Posts by Kirsten Gjesdal
Cherries and Cream Cake
This cake is shockingly simple. With fluffy layers of vanilla cake, a whipped cream & mascarpone frosting and cherries – this cake has always been a universal crowd-pleaser at family gatherings.
Read MoreEgg, Sausage & Hasbrown Bake
With flavorful sausage, hashbrowns, sauteed onions & bell peppers, spinach and a little bit of cheddar cheese, this egg bake is the perfect make-the-night-before brunch dish. It’s packed with protein and veggies and can even be made a little healthier with turkey or vegan sausage! Serve on its own or alongside something sweet for a…
Read MoreBlack Bean Ice Cream Sundae
We recently shared that The Carrot Seed’s founder, Kirsten, loves beans and ice cream. Now we have the perfect recipe for you to try them together! The bean mixture is smooth with chocolate chunks and the lettuce adds a delightful crunch. Don’t forget the whipped cream! You can easily sub sour cream if you don’t…
Read MoreYeast-Raised Waffles
Crisp-on-the-outside and fluffy-on-the-inside, these Yeast-Raised Waffles are another treat that can be made ahead of time – quickly make the batter the night before to give yeast the perfect amount of time to activate (though don’t stress, thanks to the additional baking powder in the recipe, these waffles can be made the morning-of as well…
Read MoreVolteado de Piña
In addition to a delicious pork pozole, Marisol Galvan Murillo made a pineapple upside-down cake, Volteado de Piña. This cake only has a bit of added sugar, so it isn’t too sweet. Add more or remove pecans and coconut, based on your taste preferences.
Read MorePozole
Marisol Galvan Murillo cooked this fragrant and hearty recipe for a 3/15/22 cooking class in partnership with the Brookings Arts Council. Pozole is an authentic pork and hominy stew cooked by Marisol’s family in central Mexico. She serves it in a bowl topped with shredded Romaine lettuce, diced radishes, and diced onion, accompanied by Lala…
Read MoreVeggie Appetizer Pizza
This appetizer pizza is more exciting than a classic relish tray, featuring fresh veggies in very flavorful bite-size pieces. With beautiful colors and an easily adjustable ingredient list, add this to your party and dinner rotation. Dinner? Just put a fried egg on top for an easy meal!
Read MoreBaked French Toast Casserole
It’s no secret that we love Cottleston Bread here at The Carrot Seed! We’ve carried Cottleston’s Italian loaves, buns, flatbreads, and baguettes since 2017, arriving fresh every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. They bake in a kitchen right across the street from The Carrot Seed, so it’s really truly local food. Besides eating the bread with…
Read MoreBlack & Yellow Caramel Brownies
These delicious brownies were made by Staci Perry Mergenthal for our collaboration cooking class with the Brookings Arts Council. They are decadent, filled with caramel, and super chocolatey. Learn more about these brownies and visit Staci’s blog here.
Read MoreValentine’s Pot de Crème
Pot de crème is a French custard that is so decadent and so rich, you’ll be satisfied with just a few bites. This recipe is designed for a couple as a special occasion dessert but you can split it into smaller servings that will still be an incredibly enjoyable ending to a nice meal with…
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