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Autumn is a time for harvest, for football watching, and for us Wisconsinites to start thinking about nesting for the months to come. Save time by making these enchiladas in advance. I recommend doubling the batch and freezing one pan for later. Doggies love make-ahead treats, too. Our two labs, Marley and Nova, love these dog biscuits. Make them for your dogs or give them as gifts. I hope you (and your canine friends) enjoy. Bon Appetit, Lanette Click the magazine below for Lanette Hesse’s recipes along with Mega Co-op’s Tips & Tricks on PAGE 40:

I hope you are enjoying the best time of the year in Wisconsin. I was filled with emotion when I learned the theme for this issue is Sisterhood Community. September is my older sister’s birth month. What a blessing it was to have her in my life—I find it unfathomable to think it has been 10 years since she passed away. I have many memories of us in the kitchen together, and one of my prized possessions is one of her handwritten recipes. Making paella has been on my bucket list since visiting Spain this year. May each of these …

Spring is a time of rejuvenation. The grass, tree leaves, and plants (along with my attitude) all stretch toward that warm yellow orb in the sky. This time of year is exciting for a foodie as fresh local ingredients always provide the means for the best food creations. You’ll find that especially true with this tasty fish and risotto dish—fresh mushrooms, herbs, and asparagus bring it to life! Please share your favorite spring eats on our Facebook page. Bon Appetite! Lanette How to make Peppercorn Butter Wahoo over Mushroom Risotto and Asparagus  

Happy New Year! For a self-proclaimed foodie like me, part of the Love (of this issue’s Love Your Life theme) is definitely shared in the kitchen. Over the Christmas break, our family got to enjoy some of our favorite things, which included our long-held tradition of family pizza/game night. Our evening was inspired by the movie The Hundred Foot Journey. I follow the same pizza recipe that my husband grew up with; it was passed down to me from my mother-in-law. Try this or a similar family tradition with your own loved ones. And then find us on Facebook to …

These two recipes are perfect for this Community of Women issue. My recipe box and many cookbooks are brimming with recipes from friends, family, and coworkers from the three time zones we have lived in over the years. What a great way to remember special people. The first recipe is so fitting for this time of year. Tomatoes and basil are at their peak. More importantly, this recipe is from my sister, who would have been celebrating her 53rd birthday this September. She notably influenced my foodie journey. I received the second recipe last year (thanks Susan via Sherri) after blueberry …

Summer is here, and that means time to enjoy the outdoors. These two recipes are easily portable. The chicken recipe works well for picnics, sack lunches, or dinner on the patio. Please share your favorite chicken recipes on our Facebook page. Bon Appetit, Lanette How to make Finger Chicken and Greek Lemon Pasta Salad by: Lanette Hesse

Recently, our family dined at Altoona Family Restaurant for Saturday breakfast. My kids love the waffles, and I am an Eggs Benedict fan. It got me thinking about great breakfasts/brunches. I wish we had time for a home-cooked breakfast every morning. Most school days, I hand my kids a piece of toast on their way out the door. When we do take the time for a breakfast or brunch, it’s traditional pancakes and bacon or one of my favorite recipes below. I like to buy local when possible—like Kim Ayres for eggs and Blueberry Ridge Orchard and Appledore Woods Berry …

Happy New Year to all. A new year brings new ideas, so I want to share a couple of recipes new and old. I got the idea for lettuce wraps from my friend, Susie, at a birthday celebration and began researching different recipes. There are so many variations, plus they are family and lunch box friendly. I serve these wraps with an old favorite recipe of mine that I originally got from my mother-in-law, but have “remodeled” with a timesaving step. Please share your favorite wrap recipes on our Facebook page. Bon Appetit, Lanette How to make Chicken Lettuce Wraps …

My wish for each of you this Christmas season is to be present in the kitchen, making or enjoying food with the ones you love. I know I plan to. One of our family traditions is baking Christmas sugar cookies. I have made the same cookies every single year of the 24 years my husband and I have been married. I have so many fond memories of decorating those cookies with our children and various friends over the years. You can find our family cookie recipe on the 5ive for Women Facebook page. Here are a couple of savory recipes to help you enjoy time with your family. Happy Thanksgiving and …