Grits are associated with southern style cooking, but you don’t have to be from the south to love them. Especially when they’re seasoned perfectly...

I compiled this week’s recipes with thoughts of keeping things cool while using some common kitchen appliances. I made the Pineapple Whip during a...

County fair season is in full swing. When our kids were little I think we went to 3 or 4 different fairs in the summer. While I was pregnant with my daughter I couldn’t get...

County fair season is in full swing. When our kids were little I think we went to 3 or 4 different fairs in the summer. While I was pregnant with my daughter I couldn’t get...

Some foods are just better together. Chocolate and peanut butter, strawberries and whipped cream,movie theater popcorn and Junior Mints and of...

A hearty salad and a thick slice of bread is sometimes all you need for a great summertime meal. At first glance you may be thinking, who has turkey in July? Some of the...

Gardening has always been fun to me. To plant these tiny little seeds and water them gently and keep the weeds at bay, if only to be rewarded with a beautiful flower or a...

This summer is going by faster than my dog when she hears a piece of string cheese being unwrapped. Seriously though, Friday is already the 4th of July. The recipes this...

I love a good piece of sour cream raisin pie, however, I’m alone in that love at my house and eating an entire pie is out of the question. Creamy...

I don’t make quiche very often and I’m not sure why. I love pie crust and have passed that love down to my daughter. She gets a little upset if she...

School is out for the summer, but that doesn’t mean the learning has stopped. It’s a terrific time to teach kids some basic kitchen skills....

If you’ve been reading this column for any length of time, you’re probably aware of my dislike for rhubarb. I do include rhubarb recipes, however, because others enjoy it...

Why would you tuck that slow cooker away for the summer, when it’s the perfect way to cook up some tasty ribs without any fuss? If you’ve ever...

It’s time to kick off the first of the summer celebrations, Memorial Day. When you live in this part of the country, that could mean sunshine, warm...

Hot off the presses: Mother’s day is Sunday, also known as the fishing opener weekend in Minnesota. The recipes this week are honestly so easy even...