Some people made sourdough during the pandemic. Eagan resident Jeff Roslund, co-founder of Dapper Barons Spirits, made batch after batch of liqueur,...
Recipes
An Easy, Pleasing Turkey Day Side Dish
I’m hosting Thanksgiving for the first time in a very long time. Despite my years of culinary experience, I’m a little nervous. It’s likely there...
Cranberry Sauce Is Just the Start
There’s a myriad of ways to enjoy cranberries this season. Here’s the differences between a few favorites: Cranberry relish is raw, fresh and tart....
A Season for Hotdish
I’ve lived in Minnesota for nearly 30 years, but I didn’t grow up here. Hotdish wasn’t part of my culinary upbringing. I didn’t have my first bite...
(Hot) Dog Days of Summer
Hot dogs might not require much in the way of my culinary expertise, but they’re fun. Still, I have high taste expectations. In my estimation, the...
Recipes To Celebrate Blackberry Season
Blackberries are a great source of vitamins C and K and a good source of fiber, but mostly they’re just delicious! They’re also easy to incorporate...
Wake Up Call With Gus Dean Coffee
Need an extra caffeine and flavor boost to perk up? Gus Dean, also known as “The Coffee Guy”, adds Coco-Cola to his Mocha Java Cold Brew. “Mocha...
Say “Yes, Ma’am” to This Croque Madame Recipe
While it’s not hard to make, Croque Madame is an oh-so-worth-it hassle. Croque Madame Serves 4 4 tsp. Dijon mustard 8 slices firm white sandwich...
Mocktail Hour
Delight in the fun of bubbles without a hangover with this delicious kombucha mocktail from Bootlegger Brewing in Apple Valley. Elevate a ginger...
Love Is in the Air With This Chicken Recipe
My husband learned early on in our relationship that I had serious skills in the kitchen. I learned early on that he loved any pasta dish with...
Feed Your Soul with This Buddha Bowl Recipe
A few months ago, I happened across a 2017 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report stating that only one in 10 adults meets the...
How To Stop Being a Chicken About Roasting a Chicken
Kowalski’s has received Best Rotisserie Chicken awards multiple times, including as recently as last October. It’s so convenient. It’s a wonder...
Cozy Up With Swedish Meatballs This Winter
I’m a fan of many, many world cuisines, and I’m lucky to have the opportunity to explore the foods and recipes of other cultures as a part of my...
