A Minnesota classic! This Lightened Up Tater Tot Hotdish includes a homemade cream soup base, sautéed vegetables, ground beef, and yes – tater tots! Surprisingly simple, this recipe comes together easily making it a great weeknight meal! All Hail Tater Tot Hotdish Ya heard of it? How about casserole? Now am I speaking your language? Either way, for me (and arguably, many other Minnesotans), hotdishRead more ->
Lean venison gets an incredibly liberal dose of garlic in this slow cooked Garlicky Venison Roast. Root vegetables are roasted along side the roast, pureed to perfection, serving as a glorious base to the venison which is cooked so perfectly – it literally melts in your mouth! Winter Comfort What says “winter” like a good, slow cooked, tender Garlicky Roast? You know what I’m talkingRead more ->
This Sausage, Kale, and Mushroom Stuffed Acorn Squash makes the perfect weeknight meal. Spicy sausage speckles a nutrient-dense stuffing of kale, mushrooms, and mixed grains. This recipe is so comforting. What doesn’t make you feel all warm and cozy inside? Spicy sausage. Meaty, umami mushrooms. Sautéed greens. Savory squash. Hmm hmm….you’re there now. What I love about this recipe is how fancy it seems (“Really?Read more ->
This Butternut Squash Lasagna with Mushrooms, Kale, and Sage is packed with Autumnal flavors. Butternut squash serves center stage in a decadently creamy sauce with roasted garlic. Meaty mushrooms and cruciferous kale make the filling, in between layers of fresh mozzarella and lasagna noodles. Topped with beautifully fried sage (highlighting another warm flavor in the filling), this lasagna is one to impress! Classic fall flavors.Read more ->
These Chicken Enchiladas with Pumpkin Sauce get an unexpected upgrade with a spicy pumpkin sauce! Sharp cheddar lightly covers the top, melting in to a bubbly, cheesy topping. These enchiladas simple to make, require few ingredients, and are healthy and delicious! An Unlikely Pumpkin Recipe Enchiladas tend to be a favorite food group over here, and I’ll take them any way I can get them.Read more ->
A recipe rumored to induce a marriage proposal, this is one you won’t want to miss! This Engagement Roast Chicken combines perfectly paired lemon, onion, and garlic, both roasted in and alongside the chicken. The only thing that could make this better is a delicious white wine sauce! The perfect recipe for a fancy dinner in. Roasting A Chicken Few recipes are as critical toRead more ->
A super flavorful meal that’s on the table in less than 20 minutes! Salmon gets spicy with everyone’s favorite hot sauce, Sriracha, and a citrus kick from lime juice and zest. This Salmon With Sriracha and Lime is simple, healthy, and absolutely delicious! “Oh, I love salmon. It’s such a lovely color…” If anyone can name that movie for me, you’ll instantly be my bestRead more ->
Gnocchi. It’s always been something that scares me a little bit. To make, at least. Put gnocchi on a menu, and I’m sure to order it. It’s so dense, yet it feels light. So simple, yet so flavorful. Not to mention how perfectly smooth their texture is. Surely, I can’t replicate it at home. WRONG. And Tieghan from Halfbaked Harvest showed me just how toRead more ->
This Coq au Vin with Brown Butter Egg Noodles is pure comfort food! A simple chicken dish gets fancy with the addition of egg noodles doused in brown butter. Absolutely delicious! Comfort Food Coq au Vin. Literally translated as, “Rooster with Wine”, this recipe doesn’t hide much, which is what makes it so charming. A dish regularly reserved for cool and rainy Fall nights, thisRead more ->
This Orzo with Artichoke Pesto is downright cravable. The ingredients offer a perfect balance of savory, salty, and lightly sweet. Fresh corn, sweet cherry tomatoes, and a briny artichoke pesto. Seconds (and thirds!) will be inevitable! Orzo. Artichokes. Oregano. Sweet cherry tomatoes. Pesto. All ingredients that you would likely associated with some complex Italian pasta dish. Right? Oh so wrong. This Orzo with Artichoke PestoRead more ->