Category: Recipes

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Root Vegetable Fritter Recipe

I love fritters! Crisp on the outside, tender and rich on the inside… Making them can be a process, but I think they are totally worth it! You can make a big batch and freeze some for later. This recipe gets its amazing flavor from root vegetables blended with Parmesan cheese. The trick to making a good, crispy fritter is to make sure your shredded vegetables are squeezed free of any excess liquid before mixing in the egg and other ingredients. Try serving them with a light pesto or garlic aioli… and enjoy!

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Beer Cheese Mac Bites

This recipe is easy to throw together, great for any occasion, and it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Be sure to make enough to go around! Also, you can have fun with the ingredients. Try using different cheeses, or mix in flavors like roasted butternut squash, lobster and Parmesan, broccoli, beef chili, bacon, or anything else you can think of. These can also be made ahead of time and heated to serve.

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Recipe: Lemon-Soy Vegetable Soup with Ginger

Forget everything you heard about ‘low-and-slow’. This soup recipe is almost like a stir-fry: thin-sliced vegetables, simmered together juuust until they begin to soften. Tamari, lemon, garlic, and ginger are added once it’s off the heat, to keep the flavors nice and fresh. It sounds light, but this soup is a true belly-warmer and only takes a few minutes!

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Soup-Making 101

However basic the idea of a soup may be, there are so many ways to create bold, new and delicious flavors in each pot. Whether you could use a crash-course or brush-up on your soup making skills, below are some basic steps, along with some time-saving tips, all about how to make a good, hearty soup, from scratch. I hope this is helpful – and Happy Cooking!

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7 DIY HOLIDAY DECOR IDEAS -MADE FROM YOUR KITCHEN!

When I think of the holiday season, I think of food. Of course, I am always thinking of food. But especially during this time, the sight of a festive table setting or even the scent of warm cinnamon spice invokes a feeling of cheer. I think everyone can agree that food is one of the most prominent aspects of the holiday season. This year, I decided to decorate with it. There are so many things you can use right from your pantry to create beautiful table settings, dress a wreath or garland, or make delightful ornaments. Here are some of the things I’ve been working on:

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Best Pie Crust Recipe

 The holidays are coming up, and one menu item that will likely be showcased at one dinner or another is a fresh-baked homemade pie. This pie crust recipe I’m sharing today is one that I’ve been using for years, for everything from sweet pies and tartlets to savory pot pies and galettes (pictured below). It’s easy, deliciously rich, and a secret ingredient (cream cheese) makes it a bit sturdier to stand up to just about any filling.

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A Warm Mug is like a Warm Hug

As the cold autumn weather persists, we Minnesotans are preparing to hunker down for the winter months with cozy blankets, fuzzy slippers, and a favorite book or TV program. One necessary accoutrement would be a hot mug of something delicious to sip on whilst curled up on your favorite chair. Lately, I’ve been enjoying a hot cup of cocoa when I’m wanting to snuggle in. Here are some recipes to keep you toasty this winter, including my favorite hot cocoa!

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