Category: Seasonal
Easy, Portable Picnic Favorites
Photo credit: Mette Nielsen Summer’s on! Ditch the dining room and take the party outside. Think casual charm for the perfect picnic. These picnic recipes are quick to make and easy to tote. They hold up in the heat and are easy to serve. Suns out, breezes are soft, and you don’t want to miss a minute of these glorious … Continued
Spring Brunch: Eggs Bene-Duck
Photo Credit: Mette Nielsen Big, beautiful, local duck eggs are ramped-up versions of chicken eggs with brighter yolks and whiter whites. Higher in protein and nutrients than chicken eggs and just as easy to cook–but the generally 50% bigger yolk means recipes need a little adjusting. The flavor is richer, the texture is creamier and they’re worth … Continued
Poblano Tacos with Cauliflower Queso & Tomato Sauce
These vegetarian tacos are a healthier nod to the classic dish, chile relleno. The cauliflower queso can also be served with tortilla chips. Ingredients Tomato Sauce 1 – 28 oz. can whole peeled tomatoes, drained 2 garlic cloves, minced ½ cup chopped onion 1 dash of hot sauce, optional Kosher Salt Freshly ground pepper, to … Continued
Mexican Mango Salad with Chipotle Vinaigrette
Look for Ataulo or Champagne mangoes to use in this crisp salad, topped with a delicious, smoky chipotle vinaigrette and bursting with flavor. Ingredients 1 small shallot, minced 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1 Tbsp. honey 1 Tbsp. minced canned chipotle chile squeeze of fresh lime juice I/ 4 cup olive oil 1/4 tsp. … Continued
Best Formula for a Spring-y Stir-Fry
Some Spring vegetables are fleeting; others stick around for a few months. A basic formula gives options for using the freshest RIGHT NOW, but can easily adapt to changing availability of produce. The equation is: aromatics + crunchy + mushrooms + tender + flavors + (protein if you like) Spring Stir-Fry We recommend any combination … Continued
Sicilian Citrus, Fennel & Black Olive Salad
Photo Credit: Salad Girl We are big fans of Salad Girl’s delicious garden-inspired dressings made with organic ingredients that do not contain cane sugar, high fructose corn syrup or any water. Many dressings have large amounts of water (especially lite dressings) which means you are paying for something you have at home. Salad Girl dressings are hearty as is, … Continued
Surround Your Easter Table: Twists on Traditional Meals
This week every department of Lakewinds has foods to surround your table with classics and twists on traditional meals: Bakery: Decorated cookies & local Baker’s Field Hot Cross Buns Deli: Scalloped Potatoes (with or without ham) and assorted housemade quiches with organic ingredients and local eggs Hot bar: #FishFriday Meat: Beeler’s Ham (bone-in and spiral … Continued
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
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