Articles filed under Contests & Promotions
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Arroz con Gandules - Rice with Pigeon PeasApr 22, 2014 5:30 am - ½ cup vegetable oil 2 cans (15 ounces each) gandules (green or dried pigeon peas) ¼ cup diced cilantro diced ½ cup tomato sofrito (such as Goya brand) 15-20 cocktail Sp...
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Cook of the Week: Artists draws culinary inspiration from Puerto Rican upbringingApr 22, 2014 5:30 am - Every time she cooks, Maria Morales adds Puerto Rican flair to the meal. “It might be the rice, the meats, the spices, the sides,” she said. Born and raised in Puerto Ri...
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Lucky homeowners get landscaping makeoversApr 19, 2014 6:00 am - Last summer six readers were chosen as winners in our “Get Your Summer On” outdoor makeover contest, submitting essays about the sad states of their yards and how they c...
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Cook of the Week: Elgin lunch lady balances nutrition, treatsApr 15, 2014 5:00 am - As the manager of food services for an Elgin school district, Christina Hernandez is responsible for more than 20,000 meals a day. Of course she has a little help; state...
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Grilled Flatbread with Hummus & Mixed VeggiesApr 09, 2014 5:30 am - 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced 1 sweet onion, thinly sliced 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced 8 large mushrooms, thinly sliced 1 cup baby spinach 4 ...
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Cook of the Week: Mom reworks favorite recipes to fit gluten-free lifestyleApr 08, 2014 5:30 am - Eighteen years ago, before gluten was the buzz word it is now, Marla Koentop, of Batavia, felt awful and didn't know why. “A team of physicians couldn't figure out why I...
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Cook of the Week: Kaneland senior shares healthy teen-friendly recipesApr 01, 2014 6:00 am - Finding big flavors without using lots of calories and fat is like the cherry on top for this 17-year-old. Melissa Cherry has made it her passion to make healthier versi...
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Cook of the Week: Winfield mom follows Greek genes to feed peopleMar 25, 2014 5:45 am - Despite the fact that she is 100 percent Greek and an adventurous cook, you won't find Chris Crabtree setting flame to saganaki anytime soon. “On my last big attempt, I ...
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Contest winners revitalize homes with room makeoversMar 24, 2014 1:00 pm - Contest winners revitalize their living spaces with room makeovers
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Cook of the Week: Retiree returns to school to perfect culinary skillsMar 18, 2014 5:45 am - After retiring from Oakton Community College, Marie DeMar went back to school. Marie spent 32 year's in the college's accounting department and in retirement found herse...