Food
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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...
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Rockstar turns 44-year-old into billionaireJul 06, 2014 6:22 am - When professional surfer Danny Fuller needs a pick-me-up, he cracks open a 16-ounce can of Rockstar Energy Drink. "Rockstar gives me that extra boost of energy and keeps...
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Rose wines a hot seller this summerJul 06, 2014 6:22 am - Pink wines are white hot right now, and there's never been more to choose from. "It's really amazing how people are drinking rose so much," says Michael Madrigale, head ...
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Diverse menus draw thousands to Taste of ChicagoJul 06, 2014 5:45 am - Hot dogs and burgers, grilled corn and churros. It's early July and already you've had your fill of festival food. So why should you put Taste of Chicago on your to-do l...