Risotto is near the top of my list of winter meal go-tos. Warm, creamy, endlessly versatile and impressive enough for guests—it’s a comfort dish...
Recipes
Soup’s On
Fill your bowls with a healthy dose of warmth and comfort. By now, even the most fervent cooks have grown a bit weary as the holidays and high...
Big Batch Cocktails for the Holiday Season
Big batch cocktails are the season’s best guests. The countdown starts now—time to eat, drink and be merry—with December holidays and New Year’s all...
Holiday Cocktail Recipes from Haskell’s
Eat, drink and be merry with these indulgent cocktail recipes. The weather outside may be frightful, but these drinks are so delightful. Impress...
Holiday Recipe: Salted Bourbon Pecan Pie
Our Kowalski's culinary expert shares her oft-requested recipe for a holiday dessert. At holiday time, folks who never otherwise would pick up a...
How to Fondue: Delicious Recipes and Helpful Tips for a Fun Night In
A couple of local food experts share their favorite fondue recipes and tips. Spending an evening gathered around a bubbling fondue pot of melted...
Local Food Blogger Finds Success and Satisfaction with Heartbeet Kitchen
Amanda Paa's blog began as a passion project, but Heartbeet Kitchen has morphed into a full-time job. From breakfast and sourdough to dinners and...
Talking Turkey: Thanksgiving Vocab and Out-of-the-Box Recipes
We've got your Thanksgiving cooking dictionary, along with holiday recipes from Heartbeet Kitchen! There are a few Thanksgiving camps, including the...
Raspberry Bostock
This delicious pastry recipe is perfect for sharing (or leftovers). Raspberry Bostock Makes 12 6 oz. fresh raspberries ¼ cup plus 1 Tbsp. sugar,...
Seven Homemade Halloween Treats Sure to Scare and Satisfy
Enjoy homemade Halloween treats with friends and family. As the sun and the moon trade spots in the sky on Halloween, many streets and neighborhoods...
How to Make Your Favorite Minnesota State Fair Foods at Home
Don’t postpone eating or drinking your Minnesota State Fair favorites. Make no mistake, millions of Minnesotans, who are committed to the annual...
Autumnal Apple Bruschetta
Fine tune your fall palette with tasty, autumnal bruschetta. In September we say goodbye to the warmth of summer and bountiful tomatoes, and hello...
Burrata with Balsamic, Tomatoes and Basil Offers a Taste of Italy at Home
Missing travel? Take a little trip to Italy in your own kitchen with this recipe from Lunds & Byerly's FoodE Expert Amy Goetz. While scrolling...
Celebrate Spring with Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
This side dish is a crowd pleaser and you might get even the pickiest veggie-phobic people to try something new. The ability to get just about any...
Chocolate, Cheese and Wine: How to Build the Ideal Valentine’s Day Platter
How exactly do you pair chocolate, cheese and wine? The experts say, “Ask us first.” The cheese display case at my local grocer is intimidating....
Bites, Beer and Indoor Golf: Birdi Golf Brings a New Experience to Woodbury
Find winter fun—with golf simulators, good eats and good drinks—at Woodbury’s new Birdi Golf. In Minnesota, when outdoor sports are not an option,...
Recipe: Share These Truffles on Random Act of Kindness Day
Random Act of Kindness Day is February 17 - why not share a little chocolate? February has a very special holiday in it. Not Valentine’s Day,...
Combat Cold Season With These Easy Drink Recipes
During cold season, it’s nice to have something hot to hold onto and to sip until your toes feel a little warmer and you feel better. This is the...
Recipe: DIY Spiced Apple Cider
If company’s coming, or you just need a hot cuppa something delicious, try out this classic winter drink starring cinnamon, allspice, and cloves....
Local Food and Nutrition Experts Serve Up a Healthy Holiday Menu
Survive the six weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas by creating healthy, alternative dishes. “Why are you making a turkey? Half your guests are...
