Deborah Pankey
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Readers pick top 4 hot dog places in the suburbsJul 03, 2014 11:30 am - As we head into National Hot Dog Month and the Fourth of July weekend, we've got hot dogs on the brain. So we asked you, our readers, to tell us who makes the best dogs ...
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Get your recipes ready: Enter the 2014 Cook of the Week Challenge nowJul 02, 2014 5:45 am - Take a second as you're mixing up your signature burgers for the weekend cookout or stirring together a batch of your oft-requested potato salad and say to yourself “If ...
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Four readers share spectacular sides for the FourthJul 01, 2014 5:45 am - When it comes to summer entertaining, there are times to trot out the trendiest quinoa and kale pilaf or basil-vinaigrette drenched gnocchi and fennel salad. And then th...
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From the Food Editor: Cool cucumbers, celebratory shots for a fabulous FourthJul 01, 2014 5:45 am - I love cucumbers. So when I spotted Linda Lendardt's recipe for Cucumber Vegetable Salad with Cilantro, I knew it would be among those I shared with readers for our Spec...
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Chef du Jour: Catching up with Gale Gand over 'Lunch!'Jun 18, 2014 5:30 am - When given the opportunity to talk with celebrated chef Gale Gand about her new book, “Gale Gand's Lunch!,” it seemed only natural to suggest we meet for lunch. So the o...
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Behind the scenes with chef Gand, 'Moveable Feast'Jun 18, 2014 5:00 am - As the sun begins to settle over a still lake in southwestern Michigan, Gale Gand garnishes roasted rhubard-topped Pavlova with purple pansies picked earlier that mornin...
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Husks make great (natural) corn holdersJun 17, 2014 5:45 am - I've lost more corn on the cob holders over the years than I can count. I don't know if they inadvertently get thrown out after a cookout or roll under the picnic table ...
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From the Food Editor: Cooking demos, veggies and beerJun 11, 2014 5:30 am - I'm excited to kick off a series of special guest demonstrations this summer at Marcel's Culinary Experience in Glen Ellyn. Jill Fource, owner of the kitchenware store a...
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Remember to think sides of the plate when firing up the grillJun 04, 2014 5:30 am - When it comes to grilling, many people focus on the center of the plate, carefully planning and prepping their chicken thighs and shrimp skewers. Yet Weber's annual Gril...
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From the Food Editor: Gearing up for the great burger battleJun 04, 2014 5:30 am - Weber Grills and Harley-Davidson have teamed up for a burger competition like no other - three finalists will compete at the infamous Sturgis Motorcycle Rally on Aug. 3....