Food
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Pork Chops That Make You CrazyMay 07, 2014 5:45 am - ½ cup all-purpose flour 2¼ teaspoons kosher salt 2 teaspoons paprika 1 teaspoon ground black pepper ¾ teaspoon ground white pepper ¾ teaspoon onion power ½ teaspoon garl...
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Shaved Fennel and Smoked Salmon SaladMay 07, 2014 5:45 am - 12 ounces new potatoes, quartered 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided Salt and ground black pepper 1 large or 2 medium bulbs fennel, trimmed ½ small red onion 2 tablespoons...
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Start grilling season with the classic patty meltMay 07, 2014 5:30 am - One of my favorite big city comfort foods is a staple of the diner scene — the patty melt. According to lore, the patty melt originated in California as a burger topped ...
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Grilling University: How to clean, season and maintain your grillMay 07, 2014 5:30 am - Whether you've just bought a shiny new grill or pulled your old one out of winter hibernation, step No. 1 before embracing grilling season is to clean and season it. Gri...
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Grecian Orzo SaladMay 06, 2014 11:00 pm - Vinaigrette ½ teaspoon finely grated lemon zest 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil 1½ teaspoons finely chopped fresh dill ½ teaspoon minced gar...
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From the Food Editor: Looking for readers' favorite summer sidesMay 06, 2014 11:00 pm - Spring has been off to a slow start, but I haven't given up hope that summer is on its way. In fact, the unseasonably cool weather has me yearning even more deeply for s...
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Italian Panini on SourdoughMay 06, 2014 5:30 am - 1 teaspoon butter 2 slices sourdough bread 3 slices cooked turkey breast 2 slices prosciutto 1 slice mozzarella cheese 2 slices roasted red peppers 2 fresh basil leav...
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Arugula SaladMay 06, 2014 5:30 am - ¾ cup arugula leaves ¼ pound cherry tomatoes (about 5 to 6) 4 teaspoons balsamic vinaigrette ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese Wash arugula leaves and tomato well. Slice th...
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Garden Vegetable SoupMay 06, 2014 5:30 am - 3 teaspoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 onion, chopped 1 green pepper, seeded and chopped Salt and pepper 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes 2 ribs celery, ch...
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Cook of the Week: Teen cooks to lighten parents' loadMay 06, 2014 5:30 am - One day, Tim Cruz may work as an IT coordinator by day and at night, run his own cafe. The Des Plaines teen loves cooking just as much as he loves using technology and h...