Food
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Whether or not you fast for Ramadan, this soup hits the spotJun 01, 2016 6:00 am - Truth: What I knew about Ramadan and the foods that are eaten to break the fast previously could have fit in a grain of millet. But it's never too late to learn, and not...
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Salmon RillettesJun 01, 2016 6:00 am - 8 ounces smoked salmon, finely chopped ¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons minced shallot 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives, tarragon or dill or a mix...
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Potato salad, with a South Indian twistJun 01, 2016 6:00 am - Picnicking has long been a tradition for my family, generations ago on the shores of the Arabian Sea, then on the banks of Nile. When they moved to England, they picnick...
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Apricot Amaretto JamJun 01, 2016 6:00 am - 4½ cups crushed pitted peeled apricots ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 package regular powdered fruit pectin 6 1/3 cups granulated sugar, divided ½ teaspoon unsalte...
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Bruschetta, 3 ways, for a satisfying picnic main dishJun 01, 2016 6:00 am - There are few dishes more elemental and satisfying than bruschetta. A mainstay at many Italian restaurants, it's an appetizer comprising slices of grilled bread adorned ...
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Blueberry Oatmeal Crumble BarsJun 01, 2016 6:00 am - ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted ½ cup granulated sugar ¼ cup light brown sugar, packed 1 teaspoon almond or vanilla extract 1 cup all-purpose flour ¾ cup old-fas...
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Lemon-Pesto Chicken SaladJun 01, 2016 6:00 am - For the dressing: 3 tablespoons prepared pesto 3 tablespoons low-fat plain Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons capers, brine included (do not drain) 1 tablespoon lemon zest 1 tab...
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Chopped Greek SaladJun 01, 2016 6:00 am - 1 cup coarsely chopped cherry tomatoes ½ cup seedless cucumber, ¼-inch dice ½ cup finely cubed or crumbled feta 1/3 cup coarsely chopped pitted Kalamata olives ¼ cup cho...
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Canning craze keeps Teresa Fiocchi of Mundelein busy nearly year roundJun 01, 2016 6:00 am - By Sally Eyre Daily Herald Correspondent When it comes to canning, it might be easier to ask our Cook of the Week, Teresa Fiocchi from Mundelein, what she doesn't can. ...
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Spring Green Thai Curry With Mussels and AsparagusJun 01, 2016 6:00 am - 3 tablespoons grapeseed or other neutral oil 8 cremini mushrooms, stemmed and quartered 8 ounces asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch lengths 1 cup freshly shelled or ...