Simple Italian Risotto

    Simple Italian Risotto

    Risotto is one of the recipes that every cook needs to know. The technique for making risotto becomes easier with practice, and the simplicity of just a few ingredients that turn into a creamy, soothing texture make this risotto recipe a perfect weeknight dish.
    Wild Rice with Sautéed Peppers

    Wild Rice with Sautéed Peppers

    With an earthy Northwoods flavor, wild rice is a unique and underappreciated ingredient. This wild rice recipe uses chicken stock, bacon, and sauteed peppers to add interesting flavors and textures to the dish.

    Roasted Butternut Squash with Barley and Cheddar

    Roasted Butternut Squash with Barley and Cheddar

    This butternut squash recipe incorporates barley, a healthy whole grain, with cheddar, cinnamon, and nutmeg for a warm and tasty vegetarian dish.

    Orzo, Chickpea, and Tahini Salad

    Orzo, Chickpea, and Tahini Salad

    This Orzo, Chickpea, and Tahini Salad recipe combines crisp vegetables with a touch of heat from the harissa. The recipe makes a vegetarian dinner for one or two with a few leftovers.
    Lamb Chops On Grill

    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.
    Chicken Tacos with Lime and Cilantro

    Chicken Tacos with Lime and Cilantro

    This chicken taco recipe is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner that still feels a bit special.
    Panzanella Salad

    Panzanella Salad

    The fresh basil, capers and toasted bread in this Panzanella recipe provide the salad with a fresh flavor and crunchy texture that will keep you coming back for more.
    Sous vide rack of lamb sliced and served with risotto

    Sous Vide Rack of Lamb with Rosemary and Garlic

    This succulent sous vide rack of lamb uses rosemary and garlic to create bold Mediterranean flavors with tender, juicy lamb that melts in your mouth.
    Sauteed Gree Beans Balsmic Vinegar

    Sautéed Green Beans with Balsamic Vinegar

    This sautéed green bean recipe uses balsamic vinegar to help create a bright marinade with lemon juice and basil that takes regular green beans to another level.
    Smoked Lamb Leg

    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 is a wonderful treat any time of the year.
    Margaritas with Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice

    Margaritas with Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice

    This version of a traditional Margarita recipe consists of tequila, triple sec, and lime juice served with salt on the rim of the glass.
    Thai Beef with Herbs

    Thai Beef with Herbs

    This Thai Beef with Herbs recipe gets its bright Thai flavors from a squeeze of lime and a handful of fresh herbs.
    Grilled Sweet Potatoes

    Grilled Sweet Potatoes

    What makes these grilled sweet potatoes so delicious is how this recipe uses two simple techniques to create sweet potatoes that are crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside.

    Pork shoulder roasting for carnitas

    Spit Roasted Pork Carnitas

    Spit roasted pork carnitas are one of the world’s great culinary treasures, with tender bits of pork shoulder cooked on a rotisserie beautifully crisped up and served with tortillas.

    Guests are often welcomed with a batch of cookies

    Cranberry Oatmeal Walnut Cookies

    Plump, tangy cranberries and earthy walnuts fill these palm-sized treats, making these cranberry oatmeal walnut cookies the perfect anecdote to a tall glass of lemonade.
    Taco Salad

    Taco Salad

    With a sweet and spicy dressing, chunks of cheddar cheese, and crunchy chips this taco salad recipe is all about summer picnics and neighborhood potlucks.

    Fresh Squeezed Lemonade

    Homemade Fresh Squeezed Lemonade

    Once you see how easy this homemade lemonade recipe is to make, you’ll never buy the powdered mix again. See why fresh squeezed lemonade is one of the best things about summer.
    Smoked Beef Roast

    Smoked Beef Roast

    Make a smoked beef roast for scrumptious roast beef that is tender and juicy with deep, smokey flavors. Smoking beef is great for barbecues, parties, sandwiches and more.