Food
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Pasta salad inspired by Italian soupJul 09, 2014 5:45 am - Minestrone Pasta Salad turns the elements of a winter favorite - vegetables, beans and pasta - into a side dish fit for a summertime lunch or light supper. Salami replac...
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Hop to it: Plant what you need to brew beerJul 09, 2014 5:45 am - You don't need a garden to succeed as a home brewer, but growing your own ingredients is a flavorful step up. Much of the creativity involved in crafting a custom-made b...
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Lean and lovin' it: Swiss chard's nutrition hard to beatJul 08, 2014 6:30 am - When you think of summer produce, which vegetable or fruit first comes to mind? Corn? Watermelon? Tomatoes? I'd wager that Swiss chard isn't anywhere in your top 10 ... ...
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Fettuccine with Swiss Chard and MushroomsJul 08, 2014 6:30 am - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil ½ cup chopped shallots 2 cloves garlic, sliced 8-10 small mushrooms, cleaned, trimmed and sliced 1 pound Swiss chard, stems trimm...
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PastitsioJul 08, 2014 5:45 am - Meat 1 tablespoon butter 1 onion, chopped 3 pounds ground lamb or beef ¾ cups water 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste 1½ teaspoons salt ¼ teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons groun...
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Cook of the Week: International cuisine on her radarJul 08, 2014 5:45 am - Jennifer Noone was all set to be a professional chef. With a major in food and nutrition in college and a passion for cooking, she began her career as a caterer. She soo...
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Gumbo Ya YaJul 08, 2014 5:45 am - 2 pounds smoked sausage, such as andouille or kielbasa, cut crosswise 1/2-inch thick pieces 1 whole 3-4 lb chicken fryer (begin making stock w/ the following ingredients...
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Civil War camp food? Beer camp? Must be summerJul 08, 2014 5:45 am - In conjunction with its 23rd annual Civil War Days, the Lake County Forest Preserve is holding a cooking contest for re-enactors Saturday, July 12, at the Lake County Di...
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Shrimp DumplingsJul 08, 2014 5:45 am - ¾ pound medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and cut into small pieces ⅓ cup minced jicama ⅓ cup minced bamboo shoots ⅓ cup minced water chestnuts 1 green onion, sliced 1½ ta...
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It's barbecue fest weekend in the Fox ValleyJul 08, 2014 1:01 am - Two local festivals coming up this weekend share a common goal: raising money for a good cause. Though they are separate events, Lake in the Hills Rockin' Ribfest and t...