Penny Kazmier
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In a tale of two loaves, Penny Kazmier explores easy bread makingJan 17, 2024 6:53 am - Have you resisted making homemade bread because you were uncomfortable using yeast or concerned you might not knead the dough enough? If you answered yes, then this recip...
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Make a grown-up pumpkin parfait for ThanksgivingNov 15, 2023 5:00 am - At a recent gathering, my friend Randy surprised me by sharing details from a column I had written in November 2019 about including Fireball or RumChata as an ingredient...
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Trick-or-treat: Giant Raisin Cookies give us something good to eatOct 18, 2023 6:00 am - Last month I asked you to send me your favorite zucchini recipes, and Daily Herald alum Joan Broz was kind enough to share one of hers. If that weren't enough, she also ...
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Found: One recipe that will make all that zucchini disappearSep 20, 2023 6:00 am - Are you looking for a new way to prepare zucchini? After making many loaves of zucchini bread, several pans of my favorite zucchini Parmesan, and vegetable casseroles, I...
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Special treats and good friends pave the way for memorable entertainingAug 16, 2023 6:00 am - Have you ever met someone who embraces hospitality and makes it look effortless? Two of those people are my friends Joe and Kim Ruffolo. When you are in their home, you ...
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Discover the sweet pleasure of adding salt to summer melons and other fruitJul 26, 2023 6:00 am - Do you salt your watermelon? If you do, you will immediately understand why watermelon and feta cheese are a perfect match. If not, learn why you should grab your salt s...
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Cooked as Diavolo, chicken is juicy with a spicy kick every timeJun 21, 2023 6:00 am - We are in the middle of grilling season, and good grilled chicken has always been one of my favorites. I prefer bone-in chicken but will admit to overcooking the white m...
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Talent for baking for others leads Barrington High alum to 'The Great American Baking Show'May 17, 2023 6:00 am - I am so excited to tell you all about Nirali Chauhan, a talented, kind and brilliant young woman I have known since she was in elementary school and who you can get to k...
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Prepare your own spicy olive medley for spring entertainingApr 19, 2023 6:00 am - When I was young, my mom bought two types of olives, canned black olives and pimento-stuffed green olives, and I loved both of them. At our house, they were primarily se...
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Try something different and make Shepherd's or, rather, Cottage Pie for St. Patrick's DayMar 15, 2023 6:00 am - St. Patrick's Day is in a couple of days, and most years, I load up my slow cooker with corned beef, cabbage, potatoes and carrots. This year I decided to make something...