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July 25, 2012Lots of little things – good beer, a charming patio, miraculous fries – make a satisfying whole at Longfellow cafe
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December 21, 2011Offering plenty of old-country fare
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December 13, 2011Zoe FrancoisMake them for the first night of Chanukah With the first night of Chanukah coming up fast (it starts next Tuesday, December 20, at sunset), the Hot Dish started asking around for some great recipes by local chefs. We got a chance to get up close and personal in a two-part interview with ... More >>
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November 28, 2011Now that the turkey is done, the relatives have made themselves scarce, and the cranberry sauce stains have been addressed, it's time to kick this holiday season business into high gear. It's time to get our bake on. For ideas we turned to area cookbook author, chef, and television personal ... More >>
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September 28, 2011Governor Dayton's sons open first-rate restaurant
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May 26, 2011May is National Strawberry Month. First bred in Brittany, France, around 1740 from plants harvested in eastern North America, Chile, Argentina, the garden strawberry is known for its fragrance, bright red color, juicy texture, and sweet, sometimes tart taste. Whether eaten fresh or in prepare ... More >>
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March 15, 2011Mrs. Fields SecretsOatmeal cookies get skinny. We're happy for any type of nationally recognized excuse to gorge on sweets. Chocolate Cake Day was a big hit, and National Lacy Oatmeal Cookie Day may be a bit more obscure but promises to be just as delicious. March 18 is the official day of celebr ... More >>
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February 18, 2011oldfashionedsodafountain.blogspot.comForget the box and DIY A recent declaration by some Minnesota Girl Scouts that they would refuse to participate in the annual cookie fundraiser because their council sold off four beloved summer camps got our attention. Sure, we love the delicious cookies, ... More >>
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January 28, 2011What has science done?"In a few years it will read Pizza and Cookies and Weed." That was the first comment that made sense to us when we saw DiGiorno's latest product: a cheese or pepperoni pizza packaged with Toll House cookie dough in one giant $8 box labeled "Pizza and Cookies." Yes, we al ... More >>
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December 14, 2010Velveeta Fudge inside; snow outsideWell, apparently the weekend snowstorm brought on some cabin fever. And so, in a fit of deep Americana-inspired food bravery, the Hot Dish decided to take one for the team and solve a longtime mystery of treat-making. With a view to a snow drift, we did the unth ... More >>
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October 29, 2010Fresh pumpkin is the best. While we love Halloween candy as much as the next guy, we also dig the pumpkin dishes that pop up at area restos during the season. Some are savory and some are sweet, but all give you that fall feeling. The Hot Dish spoke with a few local chefs who share our orange ent ... More >>
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October 29, 2010Alcohol whipped cream = fun!We heard about "whipahol"--alcohol-infused aerosol whipped cream--a few months ago, back when it wasn't yet being sold in Minnesota. Lo and behold, a recent trip to Surdyk's found a whole stash of Cream brand whipahol in multiple flavors (chocolate, caramel, vani ... More >>
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October 27, 2010 www.marthastewart.comWicked Witch cupcakes
Halloween is the time for sweet treats. Today we share a couple of our favorite Halloween cupcake recipes that are simple, yummy, and super cute--no tricks involved.
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October 25, 2010Public Domain Photos via flickrDon't throw them away!We know you usually just throw them on the compost heap, but wait... we've got some ideas about how to use all those pumpkin seeds that your October decorating scheme has left you with. And not to worry, we know that a "wild honey-hazelnut-pump ... More >>
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October 21, 2010Canned and deliciousTis the season to buy a pumpkin, gut it and carve it to hell. But did you know pumpkins are laden with antioxidants and beta carotene? That's right, the rotund orange squash has more to offer than crispy seeds and general jack-o-lantern jackassery. In this month of chocol ... More >>
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August 10, 2010Get in my mouth.When we think of s'mores, we think campfire, a star-filled sky, a cool summer breeze, and lots of gooey yumminess on our hands and face. All good things, which is why it is a great pleasure to let you know that today, August 10th, is National S'mores Day! And with s'mores gain ... More >>
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May 13, 2010www.tcho.comEarly on, San Francisco established itself as a hotbed of American-made gourmet chocolate, raising up the likes of Ghirardelli, Guittard, and Scharffen Berger. The city's latest entrant into the market, TCHO--pronounced "choh," as it's the phonetic spelling of the first syllable o ... More >>
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April 9, 2010My wife was the one who first introduced me to Monkey Bread. It was love at first sight (and I was fond of my wife as well. :-)). Those little chewy, doughy bits of goodness instantly won me over. While they've beena faithful friend over the past years, I've done a lot of experimenting recen ... More >>
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February 23, 2010Nick and Eddie dishes up the recipe for one of its classic desserts
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December 23, 2009And, they're super easy, to boot, and make a great hostess gift...
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December 15, 2009A cup of whipping cream? A can coconut milk? Survive today's dismal temps with the world's most caloric hot chocolate.
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March 24, 2009Heidi's Chef Stewart Woodman mends fences with a quick weeknight dessert: zabaglione.
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February 9, 2009Minneapolis firefighter's Tabasco recipe wins her $10,000.
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January 22, 2009Chocolate, fudge, caramel and pecan heaven. Café Latte shares the re
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December 27, 2006What's Sweeter Than a Tech Bubble and Frothier Than a Real Estate Bubble?
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November 22, 2006Minnesota's newest luxe Italian bistro and wine bar is good enough, fast enough, nice enough, and, generally, enough all over
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December 14, 2005Stewart Woodman's long-awaited solo venture is stylish, costly, and absolutely unique
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September 21, 200520.21, the Walker's hotly anticipated Wolfgang Puck restaurant, is very good in many ways, but not great
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May 18, 2005The most extravagant cookies in the Twin Cities revealed, devoured
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May 4, 2005A terrific bar lurks within East Lake Street's newest fine-dining restaurant
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June 30, 2004Three Minnesota gems with ice cream cakes and frozen pies prove you can have your cake and lick it too
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June 23, 2004Mission American Kitchen gives the people what they want, from upscale potato chips to ribs and root beer floats
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January 28, 2004Local boy comes home from the Culinary Institute of America to make good in Nordeast
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May 6, 1998Brian McElrath's Zinfandel-Balsamic Vinegar Truffle is so potent and rich it seems almost meaty.
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April 8, 1998Ciao Bella may not be playing in the big leagues with Italian heavy hitters, but out in the minors of the first-ring suburbs it is kicking major keester.
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