Food
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Shirin Polo - Persian Sweet RiceJun 30, 2015 6:00 am - 4 cups basmati rice 1 pound carrots cut matchstick thin ½ cup barberries (soak in cold water for 5-10 minutes, rinse a few times, drain) ½ cup raisins ½ cup cranberries...
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Naperville Mariano's to open in 2016Jun 30, 2015 1:00 am - Mariano's will keep Naperville customers in suspense until 2016. The store planned to replace a former Dominick's at 1300 S. Naper Blvd. still needs several months of w...
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Young Libertyville judges pick their favorite pizzaJun 29, 2015 1:00 am - And the winner is ... Papa John's. That's the result of a pizza taste test Monday afternoon at Cook Park Library in Libertyville. Fifteen children, ages 12 to 17, had th...
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Woodland Dist. 50 launching breakfast programJun 25, 2015 1:00 am - Woodland Elementary District 50 in Gurnee will have a breakfast program for students starting in September. "We anticipate this program to be self-supporting," District ...
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Libertyville farmers market opensJun 25, 2015 1:00 am - Downtown Libertyville was bustling with activity Thursday during opening day of this summer's annual farmers market. This is the 35th year for the farmers market put on...
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Seared Strip Steaks with Horseradish-Root Vegetable SlawJun 24, 2015 6:33 am - 3 cups shredded peeled root vegetables, such as beets, carrots, celeriac and/or turnips (see note) 2 teaspoons plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided 3 tables...
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Salmon Burgers with Ginger Sesame AioliJun 24, 2015 6:12 am - 2 cloves garlic, peeled 2 shallots, peeled 1¼ pounds fresh, well-chilled salmon filet, skin removed and cut into 2 inch chunks 1 tablespoon mayonnaise ¼ cup chopped fres...
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Ever-popular potato salad reigns supreme as summer sideJun 24, 2015 6:00 am - In summer's unofficial produce pageant, Silver Queen corn reigns perennial, while peaches and late-August tomatoes vie for runner-up honors. Pound for pound, though, a n...
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Very Berry PieJun 24, 2015 6:00 am - 2 (9-inch) piecrusts 2 pounds mixed berries such as blueberries, blackberries and raspberries 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice ¼ cup sugar ¼ cup cornstarch 1 egg white 2 ...
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Summer means salads, salads can mean fatty dressingsJun 24, 2015 6:00 am - I spell summer: s-a-l-a-d-s. With farmers markets produce ripening right along and backyard gardens beginning to show real promise, light salads make perfect summer “ke...