These Surly Hell BBQ Chicken Meatballs are the perfect party appetizer! Chicken makes them lean and healthy, while the homemade BBQ sauce leaves them spicy, lip smacking, and absolutely addictive. They’re baked, but can be kept warm in your slow cooker or crockpot! Make a HUGE batch, of these – they go fast! Have you ever made your own BBQ sauce? I swear it isRead more ->
These Juicy Lucy Meatballs are basically mini cheeseburgers – but with the cheese on the INSIDE! They’re bite sized but packed with delicious flavor. They’re super simple to make, and can be kept warm in your slow cooker. A perfect appetizer for your Super Bowl party! Alright. Let’s talk about the Juicy Lucy. The Juicy Lucy can be described a cheeseburger that has the cheeseRead more ->
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 ->
This Turkey Breakfast Sausage is a delicious weekend brunch side! It’s spicy and salty, without any additives. It’s healthy and super simple to prepare. These turkey sausage patties also freeze beautifully so you can meal prep for those busy weekday mornings! Hey there, hi, hello! Thanks for checking out this post! Do me a favor: stay a while! Head on over to the Recipe SectionRead more ->
The Persimmon Aperol Spritz: a light, effervescent, and festive cocktail to ring in the New Year! Persimmon and lemon infused simple syrup gives this cocktail it’s sweetness, while being offset by the bitterness of the Aperol. Topped with some bubbly, and you’re ready to ring in the New Year! Ah, The Aperol Spritz. The gorgeous sunset-hued cocktail which, when drunk, makes you feel like you’reRead more ->
This Rosemary Sweet Potato Quiche with Turkey Sausage, Sundried Tomatoes, and Chiles is the perfect option for a gluten-free quiche base! It’s super simple and so delicious. The filling is packed with protein and some serious flavor from the help of sun-dried tomatoes and green chiles. An unlikely combination, but undeniably delicious! Do healthy breakfasts (perhaps on-the-go-friendly) fit your healthy eating intentions of 2018? IRead 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 Italian Cobb Salad packs a serious flavor punch! There are a few traditional Cobb ingredients in this recipe (such as hard boiled eggs and tomatoes). But every other ingredient gets an Italian twist: the chicken is marinated in an herby red wine vinaigrette. The bacon is made from prosciutto. The cheese is a crunchy Grana Padano. Marinated artichokes, olives, and pickled peppers also transformRead more ->
This festive Merry Punch is the perfect boozy cocktail to serve a crowd. It’s a little sweet, a little tart, a little bitter, and very boozy. With Aperol and grapefruit, this concoction makes a perfect apertif. This recipe can be scaled to serve as many as you like! Serve this punch at your next family or friendly holiday gathering! Merry Christmas! I hope your dayRead more ->
These Citrus and Spice Tea Cakes are the perfect holiday cookie! The dough comes together quickly, and after a quick chill in the refrigerator, they’re ready to roll in to little balls to bake. They’re citrusy, with the addition of clementine zest, and get the spice that we all know and love from ground ginger and cinnamon. The perfect little “two bite” cookie! Around theRead more ->