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You won't miss a single play when you make this simple Artichoke and Green Chile Slather with Garlic Crostini. Photo by Sue Doeden

Score big at the party: Make Artichoke and Green Chile Slather with Garlic Crostini

Who doesn't love a good dip to slather on crackers or down with some chips? And if it's a dip that can be ready in about 10 minutes from start...

taste Mon, Jan 25, 2010 - 12:00am

Not-So-Traditional Pasties have a gravy-rich filling of meat and root vegetables. They create perfect portable meals in a pocket. Photo by Sue Doeden

Pasties: Fill your pockets with flavor

The sign read "Pasties For Sale." It was 1988 and I was in Ely, Minn. My husband was a sports writer at that time and we were there for the...

taste Mon, Jan 18, 2010 - 12:00am

The name of this highly seasoned Indian soup means "pepper water." It is full of healthful ingredients with a minimum of fat and calories. Photo by Sue Doeden

Seal the deal with red lentil soup

You may think you have distaste for lentils. That can happen. But maybe you haven't had lentils when they are cooked to perfect tenderness and mixed with other flavorful ingredients...

taste Mon, Jan 11, 2010 - 12:00am

Nutritious and low-calorie grapefruit is a tasty addition to Winter Citrus Salad. Sweet and Spicy Pecans add great toasted crunch with a little bit of a kick. Photo by Sue Doeden

Nutritious citrus: Winter salad satisfies

The sweet aroma of grapefruit greeted me early this morning as I wandered into my dark kitchen to make coffee. Their fragrance triggers memories of holidays past. As a child,...

taste Mon, Jan 04, 2010 - 12:00am

Poached Chicken with Three-Pepper Salsa is a flavorful, nearly fat-free recipe that can help break the high-fat habit. Photo by Sue Doeden

A poach approach to healthful eating

I've developed a new habit in the last several weeks. It's called the high-fat habit. And I'm ready to kick that habit. (I'll start working on it next Monday.) Boneless...

taste Mon, Dec 28, 2009 - 12:00am

The topping on Cranberry Brie Bites looks like red rubies on a soft and melted pillow of earthy Brie cheese. Photo by Sue Doeden

Stop over for a bite ... of dazzling holiday appetizers

Right around this time every year, I realize I've spent enough time baking holiday cookies. I'm ready to put my feet up and just nibble on all the sweet treats...

taste Mon, Dec 21, 2009 - 12:00am

Clementine Granita can shake up a brunch or be the perfect ending to a heavy holiday meal. Photo by Sue Doeden

Oh, my darlin' clementine

I caught a glimpse of myself in my rearview mirror the other morning and saw that I was laughing. It wasn't brought on by something I heard on the radio...

taste Mon, Dec 14, 2009 - 12:00am

Ham Strudel is a great way to use some of that holiday ham or to make a meal of deli ham when it is at a special price. Photo by Sue Doeden

Ham Strudel made with phyllo dough

A few weeks ago, on one of those sunshiny Saturdays in November, my husband and I decided to take a day trip. Early that morning we got in the car...

taste Mon, Dec 07, 2009 - 12:00am

Holiday Spinach Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette emphasizes the colors of the season. Photo by Sue Doeden

Holiday Spinach Salad showcases colors of the season

Every year at this time, I would sit with my dad at the kitchen table. He'd pull out his pocket knife and score the thick ruby skin of the fruit...

taste Mon, Nov 30, 2009 - 12:00am

Christmas Ginger Snaps can be cut out into a variety of holiday shapes. They also can be stored in the freezer for weeks, even months. Photo by Sue Doeden

It's a snap to make these holiday cookies

In Denmark, they're called Brune kager. In Finland, their name is Piparkakut, and in Norway, Pepperkaker or Brune kaker. When I'm with my Swedish friends, they are definitely Pepparkakor. But,...

taste Mon, Nov 23, 2009 - 12:00am

Layered Autumn Vegetable Crisp is an option for Thanksgiving dinner, but it's also a side dish that can be prepared and served right through the winter. Photo by Sue Doeden

Layers of flavors: Why not try something new with layered vegetable dish?

It doesn't seem so long ago when my adult sons were young boys. As if it were yesterday, I can see them sitting at the dinner table. And as clear...

taste Mon, Nov 16, 2009 - 12:00am

The filling for Pumpkin Cheesecake Tart is smooth and creamy with a hint of pumpkin pie spices. The topping has chunks of pecans sweetened with honey and maple syrup. Photo by Sue Doeden

Looking for an alternative to pumpkin pie? Try this tasty tart

It happens every year in November. It never fails. It's already happened this year. I was visiting with friends about plans for Thanksgiving. The discussion included where we will be,...

taste Mon, Nov 09, 2009 - 12:00am

The sauce for Mac and Cheese with Hidden Veggies is made from steamed carrots and cauliflower that are pureed with buttermilk and three types of cheese. Photo by Sue Doeden

Mac and cheese: An old favorite gets a new twist

Every year at this time, I get such a craving for homemade macaroni and cheese. I pull out my old "Better Homes and Gardens Cook Book" that my mom and...

taste Mon, Nov 02, 2009 - 12:00am

Applesauce Doughnuts are cakey, slightly crispy and cinnamon-sugary. Photo by Sue Doeden

Divine doughnuts make this grandma a hero

I carefully measured out all of the ingredients. I pulled out my big dough board. My deep, heavy cast-iron pan was filled with oil and I clipped a thermometer to...

taste Mon, Oct 26, 2009 - 12:00am

Hungarian Gulyás is a spicy, rather thin stew filled with beef, lots of paprika, and potatoes as well as other vegetables. It is a meal in itself, needing nothing more than fresh bread to soak up the sauce. Photo by Sue Doeden

Hungary for goulash: Traditional dish warms the soul

There seems to be one Hungarian dish that most people know of: goulash. So, it's not surprising that when people discover I am Hungarian, they assume I am an expert...

taste Mon, Oct 19, 2009 - 12:00am

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