Norwegian Saffroned Root Veggie Mash

Many thanks to the Brookings Arts Council and Michael Johnson from the Pheasant Restuarant & Lounge for this great virtual cooking class. This root mash is a great accompaniment to the Norwegian meatball with gjetost gravy recipe. Cutting the hard veggies smaller and the softer veggies larger helps them all finish cooking at about the…

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Norwegian Meatballs with Gjetost Gravy

Michael Johnson from The Pheasant Restaurant & Lounge created this fantastic recipe for a 1/25/22 cooking class in partnership with the Brookings Arts Council. It is filling and savory. Perfect for a cold winter day! The direct translation is “meat cakes” instead of “meatballs”. It’s okay if they are a little flat and not perfectly…

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Holiday Simmer Pot

Make your house smell amazing with this seasonal simmer pot. What starts as a beautiful mix of ingredients ends with the most amazing scent for your whole home. We love to make this just before company comes over.

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Christmas Crunch

It doesn’t feel like Christmas until you’re overloaded with candy, cookies, and snack mix. Add this option to your holiday repertoire for a sweet and easily adjustable snack mix option. You can easily adjust it to feature different nuts, drizzles, and mix-ins. Imagine this with candied oranges, cranberries, and dark chocolate drizzle. Yum! Maybe peanut…

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Silky Peppermint Chocolate Fudge

Fudge is a winter staple. It’s a way of welcoming the holidays into our homes with sweet bites of chocolate heaven. Fudge, however, can sometimes be tricky to get just right. The key to getting that soft, silky texture is adding a little butter and melting the chocolate very slowly. By following this recipe exactly,…

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Impossibly Perfect Pumpkin Pie

Pumpkin pie is a staple at any Thanksgiving feast. The perfectly spiced pumpkin flavor in conjunction with the buttery, flaky crust makes for a simply mouthwatering fall dessert. Although it looks like such a simple dessert, sometimes it can be quite difficult to get it just right. This impossibly perfect pumpkin pie recipe will not…

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Easy Caramel Apples

This October classic looks pretty and tastes pretty awesome. Get the family together and have fun making these decked-out caramel apples. They’re easy-to-make and can be decorated however you’d like! It’s a ton of fun for the entire family and will be gone just as quickly as you made them!

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Chicken Pot Pie

I love chicken pot pie. Make a batch and snuggle up with a creamy filling of rotisserie chicken (easy!), veggies and a puff pastry crust (also easy!).

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Slow Cooker Pumpkin Chili

Few things are as comforting as a hot cup of soup on a cool November day. This savory Pumpkin Chili is sure to warm you from the inside out. With just the right amount of spice, this hearty soup will leave you filling full and satisfied. And bonus – this recipe can be mixed together…

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Healthy Zucchini Tater Tots

This healthier solution to classic tater tots, these zucchini tots use fresh, shredded zucchini, panko, and your favorite shredded cheese to make a great, baked snack whenever the craving hits. Let kids join in on the fun by mixing together ingredients and helping to shape the zucchini tots!

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