Food
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How to pick the best ingredients for stellar vegan baking
Feb 20, 2024 6:50 am - You think you know how to make a cake until someone asks you to do it without butter, eggs or milk, and then you start to wonder if you ever knew cake at all.
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Stews for the soul: Enjoy the savory magic of the versatile stew this winterFeb 16, 2024 7:02 am - As this Midwest weather chills our bones, the perfect way to warm your spirits and your home is with stew. Not only are stews so versatile, but they’re also perfect for easy meals that taste like a lot of effort.
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For a comforting vegetarian meal, bake your farro with tomatoes and cheese instead of boiling it
Feb 16, 2024 6:00 am - Like most grains, farro typically is simmered until tender. But farro also does well in the oven. And the cooks at Christopher Kimball's Milk Street developed a mostly hands-off approach that's easy to get on the table.
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The best grilled cheese is made in your air fryer
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How to make creamy, dreamy Basque cheesecake in your air fryer or oven
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Welcome spring at maple syrup festivals in the Fox ValleyFeb 14, 2024 4:24 pm - A sweet tradition continues this spring when the Forest Preserve District of Kane County and the McHenry County Conservation District hold their annual maple sugaring events.
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Salmon is king for a switch up for classic tuna saladFeb 14, 2024 5:45 am - Salmon may be my favorite fish. More than 30 years ago, I broiled salmon fillets seasoned with salt, pepper and dried dill for dinner nearly every Friday. What a treat.
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French market may set up shop in ElmhurstFeb 13, 2024 5:06 pm - Elmhurst could say “bonjour” to a French market this summer. City officials have drafted an agreement to allow Bensidoun USA to operate a new weekly market near the Elmhurst Art Museum.
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An Italian flourless chocolate cake hits the right sweet notes
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These peanut butter chocolate cookies are simply irresistible