Food
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Soupalooza: Super versatile lentils a super foodJan 29, 2014 4:30 am - If there ever was a super food, it is the lowly lentil. Consider these facts: Ÿ They are nutritious — 30 percent protein and packed with vitamins and minerals. Ÿ They ar...
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The many flavors of the foods of Chinese New YearJan 29, 2014 4:30 am - Nelson Cho isn’t just Chinese-American. He’s Chinese-Cuban-Peruvian-American. Which means he grew up on the shredded beef dish ropa vieja, the fried chicken called chich...
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Red Lentil Soup with Cilantro Pesto and LemonJan 29, 2014 4:30 am - 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 large onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon ground cumin ¼ teaspoon salt, more to taste ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper Pin...
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Cook of the Week: Banockburn mom incorporates Italian favorites into modern mealsJan 29, 2014 4:22 am - By Sally Eyre Daily Herald Correspondent If you grew up in an Italian home, you know what Theresa Zagnoli means when she says that in her home “food was love.” Living a ...
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Trimmed Down Persimmon BreadJan 29, 2014 4:22 am - ¾ cup unsweetened, unflavored applesauce 3½ cups sifted unbleached, all-purpose flour 1½ teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 2½ cups sug...
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Lean and lovin' it: Get acquainted with persimmonsJan 29, 2014 4:00 am - Years ago I stumbled across persimmons in an Asian market. I picked up a squishy fruit but put it back dismissing it as overripe. Even if I had brought it home, what wou...
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Peanutty Cereal SnacksJan 28, 2014 10:30 am - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter 1 bag (10 ounces) marshmallows 5½ cups cereal (see note) In a large pot over medium-low to medium heat, ...
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Milwaukee Iron Spiced Sweet and Sour MeatballsJan 28, 2014 10:30 am - Meatballs ¼ large onion, diced and sautéed 1 pound ground beef 1 pound ground chicken 2 eggs 2 teaspoons salt ½ teaspoon pepper ½ cup water 3 cups coarsely ground o...
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Loaded Nacho Potato SkinsJan 28, 2014 10:30 am - 7 medium Yukon Gold potatoes 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with chiles, lime and cilantro, drained 1 can (11 ounces) Mexicorn, drained ½ cup chopped red onion 1 can...
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Super snacks for Super Bowl noshing as close as your pantryJan 28, 2014 10:30 am - Sure the gridiron action between the Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos on Sunday is going to be exciting, but I'm not sure it can compare to the match up between mysel...