Food
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This dessert could be cooler than ice cream on a hot dayJul 31, 2018 11:00 pm - Here's a creamy, sweet, chilled dessert that's arguably more refreshing - and better for you - on a hot summer's day than a bowl of ice cream. This cool melon soup makes...
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Baking, especially Italian favorites, a tradition to upholdJul 31, 2018 11:00 pm - What can we surmise about Tony Pecho, our Cook of the Week from Lake Zurich? First, he learned to bake from one of the best - his grandmother. Next, he often spends time...
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Little Italy Fest-West rolls around early this yearJul 31, 2018 11:00 pm - Hear the sizzle of the grill cooking homemade Italian sausage, see cooks prepare ravioli and arancini, feel the camaraderie and nostalgia of a neighborhood block party a...
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Fresh mango and tomatillos make this zesty salsa stand out from the restJul 31, 2018 11:00 pm - This chunky, fruity salsa makes an excellent dip for tortilla or plantain chips. It's also good on hot dogs, tacos, eggs and grilled fish. The depth of flavor found in A...
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This gazpacho shines after a sherry vinegar marinade bathJul 31, 2018 11:00 pm - Hand-cut vegetables marinated in seasoned vinegar are the key to this stellar gazpacho. Chopping the vegetables by hand ensured they retained their color and firm textur...
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Creamy Tomato Basil TortelliniJul 31, 2018 11:00 pm - 1 – 20-ounce package tortellini (cheese, chicken, sausage, spinach, etc.) 2 tablespoons butter ½ small onion, diced 1 garlic scape (or as desired), minced 3 tablespoons...
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5 food-safety slips that can ruin summer cookoutsJul 31, 2018 6:00 am - It's challenging for me to completely relax at a typical backyard cookout or pool party because I feel I have been endowed with a burdensome superpower: I see food-safet...
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Cheddar MayonnaiseJul 31, 2018 6:00 am - Makes about 1½ cups (enough for 8-10 burgers) 3 large egg yolks 1 tablespoons distilled white vinegar ¾ teaspoons mustard powder ¾ teaspoons kosher salt 1 cup vegetable ...
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Hearty appetites for wings benefit children's charityJul 29, 2018 1:00 am - Schaumburg resident Joe Ziniel sat eating chicken wings and listening to bands as he joined hundreds of other wing connoisseurs at the Wingfest fundraiser Sunday at DRIN...
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Recent study suggests dark chocolate can improve mood and memoryJul 28, 2018 7:30 am - Q: I have some dark chocolate every day and my (otherwise kind and loving) husband teases me for believing the news stories that chocolate is good for you. Please tell m...