Articles filed under Cook Challenge
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Twisted MargatiniNov 20, 2013 4:42 am - 3 ounces fresh lemon juice 1 ounce strawberry Twizzler-infused vodka 1 strawberry Twizzler In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add lemon juice and vodka. Shake and str...
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Elgin superintendent creates winning recipes for all seasonsNov 20, 2013 4:15 am - Dan Rich is the guy who survived the odious “Twizzlers challenge” during the semifinal round of this year’s Cook of the Week Challenge, turning the chewy strawberry conf...
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FINAL FOUR: Lori Wiktorek of AuroraNov 20, 2013 4:00 am - Age: 49 Occupation: Legal assistant Faced: Carrie McCulley in Round 1 and Jeff Zilch in Round 2 Favorite ingredient: Olive oil Cooking style: “I consider myself a self-t...
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FINAL FOUR: Lori Motyka of West ChicagoNov 20, 2013 12:00 am - Age: 47 Occupation: Marketing director Faced: Lynn Fors in Round 1 and Mike Baron in Round 2 Favorite ingredient: “Quinoa. I use it in every meal of the day” (in grain c...
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2013 COOK OF THE YEAR: Dan Rich of ElginNov 12, 2013 12:00 am - Age: 51 Occupation: Public works superintendent Faced: Carrie Shawala in Round 1 and Judy Monaco in Round 2 Favorite ingredient: “Seasonal fruits and veggies. Grilled, s...
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Elgin's Dan Rich twists apples, chicken into winning plate at Cook of the Week Challenge finaleNov 06, 2013 4:00 am - After cooking with Twizzlers, Dan Rich figured nothing could throw him off his game. Turns out the Elgin man was right. When faced with skin-on chicken breasts, apples, ...
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Images: Daily Herald Cook of the Week FinaleOct 30, 2013 10:44 pm - ...
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Elgin man wins our Cook of the Week ChallengeOct 30, 2013 10:00 pm - Dan Rich is Elgin's superintendent of public works during the day, but when he's off the clock, he can sure cook up a mean dish. His Halloween-inspired “Goblin Delight” ...
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Margarita Flank Steak with Cucumber SalsaOct 30, 2013 6:08 am - 1 pound flank steak Marinade ¼ cup tequila 2 limes, juiced 1 lime, zested ¼ cup olive oil 1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped ¼ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon lime gelatin Salsa 1 ...
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Salmon Quesadillas with Grape Salsa and Spanish FarroOct 30, 2013 6:08 am - Quesadillas 1 teaspoon olive oil ½ large yellow onion, cut into ¼ inch strips ½ red bell pepper, cut into ¼ inch strips ½ poblano pepper, seeds and ribs removed, cut int...