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November 4, 2018
The Perfect Fall Meal
I recently had a bowl of Butternut Squash Bisque at a restaurant while traveling and it was one recipe I knew I had to remake! It took a few tries, but I have something luscious and delicious to share with you. Soup is such a popular fall dish; it warms the body and curbs those comfort food cravings as the temperatures start to drop. This Butternut Squash Bisque is thick, creamy, rich, and healthy – great for a cozy dinner! I’m calling this recipe “bisque” instead of “soup” because it’s so thick and creamy. The recipe can be found here. I start by chopping all the veggies and doing some prep work. This was the longest part of making the bisque and admittedly was my first-time preparing butternut squash, so it took some getting used to. If you’ve never cut squash before, start by cutting off both ends, then cut … Continue reading
October 27, 2018
Chicken Gnocchi Soup
Chicken Gnocchi Soup is the perfect comfort food! It’s creamy, hearty, and delicious with lots of veggies and chicken in every bite. This soup is wonderful on a cool night or when you’re looking for something a little more filling. The recipe can be found here. Gnocchi is basically a mini dumpling made from potato and flour. They are dense, soft, and small in size. They are yummy in soup and add great texture. You can typically find gnocchi in the pasta section of the grocery store and sometimes in the freezer section by other frozen pasta. This soup is pretty simple to make. Start by melting the butter with the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or stock pot. Add the onions, carrots, and garlic, and cook until translucent. I like to buy matchstick carrots, so I don’t have to chop them. It makes prep work much easier. … Continue reading
October 17, 2018
Buffalo Chicken Chili
My new favorite slow cooker chili recipe is for Buffalo Chicken Chili. It has the perfect amount of spice, a creamy base, tender chicken in every bite, and only take about 10 minutes to assemble. Then…set it and forget it! There is so much flavor packed into this recipe, you’re sure to like it! The recipe can be found here. Start by adding the chicken to the base of the crock pot, then layer all other ingredients on top – beans, corn, tomatoes, chicken broth, Ranch dressing mix, buffalo wing sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, celery salt, dried cilantro, and salt. Stir to combine all ingredients. Then place the brick of cream cheese on top. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours. Once 4 hours have passed, remove the chicken and either shred or cube, and put back into the crock pot. Stir and cook for another 30 minutes. … Continue reading
September 26, 2018
Tomato Soup with 3 Cheese Tortellini
Homemade tomato soup is quite possibly one of the best comfort foods you can have. It’s rich and creamy, smooth in texture, and keeps you warm on a crisp fall day or cold winter night. I want to share a recipe with a slight twist on traditional tomato soup because it includes 3 cheese tortellini. This is a one pot meal that won’t disappoint. The recipe can be found here, and this is how you make it: Start by gathering all your ingredients and measuring out quantities. I think this really helps assemble the soup because ingredients are ready to pour in when the necessary step is reached. Heat oil in the bottom of a large pot. Add the garlic and sauté until the garlic turns a golden-brown color. Next add the tomato soup, sun dried tomatoes, milk, half and half, chicken stock, and spices. Stir to combine and bring … Continue reading
September 12, 2018
Chicken Wild Rice Soup
Fall will be here before you know it. The leaves are already starting to change colors, the weather is cooling down, and our appetites are changing from light and refreshing foods to warm and comforting foods. One of my favorite recipes for fall (or winter, but I’m not ready for those cold temps yet) is Chicken Wild Rice Soup. The recipe can be found here. This flavorful soup is hearty and delicious, and loaded with fresh vegetables, chicken, and wild rice. It’s an incredibly satisfying meal on a cool fall day. Here’s how you make it: Start by making the wild rice according to package instructions. The rice can then be set aside until you are ready to use. Next, chop your veggies – onions, celery, leeks, mushrooms, carrots, parsley, and thyme. This will help speed up the cooking process if all ingredients are ready to go. I like to put each veggie in a bowl, so I … Continue reading
October 4, 2015
Breakout the Soup Recipes
The cool and crisp fall weather has arrived much too soon but it’s perfect weather to begin cooking hearty soups and stews with fragrant herbs for your family meals or prepping some chili for a crowd to watch football. This is a classic Minnesota soup made with wild rice made especially easy if you use Rotisserie chicken from our deli, moist and full of flavor our Rotisserie chickens are useful as an ingredient in many recipes (think chicken quesadillas) as well as a main course. We call our recipe Minnesota Wild Rice Soup it has lovely rich flavor and one of my favorite fall recipes. Another of our favorite soups is Hearty Italian Soup made with our very own fresh Italian Sausage – available either Hot or Mild, easy to make for a quick meal during the week, we like to serve with a fresh baked baguette. Taco Soup is all the … Continue reading
September 13, 2014
Soup Season!
Not a cloud in the sky and the temperature is cool and crisp fall weather has arrived albeit much too soon but it is perfect weather to begin cooking soups and stews with fragrant herbs and preparing food for a crowd to watch football. This is a classic Minnesota soup made with wild rice made especially easy if you use Rotisserie chicken from our delis, moist and full of flavor our Rotisserie chickens are useful as an ingredient in many recipes (think chicken quesadillas) as well as a main course. We call our recipe Minnesota Wild Rice Soup it has lovely rich flavor and one of my favorite fall recipes. If you’re planning on watching football on Sunday you’re going to need some bites along with that beer. Grab our boneless buffalo wings in the deli and whip up this easy blue cheese dressing to accompany the wings. This dressing is best … Continue reading
December 3, 2013
Cold weather – warm comfort food
Looking at our weather forecast this week, it seems like we need to serve up some comfort food. In our house that is usually soup or a hotdish! Our Hearty Italian Soup doesn’t take much time but it is rich in flavor, majority of the flavor comes from our fresh Italian sausage; made only at Festival Foods, we prefer the “hot” version of sausage for use in the soup, whatever you do don’t forget the mozzarella for the topping. Serve the Hearty Italian soup by itself or with a small green salad and a baguette; either way it is an easy dinner to put on the table. If you are looking for a new family favorite Taco Soup may just be the one. Serving the Taco Soup with fresh cut Avocado and some fresh sliced Cilantro along with some crunchy chips makes this extra special. Here is a tasty meatless … Continue reading
January 16, 2012
If you cook…
Something I have noticed since I began making up a weekly menu plan at home is that we are not having any food go to waste! Since we know what we’re going to cook the next night, we are immediately freezing leftovers and not letting them sit in the frig until they must be tossed because we have no plan for them, instead freezing and using leftovers for lunches or as part of our meal plan. Our menu for this week is here, I hope you enjoy. One of our menu items this week is frozen pizza, not just any frozen pizza though. We now carry Heggies Pizza in our frozen foods department. For years we have enjoyed this delicious pizza in small bars around town, now you can stock up your freezer for busy nights with family activities and no time to cook. Speaking of family activities; how about … Continue reading
January 9, 2012
Baby It’s Cold Outside
While we are having a mild winter, it is still plenty chilly outside to make us hungry for something warm and tasty. If you are looking for something warm yet “lighter” try our fresh stir fry packages that we call Samurai Stir Fry. Use the veggies on their own or pair them with chicken, beef, or pork for a delicious & quick one-pot meal. This week in our menu we share one of our favorite recipes for Fajita Steak Salad, here is a link to our video on YouTube for the recipe as well, we hope you enjoy the videos. We welcome you to post photos of the recipes you prepare on our Facebook page, be sure to “like” us to find out about new products and promotions. We are always on the watch for new products and work diligently to have them on our shelves as soon as possible. If … Continue reading
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