Recipes

Albondigas (meatball) soup

Albondigas – Mexican style meatball soup recipe

Albondigas, or Mexican style meatball soup, is perfect for a winter day. This recipe is my variation on the many albondigas recipes.

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Cold Cantaloupe-Cucumber Soup

This chilled cantaloupe-cucumber soup is the perfect dish for summer - light cool, refreshing and using what's in season.

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Tequila Lime Chicken Grain Bowl

This tequila lime chicken grain bowl is the perfect dish for summer, and so easy to prepare ahead.

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Recipe: Chocolate Key Lime Mousse Pie

I’ve always loved key lime pie, but I have to admit, I don’t love making pies. I usually settle for key lime yogurt, but need…

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5 Refreshing Ginger Drinks to Enjoy this Summer

Cocktails and mocktails are the perfect summer refreshment after a long day at work! With the weather warming up, we wanted to share 5 refreshing…

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Four Warm & Boozy Drinks for Spring

Created by our team cocktail designer Amy Kruger, these warm and boozy drinks are sure to help cure your cabin fever. We feature her custom…

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Two Easy Holiday Cookie Recipes

Need a last minute holiday cookie recipe? These two easy and delicious holiday cookies are classic and festive – and don’t take long to make.…

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Hong Kong Style French Toast

Hong Kong Style French toast is like normal French Toast dressed up in its Sunday best. Brought by the British to Hong Kong, Hong Kong…

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Spring Tacos – with Achiote Chicken, Ramp Pico and Sweet Potato Tortillas

Ramps are one of the first signs of spring in a Wisconsin grocery store or farmers’ market. The bright green leaves, tender bulbs and purple…

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spring rolls and dipping sauce

Spring Rolls – Rolling With It in our Quarantine Kitchen

Just roll with it. Ha! Trying my hand at making fresh spring rolls AND some puns that will help us through this COVID-19 WTF pandemic.…

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Homemade Spaghetti and Meatballs – Comfort Food from Chef Giovanni of Bar Corallini

I want to be wrapped in a big hug. Or a big bowl of pasta. Who doesn’t? All of this non-touching reminds me of how…

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Pickled beets

Quick Pickled Beets and Fennel

Quick pickled beets and fennel preserve our summer bounty What is it about beets that puts them on many folks’ “most unwanted” list? It can’t…

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Mexican dish in Isla Mujeres

Chaya & Cacao on Isla Mujeres, Mexico Redefines and Refines Island Fare

Nestled under a palm frond canopy, just a short walk from Isla Mujeres’ North Beach is Chef Lori Dumm’s newest restaurant on Isla Mujeres, Mexico–Chaya…

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Mexican mousse

Mexican Chocolate Mousse Recipe

This Mexican Chocolate Mousse is simply amazing. It is light, not too sweet, and can be made on the counter and stove top in about…

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Banana bread

Best Banana Bread

This banana bread recipe is foolproof and you can add your own flair! It is my go to recipe for brunch, a potluck or dessert.…

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Maple bars

Maple Pecan Pie Bars

When a person tells me that something is “as easy as pie” I’m usually going to be the first one to call their bluff. Making…

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