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Smashed Summer Pea Spread
I’ve mentioned here more than once that as the weather warms, I try to prepare more simple, fresh foods. This spread is a perfect example. I love peas. Their slightly sweet flavor, that beautiful...
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Homemade Mayonnaise
Are you ready for another do-it-yourself recipe? This time it’s homemade mayonnaise. And yes, there’s a pattern here– I love making my own condiments. If you missed them, here’s are a few recipes...
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Whole Grain Blueberry Scones
Alright, let’s have a serious talk about scones. I absolutely love them, but I’m amazed at how difficult it is to get a good scone at most bakeries. They’re often too cake-y, too hard, or too dry....
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Homemade Caesar Dressing
Spring is finally here in Minnesota! Last week I celebrated “Spring” with my kids, who had a week-long break from school. We didn’t travel anywhere, which was wonderful. It was a week full of...
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Spring Potato Salad with Ramps and Radishes
Finally. Warm weather is finally here in Minnesota! I know parts of the country have been having ridiculous heat waves recently, but we’ve been waiting (not-so-very) patiently for the weather to get...
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The Best Margarita
I try not to describe things as “the best” too often. I’ve done it from time to time, but when I do I truly think the recipe deserves that title. This margarita? It’s the best. Full stop. Ditch...
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Happy Hour: Corpse Reviver No. 2
The weekend is almost here, and I’m getting a little more giddy by the hour. I’m smiling thinking of all the possible things to do. That’s the brilliant thing about Friday, isn’t it? It’s the...
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Happy Hour: Whiskey Sour
It’s Friday, which means it’s practically happy hour! Today’s cocktail is one of my very favorites. It’s actually a drink that we enjoy both in the summer and the winter. Right now we’re enjoying...
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Quinoa Bake with Broccoli and Chickpeas
When I’m developing a new recipe for a meal there are two criteria that generally need to be met. First, the recipe has to be mostly healthy. Since I’m the main person that pumps food into my...
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Simple Pasta with Garlic, Chilies, and Lemon
This dish takes me back to my college years, except this is the grown-up version. One of my go-to meals in college was a bowl of pasta with a splash of olive oil and a sprinkle of fresh parmesan–...
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