My dad got his first deer of the bow season recently, and sent me home with a fresh package of steak over the weekend. Normally I slice it and pan fry it with plenty of onions and mushrooms, but I had a different idea that I wanted to give a go.
My Midwest Kitchen: Dairy-Free Tater Tot Hot Dish
The worst part of developing an adult dairy allergy is that I know what I'm missing out on. I love a classic tater tot hot dish made of canned cream of mushroom soup, and lots of shredded marble jack cheese. I haven't had the dish in years because of my allergy, but tonight I finally... Continue Reading →
My Midwest Kitchen: Haluski
I'll think of a food I haven't had in forever and fixate on it until I either go get it from somewhere or make it myself. That is exactly what I did with haluski this week.
My Midwest Kitchen: Chocolate Dipped Pumpkin Muffins
For the most part, I'm a summer person. I like fruity, bright flavors and cold slushee drinks. But when the weather is cold and dreary, I'll drink the pumpkin Kool-aid.
My Midwest Kitchen: Life Lessons Come in Different Forms, Including Sandwich Spread
As I poured in a teaspoon of paprika I snapped out of my daze. What did I just make?
There is a Secret Cookie Dough Bar Hidden in Battle Lake, Minnesota
Everyone knows the best part of making cookies is sneaking bites of the raw dough.
Out-of-This-World Pho Found in Small St. Cloud Vietnamese Market
This little market packs a big punch in the flavor category.
Taqueria Chavez in Long Prairie is an Authentic Mexican Cuisine Dream
A gigantic burrito is always a highlight of a trip home to Long Prairie.
OOf-da Tacos are a Minnesota Festival Delicacy
Based in the small town of Erskine, Minnesota (real small, the population is just over 500) Parenteau's OOf-da Tacos has been a family business traveling through Minnesota for three decades.