Mark Hinds

Smoked Turkey

Whether you are just learning how to smoke a turkey or have made a dozen, this smoked turkey recipe has all of the tips and techniques to elevate your next…

Figuring Out What to Do in Chicago’s Loop

There’s so much to see and do in Chicago’s Loop; there’s no way you’re going to do everything. So whether you’re going to Chicago to eat, check out the nightlife,…

Three Recipes: The Best Way to Roast Corn on the Cob

To figure out the best way to roast sweet corn, we got a bunch of corn and spent an afternoon roasting it on the grill. What we were looking for…

Roasted Sweet Corn

The secret to roasting great sweet corn is to buy it as fresh as possible, soak it in water, and roast the corn on the grill while it is still…

Hot Apple Cider with Bourbon

This Hot Apple Cider with Bourbon recipe is one of our favorite pick me ups for cool fall days. All it takes to make this recipe is some fresh pressed…

Creamy Mac and Cheese

This creamy mac and cheese recipe uses three kinds of cheese to create a rich mac and cheese that is creamy, gooey, and delicious.

Grilled Lamb Chops

For grilled lamb chops that are juicy and delicious, use a little smoked paprika, roasted garlic, and a squirt of lemon juice to brighten up the lamb’s natural flavors.

The Sleepover: Late Summer Along the North Shore

As you head along the North Shore from Duluth, you reach a fork in the road that sets the tone for your trip. On the right, the vast blue waters…

11 Great Dishes for Fall

Here are 11 of our favorite fall recipes everyone should try eating before the leaves change color and shorter days lead to longer nights and hearty winter dishes.

Creamed Corn

What makes this easy creamed corn recipe special is how the roux and a little cream highlight the deep corn flavors in the dish and give it an almost luxurious…

Sous Vide Rack of Lamb with Rosemary and Garlic

This sous vide rack of lamb recipe uses rosemary and garlic to bring the flavors of the Mediterranean to life with lamb so juicy and flavorful that it will melt…

Doesn’t Umami Look Good on Yummly

If you’re a fan of saving your recipes in one place, check out Umami’s page on Yummly. It’s an easy way to store our recipes for later.

Risotto with Rosemary and Thyme

Fresh herbs and goat cheese come together in this risotto recipe to create a creamy and delicious dish.

Sautéed Green Beans with Balsamic Vinegar

In this sautéed green bean recipe, the balsamic vinegar helps create a bright, summery marinade with the lemon juice and basil that take regular green beans to another level.

Why Midwesterners Should Put Down Their Casserole Dishes and Create a Regional Cuisine

I’ve been thinking about what it means to have a regional cuisine and where they come from. It can be a touchy subject coming from Minnesota and the Midwest, especially…

We broke out the good glasses for this taste test

Three Recipes: Does the Best Lemonade Come From Lemons, a Bottle, or Powder

To figure out the best way to make lemonade we squeezed some lemons, opened a bottle, and stirred up some powdered lemonade mix.

Olive Wood Smoked Leg of Lamb

This smoked leg of lamb recipe uses the gentle smoke from olive wood to compliment the rich tenderness of the lamb to create a delicious smoked leg of lamb that…

Greek Farmers Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes

Loaded with bright red tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, feta, and really good olives this Greek farmers salad recipe helped me learn that fresh ingredients don’t need a lot of dressing up…

Author: Mark Hinds