Food
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Sweet and savory vendors wow attendees' taste budsDec 06, 2017 5:00 am - Sponsors of 2017 Cook of the Week Challenge got to show off their very best creations during the competition's finale at the Westin Chicago Northwest. While chefs whippe...
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Parsnip-Potato LatkesDec 06, 2017 5:00 am - 1 pound parsnips, peeled and finely grated 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and finely grated 1 medium yellow onion, finely grated 1½ teaspoon kosher salt 2 cloves ga...
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Developers donate sign designating 'culinary district' in East DundeeDec 06, 2017 12:00 am - A temporary sign will soon designate downtown East Dundee as a "culinary district" as part of a marketing push to attract businesses and visitors to the area. Donated by...
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Why should summer have all the leafy fun? Try a winter saladDec 05, 2017 5:00 am - Summer may officially be the season of green salads, but wintertime versions have advantages that make them worth exploring. The cooler weather seasonable greens are hea...
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Green Salad With Pumpkin Vinaigrette And Roasted ApplesDec 05, 2017 5:00 am - For the salad 2 large tart apples (such as Granny Smith), cut into 1-inch cubes (unpeeled), about 3 cups 2 teaspoons fresh minced rosemary 5 cups baby spinach or kale, o...
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Caramelized Brussels Sprouts and Lentil SaladDec 05, 2017 5:00 am - 1½ cups brown lentils, picked over and rinsed 1½ pounds Brussels sprouts 10 large shallots 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar...
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Instant Pot tops Christmas lists, selling outDec 04, 2017 12:00 am - The Instant Pot, which some call a slow cooker on steroids, is one of the hottest gift items for the holidays. The kitchen appliance, known for its quick cooking, is rap...
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Sweet potato and Brussels sprouts hash gets a bacon blastNov 30, 2017 5:00 am - A chill is finally in the air, which transforms what goes on our table. Winter squash, hardy greens like kale and chard, cabbage, cauliflower, and sweet potatoes are fil...
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The quickest way to cook a sweet potato dinner also might be the tastiestNov 29, 2017 10:00 pm - You can kick off sweet potato season at your house with this stir-fry, and if you hadn't thought of using them that way before, you have company. I endorse! Here, they t...
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Why harissa, Tunisia's chile paste, should be the next srirachaNov 29, 2017 5:00 am - In 2014, Food & Wine called it the "new sriracha" sauce. Time named it one of 2015's food trends. Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has been using it in recipes for years. Lon...