Category: DIY & Recipes
Vegetables Vinaigrette: Mix and Match Methods and Garnishes
Take a second look at vegetable dishes this summer. Leeks vinaigrette is a classic French dish that calls for braising leeks and marinating them briefly in a mustardy dressing. Consider this method for other types of local produce and you suddenly have a framework for reinvigorating so many vegetables. The combinations are endless. (We also include … Continued
7 Ingredient Perfect Vegetable Vinaigrette
The vinaigrette is tantamount to a successful dish! Add it to our favorite vegetable combos for a simple, delicious dish and read on for additional uses and tips. Makes 1 cup Ingredients 1 shallot, minced 1 garlic clove, minced 1/4 cup white wine vinegar Kosher salt 2 tbsp. dijon mustard ½ cup good quality olive oil freshly … Continued
Top It Local: Grilled Naan Pizzas
Cooking in a sweltering kitchen during Minnesota’s summer heat? No thank you. Take it outdoors with this amazing (and amazingly easy) pizza plan. These four grilled pizzas are made with bread from Minnesota-based Artisan Naan Bakery. No heavy cheese or sauce here, just light, summer-fresh flavor and your choice of seasonal toppings featuring the best of local produce. Think appetizers, brunch, or a quick dinner on the deck. Hungry yet? Blackberry & … Continued
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
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
Cold Press Concentrate and Concoctions
Summer’s official start is just around the corner, but by now most of us have made the switch from hot morning coffee to cold and refreshing iced drinks. Brewing cold press at home can sound like a science experiment, but it’s easier than it seems. Cold press is just a concentrated coffee mixture made with room temperature … Continued