Food
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Spring a great time to breathe fresh air into your kitchenApr 06, 2016 6:00 am - In late October, when the first frost hits and chill is in the air, we can't wait to sit down to our first bowl of belly warming soup. But by early April in the Midwest,...
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Spring's return means it's easy to enjoy our greens againApr 06, 2016 6:00 am - This is one of the prettiest dishes to dress a spring - or dreaming of spring - table. After months of delicious but (let's face it) mostly brown food, my appetite is pr...
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Avocado can do more than make guacamole. Think pasta sauce!Apr 06, 2016 6:00 am - Avocado is far more than just guacamole, club sandwiches and California omelets. This creamy, fatty, filling fruit (technically, it's a berry), also is a great source of...
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Crispy baked chicken gets a DIY makeoverApr 06, 2016 6:00 am - Growing up my Mom used to make a crispy chicken that was shaken in a bag with spices that came in a box and then baked. I make a homemade version for my kids that I like...
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Minty Sugar Snap Peas with Tangerine and Toasted AlmondsApr 06, 2016 6:00 am - 1 pound sugar snap peas 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided ¼ teaspoon kosher salt ½ cup sliced almonds 2 large shallots, sliced into thin rings Zest and juice of 1 l...
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Speedy No-Cook Avocado Pasta SauceApr 06, 2016 6:00 am - 12 ounces whole-grain pasta 1 large avocado, peeled, pitted and roughly cubed ¼ cup lemon juice 1 teaspoon lemon zest 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed 1 scallion, chop...
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Spring Break Asparagus, Spring Pea, and Baby Carrot FrittataApr 06, 2016 6:00 am - 6-8 stalks asparagus, snapped at the base 12 baby carrots, greens trimmed, and cut in half lengthwise (if using large carrots, cut in half lengthwise and horizontally)...
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Friend's potato salad a light dish for spring gatheringsApr 06, 2016 5:00 am - For spring picnics, large gatherings or just a family meal, you can't beat potato salad as one of the most versatile side dishes imaginable. In fact, my friend and forme...
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Greek Potato SaladApr 06, 2016 5:00 am - 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes 1/3 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar ½ teaspoon dried oregano or 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano ½ cup chopped fresh Ita...
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A definite taste for travel, different cuisines flavor Schaumburg mom's cookingApr 05, 2016 6:00 am - When Susana Guevara was a little girl living in a port city on the Gulf of Mexico, she remembers how her father always brought home unique foods from work. As a chemist,...