Food
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Ditch the PB&J, go bold with school lunchesSep 09, 2015 5:45 am - It's back-to-school time, and that means lunches packed with tasty sandwiches. Things have changed since the basic tuna or chicken salad on whole wheat was considered a...
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Smashed Tahini Coated CucumbersSep 09, 2015 5:45 am - 2 pounds English or hot house cucumbers (about 2 large or 3 medium-large)* 1 teaspoon fine sea salt 2 teaspoons granulated sugar 1½ tablespoons freshly-squeezed lime ...
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Stuff summer peppers with the flavors of FranceSep 09, 2015 5:45 am - What happens between inspiration and implementation is always interesting. I headed to the farmers market thinking “Provence-style stuffed tomatoes” and ended up turning...
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Challenge 2, Round 1 contestants share insights, recipesSep 09, 2015 5:00 am - Jill Robertson, Palatine As soon I saw the basket ingredients I needed to use, I was reminded of one of my favorite meals from a place in Michigan and that I could use t...
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Elote con Queso y FarroSep 09, 2015 5:00 am - 2 cups farro, uncooked 5 cups water (note: reserve 1½ cups of the finished farro for the dessert) 4 cups sweet corn, roasted kernels (removed from cob) 2 tablespoons sof...
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Grilled Pork Chops with Grilled Peach Salsa and Farro SaladSep 09, 2015 5:00 am - 2 bone-in pork chops soaked in brine for 4 hours 1 cup water 1 cup apple juice ¼ cup salt ¼ cup sugar 1 cup ice cubes For the peach and pineapple salsa 3 medium peaches ...
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Peach ChutneySep 09, 2015 5:00 am - 1 cup brown sugar (lightly packed) 2 cups apple cider vinegar ¼ cup scallions, finely chopped (green & white portions) 1 teaspoon fresh jalapeño pepper, minced (omit s...
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Rainbow Chili with Taco Pita Points & Cheese StarsSep 09, 2015 5:00 am - For the chili 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 to 1½ pounds 93 percent lean ground turkey 1 teaspoons salt ½ teaspoon pepper 1 medium yellow onion, diced 2 carrots, diced...
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Meet the cooking, foodstuff pros judging this year's Cook of the Week ChallengeSep 09, 2015 1:00 am - The judges for the first two matchups in the Cook of the Week Challenge were Penny Kazmier, 2011 Challenge winner; Maggie Ziph from NOW Foods; Rich Kator from Flower...
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Spaghetti Squash FrittersSep 09, 2015 1:00 am - 2 cups spaghetti squash (cooked and shredded) 2 cloves garlic - minced 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 tablespoon chopped green onions (including green parts) ½ teaspoon fr...