Beth Dooley, The Minnesota Star Tribune
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From The Minnesota Star Tribune. Beth Dooley is the author of “The Perennial Kitchen.” Find her at BethDooleysKitchen.com. Copyright 2025 The Minnesota Star Tribune. Visit at StarTribune.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
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The 2 Keys to Roasting Winter Root Vegetables Are Heat and Time
Winter’s roots—carrots, parsnips, beets, sweet potatoes, turnips, and new potatoes—sweeten in the oven as the high heat condenses and intensifies their flavors.
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Butternut Squash Is the Key Ingredient of the Soup You’ve Been Craving
Butternut squash is a versatile base for soup.
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Make Your Own Sauerkraut to Top Reuben Bites and Those Game-Day Brats
Sauerkraut, a must for stadium brats and roast pork, is simple and easy to make.
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Cast-Iron Skillets Can Be a Pork Chop’s Best Friend
Be sure to use boneless chops; they’re a breeze to cook when quickly seared over high heat in a heavy cast-iron skillet.
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Bacon Makes Everything Better, Including This Sandwich
The combination of sweet-tart tomato, crisp-rich bacon, crunchy lettuce, and lush mayo defines a great sandwich with universal appeal.
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We Can’t Get Enough Apple Recipes. Here’s One More
Seasoned with rosemary, thyme, and sage and drizzled with olive oil, the chicken turns tantalizingly crisp.
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1-Pan Curried Cauliflower for Fall Comfort
Cauliflower is often underappreciated but it’s actually extremely versatile and compliant.
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Here’s a Versatile Eggplant Recipe You’ll Love. Trust Us
Sicilian caponata is the perfect dish to eat as eggplant season winds down.
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Fresh Red Peppers Are the Star of This Panzanella Recipe
The backbone of this salad is the fragrant basil vinaigrette.
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Add a Little Spice to Your Life With These 3 Easy Salsa Recipes
Fresh tomato salsa adds zing to panzanella; sweet corn salsa lifts chicken salad; roast pepper-tomato salsa sparks buttery sautéed shrimp.
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The 2 Keys to Roasting Winter Root Vegetables Are Heat and Time
Winter’s roots—carrots, parsnips, beets, sweet potatoes, turnips, and new potatoes—sweeten in the oven as the high heat condenses and intensifies their flavors.
|
Butternut Squash Is the Key Ingredient of the Soup You’ve Been Craving
Butternut squash is a versatile base for soup.
|
Make Your Own Sauerkraut to Top Reuben Bites and Those Game-Day Brats
Sauerkraut, a must for stadium brats and roast pork, is simple and easy to make.
|
Cast-Iron Skillets Can Be a Pork Chop’s Best Friend
Be sure to use boneless chops; they’re a breeze to cook when quickly seared over high heat in a heavy cast-iron skillet.
|
Bacon Makes Everything Better, Including This Sandwich
The combination of sweet-tart tomato, crisp-rich bacon, crunchy lettuce, and lush mayo defines a great sandwich with universal appeal.
|
We Can’t Get Enough Apple Recipes. Here’s One More
Seasoned with rosemary, thyme, and sage and drizzled with olive oil, the chicken turns tantalizingly crisp.
|
1-Pan Curried Cauliflower for Fall Comfort
Cauliflower is often underappreciated but it’s actually extremely versatile and compliant.
|
Here’s a Versatile Eggplant Recipe You’ll Love. Trust Us
Sicilian caponata is the perfect dish to eat as eggplant season winds down.
|
Fresh Red Peppers Are the Star of This Panzanella Recipe
The backbone of this salad is the fragrant basil vinaigrette.
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Add a Little Spice to Your Life With These 3 Easy Salsa Recipes
Fresh tomato salsa adds zing to panzanella; sweet corn salsa lifts chicken salad; roast pepper-tomato salsa sparks buttery sautéed shrimp.
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