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Be on the lookout for a new recipe coming soon

Food columnist Sarah Nasello wrapped up her Florida trip by filling her parents' freezer with some of her favorites, the recipes for which she shares here with readers.

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Small Batch Cowboy Cookies offer flavorful update to traditional take

Full of chocolate chips, oatmeal, coconut and nuts, these cookies come together easily and will be gobbled up just as quickly.

Jan 21

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Quick and Easy Mashed Potato Patties are delicious and comforting

These crispy little patties can be served at breakfast, as an appetizer or as a side dish.

Jan 14

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Cool and Crunchy Winter Salad is light, fresh and delicious

Minty Vinaigrette adds brightness and pulls the flavors together.

Jan 7

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Central Minnesota gravestone recipe to be featured in book

Isabella Carlson's potato rolls recipe will be shared with cooks everywhere

Jan 5

By Travis G. Grimler

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Hearty and nutritious salads to kickstart a healthy new year

These recipes are anything but boring and feature a variety of flavors, textures and colors.

Dec 31, 2024

By Sarah Nasello

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Celebrating the best recipes of 2024

I hope they fill your kitchen with comfort and joy.

Dec 24, 2024

By Sarah Nasello

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Tony’s Sicilian Beef Braciole is melt-in-your mouth goodness

A simple tomato sauce combines with slow cooking sirloin to become a delicious main course.

Dec 17, 2024

By Sarah Nasello

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Italian Sausage Rolls are savory little bundles perfect for parties

These tasty bites can be made in advance and served at holiday gatherings, game day parties, picnics and more.

Dec 10, 2024

By Sarah Nasello

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Craving something sweet? This Double Chocolate Quick Bread is easy to make and sure to satisfy

The recipe makes two loaves so you can save one to enjoy later or gift it to another chocolate lover in your life.

Nov 26, 2024

By Sarah Nasello

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Grapegate: Remembering the New York Times’ grape salad debacle 10 years later

A decade ago, NYT food writers did Minnesota dirty on a Thanksgiving recipe roundup

Nov 21, 2024

By Anna Haecherl / MPR News

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New England Corn Chowder is a brightly flavored comfort food

Smoky bacon and heavy cream gives the chowder decadence and richness.

Nov 19, 2024

By Sarah Nasello

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Savory Winter Orzo Salad is a delicious blend of flavors

Today also marks the 12th anniversary of this column

Nov 12, 2024

By Sarah Nasello

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Honey Gorgonzola Roasted Asparagus is an easy but elegant side

This side dish would pair well with a wide variety of main courses, like roast pork and chicken

Nov 5, 2024

By Sarah Nasello