Who doesn’t love a good, crunchy pickle? This easy refrigerator pickle recipe is quick to throw together and doesn’t require canning. It’s great for snacking, sandwich or brat topping, or mix with chickpeas and quinoa for an awesome deli salad. Enjoy!
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When most people think of a purée soup, creamy tomato or butternut bisque usually comes to mind. But have you ever tried blended lentil soup? Or how about cauliflower and leek bisque, or sweet potato and apple? It’s soup season, and nothing beats a cold, crisp afternoon with a hot mug of delicious to sip on.
Continue reading “Not Your Basic Bisque”When Life Hands You Zucchini…Make Fritters!
This time of year, gardens are filling up with all kinds of produce. Most gardeners I know always end up giving me armfuls of zucchini, so I wanted to do something fun with it. I made fritter patties and served them with a romesco sauce. The fritter recipe is listed below, as well as a list of fun ideas to use up more of the inevitable zucchini that will end up on your doorstep.
Continue reading “When Life Hands You Zucchini…Make Fritters!”Mouth-Watering Watermelon
On a hot summer day, it’s hard to top a nice, thick slice of chilled sweet watermelon. That is, unless, you decide to top it with some tangy goat cheese, toasted walnuts, balsamic vinegar and olive oil… because that would just be delicious!
Continue reading “Mouth-Watering Watermelon”Summer Smoothies
There’s almost nothing better on a hot summer day than the icy, fruity, refreshment of a slushie. A good frozen drink is perfect for a backyard event or simply relaxing in your own backyard. Please enjoy these delicious recipes for a tasty way to beat the heat or to use as an adult beverage mixer. Simply add the ingredients into a blender and let it do it’s magic!
Continue reading “Summer Smoothies”A New Twist on the Average Grill-Out
Backyard cookouts are synonymous with summer in Minnesota, andwe are well into the season! Burgers and brats are always great, but why not try something new– like a grilled brat with pizza toppings? Ever tried beer cheese sauce and onions on a brat? It’s delicious! Here are some more brat topping ideas to try. Or invite your friends and have a brat bar with different toppings. Enjoy!
Continue reading “A New Twist on the Average Grill-Out”Ginger-Soy Marinated Green Beans
This recipe is a great adaptation to your average refrigertor pickle. I love it in the summertime as light refreshing snack. However, I must warn : these are addicting!
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