Food
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Sara Lee to close outlets; 75 lose jobsJun 21, 2012 4:00 pm - Downers Grove-based Sara Lee said Thursday it will close its 11 retail outlet stores nationwide by late November, including stores in Downers Grove, Palatine, Skokie and...
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Books crack tech mysteries of food scienceJun 21, 2012 3:44 pm - You may not aspire to the culinary theatrics performed by the wizards of modernist cuisine — transparent ravioli? edible balloons? — but your cooking probably still coul...
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Greek Salad with Orzo and Black-eyed PeasJun 20, 2012 9:08 pm - ¾ cup uncooked orzo 1 can (15 ounces) black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed 1 large tomato, diced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 2 tablespoons red wine vine...
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Lemon Blueberry PiejarsJun 20, 2012 9:08 pm - 4½ cups fresh or frozen (and thawed) blueberries ½ cup fresh lemon juice 1½ teaspoons lemon zest, plus more for garnish ¾ cup sugar ¼ cup plus 1½ teaspoons cornstarch Pi...
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Cherry Cola Shaved IceJun 20, 2012 1:27 pm - 4 can (12 ounces each) cola soda (6 cans are needed if making granita) 1 bag (12 ounces) frozen cherries, thawed Chopped maraschino cherries, to garnish In a large sauc...
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Mocha Shaved IceJun 20, 2012 1:27 pm - 2 cups sugar ½ cup cocoa powder 3 tablespoons instant coffee granules 1 cup water Shaved chocolate, to garnish In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar, c...
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Coconut-Lime Shaved IceJun 20, 2012 1:27 pm - 2 cups sugar ½ cup water cup lime juice Zest of 2 limes Cream of coconut, to drizzle In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar, water, lime juice and lime...
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Hot Dog DippersJun 20, 2012 1:25 pm - 1 package (20 ounces) refrigerated pizza dough 8 hot dogs 1 tablespoon vegetable oil Heat a grill to medium-high. Divide the dough into 8 pieces. Roll each piece into a ...
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Pimento Cheese RelishJun 20, 2012 1:25 pm - ¼ cup mayonnaise 4 ounces cream cheese, softened ¼ cup finely grated cheddar cheese 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce ¼ cup sweet pickle relish 1 jar (4 ounces) jar chop...
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Citrus MustardJun 20, 2012 1:25 pm - ½ cup brown mustard ½ cup mayonnaise Zest of ½ lemon Zest of ½ orange ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar In a small bowl, s...