Articles filed under Cook of the Week
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Heart-shaped meatloaf way to woman's heartAug 02, 2011 11:00 am - When Lisa Anders looks forward to celebrating a special occasion, she doesn't think about restaurant reservations. Her husband, Brad, can whip up a special meal or desse...
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Fall Off the Bone Slow Cooked Baby Back RibsAug 02, 2011 12:00 am - 18 ounces (1½ bottles) lemon-flavored beer (such as Leinenkugel Summer Shandy) 1 slab (about 2 pounds) pork baby back ribs ¼ cup brown sugar Rub ½ cup brown sugar ...
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Oh My Oatmeal CakeAug 02, 2011 12:00 am - 1½ cups boiling water 1 cup quick cooking oatmeal (pour boiling water over oats and set aside) ½ cup butter room temperature 1 cup brown sugar firmly packed 1 cup s...
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The Key to Her Heart Carrot CakeAug 02, 2011 12:00 am - 2½ cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for pan 2 cups grated carrots 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon ground allspice ¼ teaspoon ground cin...
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Garlic Roast Chicken with Rosemary and LemonJul 26, 2011 12:00 am - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2½ pounds total) 6 cloves garlic, crushed 3 tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves stripped from stems 3 tablespoons extra-...
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Mixed Bean SaladJul 26, 2011 12:00 am - 8 ounces green beans cut in 4 pieces 2 ounces red wine vinegar 3 ounces olive oil 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon lemon peel grated 2 garlic cloves minced ...
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Cook of the week: Quinoa SaladJul 26, 2011 12:00 am - 1½ cups quinoa 3 cups of chicken broth or stock ½ red pepper, diced 1 jalapeno, diced 1 can (15 ounces) chick peas, rinsed ¼ cup jicama, diced 3 scallions finely sl...
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Retiree gets schooledJul 26, 2011 12:00 am - Dan Bessler, recent winner of the Elgin Community College Culinary Arts and Hospitality program/ Fischer Nuts competition, may not be your stereotypical college student....
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Lombard mom passes on kitchen lessonsJul 20, 2011 12:00 am - Clara Smith never went to traditional culinary school but remembers one chef describing how he learned to cook. "He said 'I went to the University of Life for cooking,'"...
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Longtime baker creates pie for annual benefitJul 12, 2011 12:00 am - A vacation in Michigan was the inspiration for Sarah Anderson's contribution to this year's annual Glen Ellyn Historical Society's bake sale. “Last year we went to Michi...