Food
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Eat right, live well: Lemony cupcakes bring a taste of sunshineApr 03, 2013 5:00 am - Citrus fruits have many uses in the kitchen. The lemon, however, is arguably the most useful and versatile of citrus fruits. With a perfect blend of sweetness and tartne...
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Chamomile Apple Streusel MuffinsApr 02, 2013 12:35 pm - Streusel Topping 1/3 cup firmly packed light or dark brown sugar 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons butter, room temperature Muffi...
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From the Food Editor: Springing ahead with edible flowersApr 02, 2013 12:00 pm - As I write this, small patches of snow still cling to the brown grass in my yard. Nearby the green shoots of crocus and lily of the valley peek through the dirt. How I y...
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Sunday Morning SkilletApr 02, 2013 6:06 am - 1½ pounds red potatoes 1 large yellow onion 1 clove fresh garlic ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese 12 large eggs 1 pound turkey bacon Chop potatoes into small cubes. P...
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Cherry PancakesApr 02, 2013 6:06 am - 2½ cups rolled oats 2 cups plain low fat or Greek yogurt 2 cups skim milk 2 teaspoons brown sugar ½ cup all-purpose flour ½ cup whole wheat flour 2 teaspoons baking ...
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Naperville dad's truffles nothing to trifle withApr 02, 2013 6:00 am - Tim Sullivan admits he wasn't savvy in the kitchen when it came to desserts. “For me, making dessert is getting a couple scoops of ice cream with chocolate syrup on it,”...
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Sign up for garden plotApr 01, 2013 6:00 pm - Space is available at the community garden for Antioch and Antioch Township residents who want to grow their own crops. Plots are $25 annually for a 10 foot-by-20 foot ...
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Asparagus With Shallot-Honey DressingApr 01, 2013 10:25 am - 2 pounds asparagus, preferably similar in thickness ¼ cup finely chopped shallot Juice from 1 lemon (2 tablespoons) 1 tablespoon honey 2 cloves garlic ¼ teaspoon fine se...
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Almond-Crusted Bake-Fried AsparagusApr 01, 2013 9:39 am - 6 egg whites 1½ cups almond flour 1½ teaspoons garlic powder 1½ teaspoons smoked paprika 1½ teaspoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons kosher salt ¾ teaspoon ground black pepper...
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Raw Asparagus, Mushroom and Parsley Salad with Nuts and ParmesanApr 01, 2013 6:00 am - Kosher Salt and ground black pepper 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil ½ pound asparagus, tough stems trimmed and discarded (peeled if thicke...