My earliest memories of holiday meals- especially Christmas- center around this dish. While other families were celebrating their Santa day with a ham or turkey, we were honoring our heritage with this dish. It wasn’t until I was almost 8 years old that I found out all of my friends at school did not eat […]
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These cookies are a hallmark of my Christmas memories as a child. They are one of the most recognized food smells in my kitchen that are made every November, December and January. While the recipe is generationally ‘older’ I can testify that people of all ages love & celebrate these cookies. And you won’t feel
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Thanksgiving is the precursor to the Christmas season. The BIG day for the humble turkey and supporting side dishes. It’s also the holiday that is centered more around history and celebrating with loved ones, without the attachment & stress of finding gifts. It’s also when most households cook a giant turkey bird with the intention
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Hello, my name is Lulu and I’m a chicken-a-holic. I didn’t grow up this way…or did I? Growing up we would have chicken at least 2-3 times during the work week. “The cackling chicken” my mother would say. It conjures up a less than appetizing meal. My mother who was constantly dieting, would only eat chicken breast
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This is an older type of recipe, one more commonly known as osso bucco. If you like osso bucco or would like a break from Italian cooking, try this one. If you have never tried cooking beef shanks on their own, they are fantastic. I can honestly say they are so full of flavor and
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Jenna, my best friend from growing up in MN, has THE BEST spice cake recipe. She’s been an integral part of my life and I’m so happy to celebrate our friendship with this recipe. Every year on Jenna’s birthday (and later on my birthday) her mother would make this cake in celebration of her daughter.
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This is one of the best make ahead or freeze until needed types of meals. You can literally eat it alone or top a cheese dog or baked potato with this chili. It’s versatile yet warm and can be eaten all year long. This type of meal is what gets you through the coldest of
Every once in a while, I wander back to Arcadia from up north. Arcadia has a very special place in my heart as it’s where I spent the later part of my 20s, fresh out of a break up. I stood on my own two feet, got a brand new lease on life and was
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Get your kousa scooper ready. Um…what?? Yes, there are actually tools to help you with this- but if you are just starting to cook I recommend using a dull spoon. Back in the day, in rural Mankato MN, these such tools were not available. My grandfather, a humble liquor store owner, went to an auto
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Vegetables: you either love them or hate them. It’s hard to continually reinvent the wheel when it comes to serving up the same up the same old spuds, squashes and tomatoes. If you are looking for a yummy twist on vegetables that please try this dish. It’s a bit more mechanical than it is complex.
