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Now We’re Cookin’

Additional Back-To-School Recipes

Welcome to week two of Back to School! This week, we dive a bit deeper into meals that the whole family will enjoy. Breakfast and evening meals are great ways to set the day up for success and to reconnect after a long day! Hoping that the new routines are getting a bit easier. Next week, we...

Recipes for Back-To-School Kids

Back to School! Whether you have kids in school or not - the first days of September bring a common feeling of “Summer is Over.” The days are getting shorter and the feeling of needing to prepare for the next season has started. This week, we start the first of two weeks of great “Back to School...

Recipes for Fresh-Picked Produce

We (in rural MN) are lucky, and a bit spoiled, with the locally grown fresh fruits, veggies and flowers available at the farmers markets and food stands! Nothing beats fresh-picked corn on the cob or green beans, just to name a few. Take advantage of the local markets and stands! We are thankful...

It's Tomato Season!

Tomato Season! This week, we will explore some delicious recipes featuring a garden staple, tomatoes! Tomatoes are for more than just BLTs! Explore all the different options for this delicious farmers market staple! The local stands and farmers markets are full of locally grown produce! Make sure...

Darlene's Dishes and Delights - Part 2

This week we revisit Darlene’s column from her first year writing her column with us. This issue is dated August 9, 1990. It’s a busy time of the year for all the folks who can and freeze vegetables and fruits. Today I’m going to be giving you hints and recipes with that wonderful fruit called...

Darlene's Dishes and Delights - Part 1

This week we learned about the passing of our friend and former columnist, Darlene Dixon. We wanted to honor her and what she provided to us and our readers by revisiting her recipes. Kitchen Delights was a staple in The Wright County Journal-Press for over 30 years. Like you, most of my “go to”...

New Summer Favorites

Summer “to do” lists seem to be longer than the summer! Plans to meal prep and use up all the leftovers seem to be left in the “good intentions” column. One summer, trying a new recipe each week produced a few “keep in the rotation” recipes! Hope this week, we can help you try a new recipe that...

Summer Shortcuts

Summer days seem to go by in fast forward. We are always looking for a way to provide a shortcut or a time-saving option when it comes to meals and menu planning... all without compromising great taste! Hopefully, we can help provide some new options for your menus, so you can find more time for...

Kid-Friendly Meals

With summer in full swing, it gets harder to keep snacks and quick meals on hand for your family members. This week, we feature some kid-friendly (and kids at heart) quick grab and pre-prep ideas. And as an extra bonus...many are ideas that kids can help with! Easy Overnight Oats Prep Time: 5...

Strawberry Desserts

Strawberries are a staple in many desserts. They are a perfect fit for many different tastes, so it is usually a safe bet when preparing for a crowd. It is hard to choose when faced with so many choices of desserts that feature strawberries in them, so with the words of many grandmas - “why choose...