Food
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Cherry Portobello-Stuffed Pork ChopsJan 02, 2013 5:51 am - 4 thick-cut pork chops 1½ cups cooked wild rice 6 ounces baby portobello mushrooms, chopped 24 ripe cherries, pitted and chopped ½ red onion, chopped 3 tablespoons extra...
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Bob’s Lemon SquaresJan 02, 2013 5:00 am - Crust 2 cups all-purpose flour ½ cup powdered sugar 1 cup melted margarine Filling 4 whole eggs 2 cups sugar 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder ¾ c...
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Finding ways to use Asian pearsJan 02, 2013 4:09 am - In a stubborn attempt to bring a bad idea to fruition, I ignored the advice I’d often dispensed when I was a restaurant chef. “The reason why this hasn’t been done befor...
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Thai Skirt Steak Salad With Asparagus and Asian PearJan 02, 2013 3:24 am - Dressing/marinade 1 large Asian pear, about the size of a softball, peeled and cored 2 tablespoons fish sauce 4 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons Thai red c...
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Elmhurst dietian recommends five foods for a healthier 2013Jan 02, 2013 3:00 am - Today it starts — your resolution to eat healthier this year. I get it; You couldn't possibly not munch on barbecue pork sliders and cheesy taco dip while watching the p...
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Frugal living: Fruit, veggie purees make meals healthierJan 02, 2013 12:00 am - To make your meals healthier, puree fruits and vegetables and incorporate them into your recipes. Some common ways to do this are adding pureed vegetables or fruits into...
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Vanilla Sugar CookiesJan 01, 2013 5:00 am - 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter 1 cup sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Royal icing ½ cup meringue powder 1 c...
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Twentysomething an old pro in the kitchenJan 01, 2013 3:00 am - Danae Chatel doesn't know how it happened. “I just got bit by the baking bug! Now that I'm old, I put on an apron and things went crazy! I got all domestic and I'm runni...
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Fight post-holiday hunger with Asian wrapsDec 31, 2012 5:00 am - With my 20 years of experience as a food writer, I've learned the first week of January (really, the whole month) is all about low-calorie meals. New Year's resolutions ...
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Beefy Asian-style Lettuce WrapsDec 31, 2012 3:00 am - 1 pound 90 percent lean ground beef 1 cup chopped red bell pepper ½ cup chopped onion 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger ½ cup duck sauce, or mor...