Food
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When the cherry brews begin to blossom, it must be springApr 17, 2015 6:00 am - There's a seasonality about cherry beers that fits perfectly with local legend and custom. The early birds start to pop up, appropriately, around George Washington's Bir...
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ECC gourmet dinner to support culinary student activitiesApr 16, 2015 11:00 pm - For the 33rd year, guests are invited to Elgin Community College's Culinary Arts and Hospitality Program's annual Gourmet Dinner on Friday, May 1, at the college's Build...
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Lemony Poppy seed DressingApr 16, 2015 6:00 am - ½ cup honey ¼ cup fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon onion powder ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon dry mustard ⅔ cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon poppy seeds In a blender or food proc...
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Kitchen scoop: Lemony poppyseed dressing enchances spring veggiesApr 16, 2015 6:00 am - If I say lemons and poppy seeds, what comes to mind? Muffins? Tiny little cakes dripping with icing? I do love a good, buttery lemon poppy seed cake, but today I'm talki...
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Bucatini with Sausage and PeppersApr 15, 2015 6:00 am - 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 8 ounces sweet Italian turkey sausage (2 links), removed from casings 1 large onion, sliced (about 1½ cups) 1 medium red bell pepper,...
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Seriously Simple: Smartly prepared pasta fits into healthy dietApr 15, 2015 6:00 am - Food trends come and go. Pasta got a bad rap when carbohydrates became our enemy. If you talk to nutritionists, they will tell you carbs are an important part of our die...
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Spectacular scones in three easy stepsApr 15, 2015 5:37 am - Dress them up for spring brunch or dip them in your afternoon tea - we share four delicious takes and our best tips for perfecting these humble pastries. The perfect sco...
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Toasted Coconut and Chocolate Chip SconesApr 15, 2015 5:37 am - 1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut 2¼ cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt 6 tablespoons cold butter 1 egg, lightly beate...
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Roasted Grape and Rosemary SconesApr 15, 2015 5:37 am - 1½ cups seedless green grapes 2½ cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt 6 tablespoons butter 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 carto...
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Lavendar-Honey SconesApr 15, 2015 5:37 am - ¾ cup whipping cream 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon dried lavender buds 2½ cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt 6 tablespoons butter 1 egg...