Recipes
March 22
A bowl of creamy risotto with ham and peas.

Sunday supper: Baked Ham and Pea Risotto

We're thinking ahead to that leftover Easter ham, but chicken or mushrooms work well in this recipe, too.
Recipes
March 20
A variety of mushrooms are sauteed into a stew with cherry tomatoes and onions.

Wild mushrooms are available near you, no foraging required

This recipe for mushroom stew highlights meaty, umami-filled wild mushrooms cultivated by local farmers. And they're in stores near you.
Taste
March 20
A slice of goat cheese, green onion and potato tart served with salad greens.

5 recipes to usher in spring brunch season

Rediscover your love of frittatas and tarts, make pancakes for a crowd, and raise the cute factor with scrambled egg "sundaes." It's going to be a delicious season.
Recipes
March 19
Pork chops are smothered in a maple-mustard sauce and served with mashed potatoes.

How do you improve Southern smothered pork chops? By giving it a Minnesota maple twist.

Plus, a few cooking tips that will make this classic comfort food recipe even better.
Recipes
March 15
Two bowls of Stir-Fried Hoisin Pork and Broccoli, a dish from "Milk Street Simple" by Christopher Kimball.

Sunday supper: Stir-fried Hoisin Pork and Broccoli

Simple doesn't mean boring in this recipe from Christopher Kimball's "Milk Street Simple."
Recipes
March 13
Three Pan-Fried Crispy Fish Tacos with Creamy Cilantro Slaw on a wooden cutting board.

This fish taco recipe will perk up your fish-filled Fridays

A creamy, zesty coleslaw tops these tacos, which were inspired by the iconic San Diego dish.
Recipes
March 13
A traditional Irish meal for St. Patrick's Day: Salmon, Colcannon, mixed cabbage and carrots, and soda bread.

4 recipes for a traditional St. Patrick's Day meal, and there's no corned beef in sight

If you're celebrating like they do in Ireland, you'll be cooking salmon, colcannon, cabbage and soda bread.
Recipes
March 6
The delicious pasta dish known as Pasta Pangrattato is made from everyday pantry ingredients and here is adorned with olives, herbs and breadcrumbs.

Breadcrumbs (yes, breadcrumbs) are the star of this pasta dish

With an assist from quality olive oil, garlic and herbs, the recipe for this simple Italian staple will be in your regular dinner rotation.
Taste
March 6
A plate with a slice of lemon snacking cake topped with a lemon glaze.

Sarah Kieffer talks cold-weather baking in new monthly Star Tribune column

The cookbook author's recipe for Lemon Snack Cake will brighten your day — and put these baking tips to the test.
Recipes
March 5
Image of Chicken and Mushroom Stroganoff, a classic comfort food made with chicken, mushrooms, and a sour cream-based sauce

Chicken stroganoff is a new take on an old favorite dish

This recipe keeps the creamy flavors you love, but lightens it up. And it's still ready in 30 minutes.
Recipes
March 1
A hint that salad season is coming: Mediterranean Grain Salad from “Come Hungry: Salads, Meals, and Sweets for People Who Live to Eat,” by Melissa

Sunday supper: Mediterranean Grain Salad

Get a jump on salad season with this recipe from Baked by Melissa co-founder Melissa Ben-Ishay.
Recipes
February 28
Celebrate Leap Day by eating carrot cake — and don't forget the cream cheese frosting.

A simple — and delicious — carrot cake

This classic recipe gets much of its sweetness from root vegetables — and the cream cheese frosting.
Taste
February 28
The dining room of the James J. Hill House, a local example of the Gilded Age.

Want to throw a Gilded Age dinner party? Here's the book for you

"The Gilded Age Cookbook" peeks into the extravagant parties of the 19th-century American elite, from gelatin-encased food to a monkey as the guest of honor.
Recipes
February 27
A comfort food classic gets a modern upgrade in Skillet Tamale Pie with Cheddar Jalapeño Cornbread Crust.

Remember tamale pie? The classic comfort dish gets an upgrade

The recipe has little resemblance to tamales, but the cornbread topping makes it a dinnertime favorite.
Recipes
February 23
Oven-Baked Sweet Spicy Salmon with Oyster Sauce Noodles makes quick work of dinner. From "Wok for Less,"  by Ching-He Huang, (Kyle Books, 2023).

Sunday supper: Oven-Baked Sweet Spicy Salmon with Oyster Sauce Noodles

A recipe that comes together quickly, for those times when the day slips away.
Recipes
February 21
Millet Polenta Cakes with Roast Tomatoes and Garlic.

Among the many uses of millet? Polenta

The ancient cereal grain is a nutritional (and delicious) powerhouse that adds texture and flavor to meals and baked goods.
Taste
February 21
Fired up flameware pottery from Clay Coyote

Why this Minnesota-made clay cookware should be in your kitchen

Art meets functionality as Clay Coyote in Hutchinson is one of a handful of studios in the country making versatile flameware cookware.
Recipes
February 20
Three types of mushrooms help give Creamy Roasted Mushroom Soup its earthy flavor.

How to take a recipe from good to great

Creamy roasted mushroom soup uses a few key tricks and ingredients to bring out the best flavors.
Recipes
February 16
Tandoori-Inspired Chicken and Cauliflower Traybake is flavorful — and simple. From "Milk Street Simple" by Christopher Kimball (Voracious, 2023).

Sunday supper: Tandoori-Inspired Chicken and Cauliflower Traybake

Recipes
February 14
Tarragon-Caper Spatchcock Chicken is juicy all the way through.

Here's the secret to making the perfect roasted chicken

This recipe involves a kitchen shears, a blend of seasonings and a really hot roasting pan.

Recipes

Favorite tested food recipes from the Star Tribune Taste team.