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Fraud trial juror reports getting bag of $120,000 and promise of more if she'll acquit

Fraud trial juror reports getting bag of $120,000 and promise of more if she'll acquit

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A juror was dismissed Monday after reporting that a woman dropped a bag of $120,000 in cash at her home and offered her more money if she would vote to acquit seven people charged with stealing more than $40 million from a program
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Shelled shrimp add big flavor to this simple tomato sauce

Shelled shrimp add big flavor to this simple tomato sauce

In Venetian scampi alla busara, large, sweet, shell-on prawns are bathed in a sauce made with fresh tomatoes and flavored with a splash of white wine, smashed garlic cloves and a sprinkling of pepper flakes.
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In Amalfi, pesto is made with strips of fragrant lemon zest

In Amalfi, pesto is made with strips of fragrant lemon zest

In Amalfi, Italy, cooks making pesto forgo the classic fresh basil in favor of strips of zest from the local lemons, “sfusato amalfitano.” Combined with almonds, Parmesan and oil, it makes a bright, aromatic pesto perfect for tossing with pasta.
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Why are grocery bills so high? A new study looks at the science behind food price reporting

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Danish court throws out claim that a patient's rights were violated when she wasn't given vegan food

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A Danish court on Thursday ruled against a claim that a patient's rights were violated when a hospital failed to give her adequate meals for her vegan diet during her stay there four years ago.
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To cook like a championship pitmaster, try this recipe for smoky chicken wings

To cook like a championship pitmaster, try this recipe for smoky chicken wings

NASHVILLE, Tennessee (AP) — The teams that compete at the annual World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest every year in Memphis often have years of experience under their belts before they can earn a trophy as world-class pitmasters.
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Meta brand enoki mushrooms recalled due to possible Listeria contamination

Meta brand enoki mushrooms recalled due to possible Listeria contamination

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has announced a recall of Meta brand enoki mushrooms due to possible Listeria contamination. The agency says the recall was triggered by its testing and it is conducting a food safety investigation.
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Sizzling, twice-spiced beef skewers add a twist to a Memorial Day barbecue

Sizzling, twice-spiced beef skewers add a twist to a Memorial Day barbecue

Based on the meaty skewers sold by street vendors in China, these twice-spiced beef skewers are served sizzling hot and richly flavored with cumin and chilies — a far more exciting Memorial Day dish than the usual hot dog or hamburger.
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How big food companies can do more to create healthier food environments

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Frozen peas and lemon add complexity to this weeknight-friendly risotto

Frozen peas and lemon add complexity to this weeknight-friendly risotto

Risotto has a fussy reputation, but it’s utterly weeknight-friendly and can be made start to finish in just over half an hour.
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