Foodie Forum

Happy New Year, and welcome to new beginnings. For my culinary new year, I am finally experimenting with an Instant Pot. My friends started their Instant Pot journey a few years ago, and I purchased a sous vie (which I love). They shared recipes and tales of epicurean success, all the while I was convinced I did not need another bulky appliance. Last year, my oldest daughter received one as a gift, and we started experimenting with it together. I didn’t realize what a one-pot wonder this electric contraption can be due to its old-fashioned pressure cooking technique. I have …

Kudos to all the courageous women out there. I certainly have been blessed to know some courageous female role models. If you enjoy the culinary world like I do, what does courageous in the kitchen mean to you? It doesn’t matter if you boil water for mac and cheese or forage your own epicurean delights, all of us can go outside our comfort zone when it comes to food. What’s the worst thing that could happen? You could melt your blender to your stove top, which ignites into an electrical fire 15 minutes before you are hosting playgroup.(true story) Sometimes …

Summer is the time for family fun in the Midwest. Time to get outside and enjoy some of our local traditions — including those centered around food. I remember the first time I took my Littles strawberry picking. Recently, we were at my mom’s, and she made them a simple dessert that they went crazy for: strawberries over angel food cake with homemade whipped cream. Such a simple dessert, and they loved it. Our family enjoys cooking together, and recently our middle daughter recreated something she had on a visit to Florida. Here are two summer-inspired recipes to share with …

Happy Spring! I have to say, I never quite know where the inspiration for this article will come from. I have a very seasonable palate. I suppose most of us living in the upper Midwest do. I would never make chili in the summer or grill seafood in the winter. Perhaps it’s the fresh ingredients that inspire me. This time, however, it was two unexpected gifts from our eldest that brought forth these two recipes. First, the pasta dish recipe was given to me after our daughter requested to make our family dinner. Second, she bought us this Easter cake …

Golden Milk This recipe from The Minimalist Baker INGREDIENTS • 1½ cups light coconut milk (canned is best, but carton works too) • 1½ cups unsweetened plain almond milk (DIY or store-bought) • 1½ tsp ground turmeric • 1/4 tsp ground ginger • 1 whole cinnamon stick (or 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon – I prefer the stick!) • 1 tbsp coconut oil • 1 pinch ground black pepper • Sweetener of choice (i.e. maple syrup, coconut sugar, or stevia to taste) Mix together and heat for 10 minutes – Enjoy! Pad Thai Recipe adapted from tastesbetterfromscratch.com Ingredients • 8 ounces …

Big Bloody Mary Batch INGREDIENTS 4 cups V8 Juice 4 cups Tomato Juice 1/2 cup Lemon Juice 2 cups Vodka 2 tsp Ground Black Pepper 1 tsp Celery Salt 2 tbsp Worchestershire Sauce 1 tsp Tabasco or to taste Salt rim with equal parts celery salt and salt. Garnish with your favorites Apple Pie Monkey Bread Ingredients: 3½ cup All Purpose Flour 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar ½ tsp Salt 2¼ tsp Instant Active Dry Yeast ½ cup Whole Milk ½ cup Water 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter 1 Egg Apple Pie Filling: 3 Granny Smith Apples, Chopped 1½ tsp Cinnamon ½ …

Happy Labor Day, America! I hope this article finds you enjoying time with the people you love and pondering the positives realized during the pandemic. I have enjoyed the extra time with family — especially cooking in the kitchen with my sous chefs (you know who you are). Thanks to my niece Heather and her sister-in-law Courtney for passing along this recipe. I am pairing this dish with a Korean mojito. Remember to buy local, stay safe and share kindness. Bon Appetit, Lanette Bulgogi Adapted from my Heartbeats.com INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon oil or fat of choice 3 cloves garlic, minced …

Hot Brown Sliders INGREDIENTS 1 12-count package Hawaiian Sweet Rolls, sliced in half 1 lb. turkey breast, thinly sliced and divided 12 slices white sharp cheddar cheese 8 slices bacon, roughly chopped into 1-inch pieces and cooked until crisp 12 tomatoes slices, about ¼-inch thick (I use Campari or Roma tomatoes) Mornay Sauce (make about 1 cup) 3 Tbsp. butter 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour 1½ cups milk Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste Dash nutmeg ½ cup cheddar cheese, shredded Butter Glaze ½ cup (one stick) butter, melted 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard 1 Tbsp. poppy seeds 2 …

I am hunkered down, preparing for another Midwest snow storm, as I prepare for this issue of 5ive for Women. My husband, 18-year-old son and I decided to watch the entire season of Jack Ryan. What a special #hygge kind of night. At our 3-hour mark, we prepared dinner together. I chose seafood, as I was trying to conjure up thoughts of a beach far, far away. I have been making this recipe since 1993, when I first saw it in my Gourmet magazine subscription. It’s quick, easy, and its bright flavor is always a hit. I love my family …

Merry Christmas to all! As we celebrate the birth of Jesus, let us all gather with loved ones to celebrate Generosity and Gratitude. My wish is that you all enjoy a peaceful moment during this holiday season — perhaps a walk on a snowy evening, hot cocoa around a fire or great conversation around Christmas Day brunch. Here are a couple of recipes that I hope you enjoy. God Jul, Bon appetit, Lanette Crabby Benny Ingredients 4 English muffins split in half 2 cups fresh crab meat 8 poached eggs 16 Spears asparagus(grilled) Hollandaide sauce (recipe to follow) Toast English …