Don Mauer
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Lean and lovin’ it: A splurge-worthy dish of old-fashioned chicken and riceMar 13, 2024 6:00 am - A few decades ago, chicken and rice casserole was a family dinner staple. The main reason was that chicken and rice were inexpensive, making this a cost-conscious meal. Here is an update on the store-bought ingredients of the original.
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A different cut of pork is a step beyond the average chopFeb 28, 2024 6:15 am - Recently, in a brief chat with my butcher, he mentioned I might like to try pork collar steaks. Pork collar steaks?
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Salmon is king for a switch up for classic tuna saladFeb 14, 2024 5:45 am - Salmon may be my favorite fish. More than 30 years ago, I broiled salmon fillets seasoned with salt, pepper and dried dill for dinner nearly every Friday. What a treat.
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Think cauliflower not potatoes for a low-carb side for ThanksgivingNov 20, 2023 5:00 am - The column was first published on Nov. 13, 2019. Holiday dining is just around the corner, and I'm getting a touch nervous. If you're like me, you hang with friends who ...
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Discovering a classic chicken Vesuvio to make at homeNov 08, 2023 5:00 am - My friend, who does not live in Illinois, asked me: "What is chicken Vesuvio, and where can I try it?" That question brought long-ago memories flooding back. Here is my ...
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Almond flour tortillas stand in for wheat perfectly in these enchiladasOct 25, 2023 6:00 am - When it comes to tortillas, in my opinion, wheat is the best: soft, chewy, wonderful. Corn tortillas aren't bad. They're just not wheat tortillas. I've steered clear of ...
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Chicken Scarpariello the perfect protein for casual dinner partyOct 10, 2023 11:00 pm - It was my turn to host a friend's group we call The Four Chefs. Quite simply, it's four couples where the men are really good home cooks. Calling us The Four Good Home C...
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A simple yet flavorful new potato dish does the trickSep 27, 2023 6:00 am - Luckily, one of the farmers at my local farmers market had some beautiful small yellow new potatoes available. These potatoes came with several big pluses. First, these ...
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A craving for mac and cheese sparks creativity when eating gluten-freeSep 13, 2023 6:00 am - Lately, I've been hankering for baked macaroni and cheese. For me, baked macaroni and cheese's biggest issues are the macaroni and the cheese sauce, both usually made wi...
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A flavor-packed turkey lettuce wrap is a low-carb winnerAug 23, 2023 6:00 am - A few years ago, when visiting my brother Tom, the chef, he made some lettuce wraps for lunch. If you're unfamiliar with a lettuce wrap, it's similar to wrapping a filli...