Food
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How to transform homey gingerbread into a stately layer cakeDec 19, 2018 5:00 am - Good gingerbread is dark and moist, with an intriguing hint of bitterness and a peppery finish. Usually it's a rustic square cake or maybe even an attractive Bundt, but ...
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Chocolate-Dipped Orange CrispsDec 19, 2018 5:00 am - 1 large or 2 medium navel oranges, well scrubbed (see note) 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar 5 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped Position racks in the upper and lowe...
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Sausage, Kale And Squash StrataDec 18, 2018 10:00 pm - You'll need a 3-quart ovenproof casserole dish, such as a 9-by-13-inch pan. Strata improves when there is plenty of time for the bread to soak up the custard. Make this ...
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The easygoing, savory, make-ahead way to feed a crowd: StratasDec 18, 2018 10:00 pm - When someone offers to bring a casserole to a party, I'll admit to conjuring weary images of canned soup and mushy vegetables. Yet because that sort of dish is a perfect...
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College of DuPage culinary students win silver medal at American Culinary Federation state competitionDec 18, 2018 10:00 pm - Five College of DuPage culinary students took second place and earned a silver medal during the recent American Culinary Federation's Illinois State Competition held at ...
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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...