Food
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Say hello to soup seasonNov 18, 2015 4:52 am - This soup comes with a memory: a bowl of hearty soup served by my mother-in-law one chilly fall afternoon many years ago. I remember the broth being so complex yet so co...
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Italian Sausage and Tortellini SoupNov 18, 2015 4:52 am - Neutral cooking oil, such as canola 1 pound bulk hot or mild Italian sausage 1 small yellow onion, chopped 2 to 3 large cloves garlic, minced ½ cup dry red wine (or subs...
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Pumpkin-Caramel Ice Cream PieNov 18, 2015 4:48 am - For the crust 2 tablespoons finely chopped pecans About 25 gingersnaps, ground into fine crumbs in a food processor (1½ cups) 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted For t...
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New spin on pumpkin pie becomes Thanksgiving dessert traditionNov 18, 2015 4:00 am - We all have our holiday traditions that family and friends request every year. It gives a sense of calm and comfort to have a dish that you know and love to put on the T...
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Thoughts on recipes, contests and mystery ingredientsNov 18, 2015 4:00 am - That's it folks, the 2015 Cook of the Week Challenge is now a matter of history. I hope readers have enjoyed following the weekly matchups or a favorite cook. It was a h...
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Blue ribbon winner balances baking, cookingNov 17, 2015 10:00 pm - Thanks to his mom, Steven Holben learned in high school to make one sweet treat, her chocolate cheesecake. Asked why he liked to bake then, Steven chuckles when he admi...
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Salty Bacon Chewy Chip CookiesNov 17, 2015 10:00 pm - 8 slices bacon (cut to ½ cup bacon crumbles) 2 cups all-purpose flour, slightly heaping 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon kosher salt 1½ sticks butter (¾ cup) 1 cup (...
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Mom was inspiration and first teacher in the kitchenNov 17, 2015 10:00 pm - Bill Hicks fondly remembers learning to cook in his mom's kitchen alongside his younger brother, Brian. Bill was only 5 when his mom let him decorate cookies. If somethi...
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How LaBelle's sweet potato Patti Pies became the stuff of Internet legendNov 17, 2015 5:00 am - Everybody knows Miss Patti can throw down in the kitchen. Patti LaBelle's macaroni and cheese is the stuff of legend. It's the sort of dish that would nudge even noted f...
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Roasted Chicken RollNov 17, 2015 4:56 am - ¾ cup diced dried figs, stems removed ¾ cup dried cranberries ½ cup Calvados or brandy 4 tablespoons (½ stick) unsalted butter 2 medium onions, diced 3 stalks celer...