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Roasted Carrot and Sweet Potato Soup Summer in Minnesota has changed over the last few years to cooler and wetter conditions. We snuggle in our blankets and furry slippers each winter anticipating the warm sunny days of summer. But June has offered us cloudy skies and sixty degree temps…reminiscent of days in Autumn, so today…
BBQ Steelhead Trout Steelhead Trout, also known as freshwater salmon, is milder in flavor which makes it a great option for those who find salmon a little too strong. This recipe is easy, quick, and delicious with a simple shake of maple smokehouse seasoning and finished with a brush of honey BBQ sauce. Add a corn…
The Ultimate Potato Soup This cold and rainy day in June feels more like a Fall afternoon so I’m making a large pot of potato soup. This recipe is both my children’s and my husband’s favorite, and although it takes a bit of effort, I love making it just to hear their response. It’s a…
Quinoa Salad If you haven’t tried Quinoa, put it on your list. This grain (technically it’s a seed), is a welcomed change from rice or pasta, and it’s totally different. The light, fluffy, mild, nutty, delicate texture makes a great salad or side dish and is often used in soups, stews, breads, and even desserts. …
Parmesan Chive Shortbread Crackers I love Parmesan. I love it on everything and I love to eat slices of it with a glass of wine. Many times it’s my secret ingredient when a recipe is missing something, Parmesan always makes it better. The inspiration for these crackers came from Ina Garten’s recipe for Parmesan…
Fruit Pizza For my son’s birthday I made his favorite dessert of all time…Fruit Pizza. For him, I made the original recipe that I’ve made for years with a refrigerator sugar cookie crust, and I’ve been craving fruit pizza ever since. The only ingredient I needed to convert was the crust, so I set out…
Asian Chicken Noodle Salad Crisp veggies and tender noodles tossed with a garlic-ginger infused sauce with notes of lime and honey. Don’t substitute olive oil for the canola oil in this recipe as the Asian flavors don’t pair well with the rich olive undertones. Control your preferred sweetness in this dressing with the addition of…
Italian Pasta Salad This isn’t your ordinary Italian Pasta Salad, it’s fresher, lighter, and so full of herbal flavors you’ll never go back to your old recipe. The difference is the seasonings you toss into the noodles and vegetables and let “marinate” for several hours. Then the dressing is tossed in just before serving to…
Gourmet Fish Sticks The best part of fishing in Northern Minnesota is enjoying your fresh catch the next day. These beautiful fillets are Sunfish and they’re a perfect size for fish sticks. I serve these crispy strips with a side salad that’s simply tossed with the squeeze of a fresh lime. The dipping sauce is a…
The “Nordeaster” Sandwich This sandwich originated from a small hot dog and burger joint in Northeast Minneapolis called, “Uncle Franky’s”. The first time I tried it I knew I had to re-create it at home, and now it’s one of my family’s favorites. The sub-buns of days gone by really add to the original taste…
Cherry Chicken Pasta Salad I tried a new pasta today made with Quinoa, I love to try new options – especially healthy ones! The directions on the package said to avoid overcooking, so I removed them at the specified time. I would cook them a bit longer next time as they were a little chewy….
Spicy-Sweet Pork Grilled Taco’s The Summer heat is finally here and tonight we’re grilling taco’s. The corn tortilla’s are quick grilled to a crispy-chewy texture that adds to the authentic taste of this meal. I used pork tenderloin, but chicken would be wonderful too. The spice rub is a combination of smokey chipotle chili powder,…
