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Alright, let's get on with today's email... You might think you know the Midwest, but you’re not a true Midwesterner unless your salad repertoire includes more than just veggies. Here’s a fun check-list to see where you stand:
So, how did you do? If you checked off at least one, congrats—you might just be a Midwesterner! The rest of you, I gotcha! We have a slew of new Minnesota "salad" recipes coming in the next weeks but if you just can't wait...if you just NEED to get a head start. If your meal plan MUST consist of snickers salad and tater tot hotdish in the SAME WEEK...I've got you friends: MN Snicker Salad. No really, this is super tasty and should be named "MN Super Tasty Snicker Dessert" but in true MN form...it's a salad. Tater Tot Hotdish. The quintessential Midwest dish that is probably the tastiest casserole you'll put in your mouth. I have the soup version and the no-soup, grandma version. Also, if you've ever had a question about Midwestern cuisine, jello salads, hotdish, lutefish, or any other of the epic midwest dishes...reply. If I can't answer the question, I've got a slew of older ladies ready for my questions about these iconic midwest recipes. Catch you at the next potluck, Nellie |
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If you haven't noticed the Marshmallow Peeps, pastel colored candies, or bunnies everywhere you look ...let me let you in on something important... It's carrot season! Otherwise know, by some, as Easter :). 🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕 🐇 This is the time of year that it is perfectly acceptable to make every single one of your favorite carrot recipes in a single weekend. And I plan on taking full advantage of it. Here are some of my favorite carrot recipes for you to add to your carrot festivities... 1....
Hope you're doing well! Coconut Date Cheesecake Bars I've got a new treat for you: Coconut Date Cheesecake Bars. These are absolutely delicious, combining the richness of cheesecake with the natural sweetness of dates and a hint of coconut. If you’re looking for something new to satisfy your sweet tooth, this is it. Coconut Date Cheesecake Bars Food Processor Hack Quick tip: make life easier by using your food processor to chop the nuts for the crust. It's a game-changer and saves so much...
Our Minnesota Salad Series wouldn't be complete without the quintessential ingredient that's nearly synonymous with our state's unique dishes: Jello. Mandarin Orange Jello Salad—a creamy, dreamy favorite that perfectly represents the spirit of Minnesota's salad creativity. I asked Chat GPT WHY Jello was so popular in MN salad's: Economic Convenience: During the mid-20th century, Jello was an affordable ingredient that could stretch the family food budget—a crucial factor during and after...