Food
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Racy whites for summer provide a pop of acidityMay 30, 2016 6:00 am - Like Eskimos and snow, wine geeks have plenty of words for acidity. There's tart (a positive descriptor) and sour (negative). There's crisp (like green apples) and lemo...
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Garden to table programMay 30, 2016 1:00 am - The Waukegan Park District, with support from the Liberty Prairie Foundation, will offer a Garden to Table program on Tuesdays, starting June 21, 6 to 7:30 p.m., at the ...
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Citrus Curd Tartlet with Rhubarb & Ginger JamMay 25, 2016 6:00 am - Shortbread Crust1½ cups unsalted butter, room temperature ½ cup sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla 3½ cups flour 1 cup almond flour 1 teaspoon salt 2 eggs, beaten Pre...
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Keeping it simple the key to fabulous grilled fishMay 25, 2016 6:00 am - There's no surer sign of summer than the shift from cooking indoors to the outdoor grill - but grilled fish, one of the healthiest options, can be among the most intimid...
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Andy Johnson's grilled shrimpMay 25, 2016 6:00 am - 2 pounds fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined Old Bay Spice Olive oil Heat gas or charcoal grill to medium or medium low heat. Rub grate, prior to heating, lightly with oli...
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Grilled Fish and Quinoa With Grilled Vegetables and FetaMay 25, 2016 6:00 am - For the fish Four 7-ounce fresh skinless, boneless fish filets (wild salmon, grouper, swordfish or halibut) 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon each chopped fresh thyme,...
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Enjoy a springtime, three-part tartMay 25, 2016 6:00 am - I love dessert. I only eat it on days that end in "y" so I have things under control. A cookie, a small piece of cake, a brownie; it's a rare day when I don't satisfy my...
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Syrah of E. Guigal goes with anything you throw on the grillMay 25, 2016 6:00 am - Of all the red wines in the world, Syrah is one of the reddest. These are gnash-and-tear wines to pair with my kinda town Chicago-style steak, chops, sausage and anythin...
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Salmon Kebabs with CilantroMay 25, 2016 6:00 am - 1½ pound skinless salmon fillet, cut into ½-inch pieces Kosher salt and black pepper ¼ cup olive oil ¼ cup chopped cilantro 2 tablespoons chopped toasted pine nuts 2 tab...
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Where to find farmers markets in Lake CountyMay 24, 2016 11:00 pm - Farmers markets give local vendors and growers a chance to offer shoppers fresh produce at low prices, and often feature entertainment and other surprises. This season's...