Penny Kazmier
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Barrington High School culinary students create savory bibimbap with zip in a 'Chopped'-style competitionJun 22, 2022 6:00 am - What would you make if you were tasked with incorporating applesauce, chicken and rice in the same recipe? This was the challenge facing four classrooms of Barrington Hi...
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Learn how to make homemade gyros in virtual cooking class SaturdayJun 02, 2022 11:00 pm - I still remember my first gyros. I was in high school and had walked with a friend to a nearby fast-food restaurant for lunch. Once inside, I discovered a bustling resta...
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The annual Inspired Home Show offers new and innovative products for home cooksApr 20, 2022 6:00 am - After two years of being held virtually, the Inspired Home Show was held in person in Chicago in March. I always enjoy learning about new products and some old ones I'd ...
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Barbecue beef sandwich of Smitty's Hot-Dog Stand fame is a spin on the classic sloppy joeMar 17, 2022 11:00 pm - Friday, March 18, is National Sloppy Joe Day, so I thought I would share an old family recipe for a simple barbecue beef sandwich that used to be served at my family's h...
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A salted caramel chocolate tart is a work of art for Valentine's DayFeb 09, 2022 5:00 am - Valentine's Day is right around the corner, and there is no better way to celebrate than with something indulgent, say a salted caramel chocolate tart. This make-ahead c...
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Pork Marbella is easy for a weeknight but also worthy of a special occasionJan 19, 2022 5:00 am - Have you ever eaten something and thought: "I have to have this recipe"? That was me about a year ago when a kind friend brought dinner for my husband and me one night w...
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Stanley Tucci's family holiday recipe well worth the waitDec 22, 2021 5:00 am - "My life has been sustained by food beyond mere nourishment. The relationship forged by the acts of cooking and eating with others have had a profound affect on me and h...
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A swirl of luscious pumpkin makes this cheesecake a showstopper for ThanksgivingNov 17, 2021 5:00 am - I have made no secret about my love of pumpkin but had never found a pumpkin cheesecake I liked. Some were dry and others didn't have enough pumpkin flavor for me. But I...
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Pumpkin Lasagna Roll-Ups show off the seasonal squash's savory sideOct 20, 2021 6:00 am - It's pumpkin time! Yes, I'm one of those people who get excited when the pumpkin doughnuts, coffee and other pumpkin goodies begin to appear. I don't know why I don't ea...
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Re-creating a beloved dip takes trial and error to get it rightSep 22, 2021 6:00 am - I know I will always eat well when visiting my cousin Victoria's home, so it was no surprise when she served a memorable spread at her son's first birthday party, includ...