Food
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B&E BLT PizzaMay 16, 2012 6:00 am - 1 heart of romaine lettuce or 1 head of romaine stripped down to the heart 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided Kosher salt to taste ¼ cup uncooked grits or polenta, ...
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Freezing onions and picking pineappleMay 16, 2012 1:00 am - Q. Can you freeze onions whole? Tanya, Illinois A. Yes, you can freeze a whole (or even quartered) onion. You'll have to peel, wash and core it beforehand. I prefer to...
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Mellow Gather Bar a perfect spot to mingle, grab a late-night biteMay 15, 2012 11:00 pm - Located in the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel, Gather Bar serves as a laid-back spot for guests and locals alike to enjoy some late-night eats, live musi...
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Fired up: Grilling adds flavor to pizzaMay 15, 2012 11:00 pm - If you've watched any home improvement shows lately - the ones where a crew swoops onto someone's property and transforms a humdrum backyard into a luxe oasis - you migh...
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State Senate approves shark fin banMay 15, 2012 4:52 pm - SPRINGFIELD — Illinois may become the first state without an ocean shore to ban possession of shark fin. The state Senate approved the ban by 41-13 on Tuesday. It now go...
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“Crab” chips, fruity Oreos? They’re big overseasMay 15, 2012 3:10 pm - Russians prefer their Lay’s potato chips dusted in caviar and crab flavors. The Chinese like their Oreos stuffed with mango and orange cream. Americans might get squeam...
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Learn from my mistakes and have a bountiful gardenMay 15, 2012 3:00 pm - This time last year I was knee deep in dirt. My husband had constructed a raised garden bed for me (my Mother's Day present) and my sons, and I eagerly picked out plant...
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Chicken and Rice FiestaMay 15, 2012 2:30 pm - ½ cup yellow and red peppers, diced 1 pound chicken breast 1 packet (1 ounce) taco seasoning 1 carton (48 ounces) chicken broth 1½ cups brown rice 2 cans (15 ounces each...
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Low-carb, Low-fat Veggie PizzaMay 15, 2012 2:30 pm - Olive oil spray 1 onion, diced 1 cup yellow and red peppers, diced 1 cup mushrooms, sliced 2 cloves of garlic chopped 4 tortillas (Smart and Delicious preferred) 1 cup p...
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Herbed Chicken with Whole Grain PenneMay 15, 2012 2:30 pm - Olive oil spray 4 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped 2 cups grape or cherry tomatoes 3 cups uncooked whole grain penne pasta 3 cups chicken broth ¾ cup dry white w...