Food
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Buffalo Grove farmers market is #1 in stateSep 11, 2013 11:15 am - The Buffalo Grove farmers market has been voted the number 1 farmers market in Illinois based on the votes in the American Farmland Trust poll. In the nationwide tally, ...
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Grilled tofu ups the flavor in spicy peanut noodlesSep 11, 2013 6:00 am - Many years ago, I was vegan. And I was rather fond of my tofu. That was many years ago. Today I am rather fond of my bacon. And steak. And eggs. And all manner of cheese...
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Slow-Roasted Chicken on a Beer CanSep 11, 2013 6:00 am - 1 medium roaster chicken 1 can (12 ounces) cold beer (any variety you like to drink) Set an oven rack in the lowest position in the oven. Remove the upper racks. Heat th...
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Garrett, Zilch advance in Cook of the Week ChallengeSep 11, 2013 6:00 am - Cooks from Fox River Grove and Des Plaines advance to Round 2 of the Cook of the Week Challenge after besting their opponents in the first mystery basket matchups. Cilan...
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Egg and Cheese Strata in Muffin TinSep 11, 2013 6:00 am - 2 multigrain waffles, cut into small pieces 1 teaspoon olive oil 2 tablespoons diced onion 1 tablespoon jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped 4 large eggs 2 tablespoons ha...
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Prosciutto, Cantaloupe and Orecchiette SaladSep 11, 2013 6:00 am - 16 ounces orecchiette pasta 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard...
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Baking secrets: Nut flours swap in for gluten-free apple crispSep 11, 2013 6:00 am - In July I participated in the DuPage County Fair Association’s Pop-Up Expo, programs designed to give fairgoers a bit of education along with all that summertime food an...
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Grilled Pork Loin Chops with Apple RelishSep 11, 2013 6:00 am - ¾ cup apple marmalade (or apple jelly) ¼ cup Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon pepper 4 thick cut bone...
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Strawberry and Waffle BruschettaSep 11, 2013 6:00 am - 1 pound fresh strawberries ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 3 basil leaves, cut into thin strips 1 teaspoon cinnamon 6 multigrain f...
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Round 1, week 2: Frozen multigrain waffles, canned green chiles and Alpine-style cheese provided by Green Country TourismSep 11, 2013 6:00 am - Christine Murphy When I first looked at the combination of food required for my recipes, I had to laugh. Over the past week I had been focusing on cooking and thinking a...