Category Archives: Main Dish

Pulled Pork Sandwich with Ginger Cilantro Mayo and Pickled Vegetables

While visiting friends and family in the Twin Cities over Christmas, we stumbled into St. Paul’s Brasa one day for lunch. I say stumbled because we actually tried to go to the restaurant next door but it was too full … Continue reading

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Buffalo Mac ‘n Cheese

Tired of the same old dishes for your Superbowl party? Make this play off the ever so popular chicken wing and wow your guests with something familiar in flavor but new in style! This Buffalo Mac ‘n Cheese blends all … Continue reading

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Fish Tacos with Apple Slaw and Chipotle Mayo

One of my favorite ways to eat the bounty of panfish that the hubs brings home from his ice fishing escapades is in these SoCal style fish tacos. Because panfish are bite-sized to begin with, they’re perfect for this dish … Continue reading

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{Make Ahead Meal} Butternut Squash Lasagna

Since going back to work I’ve relied heavily on make ahead meals that allow me to put homemade dishes on the table while spending my post-work time with the fam instead of prepping food. About once a month I’ve spent … Continue reading

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Beef, Barley and Sweet Potato Stew

Winter storms are brewing, so pull out that crock pot and some nice winter produce and whip yourself up a body warming stew. This is perfect after a shoveling session or snow angels with the babes. Beef, Barley & Sweet … Continue reading

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Butternut Squash Gnocchi

Happy 2012!  I got a little obsessed with squash last fall, as some of you may remember, and became especially addicted to this butternut squash pasta sauce I created. It’s a nice way to mix things up from the standard … Continue reading

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Mexican-Themed Christmas Fiesta

As I mentioned last week, my family and I decided to celebrate in a different way this year, Mexican-style! We celebrated this past weekend with festive drinks, food and desserts. It was a Feliz Navidad indeed. To start the party … Continue reading

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Leftover Turkey Panini

Thanksgiving is great, but leftovers can be even better. To me, there are few things tastier than a sandwich with nice thick cuts of leftover turkey. This year in anticipation of leftovers, I’ve created a panini with a mixture of … Continue reading

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{Thanksgiving Potluck} Maple Brined Turkey

Today we have Peef and Lo (aka Paul and Lori Fredrich), two Milwaukeeans who share their passion for seasonal cooking, local, sustainably raised, and organic foods, local eating, and entertaining over at their blog Burp! Where Food Happens. Besides being … Continue reading

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Two Meat-Two Bean Chili

The thing that amazes me about chili is that it’s a dish with so much flavor yet it’s so easy to make. While you can let your chili slow cook all day so that the flavors get super deep and … Continue reading

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