Articles filed under Cook Challenge
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Join our Cook of the Week ChallengeJul 19, 2013 6:00 am - If you’re the type of cook who can look at a jar of salsa and see something more than chips and dip, then you’re just who we need for our third annual Cook of the Week C...
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Deadline looming for Cook of the Week ChallengeJul 18, 2013 6:00 am - I've been reading through applications for our Cook of the Week Challenge and I realized something's missing: your entry. The contest challenges 16 home cooks to come up...
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Cook of the Week Challenge: Brussels sprout slaw launches physics teacher to winner’s circleNov 06, 2012 4:48 am - Brussels sprouts. Those little green cabbages nearly got the best of Michael Pennisi, one of the four finalists — and ultimate winner — in the Cook of the Week Challenge...
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Schaumburg teacher is Daily Herald Cook of the YearNov 01, 2012 3:00 pm - Fan favorite Louann Zundel of Des Plaines wins runner-up
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Buffaloaf Chili CheeseburgerOct 31, 2012 5:32 am - 1 tablespoon olive oil ½ cup chopped shallot 2 large garlic gloves, minced 1 large jalapeño pepper, stem and seeds removed and cut into small dice 1 tablespoon chili...
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Shredded Beef Tacos and Chocolate Sauce PlantainsOct 31, 2012 5:32 am - Tacos 1 Q7 Ranch sirloin tip roast, 3-4 pounds 8 ounces salsa 1 packet (1 ounce) taco seasoning Garnishes Shredded lettuce Diced tomato Diced or sliced avocado Sliced gr...
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Buffaloaf Chili CheeseburgerOct 31, 2012 5:32 am - 1 tablespoon olive oil ½ cup chopped shallot 2 large garlic gloves, minced 1 large jalapeño pepper, stem and seeds removed and cut into small dice 1 tablespoon chili...
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Sesame Catfish with Pumpkin Fennel RavioliOct 31, 2012 5:32 am - 3 catfish fillets (about 1½ pounds) 1 cup Ying’s Korean BBQ Marinade, divided 1 cup freekeh (roasted green wheat) ½ cup black sesame seeds ½ cup vegetable oil ½ pound k...
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Catching up with the 2011 contestantsOct 31, 2012 5:00 am - It’s been a year since Penny Kazmier rose to the top of the heap in our inaugural Cook of the Week Challenge. You’ve no doubt noticed that since then she’s started dabbl...
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Judges take their turn with the secret ingredientsOct 31, 2012 5:00 am - Our contestants didn't have a choice. I gave them the challenge ingredient combinations and that's what they had to work with. But when it came time to ask our judges i...