Food
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New restaurants, outdoor store coming to downtown NapervilleMay 04, 2015 1:00 am - The face of Naperville's downtown business district will continue to change in coming months with the opening of a healthy takeout restaurant, a bagel shop, a pub and an...
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Buffett defends junk foodMay 02, 2015 1:00 am - Warren Buffett, whose Berkshire Hathaway Inc. is the largest investor in Coca-Cola Co. and owns See's Candies, affirmed his confidence in the market for sugary treats, e...
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Tacos with Grilled PlantainsApr 29, 2015 7:00 am - 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for coating the grill 2 medium semi-ripe plantains, (about 1¼ pounds), peeled Finely grated zest and juice from 1 lime (1 t...
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Orecchiette with Peas, Salmon and RicottaApr 29, 2015 6:01 am - 2 cups fresh or frozen shelled peas or 1½ pound peas in the shell (these will have to be shelled) 1 pound orecchiette Sauce 2 tablespoons olive oil 5 garlic cloves, minc...
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Plantains have appeal for weeknight veggie tacosApr 29, 2015 6:01 am - A day in which I learn a new taco-filling idea is a good day. I have my standbys, including lentils and other beans (black, pinto and garbanzo), squash, greens, corn, po...
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Soupalooza: Fennel takes potato soup to delicious new heightsApr 29, 2015 6:00 am - Vichyssoise is one of my all-time favorite soups. There's something so satisfying about the combination of potatoes, leeks and sour cream that there's hardly any need fo...
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Seriously simple: Fresh peas at springtime peak perfect for pastaApr 29, 2015 6:00 am - Springtime signals the peak season for fresh peas. I love to use them in dishes that show off their unique taste. Pasta is a perfect backdrop that allows the delicate, s...
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Consumer Reports: Breaking down the GMO debateApr 29, 2015 6:00 am - It's a growing controversy: Should foods containing genetically modified organisms, which are created in a lab by altering the genetic makeup of a plant or an animal, al...
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Promote herbs to full partner on your plateApr 29, 2015 6:00 am - As a passionate food lover as well as a nutritionist, I'm always searching for that sweet spot where delicious and healthful meet. Herbs hit it perfectly. These luscious...
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Fennel, Garlic and Potato SoupApr 28, 2015 6:01 am - 2 tablespoons olive oil ½ large or 1 medium onion, diced 2 ribs celery, diced 2 pounds bulb fennel, trimmed, washed and diced Salt to taste 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, ...