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2-Step Skillet Chicken Broccoli Divan
Chicken divan generally is a rich indulgence, one of those comfort foods that can make you feel good even when things don’t see to be going your way. And it doesn’t have to be a big production, either....
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Greek-Stuffed Tomatoes
There’s no such thing as too many home-grown tomatoes. For home canners, you can put up whole tomatoes, tomato juice, salsa, ketchup, tomato sauce if you get tired of eating the tasty red orbs. And if...
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Eggplant and Zucchini Gratin
Anyone who gardens knows that by the time Aug. 15 rolls around, there is an abundance of almost all the vegetables that were either transplanted or grown from seed. That’s especially true for tomatoes,...
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Fresh Tomato Salsa
School is just around the corner and for a lot of people, that means this is the busiest time of the year with all that getting kids ready entails. And it’s especially true if you have a garden, since...
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Orange Beef
September is just around the corner, and that means National Rice Month. And people who are familiar with this know that it’s also time for the Minnesota Cultivated Wild Rice Council’s “Get Wild with...
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Grilled Salmon with Chunky Gazpacho Vinaigrette
Salmon on the grill is a special treat in itself, no matter if it has been marinating in a special sauce, coated with a tangy glaze or cooked on a cedar plank. And for grillers who are tired of...
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Grilled Vegetables with Rigatoni
Grilled vegetables and pasta are a great pairing. And if you’re a fan of veggies, it’s a great way to turn them into a meal — and one that is meatless. Not only do you get your boost of carbohydrates...
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Mushroom Steak Fajitas
What’s there not to like about Mexican food? Aside from the fact that it’s mighty tasty, it also can be nutritious as well — especially if it’s something like a fajita that is loaded with veggies. And...
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Mushroom and Beef Tacos with Salsa Verde
Tomatoes lend themselves to all sorts of ethnic fare, especially Mexican food. Can you imagine what south-of-the-border cuisine would be without the delicious red orbs of summer? For one thing, there...
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Easy Chicken Noodle Casserole
Leftovers are the bane of a lot of cooks, but they shouldn’t be. Some pretty awesome – and easy – dinners can be made from leftovers. Often left forgotten in the refrigerator, they can be transformed...
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Pesto-Marinated Chicken (or Pheasant) and Vegetable Kabobs
Labor Day is the last time a lot of people pull out the grill for the season. For many, it symbolizes the end of summer, since school has started or very soon will be under way. I used to be one of...
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Tailgate Baked Beans
Football season is getting into full swing. College games already have been played, and the NFL start is just around the corner. For a lot of people, that means it’s also tailgating season. And one of...
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Marinated Duck Breast with Mango Salsa
Not everyone likes wild game. Perhaps the two biggest complaints that its detractors have is that it is hard to cook and doesn’t taste good. That couldn’t be further from the truth — if the meat has...
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Fiery Cornmeal Crusted New York Strip
A good steak on the grill is hard to beat. And, of course, the best place to start is with a fine piece of meat. Nowadays, just about every supermarket has fine steaks. And nearly every town of any...
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Pulled Pork
Anyone who has purchased pork (one-half pig or more) in quantity knows that is a lot of meat. You have roasts, chops, steaks, hams, bacon and possibly side pork. And maybe even some ground pork to make...
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Chicken ala King
Chicken, perhaps more than any other meat, lends itself to leftovers. And chicken ala king is a great example. While exactly no one knows the origin of the dish, some say it was the creation of a...
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Linguine and Spinach Pesto
Pesto and pasta are a natural. Nothing flavors a good pasta dish than a dollop of pesto. And when it comes to pesto and pasta, nothing beats fresh. Recently, Therese and I were talking to a friend who...
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Peanut Butter Jammie Dodgers
Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches could be the most popular sandwich in America. Undoubtedly, over the past 50 years, and perhaps longer, many kids grew up eating them. I have fond memories of eating...
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Garden-Fresh Borscht
There is nothing more satisfying than making a meal that’s made up largely of food that you have raised in your garden. But getting time to do it in September can be difficult when you are in the...
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Sesame Salmon
Salmon is an immensely popular fish these days. It’s found on menus in almost every restaurant, and the benefits associated with eating salmon are well-documented. But there is a debate about what’s...
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