Food
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This pumpkin and bacon pasta reminds me of the joys of cooking
Nov 05, 2024 10:33 am - This fall pasta features a sauce made with earthy pumpkin puree, tangy goat cheese and a dash of allspice for warmth.
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How to ripen pears and speed up the process (if you must)
Nov 05, 2024 10:32 am - As ubiquitous as they are come fall, pears remain a bit of an enigma. Why are they so hard when you buy them? Why do they seemingly take forever to ripen?
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Simple fall pleasures: This apple crisp has all the aromas of autumnOct 31, 2024 4:40 pm - Momma Chef Karen Nochimowski shares her family’s recipe for a simple yet flavorful fall apple crisp.
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A fresh pumpkin becomes comfort food in this Creamy Pumpkin Mac and Cheese
Oct 31, 2024 4:40 pm - Few people can resist a creamy, rich stovetop mac and cheese. This one has a bonus dose of color, texture and nutrition thanks to roasted pumpkin and onions, blended right into the pasta. It’s total fall comfort food.
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Beer cocktails are fun. Don’t overthink them.
Oct 30, 2024 10:40 am - I thought about Tequiza recently when I was contemplating the overall poor reputation of beer cocktails. Don’t knock them, though. From Spaghett to Piña-chelada to Lime Shandy, these drinks can be low fuss and high reward.
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Mac and cheese, but make it with beans, in this speedy one-pot meal
Oct 30, 2024 6:00 am - This twist on mac and cheese uses white beans as the carb instead of pasta, but keeps the cheese and crunchy topping.
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Ease of use: Why canned goods are the secret to delicious dinners
Oct 30, 2024 5:45 am - With canned goods as your secret ingredient, you can quickly whip up tasty home-cooked meals.
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Toasted oats add flavor and crunch to hearty maple scones
Oct 30, 2024 5:30 am - Learn how to make scones with a tender crumb that’s somewhere between a quick bread and a biscuit.
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Broccolini and Parmesan soup is a bolder take on broccoli cheddar
Oct 29, 2024 2:14 pm - Fans of broccoli cheddar soup might like this variation, which pairs verdant Broccolini with sharp parmesan cheese. Cannellini beans get pureed into the soup, giving it body and additional protein.
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New Filipino bakery opens in Carol Stream next door to family’s restaurantOct 27, 2024 5:48 am - Lasa Filipino Cafe recently opened next to Hong Ning restaurant in Carol Stream, both belonging to the same family of entrepreneurs.