Food
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Leftover rice gets a new life in this Nigerian-inspired curried skillet meal
Jul 01, 2024 4:57 pm - Freshly cooked rice is tender and fragrant, but not the best choice for fried rice. That's because of its soft, moist texture.
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This bean and bread salad is a 15-minute meal, no chopping requiredJul 01, 2024 12:21 pm - With golden, crunchy bites of bread, warm white beans and fresh arugula in a lemon-mustard dressing, this salad proves how little effort it can take to turn the most ordinary ingredients into a truly enticing meal.
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Cocktail versions of a classic: Enjoy Minneapolis’ Juicy Lucy burger in petite form at your next potluckJun 27, 2024 3:21 pm - Grace Goudie shares her take on the cocktail meatballs by creating a recipe for a petite version of Minneapolis’ famed Juicy Lucy burgers. Enjoy them at your next gathering with a tangy mustard dipping sauce.
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Make this refreshing bean and corn salad for summer celebrationsJun 27, 2024 3:20 pm - For July Fourth, Don Mauer is making a bean and corn salad using frozen, organic sweet corn just in case fresh corn from Illinois is not available.
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You asked: I’m allergic to tomatoes. What’s a good substitute?
Jun 24, 2024 3:50 pm - I am a somewhat accomplished cook who has used tomatoes and marinara sauce in many of my dishes. I have recently become allergic to tomatoes. Any suggestions? Or should I rethink most of my favorite recipes?
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This Cava-inspired salad bowl boasts spicy feta and a date vinaigrette
Jun 24, 2024 3:28 pm - This green salad, inspired by the Mediterranean fast-casual chain Cava, features a take on their “crazy feta” dip, balsamic date vinaigrette and fried pita wedges.
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How to grocery shop for one without wasting food and money
Jun 24, 2024 3:27 pm - Grocery shopping for a single person is hard. It’s something I’ve more or less had to do all of my adult life. But it can be done, and you can save money at it, too.
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Whole-grain Dijon gives pan-fried chicken cutlets bright, pleasantly sharp flavor
Jun 24, 2024 3:26 pm - Crispy pan-fried chicken cutlets are a convenient weeknight dinner, but they can be a little bland. Adding layers of flavor ensures delicious results.
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A scoop of nostalgia: The Milk House turns memories into unique ice cream flavorsJun 24, 2024 12:01 pm - The Milk House ice cream shop in Pingree Grove is an Illinois “Maker” inducted into the Illinois Office of Tourism’s “Illinois Made” program featuring artisans, experiences and products unique to the state.
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How to debone chicken thighs
Jun 19, 2024 11:14 am - Finding the right balance between cost and convenience can be a juggling act for those with tight budgets and busy schedules. One way to save is to debone chicken yourself.