Recipe of the week #2: Summit Porter Pot Pie
Whether you’re having family over, or just want to warm your soul on a cloudy Minnesota day, this recipe is just the thing: A classic Minnesotan dish, with a twist that comes from one...
Great meals you can make on a budget, vol. 2
POWS (as in those POW! blocks in Super Mario Bros., not P-O-Ws)
It’s a weird name. I don’t know where it came from, but these pows were a favorite of mine when I was a...
Recipe of the Week: Roasted pork roll w/ kale and sweet onions
Like most of my recipes, this super simple one can be a great base for a cornucopia of things. It's simply a stuffed meat: stuff it with anything you want.
Roasted Pork Roll, yield: 4 servings
2lbs...
Gray Duck Tavern opens Tuesday
Duck, Duck Gray Duck (called Duck, Duck, Goose in literally every other state) is a game all Minnesotans remember from childhood.
But St. Paul's recent restaurant boom is no game, and downtown/Lowertown especially has seen nearly...
Recipe of the Week: Broccoli-Parmesan Soup
This soup can be served chilled or hot. Pick your time of day, check the weather, and be sure to grab some/make some herb pistou to garnish.
Broccoli Soup with Ricotta and Parmesan, yield: 1quart
Ingredients:
1ea large...
Great meals you can make on a budget, vol. 3
Chicken Tacos
MMM… you can’t go wrong with tacos for a delicious meal. What’s the best way to make tacos? On a budget of course! Here’s a version based on some of my favorite ingredients...
Cocktails to make at home, vol. 3
Here it is, the third edition for cocktails you can make at home. Summer is here, It’s hot outside, and the sun is shining! Let’s keep it cool with these fun cocktails you can...
Summer Food Festivals
The best of the fests happen in the summer when the livin’ is easy.
Easy for those without kiddos anyway! Need to rally the troupes? Get out of the neighborhood routines?
Start with some friendly food...
Recipe of the Week: Maple-Soy Flat Iron Steak with Spicy Cabbage
Here in Minnesota, summer tends to fly by too fast. Being able to use the grill is a great way to extend being outdoors on a beautiful late summer night. I love this recipe: its a crowd-pleaser...
Recipe of the Week: Broccoli with pine nuts, tart cherries and orange
Broccoli with pine nuts and tart cherries Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients:
1lb broccoli, broken down into large florets
¼ c pine nuts, raw
¼ c dried tart cherries
1ea oange, zested
2t grapeseed...
