Articles filed under Contests & Promotions
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Final Round 2 matchups elicit creative recipes from cooks vying for spots in finaleOct 19, 2016 6:00 am - In Challenge 11, home cooks Craig Brannan of Lake Villa and Teresa Fiocchi of Mundelein found bourbon, courtesy of Binny's Beverage Depot; smoked paprika, boneless beef ...
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Both taste, presentation key to Round 2 winsOct 19, 2016 6:00 am - On Oct. 26, we'll announce the four Cook of the Week Challenge finalists who will meet in a live cook-off Nov. 1 at the Westin Chicago Northwest in Itasca. In Challenge ...
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Select wall color and flooring before filling the roomOct 16, 2016 11:00 pm - When decorating a room, it is wise to consider the shell, or envelope, first. Choose the looks for your walls and floors and then proceed to fill the room. However, if y...
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Broken track lights in need of repairOct 16, 2016 6:00 am - I am on a super limited budget. My furniture, carpets and lighting is so awful in my front room that I'm embarrassed to let anybody come over. I have a new grandson who ...
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Make bathroom upkeep easy for the futureOct 16, 2016 6:00 am - Our tiny master bathroom is 23 years old. My husband and I still love it. The only problem is the surfaces never look 100-percent clean and shiny when we clean the bathr...
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CAUTION! New doors needed ASAPOct 16, 2016 6:00 am - Our doors are white and decorated carefully to reflect our personalities. My daughter's door is neatly decorated with a monogram "G" crafted from colorful, fuzzy pompons...
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Lava lamp maker expands into contemporary lightingOct 15, 2016 6:00 am - Remember those funky lava lamps you had when you were in high school and college? You probably didn't know they are made by an Elk Grove Village-based company and you wi...
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Lemon Thyme Infused Vodka Vegetable Broth Bowl with Farro and Pan Seared Cornish HenOct 12, 2016 6:00 am - 2 Cornish hens 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 cup farro 2 medium sized celery roots 4 carrots 1 small package baby bella mushrooms 2 bunches baby bok choy 2 radishes 1 stalk green o...
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Easy Braised Lamb ChopsOct 12, 2016 6:00 am - 2 ½ lbs. shoulder lamb chops, bone in, trimmed of excess fat 1 large onion, small dice 3 large carrots, peeled, ½" diagonal cut 3 celery stalks, ½" diagonal cut 2 bell p...
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Asian Grilled Game Hens with Vodka Celery Root Faro Stir FryOct 12, 2016 6:00 am - Serves 2 2 Cornish Game Hens ¼ Cup peanuts ¼ Cup scallions, green part only Marinade: 1/3 Cup soy sauce 3 Tbsps. olive oil 1 tsp red chili paste 2 clove garlic, min...