Articles filed under Cook Challenge
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Chuck Federici of Hanover ParkOct 04, 2017 6:00 am - When asked about any ingredients he hopes won't be a part of the Cook of the Week Challenge, Hanover Park resident, Chuck Federici, said, "Nothing ... that's what makes ...
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Ben Blake of WheatonOct 04, 2017 6:00 am - Ben Blake's interest in cooking originated with his mother who would try new recipes, pass down old ones from her mother or simply improvise. “When I was in middle schoo...
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Thrill of competition remains a constant for 2016 Cook of the Week Challenge winnerSep 27, 2017 6:00 am - Life hasn't slowed down much since John Hampson won the Daily Herald's Cook of the Week Challenge last fall. In fact, entering cooking competitions has become a way of ...
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Citrus Herb Chicken with Tuscan White Beans and SpinachSep 27, 2017 6:00 am - For the Chicken 4 thinly sliced chicken breasts ½ a lime, juiced ½ a lemon, juiced 3 tablespoons orange juice ¼ cup olive oil 1 tablespoon kosher salt ¼ tablespoon fre...
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Cook of the Week Challenge entries coming in, but we want to hear from you, tooAug 09, 2017 6:00 am - Did you see that entries for this year's Cook of the Week Challenge are due by Aug. 18? They are, and we haven't heard from you yet. We're looking for people who love t...
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Smoked Latin Pork Tenderloin with Potato HashNov 22, 2016 5:00 am - 1 pork tenderloin, about 1¼ to 1½ pounds smoked paprika salt and pepper avocado oil 2 tablespoons butter For the chimichurri sauce: 1 cup kale leaves, stems removed 1 cu...
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Barley and Kale Stuffed Pork Loin with Bourbon Chocolate Sauce on Root Vegetable MashNov 22, 2016 5:00 am - 1 1½- to 2-pound pork tenderloin ½ bunch of fresh watercress, chopped 1 tablespoon finely ground dark chocolate 1 tablespoon smoked paprika 1 tablespoon garlic powd...
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Michael Ek of Bartlett a Cook of the Week Challenge finalistNov 22, 2016 5:00 am - Age: 54 Occupation: Attorney Inspiring moment: Ek recalls watching a young Charlie Trotter in “Kitchen Sessions,” a TV show on PBS in the late 1990s. “I reme...
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Pressure-packed evening highlights competitive juicesNov 22, 2016 5:00 am - At the call "begin!" John Hampson of Antioch ran with cool efficiency to the Daily Herald "open pantry" with a large bowl, while his sous chef, wife Chandra, placed two ...
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Chocolate Chili Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with Braised Red Cabbage and BarleyNov 22, 2016 5:00 am - For the bourbon soaked raisins ½ cup bourbon ½ cup raisins For the pork tenderloin, rub ¼ cup dark chocolate ground finely 2 teaspoons garlic powder 2 teaspoons smoked p...