Category Archives: Recipes

Cream of asparagus soup recipe

Asparagus is a wonderful springtime treat, whether as a side dish, in a salad, or, less commonly, in soup. This […]

A family favorite potato salad

My mother-in-law was a Minnesota farm wife who year after year cheerfully and tirelessly fed her large family and guests […]

Sun-brewed or cold-brewed iced tea

Are you trying to get away from sugary soft drinks? Sun tea is a great summer beverage. It’s easy to […]

Spicy homemade ginger ale

One of my favorite restaurants is Big Bowl. I used to eat at their various locations when I lived in […]

Refreshing homemade honey lemonade

What’s better on a hot day than a refreshing lemonade? Here’s a recipe for this classic made from scratch. The […]

Rhubarb streusel muffins—A sweet day-starter

Spring is the time of year when low-maintenance, perennial rhubarb pops up in yards everywhere. Before the fleeting season is […]

Backyard bounty: Stuffed grape leaves

Our backyard grape vine is beginning to leaf out, inspiring this recipe. Stuffed grape leaves (dolmas) are a Middle Eastern […]

A unique use for rhubarb: rhubarb ketchup

When searching for ways to use my backyard rhubarb, I came across an unusual recipe: rhubarb ketchup. I was intrigued so I made a batch, and I thought was good and worth sharing

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Cilantro turkey burgers recipe

These cilantro turkey burgers are a great use for rhubarb ketchup and are wonderful cooked on the grill.

Fish tacos with mango salsa and green rice (arroz verde)−Olé Mexico!

Serve fish tacos with attractive, brightly flavored arroz verde (green rice) on the side. For convenient preparation, the fish and rice are baked in the oven.

A standout chicken salad recipe

Chicken salad recipes abound, but some you want to make again and again. The first time I had this one was at a bridal shower given for me by my sister-in-law-to-be at their farmhouse in southwest Minnesota. I loved it and asked for the recipe soon after. That was over 30 years ago, and I’ve made it from time to time ever since.

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Overnight buckwheat pancakes with fruit syrup

My husband loves buckwheat pancakes and I love anything raised with yeast, so these are a two-for-two winner at our house. The recipe, a new discovery that might become a standby, makes dark, flavorful yet light-textured pancakes.