Food
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Stews for the soul: Enjoy the savory magic of the versatile stew this winterFeb 16, 2024 7:02 am - As this Midwest weather chills our bones, the perfect way to warm your spirits and your home is with stew. Not only are stews so versatile, but they’re also perfect for easy meals that taste like a lot of effort.
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For a comforting vegetarian meal, bake your farro with tomatoes and cheese instead of boiling it
Feb 16, 2024 6:00 am - Like most grains, farro typically is simmered until tender. But farro also does well in the oven. And the cooks at Christopher Kimball's Milk Street developed a mostly hands-off approach that's easy to get on the table.
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The best grilled cheese is made in your air fryer
Feb 15, 2024 6:00 am - Grilled cheese is one of the first things many of us learned to cook. It’s the kind of meal you can throw together out of desperation or plan with precision and care. Now try it in the air fryer and it will blow your mind.
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How to make creamy, dreamy Basque cheesecake in your air fryer or oven
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Welcome spring at maple syrup festivals in the Fox ValleyFeb 14, 2024 4:24 pm - A sweet tradition continues this spring when the Forest Preserve District of Kane County and the McHenry County Conservation District hold their annual maple sugaring events.
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Salmon is king for a switch up for classic tuna saladFeb 14, 2024 5:45 am - Salmon may be my favorite fish. More than 30 years ago, I broiled salmon fillets seasoned with salt, pepper and dried dill for dinner nearly every Friday. What a treat.
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French market may set up shop in ElmhurstFeb 13, 2024 5:06 pm - Elmhurst could say “bonjour” to a French market this summer. City officials have drafted an agreement to allow Bensidoun USA to operate a new weekly market near the Elmhurst Art Museum.
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An Italian flourless chocolate cake hits the right sweet notes
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These peanut butter chocolate cookies are simply irresistible
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Chocolate-dipped strawberries await Valentine’s Day procrastinators at Morkes in PalatineFeb 12, 2024 2:05 pm - Valentine’s Day procrastinators have a perfect excuse to wait until the last minute to pick something out for their sweetest at Morkes Chocolates in Palatine. Fresh choc...