Crispy & Cheesy Risotto Bites

By Kirsten Gjesdal | January 27, 2020
Risotto Bites

Ohhh man. There are so many ways to serve this delicious appetizer. You can serve it on a bed of marinara with a fork – or on a platter with a skewer and a little dipping sauce. Either way, your guests will love you – they’re crispy on the outside with a cheesy, creamy interior.…

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Cranberry Pecan Oat Crumble Bars

By Kirsten Gjesdal | November 20, 2019

Case in point: we LOVE cranberry sauce – but we always struggle with too much leftover. You could make a classic Thanksgiving-leftovers-sandwich, or just a good ol’ second plate of turkey fixings – or even better: these easy, sweet and nutty cranberry pecan oat crumble bars. Using homemade cranberry sauce or canned, it takes about…

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Back to School Lunch Hacks

By Kirsten Gjesdal | August 17, 2019

Back to School Lunch Hacks Crisp air, the smell of No. 2 pencils in the shopping aisles, and the luring anticipation of routine is upon us and that means one thing – it’s back to school season! Whether your kiddo packs their school lunch or you need some weekend inspo, I’m breaking down the art…

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Sweet Corn Polenta with Sage & Feta

By Kirsten Gjesdal | August 7, 2019

I’m not sure why we don’t eat more polenta in South Dakota. It’s a great way to use corn as a side dish and base for creative sauces. It’s especially delicious when made with fresh sweet corn, a seasonal treat. Top with tangy tomato chutney, sliced grilled sausage, marinated shrimp, in-the-shell stir-fried peas… the options…

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