Food
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Eat right, live well: Chocolate good for your sweetheart and your heartFeb 05, 2014 4:30 am - As we mark Valentine's Day and American Heart Month in February, it's a good time to be reminded that we no longer have feel guilty about eating a chocolate truffle or b...
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Dr. Janet’s Flourless Dark Chocolate Brownies with WalnutsFeb 05, 2014 4:30 am - 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed ¾ cup packed Splenda brown sugar blend ½ cup quick-cooking oats ¼ cup unsweetened dark cocoa powder ¼ cup extra-virg...
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Olympics on TV? Watch and nosh a healthy burgerFeb 05, 2014 4:30 am - Hunkering down to watch sports on TV usually involves grabbing the traditional grub — chicken wings, sliders, nachos, that sort of stuff. But with the Olympics in Russia...
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Beef Stroganov BurgersFeb 05, 2014 4:30 am - 1 ounce dried mushrooms (porcini, shiitake, chanterelle, oyster, button or a mix) 1½ cups low-sodium chicken broth 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided 1 cup finely chop...
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Cook of the Week: Elgin dad hits the sauceFeb 04, 2014 3:06 pm - By Abby Scalf Daily Herald Correspondent Growing up around an Italian table, Tony Aiello remembers his dad’s homemade sausage, fresh ravioli, gnocchi and his family’s sp...
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From the Food Editor: Don't break my heart, vote for my sushi rollFeb 04, 2014 4:30 am - It wasn't that long ago that I shunned sushi. And while it's still not my first choice when dining out, I've certainly grown to like it, so much so that I jumped at the ...
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Go for the food: One spice shop, too many choicesFeb 04, 2014 4:30 am - NEW YORK — Kalustyan’s is an exceedingly difficult place to shop, a jam-packed warren of rooms and uncomfortably tight passages, the navigation of which will require suc...
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Steak and Pasta Stir Fry with Burgundy and Balsamic ReductionFeb 04, 2014 4:30 am - 8 ounces farfalle pasta 2 medium to large steaks (about 1 pound) 4 tablespoons butter, divided 1½ounces shallots, sliced thin 2 cloves minced garlic 1½ cups Burgundy ¼...
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Tony’s Cranberry Wine ReductionFeb 04, 2014 4:30 am - 3 mushrooms 1 shallot 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 cloves roasted garlic (and mash into paste) ¼ teaspoon oregano 1 sprig rosemary ½ cup canned cranberry sauce (jellied or ...
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Runners, walkers make a date at train station in PalatineFeb 03, 2014 2:53 pm - The Palatine Metra Station throbs with commuters Monday through Friday. Saturdays are more leisurely with people lingering over coffee, meeting friends, waiting for the ...