Articles filed under Cook of the Week
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Love, competitions keep cook creatingMay 24, 2011 12:00 am - If Mary Beth Riley ever gets a call to compete against Cat Cora or Bobby Flay, she will be ready. With one competition under her belt, she's confident she can create a d...
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Shrimp and Rice SaladMay 17, 2011 12:00 am - 2½ cups cooked rice, chilled ½ pound sliced fresh mushrooms 1 onion, chopped 1 green pepper, seeded and chopped 2 tart apples (such as Granny Smith) seeded and chop...
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Salmon with Cucumbers and CapersMay 17, 2011 12:00 am - 1¼ cup mayonnaise ½ cup sour cream 1 tablespoon capers (nonpareilles) ½ cup diced cucumber 4 salmon fillets or steaks, skinless Olive oil Salt and pepper Fresh shre...
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Cooking in test kitchen was her jobMay 16, 2011 11:00 pm - There was a time when Pat Werner roasted 14 turkeys a day. It was part of her job, and she and her roommates benefited from the leftovers she brought home every night. A...
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Teriyaki Pork RoastMay 10, 2011 12:00 am - 3½-pound boneless pork loin Cooking oil 2 medium onions, sliced ½ cup teriyaki sauce with pineapple juice, divided 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce ¼ cup chicken ...
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Cook cares on, off the jobMay 10, 2011 12:00 am - Kathy Amant works day and night shifts caring for seniors through an in-home care agency. Even when she's off the clock she can't turn her caring gene off, using her few...
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Hoffman Estates cook collects, shares recipesMay 03, 2011 12:00 am - Fifty years ago, when Rae Ann Rehwald, of Hoffman Estates, got engaged, her father said to her future husband, “I sure hope you like popcorn and chili because that's al...
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Simple recipes, beautiful tableApr 25, 2011 12:00 am - Anni Ford considers her table as a canvas for providing well-cooked meals and welcoming guests with beautiful tablescapes. “I love crafty things, things to look cute. Wh...
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Volunteer creates meals with available ingredientsApr 19, 2011 12:00 am - For professional actor Ann Marie Nordby, it may be that her favorite role is the one she plays as a volunteer for Wings. Once a week Ann Marie teams up with another volu...
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Garden inspires Ingleside woman's mealsApr 12, 2011 2:00 am - Julie Pokorney does not travel far from her front door to source fresh ingredients for meals. Within her 16-by-24-foot garden, the Ingleside resident finds a bounty of v...