Food
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No constant stirring, no dairy: This double-mushroom risotto defies conventional wisdomFeb 26, 2019 5:00 am - Let's get a couple of misconceptions about risotto out of the way: First, I hope you've heard by now that the whole standing-and-stirring-forever myth is just that. Good...
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Sweet! Maple sugaring festivals return to Fox Valley this weekendFeb 26, 2019 12:00 am - The flowing of maple sap is a sure sign that spring is just around the corner. Learn how maple syrup is made, and maybe even try your hand at tapping a tree, at one of t...
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An Oscar-worthy meal to accompany Academy Awards viewingFeb 20, 2019 5:07 am - What are you doing Sunday evening, will you be watching the Academy Awards? Perhaps the more important question is, what will you be eating? How about something movie in...
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Julia Child's Boeuf (Beef) BourguignonFeb 20, 2019 5:05 am - Also known as Beef Stew in Red Wine, with Bacon, Onions, and Mushrooms. From Mastering the Art of French Cooking: "As is the case with most famous dishes, there are more...
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A boozy, coffee-soaked dessert awaits you with this tiramisuFeb 20, 2019 5:00 am - With its boozy, coffee-soaked ladyfingers and sweet, creamy filling, it's no wonder tiramisu is Italian for “pick me up.” Instead of making a custard filling, we simply ...
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The first step in making good sweet potato toast: Accept that it's not breadFeb 20, 2019 5:00 am - They've been all over Instagram for a couple years now: Bright orange planks topped with avocado (of course), or some combination of spread, fruit, vegetable, egg, nuts ...
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TiramisuFeb 20, 2019 5:00 am - 2½ cups strong brewed coffee, room temperature 1½ tablespoons instant espresso powder 9 tablespoons dark rum 6 large egg yolks 2/3 cup (4 2/3 ounces) sugar ¼ teaspoon sa...
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Creamy Tomato Soup With PopcornFeb 19, 2019 5:00 am - 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 small onion, chopped (at least ½ cup) 1 clove garlic, minced Two 14.5-ounce cans no-salt-added diced tomatoes, plus their juices 2 ...
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Pasta And Shrimp With Sicilian PestoFeb 19, 2019 5:00 am - 1 pound shell-on, U.S. wild-caught shrimp (26-30 count), defrosted if frozen 2 cups water 8 cherry tomatoes, plus 1 or 2 for garnish Kosher salt 12 to 16 ounces dried, s...
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Dinner in minutes: You won't miss the oil in this garlicky, herby shrimp and pasta dishFeb 19, 2019 5:00 am - This old-school recipe redefines pesto you might be used to making or buying. Its liquid component is a quick broth instead of oil, which extracts maximum flavor from th...