Pickled Rhubarb Salad

Local rhubarb is bursting out of farms and gardens! Quick-pickling rhubarb stalks adds extra flair and pairs well with local fennel bulbs, celery stalks and leaves, and zingy-but-sweetened red wine vinegar. Serves 4   Ingredients 2 large rhubarb stalks, sliced diagonal and ¼ inch thick 1 cup red wine vinegar ¼ cup sugar 2 teaspoons salt … Continued

Community Connection: Food Shelf Giving Made Better

“Care for Our Community” is a core value at Lakewinds. It inspires us to provide healthy food not only to customers, but to people in need across our community. Over the years, we’ve supported our local food shelves by providing food rescue from our stores, gathering donations for Minnesota Food Share month, and sponsoring local … Continued

Potato Chive Waffles with Poached Eggs and Kimchi

Ingredients Waffles: 2 cups prepared mashed potatoes ¼ cup chopped fresh chives ¼ cup flour – more depending on consistency of mashed potatoes 2 eggs 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon pepper   Topping: 6 eggs, poached (fried works well, too) 1 jar Kimchi More chives for garnish   Directions In a large bowl, combine all … Continued

Waffles with Ham, Gruyere and Maple-Mustard-Apple Sauce

Ingredients Waffles: 2 eggs, separated 2 cups milk 2 cups flour 1 tablespoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 1/3 cup melted butter   Topping: 1 pound thinly shaved Beeler’s Ham 8 ounces Gruyere cheese, shredded ½ cup applesauce ¼ cup maple syrup 1/3 cup coarse grain mustard   Directions In a large bowl, combine egg … Continued

Cornmeal Waffles with Charred Asparagus and Chimichurri

Ingredients Waffles: 1 ¼ cups flour ¾ cup corn meal 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup sour cream 1 cup milk 4 eggs, separated 5 tablespoons melted butter   Topping: 1 pound fresh asparagus Olive oil, salt and pepper ¼ cup Uncle Simon’s Chimichurri ½ cup manchego cheese, shredded … Continued

Spiraled Greek Cucumber Salad

Freshly spiraled cucumber noodles are what your summer salad needs. Topped with extra veggies, cheese and olives, then covered in a classic Greek dressing made with healthy fats. Super quick prep makes for an easy meal bursting with flavors. Ingredients Dressing ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon chopped fresh … Continued

Sheet Pan Salmon with Fennel, Potatoes and Asparagus

Salmon and in season asparagus? Yes, please! This dinner is so simple, with very little prep, and you can relax while it roasts itself to perfection. Copper River Sockeye Salmon is new in stores and has spot-on flavor, perfect fat content and melt-in-your-mouth texture perfect for this recipe. Serves 2   Ingredients 2 salmon filets 4-6 yukon gold … Continued

Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes and Crispy Prosciutto

This simple gluten free pasta uses fresh, in season, delicious tomatoes, local cheese and crisped prosciutto. The bright flavors are a crowd pleaser and fast prep gets dinner on the table fast.   Ingredients 1 package Sunrise Gluten Free Garlic Basil or Butternut Squash Fusilli 2 pounds Tomato King Cherry Tomatoes 4 tablespoons Smude Italian Herb Sunflower … Continued

Simple Rhubarb Vinaigrette (For Salad, Veggies or Meats)

Drizzle this on absolutely anything! This simple mix creates a zesty dressing made with all local ingredients from some favorite Minnesota vendors. Sweet honey meets tangy mustard and in-season rhubarb–perfect for your next grilling weekend.   Ingredients ¼ cup Clover Valley Rhubarb Honey Vinegar 2 tsp Beez Kneez Dusseldorf Honey Mustard ½ teaspoon each salt … Continued