Food
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Chicken with Tangy Artichoke and Mushroom SauceFeb 11, 2015 5:01 am - 1 pound thinly-sliced chicken cutlets Salt and ground black pepper ¼ cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 2 tablespoons butter, divided 8 ounces mixed ...
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Wine: Just right for those red-heart momentsFeb 11, 2015 5:00 am - If you're planning a special Valentine's Day dinner at home, wine should be the least of your worries. Yet wine can help set the mood: at the beginning of the evening, t...
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Date night-friendly chicken that won't tie you to the stoveFeb 11, 2015 5:00 am - Fifteen years ago, I made the first of what would become thousands of meals for my husband, Philippe. Back then, it was our fifth date, and he was visiting my tiny Paris...
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Lean and Lovin' it: Tempt your valentine with guilt-less browniesFeb 11, 2015 5:00 am - I've never been more happy to admit I was wrong. Upon realizing recently that fat doesn't make people fat, sugar does, I waved goodbye to many of the low-fat desserts I'...
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Shortbread cookie a sweet way to try rosewaterFeb 11, 2015 5:00 am - When it comes to romance, there can be no better floral answer than the rose. The bold red petals entice the eyes from across the room, while that intoxicating fragrance...
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Baking secrets: Simple dessert, beautiful plating will wow your valentineFeb 11, 2015 5:00 am - The secret behind a great Valentine's Day dessert doesn't call for pastry chef level-skills, complicated preparation or exotic ingredients. Rather, it's about partnering...
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For Valentine's Day, make a glass of rosesFeb 11, 2015 5:00 am - More than 37 percent of Americans will buy flowers for Valentine's Day this year, according to the National Retail Federation. For those looking to up their seduction g...
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Valentine Brownie Tarts with Raspberry CoulisFeb 11, 2015 5:00 am - Tarts 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon baking powder ½ cup unsalted butter, cut into cubes 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped 1½...
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Don's No-Sugar-Added BrowniesFeb 11, 2015 5:00 am - ¾ cup unsweetened, unflavored applesauce 1 cup all-purpose, unbleached flour ½ cup natural (not Dutch-processed) cocoa powder 12 packets stevia natural sugar substitute ...
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Craft beer event Saturday in GrayslakeFeb 11, 2015 12:00 am - The first Beer Lovers Meet-up craft beer tasting will be held from 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, at the Lake County Fairgrounds Event Center, Peterson and Midlothian r...