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Midwest flavors wrapped in a delicate pastry transport you to a European street market.
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The quintessential chocolate chip cookie with crisp edges and a bit chewy.
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This summer salad offers delightful surprises with the salty halloumi and homemade croutons.
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These creamy, vegan overnight oats made without yogurt will keep you going until lunch.
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This rich pasta is the perfect way to use garden tomatoes. The fresh tomato sauce is light but decadent, and the burrata elevates this dish to the next level.
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This apple cake from North Wild Kitchen is a fall masterpiece. The cake is mild and scrumptious while the apples and almonds add wonderful texture.
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This biscuit is more biscuit than cornbread, but the cornmeal adds a little crunch and texture to a traditional baking powder biscuit. Serve with soup or chili or have for breakfast with fruit compote.
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With a subtle maple flavor combined with pumpkin spice, this granola is filled with fall warmth. Add it to yogurt, oatmeal, eat it as cereal, or just enjoy it by the handful.
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These hand pies are perfect for a crowd with differing tastes. The combination of butter and coconut oil makes for a flaky crust.
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These ginger cookies from Sally's Baking Addiction are a holiday must. They are a sweeter ginger cookie that bake up perfectly every time.
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These shortbread cookies with orange and vanilla are a delicious addition to your holiday cookie tray. The bright flavors make it a winter staple cookie perfect with a cup of tea.
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This cake comes together quickly in a single bowl and satisfies all chocolate cravings. Serve this sticky chocolate cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and you have the most decadent dessert.
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Butternut squash risotto is one of my favorite dishes. This recipe ups the flavor and nutrients by using farro instead of rice. This is hearty enough to be the main dish or goes great with chicken.
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The orange and cardamom in this loaf create a sophisticated flavor. This sweet loaf is balanced by the spice of the cardamom, which creates an interesting depth of flavor.
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This hotdish combines all the delicious flavors of cabbage rolls without the work of stuffing and rolling leaves. The tangy sauce with the stewed cabbage is a perfect winter meal.
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This creamy tomato soup has rich tomato flavor with a hint of sweetness from the onions and brown sugar. Finish it with a bit of cream to bring everything together for a smooth finish.
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This wild rice soup uses 100 percent Minnesota wild rice for optimal flavor. Enjoy this vegetarian classic with crusty bread and crackers.
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Soda bread is an easy addition to any meal. The flecks of herbs add flavor and brightness, along with a welcoming of spring.
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This almond cake should come with a warning because it is not too sweet and way too easy to eat. The combination of almond and all-purpose flours creates a beautiful crumb.
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This recipe by Molly Yeh is everything I want in a noodle dish. It's savory with a hint of sweetness and great depth of flavor with a little spice. The noodles are fun to shape and deliciusly chewy.
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This cool pineapple mango whip is a soft serve that satisfies on the hottest summer days. The combination of pineapple, mango, and coconut are cool and refreshing.
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Get more leafy greens into your diet with this spinach basil pesto. Using spinach as a base for the pesto means you can make it all year long not just when basil is in season.
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The simplicity of root vegetables, roasted chicken, and tender egg noodles in a savory broth is a perfect blend of flavors.
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Baked apples and hearty spice cake unite for this delicious cake that packs all the wonderful flavors of autumn into each slice.
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Applesauce is a delightful snack and great side to pancakes and waffles on a lazy fall or winter morning.
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All the flavors of a Linzer cookie with a fraction of the work, these Sliced Linzer Cookies are perfect for a holiday cookie tray or giveaway.
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This smooth, rich hot chocolate is such a winter treat. It's heavy on the chocolate flavor without being too sweet. Serve it plain or with whipped cream or marshmallows.
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Weekends are made for pancakes, and these blueberry lemon ricotta pancakes are made for the most special weekends. Lemon and ricotta are a perfect match while the blueberries add fruity flavor and amzing color.
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Hot cross buns are such a special spring/Easter tradition. These spiced buns are packed with plump dried strawberries and candied orange peel.
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This vanilla almond cake topped with sweetened cream and strawberries is a spring showstopper. It is a delicate balance of sweet and vanilla, and the almond flour gives this cake a tender but dense crumb.
