Category: DIY & Recipes
Holiday Hacks!
Go from hassled to happy this season with a few of these Holiday Hacks. Most important tip: Don’t do in two steps what can be done in one, and don’t do EVERYTHING yourself! General Tips Stock up on great crackers, cheeses, meats, and condiments. They keep beautifully, ready to serve for last minute … Continued
A Vegan, a Vegetarian and a Butcher: The Vegan Holiday App Taste Test
Hovering over a holiday buffet is a common tradition that brings friends families and dietary needs together. Vegans and vegetarians often are confined to side dishes and hors d’oeuvres to sustain themselves throughout the holiday gatherings. Putting together interesting, delicious, and hearty vegan-friendly appetizers can be simple and enjoyable for vegetarians, vegans, and omnivores alike. Here are … Continued
Gorgonzola & Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms
These stuffed mushrooms are sure to be a hit at your next gathering. Their small size offers a pop-in-your-mouth convenience and they also tend to hold together a little better than the big, ooey-gooey ones. Make a lot, they’ll go fast! Ingredients 1 8oz. package of crimini mushrooms 1 tbsp butter 3 strips Beeler’s bacon, … Continued
Chestnuts… roasting!
Chestnuts are the key to my grandmother’s Thanksgiving stuffing. How happy she would be if she knew that the chestnuts she once gathered from her back yard tree as a young bride, are what I’m roasting for her special dish. Our local chestnuts are deliciously creamy and sweet, and make the simple combination of … Continued
Brussels Sprouts Salad
Thanksgiving is a day of feasting at its finest. Lighten up the the fare and cut through the richness of other dishes with this simple and delicious salad. Ingredients 1 pound brussels sprouts, shaved 1 apple, thinly sliced 1 small red onion, thinly sliced 1 cup chopped toasted walnuts Directions Dressing: 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon … Continued
Fried Cauliflower Rice
It may look and taste like rice, but this take on fried rice is made with cauliflower! Just grab a pre-made container of cauliflower rice from our deli and you’re on your way to a deliciously simple dinner that not only is it healthy, but doesn’t take 20 or 30 minutes for your rice to cook through, which means this is … Continued
6-Minute Garlic Parmesan Zoodles
Grabbing a container of pre-made zoodles from the Lakewinds Deli means there is almost no prep for this easy and healthy meal! Ingredients 3 tbsp butter 1 clove garlic, chopped 4 cups zoodles 1/2 tsp ground pepper 1 tsp salt 1 handful of chopped parsley 2-3 tbsp grated parmesan cheese 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts … Continued
Kabocha Squash & Brussel Sprouts
Kabocha Squash, Pumpkin’s Sweeter Cousin Only available in the fall, kabocha squash is also known as a Japanese Pumpkin. It is extremely sweet, very rich and nutty tasting, and is unique compared to any other squash out there! It is also easy to cook, and incredibly healthy. Suggested Recipe: Roast cubed kabocha (can leave skin on) and … Continued
Local Apples, Global Flavor
Fall is in the air, a wonderful time of year when organic apples fill the trees and our produce bins. Our apple season is short and sweet: mid-September through mid-October is prime time to enjoy the best of Minnesota-grown apples. This handpicked international recipe is a delicious way to get more local flavor on your fall menu. … Continued