Articles filed under Cook of the Week
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Khoresht FesenjanPersian Pomegranate and Walnut StewJun 30, 2015 6:00 am - 2-3 tablespoons vegetable oil 8 chicken thigh pieces or 2 pounds chicken breast cubes 1 onion chopped 4 cups chopped walnuts 1 cup pomegranate sauce ½ cup sugar In a l...
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Shirin Polo - Persian Sweet RiceJun 30, 2015 6:00 am - 4 cups basmati rice 1 pound carrots cut matchstick thin ½ cup barberries (soak in cold water for 5-10 minutes, rinse a few times, drain) ½ cup raisins ½ cup cranberries...
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Stuffed Chicken ValentineJun 23, 2015 6:00 am - 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 1 (6 ounce) jar roasted red bell peppers, drained ¼ cu...
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Cary Cook of the Week finds fresh gives best flavorJun 23, 2015 6:00 am - Come to John Klodnicki's house in Cary for spaghetti dinner and you'll likely see meatballs the size of baseballs and taste a liberal amount of garlic. “We do eat a lot ...
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Shrimp ScampiJun 23, 2015 6:00 am - 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1½ cups white wine ½ fresh lemon, juiced 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1...
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Crab-Stuffed Filet Mignon with Whiskey Peppercorn SauceJun 23, 2015 6:00 am - Crab stuffing 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon minced onion 1 teaspoon minced green onion 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon minced celery 1 teaspoon minced green bel...
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Creamy Carbonara with ScallopsJun 23, 2015 6:00 am - 1 package of spaghetti 6 slices crisp bacon, cooked and chopped 1 pound of scallops Salt and pepper to taste 3 tablespoon olive oil 6 garlic cloves, minced 1½ cups chick...
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Meatballs and sauceJun 23, 2015 6:00 am - Meatballs 2 pounds ground chuck ¾ cup Italian bread crumbs ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 garlic cloves minced 2 eggs slightly beaten ¾ cup milk ¼ teaspoon pepper ½ tabl...
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Arlington Heights cook keeps Chinese traditions aliveJun 16, 2015 6:00 am - By Abby Scalf Daily Herald Correspondent For almost 40 years, Helen Weiner's parents lovingly prepared and served to diners what she calls Americanized Chinese food at t...
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Masters in plant biology adds another layer to cookingJun 09, 2015 6:00 am - Quick quiz: Is parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme: 1. A nice refrain in a Simon and Garfunkel song. 2. The medieval version of preservatives. 3. The latest c...