Articles filed under Cook of the Week
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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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Healthful weight loss, flavorful cooking never tasted so goodAug 29, 2017 6:00 am - “Those days of broiled chicken and steamed broccoli are gone forever,” says Barb Hartwig, our Cook of the Week from Deerfield. She should know. As a Weight Watchers memb...
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What's new for the Daily Herald Cook of the Week Challenge 2017Aug 02, 2017 6:00 am - The Daily Herald Cook of the Week Challenge is back in a new size and shape for 2017. We're looking for people who love to cook, have fun in the kitchen, feel adventurou...
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When cooking, artist finds inspiration in ingredients, styles, techniquesJun 07, 2017 6:00 am - As Karl Gerzan studied how to create a strong composition in art school, balancing colors, lines and intricate shapes, the same curiosity also developed when it came to ...
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A love of cooking and baking runs in this Gurnee familyMay 24, 2017 6:00 am - This week's spotlight lands on cooking cousins who learned to cook from a master, their papa Bill Rivelli, who incidentally, has also been a Cook of the Week. Blaise LaV...
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Cooking from scratch, baking with love for family and friendsApr 26, 2017 6:00 am - Our Cook of the Week, Kim Schroeder from Lake Zurich, has a personal rule she lives by that her friends and family really appreciate. “I never show up anywhere without s...
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Cook of the Week Challenge contestants film audition for Gordon Ramsay's showApr 19, 2017 6:00 am - Four suburban cooks who were contestants in the Daily Herald's Cook of the Week Challenge 2016 now hope they can cut the mustard to compete on national television. Calli...
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Tools key to cook's passion in the kitchen, especially a sharp knifeApr 05, 2017 6:00 am - While some cooks may say they have a favorite ingredient or dish to prepare, one could say that Amanda Nells has a favorite kitchen tool, her knives. It's no surprise co...
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Cook of the Week: Homegrown cook baking enthusiast returns to Hawthorn WoodsMar 15, 2017 6:00 am - Thomas Wolfe may have said you can't go home again, but Donna Abbott, our cook of the week from Hawthorn Woods, would beg to differ. Donna grew up in Lake Zurich, but ma...
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Recipes from Donna Abbott, Cook of the WeekMar 14, 2017 11:00 pm - Chocolate Cake 2/3 cup regular olive oil, plus more for greasing 6 tablespoons good-quality unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted ½ cup boiling water 2 teaspoons best vanilla...