Penny Kazmier
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Fall flavors of pork, apples and cornbread blend into a memorable mealOct 16, 2019 6:00 am - “Pork chops and applesauce,” I will never forget Peter Brady, yes of “The Brady Bunch,” repeating the phrase over and over while trying to imitate Humphrey Bogart. Nor w...
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This tomato tart delivers a fragrant, flavorful crust and a colorful and savory fillingSep 18, 2019 8:00 am - My garden is making its final push to produce vegetables, and many of us find ourselves freezing and canning the last of our summer harvest. Beets, beans, and squash are...
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Pesto, change-O: Try this inventive take on two summer classics — fresh sweet corn and pestoAug 21, 2019 6:00 am - There is nothing better than freshly shucked sweet corn dripping in butter and sprinkled with salt. But maybe you'd like to try a way to enjoy corn, but with a little mo...
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Here's how the homemade Italian sausage gets madeJul 17, 2019 6:06 am - Good Italian sausage begins with the right cut of meat, most often pork butt, providing the perfect ratio of meat and fat, a grind that is not too fine, and seasonings. ...
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A hot, thirsty summer calls for the Turtle KrawlJun 19, 2019 6:00 am - Hopefully our snowy spring is behind us and an actual summer is right around the corner. To me, nothing is better on a warm, sunny day than relaxing on my porch with a c...
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Cauliflower rises to steak substitute statusMay 21, 2019 11:00 pm - Pizza crust, mashed, fried, pickled, bagels, tortillas, riced; who would have ever imagined you can make all of these out of cauliflower? As someone who grew up eating s...
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Scalloped vs. gratin: And the winner is potatoes au gratinApr 17, 2019 6:00 am - What goes perfect with breakfast, lunch or dinner? My answer is potatoes, but not just any potatoes, I like mine to be cheesy; the au gratin kind. Scalloped vs. au grati...
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Ingenious gadgets, electronics and eco-friendly storage to tempt cooks found at the IH+HSMar 27, 2019 6:00 am - A few weekends ago I attended the International Home and Housewares Show here in Chicago. I felt like a kid in a candy store when I entered the vast rooms full of acres ...
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An Oscar-worthy meal to accompany Academy Awards viewingFeb 20, 2019 5:07 am - What are you doing Sunday evening, will you be watching the Academy Awards? Perhaps the more important question is, what will you be eating? How about something movie in...
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Trimming calories from classic comfort chili calls for layers of heat and flavorJan 16, 2019 5:00 am - Like many, I try to make healthy menu choices, but I am often disappointed when my “healthy” food doesn't have enough flavor. My friend Ted assured me this was not the c...