Food
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Recipes from Mary Ellen HealeyJul 04, 2018 6:00 am - Summer Blueberry Pie For the crust 3 ounces of cream cheese, softened 1 stick of butter (¼ pound), softened 1 cup of flour For the filling 1 cup of sugar ½ teaspoon of s...
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Finally, you can make a Superiority Burger at homeJul 04, 2018 6:00 am - The first time I tried the title item at Brooks Headley's little New York sensation of a restaurant, Superiority Burger, I thought: What's the big deal? It tasted really...
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Chili con queso without the plastic flavor or waxy textureJul 04, 2018 6:00 am - Chili con queso has fallen on hard times; often it's just Ro-tel Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies mixed with Velveeta, microwaved, and stirred. We wanted to keep the simpl...
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Mango Tomatillo SalsaJul 03, 2018 6:00 am - Flesh of two 8-ounce Ataulfo mangoes, chopped 9 medium tomatillos (10 ounces total), husked, rinsed and finely chopped (about 1½ cups) 8 ounces fresh pineapple chunks, c...
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This spicy eggplant dish is a riot of textures and flavorsJul 03, 2018 6:00 am - The best plant-based recipes pay attention to one thing that seems to come more naturally when meat is involved: texture. By that, I mean layers of soft and crunchy and ...
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Chili Con QuesoJul 02, 2018 11:00 pm - 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth 4 ounces cream cheese 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon minced canned chipotle chili in adobo sauce 1 garlic clove, minced ¼ teaspoon...
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10 food tips for Naperville's RibfestJul 02, 2018 5:30 am - If not for the food, what would Ribfest be? Luckily, no one has to answer that. Ribfest in Naperville is back for its 31st year from Wednesday, July 4, to Saturday, Ju...
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Fresh grounds for coffee: Study shows it may boost longevity
Jul 02, 2018 1:00 am - Go ahead and have that cup of coffee, maybe even several more. New research shows it may boost chances for a longer life, even for those who down at least eight cups dai...
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Flag cheesecake bars are the easy, festive dessert your cookout needsJun 27, 2018 6:00 am - These bars are decorated in the style of a classic summer holiday dessert (red, white and blue!), but they are easier to assemble and transport. You can make them in one...
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McDonald's in downtown Rolling Meadows likely to add second drive-throughJun 27, 2018 5:30 am - The popular McDonald's in downtown Rolling Meadows plans to install a second drive-through lane to help ease congestion at the Rolling Meadows Shopping Center. Officials...