Food
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Jamaican escovitch catfish is a spicy, more sustainable seafood dinner
Aug 20, 2024 8:39 am - In Jamaican escovitch, spice-rubbed fish is pan-fried, then served smothered with sauteed onions, carrots, bell peppers and hot chiles, which get a generous splash of vinegar to quick-pickle the vegetables.
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Fresh tomatoes and tomato paste impart deep flavor in this comforting Indian rice dish
Aug 20, 2024 8:35 am - Robust tomato flavor is key to tomato rice, a popular southern Indian dish. It’s typically prepared when there is an abundance of ripe, red tomatoes and leftover basmati rice.
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Homemade cream soda lets vanilla beans take the spotlight
Aug 20, 2024 8:30 am - Though the name suggests a dairy-based drink, cream soda is vanilla-flavored, with nary a drop of dairy in sight, and is one of the few sodas worth making at home.
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Crafty and versatile cottage cheese: The protein-packed powerhouse you’re missing out onAug 16, 2024 7:48 am - Cottage cheese is like the unsung hero of the dairy aisle — unassuming yet packed with benefits that make it worth adding to your daily diet.
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How to grill steak for the best flavor and texture, no matter the cut
Aug 16, 2024 7:48 am - Grilling, at first glance, can seem like an imprecise science: an open flame, a slab of meat and hope for the best. But given the high-quality grills and the quality (and price) of the meat available to cook, there’s never been a better argument for learning the nuance of the method.
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Sauté gnocchi to transform them into crispy, pillowy bites of fun
Aug 14, 2024 6:00 am - Store-bought potato gnocchi get sauteed in a skillet until crisp, then stirred into a delightful eggplant and tomato sauce. Garlic and fresh basil lend extra flavor, and a shower of parmesan cheese adds an umami finish.
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Stuff tomatoes with garlicky bread crumbs and bacon for a flavor jackpot
Aug 14, 2024 6:00 am - These stuffed tomatoes feature all the flavors and the texture of classic clams casino: bacon, garlic, breadcrumbs and parsley.
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Who knew there was a trick to browning ground beefAug 13, 2024 3:34 pm - Don Mauer experiments with a “trick” to browning and boosting the flavor of ground beef. He shares it with you.
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‘It’s something we want to be part of’: Chicago’s Khepri Cafe owners headed along a new track in Mount ProspectAug 11, 2024 5:31 am - Residents of Chicago’s Albany Park neighborhood already are familiar with Khepri Cafe, located by the Lawrence stop on the CTA’s Brown Line. Northwest suburban residents now will have a chance to enjoy its eclectic mix of food, alcohol, coffee, live events and local merchandise near the Metra stop in downtown Mount Prospect.
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When peaches are less than perfect, make this bright, bold salsa
Aug 09, 2024 9:33 am - Serve seared pork chops with a fruity, herbaceous and slightly spicy tomato and peach salsa for a flavorful weeknight meal.