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Picnic Favorite Chocolate Cherry Biscotti
Cut these biscotti into thick slices so that they stay whole during vehicle, bike or walking transport. Cut them in half or quarters just before serving. Made extra? These will store nicely in an airtight container for several weeks. Makes about 12 biscotti Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour, or mix of whole wheat and … Continued
Tasty Potato Salad with Fermented Veggies
This simple, quick potato salad recipe gets a nice update and a bit of a kick from the fermented fennel. Not a fennel fan? Fermented daikon radish works beautifully, too! Serves 4 Ingredients 1-1/2 pound Yukon Gold baby potatoes or larger potatoes, cut into 2-inch pieces 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon coarse … Continued
Summer Soba Noodle Salad with Tahini Dressing
Make this in the high heat of summer when the vibrant colors from summer squash and zucchini take over the garden and the corn is super sweet. Don’t skimp on the fresh garden basil! This dish is easily doubled or tripled for whatever company you have coming over. Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients 12 ounces … Continued
The Minneapolis Bag Ban 101
Here’s what you need to know about the Minneapolis plastic bag ban (and its exceptions) starting on June 1, 2017. This ban hopes to change consumers’ habits in order to get the city closer to its zero-waste goals as it looks to the future, which is a mission we proudly stand behind! Minneapolis stores will … Continued
Hot Sauce Round Up
We rounded up our favorite Co-op hot sauce brands from hot to not. Ideal for topping any dish and free of additives, chemicals and artificial flavors/coloring. Hotness Brand Flavor Notes 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Lucky’s Sriracha-esque tomato taste from this local brand with an Eastern flavor and lasting burn 🔥🔥🔥🔥 Hellraising Sweet to heat flavor change with a pineapple … Continued
Local Foraging in the Kitchen: Morels, Ramps, Nettles and Dandelion Greens
Photo Credit: Mette Nielsen The sun is out! Temperatures are up! Let’s get wild. The morels and ramps are poking up through the damp forest leaves and fiddleheads unfurl at the edges of fields. Beware of those nettles tangled near watercress fringed icy streams. Dandelion greens abound! Try this morel dish recipe or read on … Continued
Coriander Spiced Lamb Rib Chops with Fingerling Potatoes and Crème Fraiche
This is a surprisingly easy skillet meal that is fancy enough for any dinner party, whether on a patio or in a dining room. Serve with a simple green salad on the side. Serves 4 Ingredients 12 oz. fingerling potatoes 1 Tbsp. coriander seeds, coarsely chopped or lightly crushed 2 tsp. red pepper flakes (for a … Continued