Food
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From the Food Editor: Tropical tastes in a glass help melt winter bluesMar 05, 2014 4:45 am - Forgive me if I seem preoccupied, but spring break comes later this month and I've been busy checking airfare deals and hotel discounts for all the sandy beaches and pal...
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Scratch PancakesMar 05, 2014 4:30 am - 2 cups whole-wheat pastry flour 2 tablespoons baking powder 2 tablespoons cane sugar 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 large eggs 1¾ cups whole milk ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 4 ...
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Spiced Piloncillo SyrupMar 05, 2014 4:30 am - 1 block (1 pound) block piloncillo sugar 2 sticks cinnamon (3-inch) 2 whole star anise 6-8 whole cloves 2 cups just-boiled water Combine the block of sugar, cinnamon sti...
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Coffee Maple SyrupMar 05, 2014 4:30 am - 1¼ cups maple syrup, preferably medium amber (see note) 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon instant coffee (do not use instant espresso) Combine the syrup and coffee in a smal...
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Blueberry Agave SyrupMar 05, 2014 4:30 am - 1¼ cups agave syrup 1½ cups fresh or frozen blueberries ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract Combine the agave syrup and fruit in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat; once the...
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New flour, homemade syrups add up to pancake perfectionMar 05, 2014 4:30 am - “Pancakes or waffles?” That's what my father asked me almost every Saturday morning of my childhood. I usually voted for the pancakes. They weren't fancy: Dad simply add...
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Boost flavor so you can 'Enjoy the Taste of Eating Right'Mar 04, 2014 4:45 am - The theme this year for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' National Nutrition Month information and education campaign is a perfect fit for my column — Enjoy the Ta...
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Sweet and Spicy Piggy PearwichMar 04, 2014 4:45 am - 1 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons dry mustard ½ teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper ½ teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 pound thick cut bacon 4 ounce...
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Great Balls of BaconMar 04, 2014 4:45 am - 1 pound bacon ½ cup chopped dates 1 teaspoon chili peppers 1 egg 2 tablespoons honey 1 small onion chopped Salt and pepper to taste 1 cup bread crumbs Sauce 1 tablespoon...
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Pan-Glazed Chicken with Kale and BasilMar 04, 2014 4:45 am - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 4 ounces each ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper 2 teaspoons olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons hon...