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Caramelized Onion, Apple, and Brie Grilled Cheese

December 25, 2018 By Lane Leave a Comment

Merry Christmas to all who celebrate! And happy celebrating to anyone celebrating ANYTHING this month (I’m looking at you Christmas, Solstice, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, birthdays, and on some of these dark days we’ve had lately, I think we should celebrate just getting out of bed!).

We’ve enjoyed (and endured?) Christmas music, family togetherness and over the top decorating. We’ve gifted, baked, mailed cards, and peopled all month long. I’m exhausted, how about you? I think we all need to spend December 26th relaxing with these easy Caramelized Onion, Apple, and Brie Grilled Cheese Sandwiches!

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Friday Five: The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

November 23, 2018 By Lane Leave a Comment

Hey all! Now that Thanksgiving is over I can go into full on holiday mode. My Christmas Cards are in the mail and the fire will be lit as we put up our Christmas Tree. Holly and I have plans for a cooking day and my kids have made their Christmas Lists. Join me for a few of my own favorites during the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!

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Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Turkey and Caramelized Onions

November 20, 2018 By Lane 3 Comments

Looking for a way to use your leftover Thanksgiving turkey? Looking for a way to use the Caramelized Onions you made last week? We have you covered. Look no further than this homemade Baked Macaroni Cheese with Turkey and Caramelized Onions. The perfect fall/winter/holiday/leftover/late night/early morning/any-time-you-need-it comfort food. Read further and scroll to the bottom for the recipe!

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Chimichurri Pork Tenderloin

September 25, 2018 By Lane 5 Comments

I was planning on saving this recipe for next summer, since it is full of bright summery herbs and utilizes the grill. Not really fall “comfort food”. But then I realized, to me this Chimichurri Pork Tenderloin IS comfort food. And as true Minnesotans we use our grill ALL year long-sometimes even when it’s below zero. Take it from me, this one should not wait until next year.

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GFR: A Cozy Friday Five

September 21, 2018 By Holly Leave a Comment

Hey Friends! It seems overnight, the cold arrived in Minnesota. I celebrated my birthday this past weekend with a string of gorgeous (and hot!) 90 degree days. It felt like summer’s last big hurrah and we soaked it up. Monday afternoon, the storms rolled in and so did the cool weather. While I’ve been looking forward to some crisper fall evenings, I can’t say I’m loving this chilly, damp, rainy business. Since I’m also trying to cultivate a daily gratitude practice, I figured I would make the focus for this week’s Friday Five all about my favorite cozy things. …

Instant Pot Bean and Bacon Soup

March 6, 2018 By Lane 58 Comments

Childhood. What brings you back? For me it’s Bean and Bacon Soup.

I remember my mom pulling out that little red Campbell’s can and adding water in a small saucepan on our stove. Ready in a jiffy (no better lunch when you have 3 little kids). But now that I’m older and like to make things from scratch, I know I can make this without relying on a single can! And you can too. Whole food ingredients only. And once I received an Instant Pot, I knew exactly what I needed to develop…a recipe for my childhood favorite. Presto…Instant Pot Bean and Bacon Soup was born.

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Good Food Reads: Soups

January 12, 2018 By Lane Leave a Comment

Oh the weather outside is frightful and the entire United States is in the tight grip of a bad influenza season. The kids are back to school after the holidays and most of the bleak winter is still ahead. But never fear, Good Food Reads: Soups to the rescue! Grab a blanket, grab a spoon, and curl up with a piping hot bowl of one of these. Whether you’re fighting a cold or just plan cold, we have the soup for you. …

One Pot Farro with Chicken and Tomatoes

January 9, 2018 By Lane 13 Comments

Are you looking for a new one pot meal? Love farro? One Pot Farro with Chicken and Tomatoes is going to be calling your name!

Warmth, umami, comfort food. Healthy whole grains and lean proteins. All of that and more in this One Pot Farro with Chicken and Tomatoes. Need a vegetarian option? No problem, a few tweaks, listed in the recipe itself, will get you there! Keep on reading for your new favorite 30 minute meal….

Good Food Reads: Easy Spiced Pumpkin Coconut Soup

October 27, 2017 By Lane Leave a Comment

Today we have something very special for you!

For this Good Food Reads, we are going to feature a guest recipe by the wonderfully talented Lesli Schwartz of Asian Caucasian, who I had the pleasure of meeting at the Pinch of Yum Tasty Food Photography Workshop I attended this summer. The chosen guest recipe was for Easy Spiced Pumpkin Coconut Soup which was a huge hit in my house! Read on so I can tell you why! (and enjoy the photos by Asian Caucasion-well, with the exception of the one of my little, that one is all mine!)

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BBQ Chicken Macaroni and Cheese

October 24, 2017 By Lane 13 Comments

Baked macaroni and cheese, creamy, bubbly and flavorful. This recipe combines an amazing baked macaroni and cheese recipe with delicious BBQ chicken. Your family will thank you for this BBQ Chicken Macaroni and Cheese!

Last weekend was a quiet girls’ weekend at the cabin. No kids. No spouses. Wine on the dock during the day and by the fireplace in the evening. Brilliantly colored leaves and fall temperatures. Long walks on a treelined streets. And comfort food. Sweet comfort food.

Like this BBQ Chicken Macaroni and Cheese.

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