Food
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Steamed and Glazed Green Beans with AlmondsFeb 10, 2016 5:00 am - ¼ cup sliced almonds 1½ teaspoons unsalted butter 1 pound fresh green beans, washed and stem ends trimmed ¼ cup spring water 1 tablespoon peanut oil ½ teaspoon sea salt ...
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Chai Spice Chocolate TrufflesFeb 10, 2016 5:00 am - 8 ounces dark chocolate, roughly chopped 1 cup heavy cream 2 tablespoons unsalted butter ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom ½ teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground dry ginger ¼ te...
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Staying home on Valentine's Day is easy with these scallopsFeb 10, 2016 4:54 am - This Valentine's Day, take a pass on the expected. Instead, stay home and show your love how much you care by assembling this simple - but impressive - baked scallop di...
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Baked Bay Scallops With Lemon Garlic CreamFeb 10, 2016 4:54 am - ½ cup panko bread crumbs 1 tablespoon butter, melted Kosher salt 2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 ta...
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Soup made great, even amazing with right toppingsFeb 10, 2016 4:45 am - As we soup lovers know, the right toppings can turn a good soup into a great soup, sometimes even an amazing soup. The addition of crunchy, creamy, salty, sour and/or s...
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Black Bean and Kale Tortilla SoupFeb 10, 2016 4:45 am - 6 corn tortillas, halved then thickly sliced across All-natural pump olive or grapeseed oil spray Salt and pepper About 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 white onion, chopp...
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How to pick a wine to warm winter mealsFeb 10, 2016 4:00 am - The surest antidote to winter's sting is a luxurious meal, to warm through and through body and soul. For those craving the high-priced spread, Chicagoland's be-starred...
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Two for two: Pasta recipes to wow your ValentineFeb 09, 2016 5:00 am - So much has been written about pasta and whether or not it is good for us. The latest literature suggests it's best to use whole grain pastas, but Valentine's Day is whe...
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Surprise your loved ones with 'best sugar cookies ever'Feb 09, 2016 5:00 am - What better way to say “I love you” than with a heart-shaped cookie? This recipe is a perennial favorite because you can pick any shape. But hearts are a surefire winner...
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Pasta with Smoked Salmon, Dill and CaviarFeb 09, 2016 5:00 am - 1 cup whipping cream 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened 1 tablespoon unsalted butter ½ teaspoon salt Pinch finely ground white pepper For the pasta: 1 tablespoon salt ...