Month: August 2014

Artichoke Pesto Pasta with Grilled Corn and Tomatoes

Artichoke Pesto Pasta with Grilled Corn and Tomatoes

I love this pesto because the artichokes make the pesto creamy and lighter than adding a ton of cheese. The tomatoes and corn add a great pop of color and sweetness. It’s a perfect summer pasta dish!   Ingredients Kosher Salt 1 lb. fusillata casareccia 

Chicken and Wild Rice Soup with Spicy Summer Vegetable

Chicken and Wild Rice Soup with Spicy Summer Vegetable

I can start to feel fall in the air and I’m so excited about it! The last couple days my allergies have been crazy so I was craving soup. This was just perfect for it! It has all the summer vegetables packed into it.   Ingredients 

Maple Glazed Salmon with Wild Rice and Roasted Brussel Sprouts

Maple Glazed Salmon with Wild Rice and Roasted Brussel Sprouts

    So my husband and I just celebrated our one year anniversary up in Grand Marais, MN and it was such an amazing experience. There were so many local little stores up there with wild rice, maple syrup and jams so I had to take some 

French Dip

French Dip

This one is a big family favorite! My mom used to make this as a family meal and we just loved it! With just a few simple ingredients you will have everyone asking for more! Ingredients 1 (3 lb.) Beef chuck roast 1 1/2 cup 

Tart Cherry Almond Granita

Tart Cherry Almond Granita

A granita is a semi-frozen dessert similar to a slushy. I found awesome little tart cherries at the farmers market the other day and couldn’t figure out what to make with them. Finally came up with this special little sweet treat. It takes a little 

Roasted Vegetable Wild Rice Burgers with Cherry Chutney and Arugula Walnut Pesto

Roasted Vegetable Wild Rice Burgers with Cherry Chutney and Arugula Walnut Pesto

These are great vegetarian burgers pack full of flavors. Sweet and tart from the chutney to creamy and spicy with the arugula pesto! The sauces make it!   Roasted Vegetable Wild Rice Burgers   Ingredients  2 ½ cups wild rice, cooked ½ cup red bell