Food
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Holiday gatherings perfect for punchDec 20, 2013 4:45 am - Punch is a drink of celebration. Its very presentation brings people close: Guests gather around the sacred pool of the punch bowl, extend their cups and — assuming you’...
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Last Grayslake Farmers Market of the seasonDec 19, 2013 2:52 pm - Saturday marked the final day of the 2013 Grayslake Farmer’s Market season. The market offered ingredients for favorite holiday dishes or special gifts for loved ones an...
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Cauliflower Tacos With Chipotle SlawDec 18, 2013 11:57 am - 1 head (1 pound) red cabbage, cored and thinly sliced 1 tablespoon sea salt, plus more to taste ½ cup nonfat plain Greek-style yogurt (may substitute low-fat or whole-mi...
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Ask the nutritionist: Are all oranges created equal?Dec 18, 2013 9:01 am - Q. Do mandarin oranges provide the same nutrients as other oranges? A. Nutrient content is similar, but there are differences. Like other oranges, mandarin oranges are ...
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Chocolate makes indulgent cheesecake a Christmas treatDec 18, 2013 9:00 am - Cheesecake by definition is rich and decadent. So we knew that if we were going to make a special cheesecake just for Christmas, it would need to be even richer and even...
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Veggie tacos that break with traditionDec 18, 2013 8:54 am - In Mexico City, some of my favorite tacos, even before I was vegetarian, were those stuffed with cactus paddles, mushrooms or squash blossoms. But at restaurants closer ...
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Cream of tartar: What’s it for?Dec 18, 2013 8:47 am - A reader recently emailed the Food Explainer to ask for a primer on cream of tartar, a white powder that is called for in many baking recipes. “Do you happen to know of...
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For novices or aficionados, a trove of gift-worthy booksDec 18, 2013 4:45 am - This year’s harvest of wine books offers a wealth of gift-worthy titles. This year, I wrote about “American Wine” by Jancis Robinson and Linda Murphy, and the seventh ed...
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Spinach And Artichoke DipDec 18, 2013 4:45 am - 1 ounce (1 serving) whole-grain crackers, crushed ¼ teaspoon garlic powder ¼ teaspoon onion powder 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese 6 ounces plain nonfat Greek yogur...
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Slimmed down spinach and artichoke dipDec 18, 2013 4:45 am - Spinach and artichoke dip sounds like it should be a virtuous treat. After all, it’s loaded with vegetables. Trouble is, it’s usually more mayonnaise and cheese than spi...