Food
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'Food Court Wars' eatery closing in West DundeeJan 20, 2015 12:01 am - Winning a Food Network show wasn't enough to save a West Dundee mall eatery from closing, but its owners say they are working on opening a new spot in Chicago. Taco ...
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Focaccia with Herbs and GarlicJan 20, 2015 12:01 am - 1 cup warm water (105-110 degrees) ⅓ cup low-fat (1 percent) or nonfat milk, warmed slightly 2 teaspoons sugar 1 package (xx) rapid rise yeast ¼ cup olive oil, plus extr...
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From the food editor: A toast to turmericJan 19, 2015 10:00 pm - As part of my resolution to more deeply explore Indian cuisine in 2015, I've discovered turmeric. I've used this earthy, slightly peppery spice in a slow-cooker stew and...
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Italian Ricotta CookiesJan 19, 2015 10:00 pm - 2 sticks (1 cup) butter, softened 1 cup ricotta cheese 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups sugar 2 eggs 4 cups flour ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup powdered...
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Warm up wintry days with slow-cooked soupsJan 19, 2015 10:00 pm - Chris Daly counts on her slow cooker every week to help get dinner on the table for her busy family of four. “I'm a meal planner,” the Palatine mom says. “I look at the ...
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Cook of the Week: Thinking outside the cake mix box for creative dessertsJan 19, 2015 10:00 pm - Patricia Kutchins shares an ingredient that she considers her go-to when it comes to making decadent treats in a snap: boxed cake mix. Yet the Lake Zurich cook quickly p...
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Holiday Amaretto CakeJan 19, 2015 10:00 pm - 1 box (18.25 ounces) yellow cake mix 4 eggs 9 ounces amaretto, divided 1 box (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix ½ cup vegetable oil ½ cup water ⅓ teaspoon almond e...
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Pumpkin Spice BiscottiJan 19, 2015 10:00 pm - 1 box (15-16 ounces) spice cake mix 1 cup flour 2 large eggs ½ cup melted butter ½ cup canned pumpkin ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice ½ cup chopped pecans 10-15 orange whi...
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Chocolate has a long, sweet historyJan 18, 2015 10:00 pm - You wanted to know Teenage chocolate fans crafted these questions about the sweet treat after attending the Vernon Area Public Library District's National Chocolate Day ...
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Dairy industry braces for a milk bustJan 17, 2015 12:01 am - MADISON, Wis. - Milk sales set records in 2014, but plummeting prices are forcing some dairy farmers to spill the surplus down the drain. Already disheartened by the cur...