Food
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Ask the nutritionist: Making the link between vinegar and blood sugarFeb 18, 2015 5:00 am - Q. Is it true that vinegar helps control blood sugar? A. Research is intriguing but remains inconclusive on the link between vinegar and lower blood sugar. Several contr...
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Culinary adventures: Pastry-wrapped beef-mushroom bites steal the show at an Oscar partyFeb 18, 2015 5:00 am - Award season is in full swing and while I love seeing movies, I am equally intrigued and inspired by Oscar-themed party menus. Hollywood has its share of after-parties t...
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Beef Wellington BitesFeb 18, 2015 5:00 am - 4 center cut filet mignons, 1½ inches thick, about 6 ounces each 4 tablespoons butter, divided 1 pound large mushrooms, thinly sliced 2 tablespoon finely chopped shallot...
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Sweet Potato, Collard and Black-Eyed Pea SoupFeb 18, 2015 5:00 am - Sweet potato broth 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 3 ribs celery, chopped 1 medium carrot, scrubbed, trimmed and chopped 1 large sweet ...
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Vegetarian table: Broth, no bones about itFeb 18, 2015 5:00 am - Food trends seem to come at the speed of light nowadays. You hear somebody mention the words “bone broth,” and you think, “Isn't that just stock?” The next day you hear ...
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Farmhouse ales, German wines the right match for Chinese takeoutFeb 18, 2015 5:00 am - What wine pairs best with Chinese takeout? Short answer: beer. The truth is, typical takeout, with its bold flavors of ginger, chili and soy sauce, is enough to stump ev...
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Veal ParmigianaFeb 17, 2015 5:00 am - 2 veal cutlets, 4 ounces each Salt and pepper ¼ cup all-purpose flour 2 eggs ½ cup panko bread crumbs ¼ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese 4 tablespoons butter 4 tabl...
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Shao Mai - Dim Sum DumplingsFeb 17, 2015 5:00 am - 2 dried or fresh shiitake mushrooms 2 tablespoons chopped green onion, divided 1 pound ground pork or chicken 1 tablespoon chopped water chestnuts ½ teaspoon sa...
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Christmas Eve Angel HairFeb 17, 2015 5:00 am - ½ pound angel hair pasta 8 tablespoons butter ½ cup olive oil 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1 cup Caesar salad croutons, crushed ¼ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese 3 tab...
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Blue Cheese-Stuffed MushroomsFeb 17, 2015 5:00 am - 1 pound white mushrooms 6 green onions, both green and white parts 8 tablespoons butter, divided 4 ounces blue cheese 1 tablespoon creole seasoning ¼ cup plus 2 tables...