Food
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These blueberry crumble bars with a granola vibe are naturally sweet
May 20, 2024 1:37 pm - These blueberry bars bring the delight of a classic jam-filled, crumble fruit bar but in a more healthful way. Sweetened with whole fruit and a small amount of maple syrup, the result delivers a granola bar vibe. The bars’ nutty base has a lovely chew from dried fruit, jammy centers brimming with blueberry flavor and a crunchy maple-spiked crumble topping.
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Sizzling, twice-spiced beef skewers add a twist to a Memorial Day barbecue
May 20, 2024 12:27 pm - Street vendors in China sell sizzling skewers of meat hot off the grill, rich with cumin and chiles. These twice-spiced beef skewers are served sizzling hot and could make for a more exciting Memorial Day dish than the usual hot dog or hamburger.
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How sweet it is: Perfect weather brings big crowds to Long Grove Chocolate FestMay 20, 2024 10:58 am - Perfect weather was just the icing on the cake … and the strawberries, the doughnuts and even the bacon this weekend as Long Grove hosted its annual Chocolate Fest. The f...
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A guide to farmers markets in the suburbsMay 16, 2024 6:19 am - As the growing season begins, farmers markets are opening throughout the suburbs. Some start in June or later while others have already begun. Here’s a helpful guide.
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A salad in contrast: You might think these ingredients would clash, but a sublime salad is the resultMay 15, 2024 10:35 pm - Penny Kazmier has plenty of go-to cookbooks. Here, she shares a recipe from the Junior League of Denver’s cookbook “Colorado Collage.” It is pretty simple but includes a homemade salad dressing that is worth the extra effort.
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This $20 sparkling wine is a bargain bubbly for summer celebrations
May 14, 2024 11:10 am - Dave McIntyre offers up three wines to enjoy this summer including a tempranillo from Spain, a bargain bubbly and a boxed wine that will make any outing fun.
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Blended cashews give this tikka masala-inspired vegetarian curry creamy body without the cream
May 14, 2024 11:05 am - Meaty cremini mushrooms play a starring role in a curry recipe inspired by the flavors of tikka masala and butter chicken. The cooks at Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street have lightened things up by swapping the dairy for cashews pureed with water until smooth.
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Nourish: Serve seared scallops on a creamy herb sauce for a quick, elegant meal
May 14, 2024 11:04 am - This meal of seared scallops over a velvety, green herb sauce is so elegant, sumptuous and nourishing, it’s hard to believe how quickly and easily it comes together.
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The 3 essential kitchen knives every cook needsMay 14, 2024 11:03 am - The number of styles and types of kitchen knives for home cooks to choose from is enough to make your head spin. In reality, most people can get away with just three: a chef’s knife, a paring knife and a serrated knife.
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Cottage pie with turkey and peas offers comfort in any season
May 14, 2024 11:02 am - A simple, hearty dinner, this cottage pie includes ground turkey, vegetables and creamy mashed potatoes. Although you don’t need anything else with this pie, a green salad would make a nice accompaniment.