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Simple Dishes to Wow the Potluck
We gathered our favorite potluck dishes and gave them a Minnesota spin. These three take-along dishes use simple ingredients and are quick to assemble — hope you made enough for everyone to have seconds! (Local) Tempeh Sloppy Joe’s Ingredients Tempeh Tantrum Triple Crown Classic BBQ sauce Breadsmith Slider Buns Suggested Extra Toppings Coleslaw from … Continued
Savory Waffles Are The New Breakfast Must
Completely acceptable for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. How many dishes can boast that? Whether spicy, veggie-packed, savory, full of protein, or drizzled in a hint of sweetness; these recipes are both unexpected in taste but comfortably familiar. Made with local ingredients using favorite co-op brands and taste test approved (yes, we try every recipe!), … 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
Easy, Portable Picnic Favorites
Photo credit: Mette Nielsen Summer’s on! Ditch the dining room and take the party outside. Think casual charm for the perfect picnic. These picnic recipes are quick to make and easy to tote. They hold up in the heat and are easy to serve. Suns out, breezes are soft, and you don’t want to miss a minute of these glorious … 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
Easy Chickpea and Cilantro Salad
Make this simple salad ahead of time so the flavors have a chance to mellow. It will keep several days in the refrigerator and is great as a side salad or stuffed into pita or flat bread. Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 4 tablespoons sunflower oil 3 cloves garlic, … Continued
Picnic Favorite Chocolate Cherry Biscotti
Cut these biscotti into thick slices so that they stay whole during vehicle, bike or walking transport. Cut them in half or quarters just before serving. Made extra? These will store nicely in an airtight container for several weeks. Makes about 12 biscotti Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour, or mix of whole wheat and … Continued
Tasty Potato Salad with Fermented Veggies
This simple, quick potato salad recipe gets a nice update and a bit of a kick from the fermented fennel. Not a fennel fan? Fermented daikon radish works beautifully, too! Serves 4 Ingredients 1-1/2 pound Yukon Gold baby potatoes or larger potatoes, cut into 2-inch pieces 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon coarse … Continued
Summer Soba Noodle Salad with Tahini Dressing
Make this in the high heat of summer when the vibrant colors from summer squash and zucchini take over the garden and the corn is super sweet. Don’t skimp on the fresh garden basil! This dish is easily doubled or tripled for whatever company you have coming over. Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients 12 ounces … Continued