
Cornish Pasties
Cornish Pasties I grew up eating Cornish Pasties. My grandmother's ancestors came from Cornwall, England, where pasties are thought to have originated. She also grew up on the Minnesota Iron Range, where they were also a common meal. Pasties were … [Read More...]

Homemade Frozen Custard
Do you love the frozen custard sold at places like Culvers? I do! I recently got an ice cream maker and decided to give homemade frozen custard a … [Read More...]

Black Bean and Corn Salsa
I originally posted this black bean and corn salsa recipe, also known as Cowboy Caviar Salsa, on Mommysavers.com. It's one of my go-to summer … [Read More...]

Greek Salad with Couscous
I love Greek food. Not only is it packed with flavor, it's usually pretty healthy. This easy Greek Salad with Couscous salad is no exception. Don't … [Read More...]

Bacon Blue Cheese Potato Salad
Everything is better with bacon, isn't it? This bacon blue cheese potato salad is creamy, flavorful and tangy. If you like bacon and blue cheese, … [Read More...]

Scandinavian Almond Cake Recipe
Despite my half-breed Scandinavian heritage, I had never heard of Scandinavian Almond Cake until recently. My favorite neighbor, and full-blooded … [Read More...]

Bacon Cheddar Beer Bread with Self Rising Flour
One of the reasons I like beer bread is that it is SO easy. It surprises me how costly the prepackaged mixes are! The basic beer bread with … [Read More...]

Strawberry Pretzel Pie
Yes, it tastes as good as it looks. I'm a big fan of the sweet-and-salty combo, and this Strawberry Pretzel Pie is a divine example. The pretzel pie … [Read More...]

Green (Deviled) Eggs and (No) Ham: Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!
Did you know that March 2nd is the anniversary of the legendary Dr. Seuss' birthday? Today, I honored his memory by making my version of green eggs … [Read More...]

Tav on the Ave: Great Bar Fare in Mankato
We have been visiting "The Tav" (Tavern on the Avenue) regularly for over 20 years. It was one of our favorite places to go in college at MSU and as … [Read More...]

Halal Guys Chicken and Rice Copycat Recipe
The Halal Guys Chicken and Rice is one of my favorite frugal New York street food experiences. Located on the corner of 53rd and 6th, New Yorkers and … [Read More...]



