Food
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A guide to crafting the perfect cookieSep 22, 2015 6:00 am - Last month marked my 15th anniversary of writing for the Baking Secrets Column. Over the years I've rolled pie crust, frosted cupcakes, baked gluten-free bars, stirred s...
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Peanut Butter Granola CookiesSep 22, 2015 6:00 am - 2½ cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1½ teaspoons baking soda 1 cup dark brown sugar, packed 1 cup light brown sugar, packed 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted...
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Honey is just as bad as high-fructose corn sweetener
Sep 19, 2015 7:15 am - Honey has an aura of purity and naturalness. Fresh air, birdsong, forests and meadows. High-fructose corn sweetener? Not so much. So you might think that honey is bette...
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Boost your family's health with nutritionSep 18, 2015 5:45 am - There's no magic bullet to help ensure kids eat a healthy, well-balanced diet. From soup to nuts to fruits, veggies and everything in between, experts say eating a varie...
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Palatine insurance executive remembered for his warmth, foodSep 17, 2015 1:00 am - Guy Jacobucci drew an immediate fan base following his selection in July as a Daily Herald Cook of the Week. The insurance executive, who formerly ran a restaurant in Pa...
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Susie Mingee Round 1 Challenge 3Sep 16, 2015 6:00 am - I prepared Rainbow Chili with Taco Pita Points & Cheese Star. I chose this dish because my family loves chili and it's a great way to sneak veggies into my kids' diet. I...
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Terri Wemlinger Round 1 Challenge 4Sep 16, 2015 6:00 am - I prepared Teriyaki Turkey Tacos with Asian Red Cabbage Slaw, with Avocados, Grilled Pineapple and Pea Pods. For dessert, Mexican Chocolate Avocado Mousse. I chose this ...
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Creativity of cooks praised by judges, first challenges close callsSep 16, 2015 6:00 am - What would you make for dinner if your refrigerator contained little more than cheddar, pita bread, ground turkey and spinach? Contestants in our Cook of the Week Challe...
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Teriyaki Turkey TacosSep 16, 2015 6:00 am - 4 corn tortillas 2 avocados sliced 2 tablespoons coconut oil infused with garlic 1 pound turkey tenderloins 1 jar wasabi mayo For the teriyaki sauce ½ cup soy sau...
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Mexican Avocado Chocolate MousseSep 16, 2015 6:00 am - 2 avocados 1 teaspoon vanilla ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa ¼ cup honey or 100 percent maple syrup 1 teaspoon chili powder Almond milk to thin 1 can coconut cream Sprink...