Food
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A spectacular centerpiece that can hang with the turkey - or replace itNov 21, 2016 5:00 am - When you're a vegetarian guest at someone else's house for dinner, you have three choices: You can ask the host (politely, of course) to keep your dietary choices in min...
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Skillet Apple CrispNov 21, 2016 5:00 am - For the crisp topping: ¾ cup all-purpose flour ¾ cup chopped pecan pieces ¾ cup rolled oats ½ cup light brown sugar, packed ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon salt 8 ...
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Vegetarian Roast BeastNov 21, 2016 5:00 am - 1 medium Italian eggplant (1 pound), sliced into ½-inch rounds 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 large red bell peppers 1/3 cup pine nuts (may substitute slive...
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Not a baker? Let yourself off the hook for holidays with an apple crispNov 21, 2016 5:00 am - When it comes to Thanksgiving Day desserts, pie always takes center stage giving cakes and cookies the evening off. Few American desserts capture the culinary attention ...
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This year, the bird's in the bagNov 20, 2016 10:00 pm - I went back to the bag this year — you know, the one that makes the righteous Food Police comment till the cows come home. The turkey oven bag. When you're all in for Th...
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Roast Turkey With Garlic CreamNov 20, 2016 5:00 am - For the brine 4 cups water 1 bunch thyme 2 heads garlic, each cut in half horizontally 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns 1 cup kosher salt 2 cups dark brown sugar 8 c...
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Classic cocktails reign supreme at suburban steakhousesNov 19, 2016 5:00 am - As beverage director for Gibsons Restaurant Group, Lawrence Kobesky keeps up with the latest drink trends to design the menu at Luxbar in Chicago's Gold Coast neighborho...
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Sage advice: There's still thyme for drying herbsNov 18, 2016 5:00 am - Gardeners should have their own version of Reinhold Niebuhr's famous Serenity Prayer, which is about accepting the things you can't change. At this time of year, especia...
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Pecan PieNov 18, 2016 5:00 am - 1 single-crust pie dough (see recipe below) 1½ cups toasted pecan halves ½ cup tightly packed light brown sugar 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour ¾ cup light corn syrup 3 ...
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When planning for Thanksgiving, don't forget the pecan pieNov 18, 2016 5:00 am - Leaves are changing, the weather is cooling (in some parts of the country) and the smell of fall lingers in the air. Pumpkins are appearing on doorsteps and families are...