Food
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Chereished cookie recipesJan 12, 2016 4:00 am - Toffee Squares 1 cup butter 1 cup brown sugar 1 egg yolk 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups sifted flour 1 pound Hersey bars Cream butter and sugar, add egg yolk and cream ...
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Cook of the Week: Woman's love of cooking is all in the familyJan 12, 2016 4:00 am - Lynne Argentine, of Mount Prospect, is known for her chocolate-covered strawberries; the funny thing is, she doesn't even like strawberries. “My daughter Kelly loves st...
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Kitchen Wise: Steamed whole fish? No. Baking it in foil is easier, tastierJan 12, 2016 4:00 am - The Chinese like to feature whole steamed fish on the menu of their New Year's feasts. Said to signify togetherness, abundance and long life, it's a dish with symbolism ...
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Sumac-Grilled FishJan 11, 2016 10:00 pm - 1½ to 2 pounds striped bass or catfish fillets ¼ cup olive oil 2 limes 1½ teaspoons fine sea salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon ground turmeric ¼ cup...
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INfrequently Asked Questions: How a mom-and-pop baker stays in shapeJan 10, 2016 6:30 am - This week's Infrequently Asked Questions is with Raul Farfan, 55, of Elgin, head baker at Jarosch Bakery in Elk Grove Village. He started 34 years ago at age 21 as assis...
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Black Bean Brownies (Gluten Free)Jan 07, 2016 5:00 am - 1½ cups cooked black beans or 15.5 oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed 3 eggs 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder ¾ cup sugar...
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Mujadara Green Lentils and RiceJan 07, 2016 5:00 am - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil ½ cup chopped onion 1 cup basmati rice 1 cup rinsed green/black lentils ¼ teaspoon cumin ¼ teaspoon turmeric Salt and pepper to taste 2 table...
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Vegan Butternut Squash Mac and CheeseJan 07, 2016 5:00 am - For the pasta: 1 pound elbow pasta Salted water For the sauce: 3 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, sliced 2 carrots, peeled and diced 1 teaspoon minced ...
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Elmhurst Academy chef teaches kids to eat — and love — veggiesJan 07, 2016 5:00 am - In cooking, Chef Sigy Rafalovitz lives by these rules: Use fresh vegetables. And the simpler, the better. With this philosophy, she gets children to eat their vegetable...
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Quinoa Pie with Butternut SquashJan 06, 2016 5:00 am - 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 butternut squash (about 1½ pounds), peeled, halved crosswise, and seeded 3-4 fresh rosemary sprigs, plus 3 teaspoon finely choppe...