RECIPE INDEX

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At the St. Paul Farmers’ Market, I sell both caffeinated teas and caffeine-free herbal blends (tisanes), and caffeine content is one of deciding factors in purchasing tea. The answer depends on which tea, how you brew it, and how your body processes caffeine. Here’s what I tell my customers. Quick Summary: Tea has less caffeine …

I didn’t expect this recipe for a cheeseburger and pickle soup to be so good. It’s my husband’s concoction and it is certainly nothing fancy, but boy did it hit the trifecta: budget-friendly, quick & easy, and full of flavor! Such a nice addition to cold-weather cooking. It comes together in under an hour, stretches …

Chicken lime soup with a Mexican flair makes a great low carb or keto meal whether it’s summer, fall or winter. Light and robust at the same time!

 When the  Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte became such a major trend, my kids were in college and I was always looking for things to send them in holiday care packages. This homemade dry mix for a pumpkin spice latte was a big hit for them at the time, and remains a staple fall treat at …

I’ve been on a real fruit-with-dough bender lately, working my way through all the old fashioned dishes in an attempt to distinguish cobblers from crisps from crumbles from buckles, from pandowdys. This recipe is for the buckle, which is generally made with berries folded in cake batter before baking with some crumb topping. All of …

Have a kid in college or a loved one living abroad? This holiday season, let them know you’re thinking of them by sending a themed holiday care package filled with homemade treats and other goodies. Below, you’ll find 7 festive recipes that ship well. Jump to: Chocolate Cherry Bark | Pumpkin Seed Brittle | Zucchini …

Quick Summary: A creamy rustic Italian stew with cannellini beans, andouille sausage, and Tuscan kale in a velvety broth. High protein, nutrient-dense, and compliant with slow-carb diets. Comes together in under an hour. Prep: 20 min | Cook: 30 min | Serves: 8 Jump to: RECIPE | Key Ingredients | Step by Step | More …

Quick Summary: A Mexican-style slow cooker chili with turkey (or leftover Thanksgiving turkey), butternut squash, poblano peppers, and black beans. Smoky depth comes from ancho and chipotle chile powder. Prep: 30 min | Cook: 6 hours (slow cooker) | Serves: 6 This Mexican-style turkey chili is great for using up Thanksgiving leftovers, but it’s also …

Quick Summary: A creamy corn chowder with cod, made richer by simmering fresh corn cobs into stock. The natural milk sugar from the cobs eliminates the need for added sugar. Topped with bacon for robustness. Prep: 20 min | Cook: 30 min (plus 2 hours for stock) | Serves: 12 Jump to: RECIPE | Chowders …

Quick Summary: A Louisiana seafood gumbo thickened with okra instead of roux or filé powder. Made with shrimp, white fish, the Cajun trinity, and a homemade spice blend. Easier than traditional dark-roux gumbo and just as flavorful. Prep: 15 min | Cook: 35 min | Serves: 4 Jump to: RECIPE | What is Gumbo? | …

Quick Summary: A distinctive variation of chile colorado featuring tender pork and fresh cactus paddles (nopales). The nopales add a bright, slightly tangy contrast to the rich red chile sauce. Includes video tutorial on removing cactus thorns. Uses a spice blend for easier preparation. Prep: 40 min | Cook: 40 min | Serves: 4 Jump …

Quick Summary: Rich, deeply spiced Mexican beef stew braised until fall-apart tender. The meat and consommé (braising broth) work together as both a stew and as a base for birria quesatacos. Made with chuck roast and short ribs for the richest broth. Traditional celebration food from Jalisco, now popular across the US. Prep: 30 min …

Quick Summary: A hearty Italian stew with Italian sausage, cannellini beans, and braised cabbage in a light cream sauce. Ready in 30 minutes, slow carb compliant (without panko topping), and freezes well for batch cooking. Prep: 10 min | Cook: 35 min | Serves: 6 Jump to: Recipe. | Ingredients | Soup vs Stew vs …