Food
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Meet this week's Cook of the Week Challenge judgesOct 03, 2018 6:00 am - Chef Ahmed Azizy Executive Chef Westin Chicago Northwest Born and raised in, Morocco, Ahmed Azizy took a circuitous route to the world of "chefdom." Following his 1991 ...
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A cinnamon-scented French toast with a crispy nod to creme bruleeOct 03, 2018 6:00 am - When I told one of my favorite people at the office that I was working on a recipe for French toast, he looked at me incredulously. Without an ounce of meanness he asked...
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Apple and Kale Stuffed Pork Chops With Riesling Mustard SauceOct 03, 2018 5:50 am - ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 small onion, chopped 1 small red apple (unpeeled), cored and cut into ½-inch pieces 1 large clove garlic, minced 3 cups lightly packed fre...
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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 ...