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Chicken thighs are your answer to quick weeknight dinners
Roasted cherry tomatoes provide a light sauce in this recipe, which can be changed to suit the season.
A lighter recipe for broccoli salad, a popular potluck staple
Minnesota broccoli is a nutrition powerhouse and is now in its prime.
Meal helpers can solve the 'what's for dinner' dilemma
From pestos and tapenades to caramelized onions, having these recipes on hand turns a ho-hum meal into something memorable.
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Sunday supper: Pumpkin Risotto with Pancetta
Pumpkin Risotto with Pancetta Serves 4.Note: Using canned pumpkin makes this recipe an easy weeknight meal. You can use fresh pumpkin or squash if you…
Sip into fall with 3 apple cider drinks (with or without booze)
A warm mug of apple cider is comforting, but it has a home in chilled beverages, too.
Creamy pasta a 'feel-good' recipe for busy weeknights
It's a step up from buttered noodles, but doesn't take much more effort.
Sunday supper: Baja Roast Chicken
Baja Roast ChickenServes 2 to 4.Roast chicken might not strike one as a typically Baja (or Mexican) dish. But there is hardly a town in…
Season local eggplants with abandon — they can take it
Its ability to bend to your flavor desires makes eggplant popular in many global cuisines.
Sweet corn salsa is a winning topping for gameday nachos
Use the leftovers for a star appearance in salads, wraps, tacos, side dishes and more.
5 out-of-the-box recipes to make any night pizza night
Two new cookbooks offer a deep dive into deep dish — and every other type of pizza you might want to make.
Sunday supper: TJ Polish Dogs
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Healthy Power Bars among the State Fair's blue-ribbon winners
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Minnesota's Amy Thielen celebrates art of cooking for 'Company' in new cookbook
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