Food
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Big, juicy pork chops - stuffed and sauced with a flurry of fall flavorsOct 03, 2018 5:50 am - Here, big, juicy pork chops are stuffed and sauced with a flurry of fall flavors - and it's all cooked in a single pan. They are filled with a savory-sweet mixture of sa...
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Tahini dressing gives this salad a nutty boostOct 03, 2018 5:00 am - Here's an easy bowlful of color and crunch, dressed in a nutty and versatile sauce that you may want to double just so you can keep it on hand. It's a vegan salad that m...
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Pear Spice MuffinsOct 02, 2018 6:00 am - 1/3 cup canola or other neutral-tasting oil, plus more for the pan 1½ cups whole-wheat pastry flour ¾ cup date sugar or packed dark brown sugar (see note) 2 teaspoons ba...
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Garden MinestroneOct 02, 2018 6:00 am - 1 onion, chopped fine 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for serving 1½ teaspoons minced fresh oregano or ½ teaspoon...
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The sweet secret of spiced-pear muffinsOct 02, 2018 6:00 am - Lately I've been playing around with date sugar in my kitchen, and I've become increasingly sold on it as an alternative sweetener. Date sugar is not a true sugar; it is...
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A bright, lively minestrone can be made with a slow cookerOct 02, 2018 6:00 am - Creating anything garden-fresh in a slow cooker is a tall order, but we were willing to try to beat the odds and develop a recipe for a bright, lively tasting minestrone...
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Festivals: St. Charles Scarecrow Fest, Highwood Pumpkin Fest, Oktoberfests & moreOct 02, 2018 6:00 am - This weekend Fall Color Festival and Scarecrow Trail: 7 a.m. to sunset daily through Oct. 31 at the Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. See scarecrow creations from ...
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How to cook the best pork chops, through thick and thinSep 26, 2018 6:05 am - There is a kind of endless feedback loop in cooking that I have found myself stuck in on multiple occasions. If there's an ingredient I haven't worked with a lot, I'm af...
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Reverse-Seared Pork Chops With Apple Cider Pan SauceSep 26, 2018 6:00 am - Slow-roasting in the oven at a low temperature before a final, quick sear in the skillet keeps these boneless chops juicy. The reverse-sear method promoted by cookbook a...
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South of the Border Casserole - ReconstructedSep 26, 2018 6:00 am - 8 ounces uncooked organic pasta (penne, macaroni or rotini) 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil ¾ cup diced onions ¾ cup diced organic green or red bell pepper 2 fresh jal...