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Now We’re Cookin’

Try Something New!

The end of summer always comes with changes, including weather and schedules. This week, we will provide a few recipes to also change up your meal plan! Some change is good! Potato and Zucchini Frittata Level: Easy Total: 50 min. Prep: 20 min. Cook: 30 min. Servings: 4 1 sm. russet potato,...

Kid-Friendly Meals, Desserts, and More!

Back to School already? Hard to believe that summer break is coming to an end. In its place, we get crazy schedules, tired kids (and parents), and no extra time. This week, we will feature some great kid-friendly meals... one less thing to worry about! Overnight Caramel Gingerbread Oats Prep...

Blue Ribbon Recipes

This week, we have Blue Ribbon recipes! These are recipes that have won at local county fairs. It is always good to know - it’s a Winner! Blue-Ribbon Doughnuts Prep: 30 min. + chilling Cook: 5 min./batch Servings: 3 dozen 3 lg. eggs 2 C. sugar 1 C. heavy whipping cream 1 C. whole milk 1 tsp...

Flavorful Zucchini Recipes

This week, we are going to dive into Zucchini! The most flavorful zucchini is small-to-medium size and is technically a fruit (because it comes from a flower) but used as a vegetable. It is part of the squash family: 95% water, high in vitamin C, A, and fiber, and has more potassium than a banana...

Garden Fresh Tomato Recipes

Summer is full of wonderful, fresh produce! This week, we feature a garden favorite - tomatoes! Did you know: there is around 10,000 varieties of tomatoes? Tomatoes are technically a fruit because they form a flower and contain seeds. Still, they’re most often utilized like a vegetable in cooking...

Summertime Selections!

How can it possibly be August? Summer days seem to go in fast-forward! This week, enjoy some new menu ideas to keep your summer interesting. Don’t forget to stop at the Farmers Market to enjoy some fresh vegetables and other great local finds! Raspberry-Banana Breakfast Taco Servings: 4 3/4...

Fair-Time Favorites!

It’s Fair Time! That always means great (and usually not so good for you) food! Whether you are looking for savory, sweet, or salty, this week we have some fun try-them-at-home recipes. While nothing can beat the fresh, food vendor cuisine, these might help if you can’t get there, or if you couldn...

Homemade Ice Cream Treats

In 1984, Ronald Reagan designated July as National Ice Cream Month and the third Sunday of the month as National Ice Cream Day! This week, we honor that - how can we not? Enjoy some fun, tasty, refreshing, and homemade ice cream treats! Caramel Pull Aparts Prep: 15 min Cook: 18 min Total: 33...

Blueberry Season

This week we are featuring blueberries! Typically, blueberry season in Minnesota runs from mid/late July into August. This week, we have included some new recipes so you could enjoy this delicious summertime fruit! Blueberry-Lemon Muffins Level: Easy Total: 40 min Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min...

Summer Recipe Inspirations

Some favorite summer memories involve fun trips to the lake and eating “Summer Foods.” These foods were typically things we ate just when we were at the lake. Quick-fix or make-ahead options feed teenagers quickly and efficiently. To this day, there are certain foods that bring us back to those...