6 DIY Dressings (and a video!)

6 DIY Dressings (and a video!)

Posted by on June 2, 2022

Have you ever read the ingredient label on a bottle of salad dressing? The list can be both long and chemical-sounding (what is Propylene Glycol Alginate, anyway?) and often contains preservatives, artificial flavors and dyes. If I’m going to eat a luscious bowl of healthy veggies, I want the dressing to be luscious and healthy read more »

Easy Meal Planning: Five weeknight favorites

Easy Meal Planning: Five weeknight favorites

Posted by on May 12, 2022

I’m always looking for the stars. Not the heavenly kind – the ones that show up next to product names, movie reviews and recipes online. Those ratings submitted by other people who have bought the stuff, seen the show or made the food, do more to influence me than all the slick ad copy that read more »

Make Any Night a Fiesta!

Make Any Night a Fiesta!

Posted by on May 5, 2022

Are you celebrating Cinco de Mayo today? Even if you don’t commemorate the victory of the Mexican army over the French in 1862, it’s a great reminder that a pitcher of margaritas, a tableful of tacos and a gathering of good friends make any occasion a fiesta! Whether you are celebrating a graduation, Mom or read more »

How to Make Orange Chicken (Oven or Air Fryer)

How to Make Orange Chicken (Oven or Air Fryer)

Posted by on April 21, 2022

Honestly, it’s hard to beat Chinese take-out. Sweet and sour chicken. Hunan beef. Shrimp lo mein. General Tso’s chicken. From the entrees to the egg rolls, there are so many deliciously crunchy-crispy items on the menu. But what if you don’t feel like leaving the house or tipping for delivery? It’s easy to put your read more »

Let’s Roll!

Let’s Roll!

Posted by on April 14, 2022

FACT: Things that are rolled, swirled, twisted or spun are FUN! So today, I’m going to share FIVE bold, rolled (and often extolled!) recipes that bring pinwheel panache to the party. First up–Minnesota Sushi! This adorable appetizer is the stuff of our Scanda-hoovian roots up here in the northland. Ham, cream cheese and pickles are read more »

8 Ways to Ease Your Food Budget

8 Ways to Ease Your Food Budget

Posted by on April 12, 2022

My 86-year-old auntie recalls standing over a vat of steaming Mason jars as a teenager and declaring, “I’m going to marry a man who can afford store-bought canned goods!” Little could she know that timeless techniques like home canning and food preservation would continue to be a smart strategy for saving money on groceries right read more »

Easy Easter Eats!

Easy Easter Eats!

Posted by on March 31, 2022

Peter Cottontail is about to start hoppin’ down the bunny trail, so we have an amazingly easy and delicious ham recipe for you today, plus some sides and a dessert too. Let’s start with the star of the show – this wonderfully simple Tangy Raspberry Glazed Ham. Just two ingredients! We also have a video: read more »

10 Copycat Mexican Restaurant Recipes

10 Copycat Mexican Restaurant Recipes

Posted by on March 29, 2022

Burrito bowls. Chips and guac. Cheesy quesadillas. Whether you’re a devoted fan of Chipotle, Qdoba, Panchero’s or a little local cantina, I think it’s safe to say that we all have a favorite hot spot when it comes to take-out with a Tex-Mex twist. But the extra cost – and the extra calories – can read more »