Articles filed under Cook Challenge
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Challenge cooks wow judges with creative dishesSep 14, 2016 6:00 am - The 2016 Daily Herald Cook of the Week Challenge is off and running and now we've got the first two contestants heading into Round 2. In Challenge 1, Craig Brannan of L...
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Scallops in beurre blanc sauce with prosciuttoSep 14, 2016 6:00 am - ½ cup white wine vinegar ½ cup riesling ¼ teaspoon kosher salt Dash of pepper 1 shallot, diced 1 stick unsalted butter, cubed 10 fresh scallops 4 ounces prosciutto, cut ...
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Bright Sea Scallops with Earthy and Salty Spaghetti Squash and RisottoSep 14, 2016 6:00 am - Rosemary oil 1 cup of olive oil 3 sprigs of rosemary Put olive oil and rosemary in small sauce pan over medium heat and bring to simmer for five minutes. Remove from he...
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Challenge 1: Cara Kretz wanted to use vanilla extract in all componentsSep 07, 2016 6:00 am - Many factors went into my final dish: Vanilla Coke Grilled Skirt Steak with Mashed Purple Yams and Candied Bacon-Wrapped Onion Ring Stuffed with Spicy Black Beans. I want...
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Challenge 1: Hazel Oreluk makes an apricot sauce for her chicken breast dinnerSep 07, 2016 6:00 am - I prepared Chicken Breast with Apricot Sauce, and Parsnip and Potato Chips with Sour Cream and Chives Dip, an easy-to-make, budget-friendly meal for someone who has limi...
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International Tacos (Cajun chicken tacos with pickled parsnip slaw, apricot chipotle sour cream and sweet apricot chili sauce)Sep 07, 2016 6:00 am - 2 pounds chicken breast Cajun seasoning to taste 6-8 medium sized apricots Water 1 tablespoon Asian chili garlic sauce ¼ cup, plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice 3 tablespoon...
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Challenge 1: Craig Brannan makes a sweet potato puree to go with skirt steakSep 07, 2016 6:00 am - I was so happy to learn that skirt steak was the protein that I had to use in Challenge 1. The Madagascar vanilla definitely worked well in both the marinade for the skir...
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Cook of the Week Challenge recipes: Challenges 1 & 2Sep 07, 2016 6:00 am - In Challenge 1, home cooks Cara Kretz of North Barrington and Craig Brannan of Lake Villa were faced with mystery ingredients Madacaskar Vanilla, courtesy of My Sweet Ka...
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Challenge 2: Daniel Imburgia talks International TacosSep 07, 2016 6:00 am - I prepared what I am calling International Tacos, a four-layer taco that has a lot of different flavors. The Mexican-inspired apricot chipotle sour cream sauce on the bo...
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Faced with mystery ingredients, Cook of the Week Challenge cooks work their magicSep 07, 2016 6:00 am - In Challenge 1, home cooks Cara Kretz of North Barrington and Craig Brannan of Lake Villa were faced with Madacaskar Vanilla, courtesy of My Sweet Kake, skirt steak, bla...