Category: DIY & Recipes
Local Summer Salad with Asparagus & Pink Peppercorn Vinaigrette
Look for the freshest local greens in store and use a combination of what’s in season. You can also omit the greens and make a delicious asparagus salad or side dish. Serves 4 Ingredients 1 head butter lettuce, mache, baby arugula and other tender local greens 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed 4 eggs Parmesan, shaved Pink … Continued
Twisted Pineapple and Coconut Cocktail
A perfect weekend cocktail featuring local Twisted Shrub, made with fresh pineapples and fiery habanero peppers to create the perfect balance of sweet and heat. We recommend Plantation 3 Stars, a blend of rums from three islands: Trinidad (rum aged two or three years), Barbados (young rum), and Jamaica (old rum). Simply omit the rum to make this … Continued
Blueberry Lemon Julep Cocktail
Twisted Shrub combines apple cider vinegar and cane sugar with plump, ripe blueberries and fresh yellow lemons to create an incredibly deep, complex, sweet, tart and delicious shrub. Paired with fresh fruit and J. Carver bourbon, made locally in Waconia, Minnesota, for a local summer cocktail. Makes 1 drink Ingredients 2 oz. bourbon, such as J. Carver 1 … Continued
Watercress, Ricotta & Hazelnut Tartines
Foraged Minnesota watercress is newly in season and paired with local sourdough bread to make delicious, savory tartines. Use half slices of bread or baguette slices to make these into an summer night appetizer. Watercress Pesto Ingredients 1 bunch watercress 1 cup parsley leaves 1 clove garlic ½ cup olive oil kosher salt black pepper, freshly … Continued
Rustic Tomato and Caramelized Onion Tart
We can’t stop celebrating our favorite seasonal delicacy. Local, organic, juicy heirloom tomatoes are in stores now and are a borderline obsession for us. Take advantage of the in-season flavors with this savory tart wrapped in a flaky crust. Sweet caramelized red onion and roasted tomatoes swim in a blend of cheeses, topped with fresh basil. It’s like next-level pizza … Continued
Your Natural Spring Cleaning Checklist
Rid winter dust, dirt and chemicals from your home with easy, natural cleaning solutions. Stock up on ingredients to make your own cleaners or try our top picks of natural cleaning brands. Basic Cleaning Supply List Castile Soap – Made from 100% plant oils (we love Dr. Bronner’s soaps) Distilled White Vinegar Baking Soda Essential Oils … Continued
Nice Catch! Fish Recipes Four Ways
Want to be savvier about seafood? Navigating the waters is easy at Lakewinds. Our buyers bring you a bounty of delicious choices you can feel good about. All our fish are wild-caught or farm-raised using responsible aquaculture practices recommended by Monterey Bay Aquarium and the Marine Stewardship Council. As environmental conditions and fishing practices change, … Continued
Tempeh Reuben Sandwich
We created a zesty vegetarian Reuben packed full of veggies and made with brown rice tempeh–So perfect for #MeatlessMondays. We are big fans of tempeh, which contains more protein and fiber than tofu, and gives a great chewy texture to this sandwich. You can find tempeh in our refrigerated section and try out this twist … Continued
Speedy Pasta One Dish Wonder
Photo Credit: Mette Nielsen Dumpling and Strand’s fresh noodles make dinner, PDQ. These tender, delicious, freshly made noodles actually taste like the simple ingredients they’re made with — freshly ground golden wheat or dark, rich buckwheat. The texture is just toothy enough to hold up to all sorts of sauces. Here’s the real reason why … Continued