Food
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Yes, you need to wash fresh mushrooms. Here’s how
Jun 03, 2024 6:00 am - The confusion about how to wash mushrooms comes from the disproved belief that because mushrooms are 92% water, they will absorb excessive water when washed and become too soggy to properly cook. That’s simply not true.
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Red Lobster copycat Cheddar biscuits are a homemade delight
May 28, 2024 3:57 pm - If you’re a fan of the cheddar biscuits at Red Lobster, you’re going to love this from-scratch version made with a simple cream dough and brushed with garlicky melted butter. Yes, you could buy the boxed mix, but when it’s this easy, there’s no need to bother.
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Cauliflower gets the Marbella treatment in this satisfying sheet-pan dish
May 28, 2024 3:54 pm - The classic dish Chicken Marbella from “The Silver Palate” cookbook gets a modern remake with cauliflower and a sheet pan while retaining its sweet, sour and slightly spicy essence.
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Spring zing: This creative pea pesto is a versatile addition to many seasonal dishesMay 28, 2024 9:21 am - Chef Grace Goudie loves to creatively reinvent classic dishes. Today, she shares a recipe for Spring Pea Pesto, which is an excellent accompaniment to sandwiches, pasta and chicken.
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An antipasto tuna salad puts all those refrigerator jars to good use
May 27, 2024 12:16 pm - This salad is an ideal way to elevate canned tuna and make the most of those half-used jars of antipasto vegetables in your refrigerator. The recipe calls for sweet roasted peppers, vinegary artichokes and briny olives, but you can use any combination, including marinated mushrooms, pickled onions and/or pepperoncini, for example.
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This low-alcohol $14 malbec is lighter in calories but big on flavorMay 27, 2024 10:10 am - This week’s wine recommendations feature an entry into the low-alcohol movement from a leading organic producer in Argentina, a popular pinot grigio from mountain vineyards in northern Italy and a stunning riesling from Napa Valley.
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For a Memorial Day barbecue, update side dishes to keep the flavor, lose some fat
May 23, 2024 3:34 pm - A typical spread at a Memorial Day barbecue might not scream “healthy.” But nutritionists see an opportunity in the side dishes. You just have to be sneaky.
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Tacos de canasta are portable, adaptable and ready to party
May 23, 2024 11:31 am - Tacos de canasta, or basket tacos, are a staple of the Mexico City street food scene. They are assembled with a wide variety of fillings and kept warm and steamy in a towel-and-plastic-lined basket. This easily transportable vessel makes these tacos a great option for picnics and parties.
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Roasted corn is the key to this refreshing summer saladMay 22, 2024 6:41 am - For Don Mauer, backyard barbecues are as traditional as winter holiday gift-giving. For Memorial Day, he came up with a roasted corn salad that’s pretty easy to make, thanks to frozen, organic roasted corn kernels and easy-to-find ingredients.
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Palatine approves bakery’s plan for outdoor dining, beer and wine salesMay 21, 2024 4:22 pm - Polish bakery and deli Kolatek Baking Company in Palatine will be giving its customers space to sit down and enjoy its artisan breads, sandwiches and pierogi, then wash them down with a beer.