Food
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Mundelein police, Elly's team up to distribute turkeys to needy familiiesNov 25, 2014 12:01 am - It took all of 20 minutes, and in a blur, 75 turkeys were off to their holiday destinations. The Mundelein Police Department and Elly's Pancake House in Mundelein teamed...
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Roasted Beets with Orange Vinaigrette, Pecans and Goat CheeseNov 24, 2014 5:01 am - 2 bunches medium beets, trimmed of stems ½ cup olive oil, divided Salt and ground black pepper 4 scallions, light and dark green parts, chopped 2 small oranges, zested a...
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Ginger-lime vinaigrette turns turkey leftovers into craveable saladNov 24, 2014 5:01 am - When I was a child, my grandmother used to roast up two enormous turkeys at the holidays. And of course that was on top of all the usual gravies and sauces, sides and pi...
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Green Beans with Tarragon, Mustard and Sunflower SeedsNov 24, 2014 5:01 am - 6 tablespoons (¾ stick) butter 2 pounds green beans, trimmed 1 teaspoon kosher salt 3 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 lemon, zested ¼ cu...
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Turkey And Napa Cabbage Salad With Lime-Ginger VinaigretteNov 24, 2014 5:01 am - ½ head napa cabbage, thinly sliced 2 scallions, chopped 1 medium carrot, grated (about ¾ cup) 2 cups cubed cooked turkey (or chicken) ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 ounc...
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From cranberries to trout, here's 10 ways to improve on stuffing mixNov 24, 2014 5:01 am - Let's be clear about something … When making stuffing, it's always better to slice and dry your own bread cubes. Hands down, the taste and texture are better. But let's ...
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Brighten up Thanksgiving table with roasted beetsNov 24, 2014 5:01 am - Beets are the perfect addition to bountiful fall feasts. They are satisfying without being heavy, and their rich ruby and golden tones add visual interest to any seasona...
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Buttered Leeks with Thyme and SausageNov 24, 2014 5:01 am - 6 large leeks 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided 3 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme Kosher salt and ground black pepper 1 package (12 ounces) apple-chicken sausage, s...
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Back-to-Basics StuffingNov 24, 2014 5:01 am - 1 pound firm white, home-style sandwich bread ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter 2 cups finely chopped yellow onion 1 cup finely diced celery 2 teaspoons finely chopped fre...
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Tarragon, lemon add wow factor to Thanksgiving green beansNov 24, 2014 5:01 am - Admit it, when it comes to preparing Thanksgiving dinner, the greens are an afterthought. You give all your focus to the bird, the stuffing, the mashed potatoes, probabl...