glitter, sprinkles and fairy dust. Even if your holiday cookie decorating game is not top-notch, or you only have so much time and energy t...
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Roasted Squash With Salsa Verde And Whipped Feta And RicottaDec 18, 2018 5:00 am - For the roasted squash 2 butternut squash (about 3 pounds total), peeled and cubed 3 tablespoons olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste For the scallio...
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Roasted Red Pepper Mac and CheeseDec 18, 2018 5:00 am - Kosher salt 1 pound dried elbow macaroni 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter ½ cup flour 6 cups warmed milk (in a microwave for a few minutes) 24 ounces white chedda...
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Just 2 things make this stove-top mac and cheese our new holiday go-toDec 18, 2018 5:00 am - Mac and cheese graces many holiday tables; this one comes together on the stove top and is special enough to earn an annual berth. A puree of roasted red pepper adds zip...
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Instead of the same old fruit basket, consider these healthy, thoughtful food itemsDec 18, 2018 5:00 am - Say “healthy holiday food gift” and the knee-jerk response is probably “fruit basket.” Although an arrangement of whole fruit is a perfectly serviceable choice, it is no...
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How to choose sparkling wines by flavorDec 17, 2018 5:00 am - Chances are - especially because you're reading this - you will enjoy a glass or two of sparkling wine this holiday season. And chances are - even though you are reading...
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Five bottles of bubbly, all $20 or less, that promise to add holiday sparkleDec 15, 2018 6:28 am - Here are five affordably priced sparkling wines that will help you celebrate this holiday season, or turn any day festive throughout the year. Rating: 3 stars: Exception...
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Peppermint Chocolate Chip No-Churn Ice CreamDec 12, 2018 5:03 am - 18 chocolate-peppermint candies, such as Peppermint Patties 2¾ cups heavy cream One 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk 1 cup mini chocolate chips, plus 2 tablespoons ...
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Creamy Mushroom BisqueDec 12, 2018 5:00 am - 1 pound cremini mushrooms, caps thinly sliced and stems removed and reserved ½ ounce dried porcini mushrooms 4 cups chicken broth, preferably homemade ¼ cup extra-virgi...
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Finale features a feast for the sensesDec 12, 2018 5:00 am - Arlington Heights firefighter wins annual Cook of the Week Challenge