It’s not as intimidating as it sounds. I’ve always balked at making my own vegetable broth. Buying vegetables specifically for broth seemed like such a waste! I may be squeezing out the flavor, but what about the nutrients? So many are left behind in the limp vegetables that are thrown away (or composted). I tried […]
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So we got some eggplant the other day and our CSA box and I decided not to bring it with me on vacation. So the day before I left on vacation I new something had to be done with eggplant. However I wasn’t quite sure what I was going to make with it even
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It’s been hot here. Really hot. I say I love the heat, but I live in Minnesota – what do I know about heat? Yet, all this past week the temperature was around 100 degrees Fahrenheit with a heat index of around 115. Nuts. I tried to do things outside…a walk to the grocery
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What makes food delicious? Fresh ingredients? Interesting flavor and texture combinations? Full of healthful nutrients? Skillfully prepared? Yes, I think that is part of it, but not all of it. Food was such a big part of our trip to France that I decided to throw a France Food and Cake party with some girlfriends.
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The summer’s harvest is in! What fantastic eating! It all began with our CSA box of veggies and cheese. We got eggplant, sweet corn, Italian frying peppers (like bell peppers), red beets, Italian garlic, Thai basil (in the bag), sweet Spanish onions, carrots… …and cucumbers, grape tomatoes, summer squash, broccoli, Sweet Sarah’s
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Spicy, heartwarming, and deceptively impressive. The perfect dish for entertaining! The stew itself can be made in advance. Then, on the day of your party, just place the stew inside the pumpkin (or pumpkins if you want a really impressive stew) and bake away. The aroma will get all your guests’ tummy’s rumbling. And
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I know. This sounds a little strange. But if you have been waiting to try one of my recipes, this is the one to try. It is fairly simple and oh so delicious! This chili starts with a rich peppery base. I sautéed onion, garlic, and an assortment of peppers together. When they were soft, I added
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It’s the State Fair in Minnesota. Twelve days of fun, friends, and of course, food. For those of you not familiar with the MN State Fair, it’s HUGE! Over 1.7 million people attend the Fair every year. It’s the second largest state fair in the United States. The MN State Fair was originally designed as
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I’ve been craving eggplant parmesan. I love the crunchy breading covering the soft eggplant and then smothering the eggplant in a simple tomato sauce. It’s amazing how well eggplant and tomatoes go together. I don’t, however, love how long eggplant parmesan takes me to make (over an hour), and I don’t love turning on the
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