local + original recipes

Roasted Poblano + Chorizo Chili

Roasted Poblano + Chorizo Chili

It might not actually be chili-eating weather here in DSM, but I’m still pretending it’s fall — despite highs in the 80s all week.  With this perfectly delicious slow cooker recipe,…

Maple + Cream Cold Brew Coffee

Maple + Cream Cold Brew Coffee

I love cooking seasonally and using whatever produce is fresh at the farmer’s market.  So, naturally, an apple recipe is next on the scene.  This recipe combines all the essentials…

Panzanella is a beautiful, rustic salad full of fresh tomatoes and warm, crusty bread generously seasoned with fresh herbs and olive oil.  The freshness and simplicity of this dish make…

Peach + Basil Lemonade

The star of this sweet, summery refreshment is undoubtedly the perfectly ripened peaches from the Iowa Orchard stand at the Des Moines Farmer’s Market – not to mention the fresh basil that was picked…

A Homegrown Minnesota Wedding

Roasted Salsa Verde

Creme Brulee French Toast

Creme Brulee French Toast

Tomato + Dill Soup

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