Food
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Taco CasseroleMar 31, 2015 5:00 am - 1½ pounds ground beef 1 packet (1.25 ounces) taco seasoning 1 cup water 12 medium flour tortillas 1 pound American cheese slices 2 cans (14 ounces each) creamed corn 8 o...
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Cook of the Week: Restricted food plan doesn't stump former military wifeMar 31, 2015 5:00 am - For the first time in decades, Karyn Lunsford of Elgin, can finally get a good night's sleep. Her husband, a veteran who served two tours in Korea and three in Afghanist...
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For some, it's not Easter without the (butter) lambMar 31, 2015 5:00 am - Baked ham and brightly colored eggs are standard Easter fare for many families. But for some, it's the butter that takes center stage. That is, butter shaped like a lamb...
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Mom asks Arlington Heights schools to ban peanutsMar 29, 2015 7:45 am - Arlington Heights mom pushes for change; not all agree it's necessary
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How chef gets kids to eat their fruits, vegsMar 29, 2015 7:00 am - In schools where trained chefs jazzed up fare, children ate more fruits and vegetables - and the schools themselves saved money, according to a study released online Mon...
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'Restaurant: Impossible' chef Robert Irvine brings stage show to NapervilleMar 27, 2015 1:00 am - 'Restaurant: Impossible' chef Robert Irvine faces unpredictable culinary challenges onstage
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Diet sodas fall in US; Pepsi takes back No. 2 spotMar 26, 2015 1:00 am - NEW YORK - Americans bought less soda for the tenth straight year in 2014, with diet sodas shrinking more than their sugary counterparts, according to a report released ...
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Crab now Henry-official; rangoon hits and scoresMar 25, 2015 7:00 am - The truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth does not apply when introducing kids to new foods. That's not to say I advocate lying, but I do advocate telling jus...
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Not Your Mom's Tuna CasseroleMar 25, 2015 6:00 am - 1 bag (12 ounces) egg noodles 1 can (16 ounces) oil‑packed tuna 1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed and drained 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1 tablespoon u...
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Creamy Artichoke SoupMar 25, 2015 6:00 am - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 leeks, white part only, washed well and chopped 2 clove garlic, minced 1 small potato, peeled and chopped 1 package (8 ounces)...