Penny Kazmier
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Put some skins in the game with these hearty and crispy potato wedgesMar 19, 2025 6:16 am - What’s not to like about potato skins? Crispy bacon pieces nestled inside potato skins topped with a generous amount of gooey melted cheddar cheese. Add a dallop of sour cream and a sprinkle of green onions and you have the snack version of a twice-baked potato.
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Not just for Tuesdays: Shrimp, pork tacos with homemade tortillas are good any day of the weekFeb 19, 2025 5:30 am - Penny Kazmier grew up on tacos made with ground beef seasoned with a packet of taco seasoning served in store-bought shells. Today’s tacos have all kinds of creative fillings, such as her Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Lime Slaw and Pork Tenderloin Tacos with Pineapple Salsa and Pickled Red Onion.
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This tender, buttery chicken channels the flavors of a dirty martiniJan 17, 2025 8:17 am - Don’t let Dry January stop you from trying this Dirty Martini Chicken with its delicious flavor, tender meat and buttery olives.
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How to make a charcuterie board: Tips, ingredients and inspirationDec 20, 2024 10:30 am - Charcuterie has come a long way since its humble beginning as simple sliced cheese and sausage with some crackers on a plate. Here are some tips for assembling your own crowd-pleasing display.
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Two great tastes: French onion soup meets roasted cauliflower in this gooey side dishNov 20, 2024 5:39 am - Caramelized onions seasoned with thyme on top of tender roasted cauliflower all under a layer of melted Gruyere cheese — do I have your attention?
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Some tasty hocus pocus goes into this soup that’s perfect for HalloweenOct 17, 2024 3:32 pm - Witch’s Brew soup is a flavorful, spicy take on taco soup. Cooked in a crock pot, it is perfect for a pre- or post-trick-or-treat meal on Halloween.
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Full of fall flavors: Apple season sparks memories of apple frittersSep 19, 2024 4:03 pm - Penny Kazmier reminisces about the fall flavors she enjoyed as a kid. Specifically the fresh apple fritter. Here, she shares a recipe for a cake that brings those memories back.
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Homemade flatbread: Ingenious use of cottage cheese and eggs creates crispy, golden brown pliable crustAug 23, 2024 9:15 am - Cooking Adventures columnist Penny Kazmier explores baking fresh flatbread at home using cottage cheese and eggs. She shares her recipe here with you.
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A taste of home: Giardiniera, so dear to Chicagoans, is easy to make and can for future feastsJul 19, 2024 10:21 am - Penny Kazmier takes a trip down memory lane, reminiscing about the Chicago neighborhood she grew up in. That includes enjoying a great hot dog, complete with giardiniera. Here, she makes and cans her own.
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Science in the kitchen: Homemade ricotta cheese is a snap to make and a joy to eatJun 18, 2024 5:45 am - Penny Kazmier shares a recipe for homemade ricotta. It is smooth, rich and creamy and perfect for serving with crackers and vegetables. Spice it up with pepper jelly or hot honey.