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Slow Cookers To The Rescue

All the baking and cooking required during the holiday season, usually gives people the need to have a simple, homemade meal plan. Enter - the slow cooker! This week, we will feature some great family-friendly slow cooker meals and side dishes! Crock-Pot Breakfast Casserole Prep Time: 15 min....

Casserole Comfort!

This week, we will feature comfort food... Casseroles! Nothing says “Minnesota Winter” better than a warm, homecooked casserole. Enjoy! Amish Breakfast Casserole Prep: 15 min. Cook: 35 min. Servings: 12 1 lb. sliced bacon, diced 1 med. sweet onion, chopped 6 large eggs, lightly beaten 4 C...

The Soup's On!

Now that we are in the New Year and most of the celebrations are behind us (along with all the sweets), you might be craving simpler, more hardy meals. This week, we will feature some cozy winter soups that are perfect for a MN winter! Simple Taco Soup Prep: 5 min. Cook: 20 min. Servings: 8 2...

New Recipes for the New Year!

New Year’s is time for remembering the past and looking forward to what’s to come in the new year ahead! This week we will continue our party ideas. Maybe this year’s New Year’s resolution can be trying some new recipes! While you are celebrating and enjoying some of your family recipes - we...

Time To Entertain!

‘Tis the season for entertaining! At this time of year, we are all planning for different kinds of festive gatherings. This week we will look at some great appetizers and bring-along foods for a group (or stay at home) event! Wishing You a Very Merry Christmas and a Healthy New Year! Puff...

Recipes to get you into the Holiday Spirit!

The season is in full swing, and a little snow is helping to get everyone into the holiday spirit! With some quiet nights planned and a few holiday parties on the schedule, we are always looking for some new recipes to try! We hope these help you plan your upcoming meals! Chai Tea Mix Prep: 30...

Recipes for the Official Start to the Holidays

The official start to the holidays is here! Time for all the parties, meal prep, and at-home meals. These meals are often exciting, delicious, and a lot of work! The easiest way to get through preparing for your holiday meals is to “Be Prepared” and by starting early! Ready or not - here we go...

Recipes for Your Tasty Holiday Cookie Trays

Holiday Baking Time! Every year we look for new recipes to add to our cookie trays. We try to have different flavors, colors and textures and most people find that they enjoy having a homemade treat during the holidays! We are including a few new options for you to consider adding to your cookie...

Holiday Recipes from Darlene

This week we will do a throwback to Darlene’s Holiday Columns from 2018. 11/21/2018 It’s holiday time already! This year has gone by so quickly. It could be I’m getting older. As the saying goes, “Life flies by quick as we age.” Everyone is so busy with all the things we do to get ready for...

Wild Game Recipes

Fall... for many it involves changing of clothing choices, for some it is about Halloween and Thanksgiving, but for many Minnesotans, it also means, hunting season! This week, we will feature some new ideas for venison, duck and pheasant. Good Luck to all the hunters out there - and be safe!...