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Category Archives: Desserts
Hawaiian Pancakes
It’s not everyday a girl gets to make pancakes for a supermodel! Well I got to do just that on Friday, March 25 on Twin Cities Live for Cheryl Tiegs! Twin Cities Live was doing a spring break special and asked that I create a Hawaiian-inspired recipe. My thoughts immediately turned to the Hawaiian pancakes … Continue reading
Peppermint Patty Mini Cheesecakes
I love Christmas cookies, perhaps too much. Lately I’ve been eating Christmas cookies for breakfast, that’s ok, right? This year I was asked to participate in the 12 Days of Christmas Cookies on Twin Cities Live and feature three of my Christmas Cookie recipes. This recipe is a new spin on my Bubbie’s mini cherry … Continue reading
Beet Cupcakes
Minnesotans treasure their state fair. I remember when I was in college and I went to the Florida State Fair expecting the kind of excitement, food and creative activities that Minnesota had but it just wasn’t the same. I, like my fellow Minnesotans, LOVE the Minnesota State Fair. I love the food, the Leinenkugel’s bandshell, … Continue reading
Dynamic Sushi Duo
This was somthing that “wowed” the judges on the TCL Kitchen Star panel. I was told after the show from two of the judges that I hit it out of the park that day with this one. I used to try and trade my lunches when I was a kid. My mom used to pack … Continue reading
Mango Coconut Cream Pie
I originally came up with this recipe in 2008 for the Pillsbury Pie Contest. In 2009, TCL and the MN State Fair, asked me to do a State Fair preview and demo one of my pie recipes. I went on TCL at about 7 1/2 months pregnant! It was an amazing experience. I’m not sure … Continue reading