Recipe: Mushroom Chicken and Rice
This one-pot meal is a savory delight. Mushrooms and chicken make a natural pair, and peas add texture and provide a good source of vitamins A, C and fiber.
Get Your Flavor On—It’s National Garlic Day!
Thursday, April 19th is National Garlic Day, so we decided to do a deep dive into the flavorful, healthy, and hardy bulbs.
Recipe: Asparagus Stir-Fry
It takes three years for a good harvest of asparagus once it’s been planted. But it’s so worth the wait. This stir-fry takes full advantage of asparagus’ distinctive and delicious flavor.
Recipe: Asiago Garlic Baked Penne
A sumptuous Asiago cream sauce makes this garlicky chicken and pasta dish decidedly delicious. This makes a big pan full of dinner — all you need is a salad to have a complete meal.
Recipe: Honey-Bourbon Glazed Ham Steaks
Accompany this dish with baked sweet potatoes, steamed broccoli and homemade whole-wheat dinner rolls! This recipe is so flexible, it’s easy to make it with one 8-ounce ham steak and half of the sauce, if you just want two servings, or double it for 8 people.
Hydration Motivation: 5 Easy Ways to Drink More Water
World Water Day happens each year on March 22nd to promote clean water for people and sustainable aquatic habitats. We’re celebrating by sharing 5 tips for staying hydrated and helping others do the same.
Recipe: Mixed Berry and Oat Smoothie with Granola
Set your oatmeal and berry cereal bowl on its head, and make this easy, creamy smoothie. Berries disguise the secret ingredient (tofu!) and a crunchy sprinkle of granola adds a tasty flourish.
Q&A with Ben Penner Farms
March is National Flour Month, so we spent some time chatting with local producer Ben Penner of Ben Penner Farms. Penner has been farming in Minnesota since the fall of 2009, and grows alfalfa, hard red winter and spring wheat, and food-grade soybeans. All of his wheat and flour is certified organic by MOSA and is stone milled and packaged by a miller with 40 years of experience. Keep reading to learn more about Ben Penner Farms and read more about our local producers.
Recipe: Kale and Chickpea Mini Frittatas
Rushed in the morning? Bake a batch of these high-protein, low-fat mini frittatas, and you can refrigerate them for the week, or freeze them to take with as you run out the door.
Recipe: Fish Tacos with Grapefruit Salsa
Lively and tangy grapefruit salsa offers a refreshing twist on these easy fish tacos. Cilantro-seasoned rice, guacamole, tortilla chips and a light ale bring out the bright, bold flavors of this dish.