Food
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Retiring chef who catered to Frank Sinatra closes Glen Ellyn bistroJun 08, 2016 1:00 am - When you're a chef cooking for movie stars, you've got to master one thing: Improvising. No matter how much time you've spent slaving over a luxurious meal, a celeb will...
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Dinner in 35 minutes: Sticky barbecued pork with Asian greensJun 07, 2016 6:00 am - This recipe provides a sneak peek at the upcoming cookbook from Donna Hay, the Australian author who continues to set the pace for modern food photography and straightfo...
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Lamb kebabs is a dish inspired by street foodJun 07, 2016 6:00 am - One of the great things about living in the city is its wealth of street food, which provides us with easy access to dishes from the four corners of the earth. One of my...
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Grilled Ground Lamb KebabsJun 07, 2016 6:00 am - For the kofta: ½ cup finely chopped onion 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for brushing on the meat 2 teaspoons minced garlic ½ pound ground beef ½ pound ...
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Sticky Barbecued Pork With Asian GreensJun 07, 2016 6:00 am - 2 unseasoned pork tenderloins (about 1¾ pounds total) Vegetable oil, for brushing 2 tablespoons hoisin or char siu sauce 2 tablespoons spicy black bean sauce (may substi...
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Dairy Queen plans to add locations in Cook, Lake countiesJun 07, 2016 1:00 am - Minneapolis-based Dairy Queen said it plans to expand with up to 35 new locations primarily in Cook and Lake counties by next year, according to a report in Crain's Chic...
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Elgin outdoor market opens for 17th seasonJun 02, 2016 1:00 am - With both new and familiar faces, Harvest Market opened Thursday for its 17th season in its usual spot in downtown Elgin. More than 20 area vendors will offer locally gr...
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Zingy picnic salad makes for a fast, healthy picnic lunchJun 01, 2016 6:00 am - In our small hometown, Sunday evening's concert in the park is more than just a gathering of locals and tourists. It's how we mark the passage of time between May and Se...
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The foods of the season sing in versatile green curry pasteJun 01, 2016 6:00 am - As if they are bursting from the earth, the greenest foods are now everywhere: asparagus and peas, ramps and spring garlic, sorrel and onions, bok choy and young kale, a...
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PoundcakeJun 01, 2016 6:00 am - 2¾ cups sugar 1¼ cup butter or margarine 1 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract 5 eggs 3 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt 1 cup evaporated milk Heat ove...