Food
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Seared, Slow-Roasted SteakMar 26, 2019 6:00 am - Two 1-pound New York strip steaks, at least 1-inch thick 1 tablespoon vegetable oil Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 or 3 stems ros...
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Coconut Cashew Cake (Sanwin Makin)Mar 26, 2019 6:00 am - One 14-ounce can coconut milk (do not use light) 1 cup (170 grams) semolina flour ¼ cup (30 grams) plus 2 tablespoons (15 grams) unsweetened shredded coconut 1 generous ...
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This one-bowl cake features coconut, cashews, cardamomMar 26, 2019 6:00 am - I've made many cakes in my time. (Frankly, just testing last year's Royal Wedding Cake felt like a lifetime's worth.) And yet, it's never enough! I'm always on the hunt ...
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We'll put this bright-tasting carrot soup against the best you've had, any dayMar 26, 2019 6:00 am - This is what I have learned from testing carrot soup recipes: Even folks who really like carrots sometimes will pause at a pureed bowlful in which that vegetable is the ...
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For beautifully cooked steak, take it low and slow in the ovenMar 26, 2019 6:00 am - As with almost any other endeavor, a healthy amount of self-awareness is crucial when it comes to cooking. My blind spot has been, and I suspect will always be, meat. If...
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Heavenly Chocolate Fest returns April 13Mar 25, 2019 11:00 pm - The ninth annual Heavenly Chocolate Fest returns from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 13, at the Congregational Church of Algonquin, 109 Washington St. If you love cho...
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Jewel-Osco's Own Brands help you saveMar 25, 2019 1:00 am - Health and food go hand-in-hand and today's increasingly conscientious consumers are demanding more information about product ingredients and sourcing. At Jewel-Osco, Ow...
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Enjoy a Delicious Passover Dinner at Prairie Grass Cafe April 19 and 20Mar 24, 2019 11:00 pm - Celebrate a delicious Passover with family and friends at Prairie Grass Cafe (601 Skokie Blvd, Northbrook, IL 60062; 847-205-4433) Friday, April 19 and Saturday, April 2...
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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...