Food
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Kroger completed purchase of Mariano's FridayDec 18, 2015 12:00 am - The Kroger Co., completed the purchase of Roundy's Inc., parent of Mariano's, Friday. Cincinnati-based Kroger announced last month that it would buy Roundy's for abo...
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Help your heart with 1-ounce of nuts a dayDec 17, 2015 5:00 am - Nuts and seeds are super-healthy little nuggets of nutrition that often, along with the butters made from them, are maligned for being too high in fat and calories. Whil...
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Lager-Steamed MusselsDec 16, 2015 5:00 am - ¼ cup olive oil ½ pound kielbasa sausage, quartered and sliced 2 tablespoons shallot, minced 1 tablespoon fresh garlic, minced Kosher salt to taste Freshly ground bl...
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IPA dip steals the show at Beer Fest BeatdownDec 16, 2015 5:00 am - I understand the IPA Onion Dip stole the show at Saturday's Beer Fest Beatdown at the Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates. The "Tap Chef" portion of the event, co-sp...
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Gingerbread Drop CookiesDec 16, 2015 5:00 am - 3 ¹/³ cups all-purpose flour 1½ teaspoons baking soda ½ teaspoon salt ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (1 stick) ½ cup Crisco shortening (see baker's hint below) 1½ ...
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Beer Infused Italian Sausage & PeppersDec 16, 2015 5:00 am - 3 pounds hot Italian sausage 2 to 3 red peppers, chopped in 1-inch julienne 2 to 3 green peppers, chopped in 1-inch julienne 1 Spanish onion, chopped into ½-inch julien...
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Beer Cheese Risotto with BaconDec 16, 2015 5:00 am - 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth 6 slices thick-cut bacon, ½-inch dice ½ cup yellow onion, ¼-inch dice 1 tablespoon fresh garlic, minced 2 cups Arborio rice, uncooked 12...
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IPA Bacon Onion DipDec 16, 2015 5:00 am - 8 slices thick-cut bacon, ½-inch dice 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 4 tablespoons brown sugar 2 teaspoons kosher salt 6 medium yellow onions, ½-inch dice 12 ounces IP...
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Holiday classics made easy with a few baking basicsDec 16, 2015 5:00 am - It's the season to savor and enjoy the enticing aroma of home baked cookies wafting throughout the house. This year I dusted off a vintage gingerbread recipe that boasts...
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Thinly sliced potatoes make classic dinner presentationDec 16, 2015 4:00 am - I've always liked the impressive appearance of Hasselback potatoes. You know, those potatoes roasted into flawless fans still attached at the bottom. But given my knife ...