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Kuts for Kim

How do you open your heart and support a local friend all while getting the best salon services from one of our favorite shops in New Lenox?

Chocolate-Orange Mousse; getting ready for romance

Do you have the special dessert planned for your romantic Valentine's Day meal?

Roasted Golden Beets

Golden beets - what a find!

Simple Sunday Pot Roast

Just the words "pot roast" brings out some mouth-watering memories. A true winter's dish - slow roasted in the oven with potatoes and vegetables. A perfect dish for that sit down Sunday dinner.

Holiday Guide

Thawing the Turkey - Thanksgiving Countdown

When to start defrosting the turkey? Here are some defrosting tips!

Holiday Guide

Cooking the Turkey - Countdown to Thanksgiving

How are you cooking your turkey this year? This article recommends two popular methods of preparing the Thanksgiving turkey. How about - Brining and Roasting or Injecting and Deep Frying the bird?

"In the American Kitchen" Tempura - NLCTV Channel 6

It's back! The new season of NLCTV's "In the American Kitchen" & it's airing every day this week at noon & again at 7:00 pm on Channel 6. Join us as we prepare Tempura with our guest, Joe Miyazaki!

Fall baking; it's apple time!

This is a simple and tasty fall baking favorite! It could be either an apple cake or with a few changes pumpkin cake. And, check out the caterer's serving technique included with this recipe!

Wartime chocolate cake

Let me know what you think! When I made this with my grandson, he told me that it's just not going to work. You can't bake with no mixer, no eggs or milk. He quickly ate up the chocolate proof!

Cooking It Up With Sal

Hey Fellow Foodies! Join in on the culinary conversations - share a recipe, your local favorite restaurant, or family traditions!

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