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Jefferson County Leader - Aug. 6

Jefferson County Leader - Aug. 6

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Tuesday, August 11, 2026
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The chef named World’s Best Female Chef of 2023 just put cucumber in dessert, and she’s not the only one

  • Jennifer Allen
  • 18 hrs ago

Pastry chefs who spent years building desserts around fruit are trying something else this summer: a handful of them have put cucumbers, carrots and corn ... Read more

The post The chef named World’s Best Female Chef of 2023 just put cucumber in dessert, and she’s not the only one appeared first on Food Drink Life.

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17 Mediterranean dishes that drown everything in good olive oil (no regrets)

  • Jenn Allen
  • 20 hrs ago

Olive oil runs through this Mediterranean spread, from lemony chicken and grilled shrimp to Greek potatoes, fresh salads, tomato pasta, and rosemary lamb, with a few rich bakes rounding out the table.

The post 17 Mediterranean dishes that drown everything in good olive oil (no regrets) appeared first on Food Drink Life.

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13 summer bowl meals with noodles, salads, and stir-fries

  • Mandy V Applegate
  • 20 hrs ago

Pick a bowl-style meal for summer lunch or dinner, with saucy noodles, rice-topped bowls, and bright stir-fries in the mix for warm days at home.

The post 13 summer bowl meals with noodles, salads, and stir-fries appeared first on Food Drink Life.

My Leader Yummy: Home-Style Mushroom Pot Roast and Cream Cheese Brownies
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My Leader Yummy: Home-Style Mushroom Pot Roast and Cream Cheese Brownies

  • By Kathleen Brotherton
  • Jul 4, 2026

With this summer’s heat so far, our slow cookers are getting a lot of use. This Home-Style Mushroom Pot Roast recipe lets your main dish cook …

My Leader Yummy – Autumn Pot Roast, Sour Cream Yeast Rolls
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My Leader Yummy – Autumn Pot Roast, Sour Cream Yeast Rolls

  • By Kathleen Brotherton
  • Sep 27, 2025

Chilly weather at the beginning of autumn makes us think of warm, comfort foods. This Autumn Pot Roast and these Sour Cream Yeast Rolls are tw…

Conflicting information: It’s what’s for dinner
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Conflicting information: It’s what’s for dinner

  • By Goldie Lowe
  • Jul 17, 2025
  • 4 min to read

Surely, most of you have noticed the pervasiveness of the high protein diet trend, either on social media or on store shelves. It’s no longer …

My Leader Yummy – Mexicana Zucchini, Tenderloin Pork Chops with Mushroom Gravy
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My Leader Yummy – Mexicana Zucchini, Tenderloin Pork Chops with Mushroom Gravy

  • By Kathleen Brotherton
  • Jul 5, 2025

Summer vegetable gardens had a rough beginning this year, but they’ve managed to produce a welcome zucchini crop in spite of the season’s wet …

My Leader Yummy – Three-Cheese Chicken and Noodles, Apricot Glazed Vegetables
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My Leader Yummy – Three-Cheese Chicken and Noodles, Apricot Glazed Vegetables

  • By Kathleen Brotherton
  • Jul 16, 2022

As summer comes into full swing, we tend to look for meals that require less time in the kitchen to prepare, and one handy appliance that affo…

Jeffrey A. Peterson, 63, House Springs
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Jeffrey A. Peterson, 63, House Springs

  • Jul 8, 2022

Jeffrey A. Peterson, 63, of House Springs died July 2, 2022. Mr. Peterson was a 1976 Northwest High School graduate. He worked as a sign paint…

My Leader Yummy – Ham, Dill and Sour Cream Potato Salad, Bacon and Cheddar Dip
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My Leader Yummy – Ham, Dill and Sour Cream Potato Salad, Bacon and Cheddar Dip

  • By Kathleen Brotherton
  • Jul 2, 2022

It’s time to celebrate Independence Day again, which often means planning for a picnic or backyard barbecue. But, what would a Fourth of July …

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• Jefferson County Leader: ISSN 3064-948X (Print) ISSN 3064-9498 (Online) • Arnold-Imperial Leader: ISSN 2998-078X (Print) ISSN 2998-0798 (Online) • West Side Leader: ISSN 2998-0828 (Print) ISSN 2998-0836 (Online) • Eureka Leader: ISSN 2998-0801 (Print) ISSN 2998-081X (Online)

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