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A light, flavorful yellow cake bottom and a tart, crunchy topping from Norwegian Baking.
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Splet flour is nutty and nutritious. It's a great compliment to some bakes and leaves others a bit too crumby.
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This smoothie is a delightful way to start the day or a great afternoon pick-me-up. It’s light and refreshing.
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Roasted beets are the star here, but farro, candied walnuts, and goat cheese make this salad a meal.
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This quick bread is full of flavor from the pumpkin spice mix to the sweet apples. It's perfect for breakfast or afternoon.
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This version of white chicken chili is great to make at the end of September when fresh corn is still available. The smokey cumin combined with oregano and the green chilies create the flavor base.
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These cake-like cookies combine pumpkin, pumpkin spice, and apple sauce to create a fall classic. Add dairy-free chocolate to keep them vegan.
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The sweet spices of cinnamon and cardamom carry all the flavors of the holidays as the warm apples melt against the crumble.
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My grandma's recipe for krumkake is heavy on the eggs and butter, which makes for a cripy cone-shaped cookie. This is a classic holiday treat for Norwegian-Americans. Enjoy as is or fill with cream.
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This recipe blends rye and all-purpose flours for great texture and flavor. This recipe makes three (3) 12-inch hand-tossed crusts. This dough is great for pizza parties!
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This butternut squash puree blends sweet squash with savory sage delightfully. Serve the puree as a side dish or base for a soup or pasta.
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This enriched loaf is filled with cardamon, dried fruit, and orange peel. It is exactly what it's called--Christmas bread--but you'll want to eat it all winter long.
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This quick bread is dense and full of bright flavor with orange zest and vanilla, and the pomegranates add a burst of sweetness. The combination of all-purpose and rye flours packs added nutrients.
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Roasted buttercup squash is the star of this winter salad. When you get a bite of squash with the bitter greens, juicy pomegranate arils, and the salty pumpkin seeds, it’s perfection.
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This flavorful loaf of rye bread bakes up beautifully and makes any meal special. It's a great side for soup or a salad and makes a delicious grilled cheese.
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This sweet bread with whole wheat makes a great side to soups and stews, toasts beautifully, and makes the best marmalade sandwiches. It is a versatile and delicious loaf no matter how you slice it.
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These blueberry muffins are lower in sugar, include whole wheat flour, and packed with fruit. They are a great way to start the day.
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When the weather turns colder nothing is more comforting, to me, than a bowl of warm chocolate pudding. This dessert is a cross between an American puddingand British custard.
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Make takeout better by making it at home. Fresh vegetables and black pepper make all the difference in this fried rice recipe.
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Warm orzo salad is a perfect summer side dish. This dish is equally delicious served hot or at room temperature. Bring it along to your next BBQ or grill out.
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This traditional semolina pasta dough from southern Italy is easy to make and delicious to eat. The dough is just three ingredients and can be shaped by hand or used in a machine.
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This corn butter farro from Smitten Kitchen is a bowl full of buttery corn goodness. It's sweet and salty and a perfect side dish that reimagines what corn can be.
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Homemade chicken stock is easy to make and tastes delicious. All it takes is time and a little forward thinking to make beautiful homemade stock with simple, clean ingredients.
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This pumpkin cake combines all the best fall flavors. Pumpkin, cinnamon, and a brown sugar crumb topping make this cake the perfect way to end any autumn meal.
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Cranberry orange loaf cake is perfect for the holidays and long into winter. The bright flavors are perfect for cold mornings.
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Zoë François’s marshmallow recipe was easy to follow and turned out fluffy, delicious marshmallow treats for Christmas. Don't be intimidated by the process. Homemade marshmallows are easy to make.
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This warming bowl of cauliflower soup is perfect for late-winter days and chilly spring evenings. The roasted garlic offers depth while the potato adds body. Enjoy with warm homemade croutons.
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Rich, cheesy potatoes are the perfect side dish for Easter and any spring celebration. Top with fresh herbs to celebrate the changing seasons. Serve with a salad tossed in a simple lemon vinaigrette.
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Macaroni salad is a perfect summer side dish. I like my dressing heavy on the mustard, and my salad heavy on the carrots and celery.
