Food
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Suburban eateries put best meal forward during Chicago Restaurant WeekJan 25, 2013 5:00 am - Tired of popping the usual frozen pizza into the oven for dinner? Craving something more from dining out than an order of fries with your burger? How about diving into...
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Cheesy Bacon MacJan 24, 2013 4:58 am - 3 cups uncooked shaped pasta (12-14 ounces) ¼ cup butter or margarine, cut into pieces 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk 1½ cups half-and-half 2 cups shredded mild c...
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To find wines: Swirl, sniff, sip and pay attentionJan 24, 2013 4:07 am - People sometimes ask me how I became a “wine expert.” My answer, in part: I pay attention. The simplest way to get more enjoyment out of wine is to read the label, then ...
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Move over Mom: Bacony mac and cheese serious comfort foodJan 24, 2013 4:00 am - Macaroni and cheese is a comfort food; it's a food that makes you feel better, and something that will warm you up on a cold winter day and make you feel at home. Here a...
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Super Thin and Crispy Oatmeal CookiesJan 23, 2013 8:48 am - 3½ sticks butter (see note) 1½ cups light brown sugar 1 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract 3 cups rolled oats (not instant) 1½ cups all p...
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Chicken with Mushroom SauceJan 23, 2013 5:56 am - 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts 1½ teaspoons salt ¼ cup all-purpose flour ¼ teaspoon black pepper ½ cup milk 1 cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs Olive oil 1 garlic ...
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Kitchen Scoop: no precooking necessary for stuffed manicottiJan 23, 2013 5:29 am - Reader Pat H. of Coppell, Texas, and I have been talking about manicotti — specifically, how to stuff it. I posted the question on my website and got lots of great ideas...
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Ask the Nutritionst: Olive oil explainedJan 23, 2013 5:16 am - Q. What is the difference between pure olive oil, light olive oil, virgin olive oil and extra-virgin olive oil? A. In the United States we categorize olive oils into ex...
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Beef, pork, chicken, veggie all take a turn in chiliJan 23, 2013 5:00 am - I doubt that people passing out samples at the San Antonio Chili Stand at the 1893 World's Fair had any idea what they had started. Chili had been around for nearly 300 ...
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Club Shotz trying out new menu, focusJan 23, 2013 5:00 am - In September, the management of Playoffs revamped the bar's menu and redecorated the space, reopening as Club Shotz. With the addition of video gaming in December and pl...