Food
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Turn to slow cookers for hot-weather mealsAug 08, 2012 5:00 am - Since March, my Crock-Pot has been on a shelf in the pantry where it's sat since it cooked the winter's last batch of chili. Then the Crockin' Girls set me straight. “I ...
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Frugal living: Reusing mesh bags and toning down cinnamonAug 08, 2012 1:00 am - The durable mesh bags that produce such as onions or oranges are sold in can be saved and reused. Use them for bagging your produce when you’re shopping (instead of usin...
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Crostini bring out fresh flavor of ripened tomatoesAug 08, 2012 1:00 am - Growing up in rural North Carolina instilled in me quite a few food expectations, one of which was that tomatoes are best vine-ripened and early August is their peak for...
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Stir it up: Put your fruit in party clothesAug 08, 2012 1:00 am - Fruit salad. It sounds so great — fresh and sweet and tasty. And anyone can chop up a mess of fruit and dump it in a bowl. But if you are looking for a party-worthy frui...
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Tony’s Famous CheesecakeAug 07, 2012 5:27 am - 6 whole graham crackers, finely crushed ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided 5½ tablespoons margarine or butter, melted 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softe...
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Chicken Shish-kebabsAug 07, 2012 5:27 am - 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts or thighs 1 bottle (about 16 ounces) clear Italian dressing 1 pound bacon 2 medium green peppers, seeded 2 medium onions 8 ou...
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Tony’s Chicken Pot PieAug 07, 2012 5:27 am - Crust 2 cups flour cup shortening 1 teaspoon salt 8 tablespoon cold water Filling 2 cooked chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces) 2 jars (12 ounces each) chicken ...
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Elgin school bus driver takes to cooking like a proAug 07, 2012 5:27 am - By Sally Eyre Daily Herald Correspondent The next time you see the driver of an 18-wheeler talking on his radio, consider this, he might be exchanging recipes. “Oh yea...
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Fruit Kebabs with Fluffy Fruit DipAug 07, 2012 5:07 am - 1 cup fruit-flavored low-fat yogurt 1 cup fat-free whipped topping, thawed 1 teaspoon honey 6-8 whole strawberries, trimmed 1 banana, cut into ½–inch chunks 6-8 pineappl...
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Teaching kids life lessons in the kitchenAug 07, 2012 5:00 am - August always seems to be a very busy month, especially for parents getting children ready to return to school. I bet you have used the phrase “so much to do and so litt...