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Spelt flour and seeds bring flavor and texture to this staple loaf while honey adds a touch of sweetness.
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Oats and nuts mixed with warm spices and dried fruit make a delicious snack or breakfast any time of the year.
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These waffles have warm spices, tangy yogurt, and hearty whole wheat. All of these ingredients pack great flavor into these cute heart-shaped waffles.
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Warm spices and dried cherries and apricots wrapped up into a sweet wholesome roll make these buns extra special.
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This salad combines arugula, couscous, fresh apples, and dried cherries with an apple cider vinaigrette. Roasted delicata squash crescents sit on top to create a lovely and inviting presentation.
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These meatballs use ground turkey instead of beef or pork. They are great with mashed potatoes and a pan gravy or simmered with marinara and topped on spaghetti.
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Sweet potatoes are the base for this vegetarian chili. Black beans and farro give it body while pumpkin spice adds depth to this fall and winter classic.
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These buttery, slightly sweet, dinner rolls remind me of the ones my grandma used to make. The whole wheat flour gives them a deeper flavor and more texture.
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These Finnish ginger cookies are a family favorite. They pack a punch with loads of ginger and orange zest. The light glaze offers a touch of sweetness to balance the spice.
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There are a few tricks to making this spatchcock roasted turkey breast delicious. The first step to flavor is the dry brine and the second is basting.
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This is a grown-up version of an American kid's classic. With hints of sage and honey, this is a dressed up Spaghetti-os that's just a lot of fun to make and eat.
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This gingerbread cake comes together easily, and it is super cute decorated with my vanilla glazed gingersnaps. This dense cake is filled with delicious holiday spice and iced with a light vanilla buttercream.
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Cranberry oat cookies combine he goodness of granola into an oat-filled cookie kept moist by swapping buttermilk for the eggs. Sweet cranberries and crunchy walnuts add nice contrast to the spice.
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This chocolate cake mixes up in a single bowl and delivers delightful chocolate flavor. It's a rich, light chocolate cake that goes beautifully with vanilla whipped cream and berries.
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This knoephla soup is a classic North Dakota comfort food. Fresh vegetables, homemade knoephla, and splash of cream make this a stand out stick-to-your-ribs winter meal.
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Whether you call it a soup or a chowder, it's a classic and it's sure to warm you up. Potato soup is a staple in our house during the winter months.
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Banana and chocolate are a classic pairing that makes these muffins a delicious breakfast or afternoon snack.
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This cabbage slaw is the perfect recipe to bridge winter and spring. Winter favorites cabbage, fennel, and orange offer the brightness of spring in this slaw.
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Scones are rich and dense and go great with a side of scrambled eggs and fresh fruit. These cinnamon chip scones are the perfect combination of sweet and spice.
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This grilled lemon chicken is light and flavorful. The lemon, garlic, and red pepper flake of the marinade flavors the chicken throughout. The thin cutlets make this a quick chicken dish.
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Peanut butter and chocolate are a classic combination. These cookie sandwiches pack a punch of flavor without being overly sweet. They're equally delicious at room temperature or chilled.
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These almond cookie bars are great for a party. The almond flavor is so inviting. Top them with frosting and sprinkles to match any occasion.
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This Raspberry Swirl Almond Cake is perfect for the holiday table. The light and fluffy sponge is flavored with almond extract which pairs lovely with the tart raspberry compote.
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This festive Norwegian Rice Pudding can be served alongside the main meal or as a dessert. The lemon zest, vanilla, almond, and raspberry bring depth and complexity to this creamy dish.
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Lingonberry bran muffins are understated but delicious. The jam mixes into the batter to add a subtle sweetness throughout the hearty bran muffin.
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Soft pretzels are a traditional American treat that are easy and fun to make at home. Serve them as a side to an evening soup or as a snack on game day.
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Quiche is such a showstopper for brunch or lunch. Spring quiche is a celebration of early season herbs and tender asparagus.
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Kvæfjordkake--the world's best cake as it is known in Norway--is delicious. This cake is perfect for spring and summer celebrations. Top slices with fresh berries and additional custard cream.