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Fired up: Where to find July 4 dining specials this weekendJun 30, 2022 2:41 PM - July 4 weekend is here -- do you have plans yet? If not, here are some specials that suburban restaurants are cooking up to honor Independence Day on Monday.
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Chewy chilled noodles make the perfect summer saladJun 30, 2022 2:33 PM - Chilled raman noodles take a refreshing turn as the centerpiece of a summer salad.
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Tips for hosting a successful backyard barbecue for a crowdJul 2, 2022 9:10 AM - Summer entertaining needn't be overwhelming. Leslie Meredith offers tips on prepping and serving some store-bought staples and some from-scratch dishes for a crowd.
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Fresh herbs help get flavorful, crispy chicken on the table in no timeJun 29, 2022 6:00 AM - Fresh herbs in a summer garden shine in this dish of flavorful, crispy chicken for a fast dinner.
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'Giving back to the ecosystem': Elgin restaurant likes what it can do with copi (formerly Asian carp)Jun 23, 2022 5:43 PM - About a dozen taste-testers gathered Thursday at Kubo Sushi in Elgin, where the owner minced copi into an Asian-inspired slider and plans to create other meals with it. Copi is the new moniker for the maligned Asian carp, an invasive species that has been overwhelming waterways in the Midwest.
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Cool off at an upcoming craft beer festivalJun 23, 2022 11:49 AM - If you have a taste for a cold brew, this is your lucky weekend as there are craft beer festivals happening across the suburbs.
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From 'carp' to 'copi': Unpopular Asian carp getting a makeover
Jun 22, 2022 12:47 PM - You're in the mood for fish and your server suggests a dish of invasive carp. Ugh, you might say. But how about broiled copi, fresh from the Mississippi River? Here's the catch: They're the same thing.
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Updating a summer salad by way of a way-back machine
Jun 22, 2022 6:00 AM - Having fond memories of a summery salad from years ago, Don Mauer updates the salad dressing with some 2022 know-how. Turns out, it's a big hit with a crowd.
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Barrington High School culinary students create savory bibimbap with zip in a 'Chopped'-style competition
Jun 22, 2022 6:00 AM - In a "Chopped"-style competition, Barrington High School culinary students are asked to incorporate applesauce, chicken and rice in a dish. The recipe for bibimbap came out the winner.
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Where to find last-minute Father's Day dining deals in the suburbsJun 19, 2022 8:35 AM - Father's Day is almost here -- do you have plans yet? If not, here are some last-minute specials suburban restaurants are offering on Sunday.
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