Recipes

With her new cookbook, Zoë François is firmly in her cookie era

The bestselling “Zoë Bakes Cookies” shares recipes, stories and lessons that dot the author’s sweet journey from humble beginnings to awe-inspiring desserts.
September 17, 2024
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Local chefs share fall apple recipes

From fancy pork chops to fried apple pies, there’s no limit to what you can do with Minnesota apples.
September 12, 2024
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When making tomato sauce, fresh is best

The ingredient list for Buttered Fresh Tomato Sauce is short, but the flavor is big.
September 11, 2024
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TV dinners: Try these recipes from your favorite shows

Win over your boss with Ted Lasso biscuits, impress like Julia Child and whip up the omelet from “The Bear.”
September 11, 2024
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The 2024 Minnesota Star Tribune Holiday Cookie Contest is now open

Attention bakers: Get those creative juices flowing; this could be your year.
September 5, 2024
The winning cookies of the 2023 Star Tribune Holiday Cookie Contest. Center, Earl Grey Butter Cookies with Dark Chocolate and Orange Filling (the winner), and finalists: Good Thai Dings, Nanaimo Bar Thumbprint Cookies, Aperol Sparklers and Ginger Chocolate Bliss. Photo: Dennis Becker, Food styling; Lisa Golden Schroeder
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Sarah Kieffer’s Minnesota spin on Texas sheet cake

Sarah Kieffer’s updated version has a deeper chocolate flavor, candied nuts and can still feed a crowd.
September 4, 2024
A sheet pan of chocolate cake topped with chocolate ganache and candied black walnuts with one piece missing.
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Another saucy use for zucchini: tzatziki

When paired with poached salmon, it is an easy but impressive dish.
September 4, 2024
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Singing the praises of Pasta alla Norma

The famous Sicilian dish was named after the opera “Norma,” and both are masterpieces.
September 3, 2024
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Sunday supper: Classic Biftekia and Chips

It’s a Greek spin on a burger and fries, but with no bun and the addition of a flavorful dressing.
August 30, 2024
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Don’t let summer pass without trying this easy, cheesy salad

Crispy Parmesan is the exclamation point on this bean, fennel and arugula salad recipe.
August 29, 2024
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Quick pickling captures summer in jar

Extend the best of summer’s produce with this simple process.
August 28, 2024
Food & Culture

Meet Minnesota’s hot dish ambassador – and it’s not Tim Walz

Frazee’s Amber Estenson has cultivated a large online following for her folksy tribute to Minnesota cooking as That Midwestern Mom.
August 21, 2024
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