Articles filed under Contests & Promotions
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Judges decide which cook tackled turkey bestSep 23, 2015 6:00 am - We're nearly halfway through Round 1 of the Cook of the Week Challenge. The Sweet 16-style cooking contest has yielded some interesting recipes thus far — and today we o...
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Meet this week's judgesSep 23, 2015 5:45 am - Penny Kazmier of South Barrington, 2011 Cook of the Week winner, the first year of the contest Her winning dish was stuffed pork tenderloin with root beer adobo glaze, ...
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Round 1, Challenge 6 Pat KutchinsSep 23, 2015 5:45 am - I was quite pleased when I saw the ingredients in my mystery bag. I immediately thought of doing a special ragout - a hearty dish made with beef and red wine, served ove...
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Black Eyed Peas HummusSep 23, 2015 5:45 am - 2 cups cooked black eyed peas* 3 tablespoons fresh fennel - leaves and stalks 3 cloves garlic 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon lemon z...
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Round 1, Challenge 6 Jack Mac IntoshSep 23, 2015 5:45 am - I was pleased when I got my ingredients of beef tips, cabernet, fennel and black-eyed peas. I was expecting something like gummy worms or tripe! The obvious dish was to ...
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Kim Bradley Round 1, challenge 5Sep 23, 2015 5:45 am - Before I learned my secret ingredients, I dreamed about cooking. Once I picked up my blue bag and saw what was inside, I was relieved to find chicken thighs, dried apric...
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Black-Eyed Pea PolentaSep 23, 2015 5:45 am - 3 cups water Salt 2 tablespoons butter 1 cup instant polenta 1 can (15.5 ounces) black-eyed peas, drained and mashed Pour the water into a medium saucepan. Bring to a...
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White Coq Au Vin with Apricots and Butternut SquashSep 23, 2015 5:45 am - 1 cup dried apricots chopped in quarters 2½ cup white wine (I used chardonnay) divided 1½ pounds boneless chicken thighs (about 4-5 pieces) ½ cup flour or enough for ...
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Cabernet Ice CreamSep 23, 2015 5:45 am - 1½ pints of milk ½ pint of heavy cream 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 cup sugar 1 cup Horse Heaven Hills Cabernet Sauvignon Place all ingredients in Amish-style ice cream ma...
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Pearly Couscous RisottoSep 23, 2015 5:45 am - 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small shallot chopped fine 2 cloves garlic chopped fine 1½ cups tri-colored pearl (aka Israeli) couscous 1¼ cup white wine (I used Chardonn...