Taste of Rock County
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Dandelions rank among top foods for nutritional value
According to the USDA Bulletin No. 8, "Composition of Foods" (Haytowitz and Matthews 1984), dandelions rank in the top four green vegetables in overall nutritional value. Minnich, in … more
4/25/12
Harvest greens from your own back yard
While Americans are busy attacking dandelions in their lawns with herbicides and diggers, the rest of the world is gathering the greens and flowers for dinner. Dandelions are found all over … more
By Brenda Winter, Reporter | 4/25/12
Unique egg bake recipe uses pineapple, bacon, cottage cheese
Sunshine Baked Eggs 1 pound sliced bacon 14 eggs 1 1/3 cups 4 percent cottage cheese 1 (8 ounces) can crushed pineapple, drained 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Minced fresh parsley, … more
3/27/12
Warm kitchen with these delicious fall apple recipes
Apple Peanut Butter Cookies 1/2 cup shortening 1/2 cup chunky peanut butter 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups … more
10/19/11
Recipes feature fall ingredients
Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Honey Glaze 2 1/4 pounds red-skinned sweet potatoes (yams), peeled, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces (about 7 cups)  6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter 3 … more
10/11/11
Quick and easy recipes make great family meals
Easy Hamburger Quiche 1 unbaked 9-inch pie shell (optional for low carb diets) 1/2 cup salad dressing of your choice 2 eggs 1 1/2 cups chopped cheddar cheese 1/2 cup sliced green … more
9/28/11
Celebrate fall with a biscuit, gravy and scrambled egg breakfast
Biscuits with Cream Gravy, Sausage and Scrambled Eggs 8 Black Pepper Buttermilk Biscuits (see below) 8 Sausage Patties (see below) Cream Gravy (see below) Chopped fresh … more
9/21/11
Weekly recipes feature Gold'n Plump chicken
Chicken and Stuffing Skillet Dinner with Apples and Pecans 1 package (24 ounces) Gold’n Plump Butter and Herb* seasoned boneless skinless breast fillets 1/4 cup butter 1 … more
8/31/11
Recipes use produce from farmer's market
Corrine Bonnema, a major supporter of the effort to keep a farmers market available in Luverne, offers a pair of recipes that include vegetables and fruit that can be purchased at the … more
8/10/11
Hold the sugar, pour on the taste
The United States Department of Agriculture reports that Americans get more calories from sweetened beverages than from any other source. Americans are also fatter than ever. Coincidence? This … more
8/3/11
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