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The winning recipes for the 2023 Star Tribune Holiday Cookie Contest
The winning cookie recipe has everything we look for in a holiday cookie: It has a unique flavor profile, looks great on a cookie tray and is fun to bake.
Meet the bakers behind the 2023 Star Tribune Holiday Cookie Contest winners
You'll see familiar faces and first-time entrants in this year's winner's circle, all creating one-of-a-kind recipes for Star Tribune readers.
Taste the winning cookies at the Star Tribune's sampling event
It's also a chance to mingle with bakers and ask experts your most pressing baking questions.
100 great holiday cookie recipes to try
Our holiday cookie finder has recipes to use this holiday season — and all year long.
Usher in the holidays with Zoë François and Andrew Zimmern
Minnesota's favorite celebrity chefs are hosting a holiday special featuring new twists on recipes for Christmas and Hanukkah.
Duluth gem Northern Waters Smokehaus shares its secrets in new cookbook
Learn how to smoke fish, turn leftover smoked ham into meatballs and make the famous Cajun Finn sandwich as the North Shore staple celebrates 25 years — and a move.
Minnesota-made bonbons win awards at international chocolate competition
Two confections from St. Croix Chocolate Co. took home silver and bronze awards at the world's largest craft chocolate competition.
Try a tagine, the ultimate one-pot meal
The traditional Moroccan recipe is made with lamb steeped in spices and cooked low and slow for a deeply flavorful dish.
Classic French chicken dish embraces garlic — 40 cloves of it
The recipe might seem overwhelmingly garlicky, but it's not. Be sure to have some good bread handy — you'll want to soak up every drop of the delicious sauce.
St. Paul company raises the hot honey heat with Ghost Honey
With just three ingredients — American made honey, ghost peppers and vinegar — Heart Soul Heat heats up the hot-honey scene.
Revival Smoked Meats, Mr. Paul's Po'boys coming to Minneapolis' Malcolm Yards
Two new vendors will open inside the market in Minneapolis' Prospect Park neighborhood.
Combat Thanksgiving leftover fatigue with beef and broccoli stir-fry
After a week of heavy cooking and eating, the classic Chinese-American dish is light and easy to prepare. Plus, you'll still have room for pie.
Turn leftover turkey scraps into crispy carnitas
Browned bits of turkey are infused with herbs and spices and are ready to fill tacos or burritos and top nachos or pizza.
Restaurant review: Is Daniel del Prado's Porzana worth the buzz?
The Argentine steakhouse in Minneapolis' North Loop is the chef's most ambitious project yet. Cue the anticipation.
50 people who are changing the way Minnesotans eat
These are our trailblazers, those who have caused a seismic shift for the better in the way we dine.
Come taste the winners of the annual Star Tribune Holiday Cookie Contest
Gather your appetites and baking questions for our annual cookie event.
10 Twin Cities area food (and drink) events with holiday cheer
From festive cocktail pop-ups to family-friendly markets, these holiday offerings will melt even the Grinchiest of hearts.
Jonas Brothers hit Meteor before St. Paul concert, Centro in Roseville, and more restaurant news
More restaurant news: Centro expands to Roseville, pie season means a new walk-up bakery in St. Paul, El Meson returns, and a taste of the new Lynette.
What questions do you have for our critic about Twin Cities restaurants and dining?
It's been a busy 2023 in restaurants. As we wrap things up, what questions do you have for restaurant critic Jon Cheng about the local dining scene, reviews, or restaurants in general? He'll answer them in an upcoming column for the Star Tribune.
The 5 best things we ate in the Twin Cities area this week
Among this week's highlights: The sandwich we're still craving, an unbeatable lunch deal, chicken perfection, biscuits at an all-day cafe and a special menu we hope see again.
