Penny Kazmier
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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.
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A salad in contrast: You might think these ingredients would clash, but a sublime salad is the resultMay 15, 2024 10:35 pm - Penny Kazmier has plenty of go-to cookbooks. Here, she shares a recipe from the Junior League of Denver’s cookbook “Colorado Collage.” It is pretty simple but includes a homemade salad dressing that is worth the extra effort.
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Truly inspiring: Some nifty new gadgets foodies will want to get their hands onApr 18, 2024 11:54 am - Every year, Penny Kazmier looks forward to The Inspired Home Show, to see trends coming our way, along with everything from pepper mills and cast iron pans to home pizza ovens and the latest in dessert decorating and displays. Here are some items she thought worthy of highlighting.