Food
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Daniel Imburgia of Elk Grove VillageOct 04, 2017 6:00 am - With Creole seasoning as his favorite ingredient, Daniel Imburgia does New Orleans proud by way of Elk Grove Village and if he runs out of the mixture in the middle of a...
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Chuck Federici of Hanover ParkOct 04, 2017 6:00 am - When asked about any ingredients he hopes won't be a part of the Cook of the Week Challenge, Hanover Park resident, Chuck Federici, said, "Nothing ... that's what makes ...
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Shrimp Patties With Sesame Snow PeasOct 04, 2017 6:00 am - For the shrimp 1½ pounds raw, shell-on shrimp, preferably 16-20 or 21-25 count One 8-ounce can whole water chestnuts 1 clove garlic 1 teaspoon cold water ½ teaspoon crea...
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Ben Blake of WheatonOct 04, 2017 6:00 am - Ben Blake's interest in cooking originated with his mother who would try new recipes, pass down old ones from her mother or simply improvise. “When I was in middle schoo...
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The spicy, overstuffed sandwich that will make you reconsider vegan foodOct 03, 2017 6:00 am - Chef-restaurateur Mike Isabella was emphatic: “Please tell me you're not going to do a vegetarian sandwich.” We were talking about my entry into a charity tournament his...
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Tired of plain old vegetables? Spice 'em up with some flavorOct 03, 2017 6:00 am - I am smaller than a dime, and though I am cool, I can also burn. I can be many colors, but also none at all. I am a household name, but people rarely speak of me. What a...
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Nourish: The one thing your quinoa bowls have been missing all alongOct 03, 2017 6:00 am - Quinoa and corn are a natural combo. They not only pair well tastewise — with quinoa's soft texture and mild, earthy flavor and corn's sweet, juicy kernels — they are bo...
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Spiced Roasted Vegetables With Mixed GrainsOct 03, 2017 6:00 am - ½ teaspoon ground turmeric 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1½ teaspoons ground cardamom 1½ teaspoons ground cumin ½ teaspoon ground black pepper 1 teaspoon k...
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Tofu ChorizoOct 03, 2017 6:00 am - One 1-pound block extra-firm tofu, preferably vacuum-packed rather than water-packed, such as Twin Oaks brand ¼ cup apple cider vinegar 4 large cloves garlic, minced 2 d...
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Sloppy Yo SandwichesOct 03, 2017 6:00 am - 8 ounces red potatoes, peeled and cut into ½-inch chunks ¼ teaspoon kosher or sea salt, plus more as needed 1 cup Tofu Chorizo (see accompanying recipe) ¼ cup coarsely c...