Food
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Want easy elegance for an Oscars party? Go with crostiniFeb 24, 2016 4:00 am - They sound simple. Crostini, that is. Slices of bread that have been brushed with olive oil and toasted, then topped with something that need be no more complex than a s...
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Spiced Bacon PecansFeb 24, 2016 4:00 am - 4 strips bacon, diced 2 cups pecan halves ½ teaspoon cinnamon ¼ teaspoon cayenne ½ teaspoon flaked salt ½ teaspoon ground black pepper 3 tablespoons brown sugar Line a r...
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Homemade Organic No-Added-Sugar KetchupFeb 23, 2016 4:55 am - 1 teaspoon organic extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 1 28-ounce can organic, no-salt-added (or low sodium) tomato puree (bottled, pr...
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Slow Cooker Greek ChickenFeb 23, 2016 4:52 am - 1½ pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, sliced ¼-inch thick 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided Kosher salt 3 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs Ground black pepper...
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Kitchen Wise: Low and slow is the way to go with this Greek chicken dinnerFeb 23, 2016 4:52 am - This toothsome chicken dish makes its way into the world via a slow cooker, a kitchen device I've grown to love. There are several reasons to like slow cookers, even bey...
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Lean and lovin' it: Made yourself, ketchup can be good for youFeb 23, 2016 4:00 am - Tomato ketchup, what's it good for? For me, a cold meatloaf sandwich isn't nearly as good without a ketchup smear; same for a hamburger. I never put ketchup on a hot dog...
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Low and slow is the way to go with this Greek chicken dinner
Feb 18, 2016 6:00 am - This toothsome chicken dish makes its way into the world via a slow cooker, a kitchen device I've grown to love. There are several reasons to like slow cookers, even bey...
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Chocolate Stout Cake aka My Birthday CakeFeb 18, 2016 5:00 am - 2 cups stout (such as Guinness) 2 cups (4 sticks) unsalted butter 1½ cups unsweetened cocoa powder (preferably Dutch-process) 4 cups all-purpose flour 4 cups sugar ...
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My birthday cake: Chocolate Stout CakeFeb 18, 2016 5:00 am - February is a special month for me, not because of Valentine's Day or school holidays, but because my birthday is this month, tomorrow to be exact. And what birthday is ...
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Three Foodie 5K fundraiser races plannedFeb 18, 2016 12:00 am - The Foodie 5K, presented by Meijer, returns to three unique Chicago-area locations in 2016 in Wheaton, Libertyville and Joliet to benefit Northern Illinois Food Bank. F...