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Warm up your weekends with these winter brunch recipes
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By Meredith Deeds and Connor Deeds, The Minnesota Star Tribune By the time winter reaches its midpoint, it is easy to feel like the only sensible plan is to hunker down and wait for brighter days. Hosting a winter brunch, though — something colorful, comforting and celebratory— can be the perfect way to bring a little sunshine to a cold, gray season. A fennel salad makes a bright, refreshing start, especially as winter citrus hits its peak.
Warm up Your Weekends With These Winter Brunch Recipes
A winter brunch doesn’t need to be elaborate to feel restorative. Hosting a winter brunch can be the perfect way to bring a little sunshine to a cold, gray season. Hosting a winter brunch can be the perfect way to bring a little sunshine to a cold, gray season. Dreamstime/TNS By Meredith Deeds and Connor Deeds The Minnesota Star Tribune By the time winter reaches its midpoint, it is easy to feel like the only sensible plan is to hunker down and wait for brighter days.
3 soups that will take the chill off - and be ready in 30 minutes or less
When the temperature dips and dinner needs to happen fast — or a bowl of comfort is in order — a pot of soup can feel like a small miracle. But just 30 minutes on the stove is all it takes to coax big flavors out of humble ingredients, especially when you lean on smart techniques and strategic shortcuts. These three soup recipes deliver comfort without the wait, and come with three lessons in making weeknight cooking easier and more delicious.
Warm up your weekends with these winter brunch recipes
By the time winter reaches its midpoint, it is easy to feel like the only sensible plan is to hunker down and wait for brighter days. Hosting a winter brunch, though -- something colorful, comforting and celebratory-- can be the perfect way to bring a little sunshine to a cold, gray season. A fennel salad makes a bright, refreshing start, especially as winter citrus hits its peak.
Warm up your weekends with these winter brunch recipes
By the time winter reaches its midpoint, it is easy to feel like the only sensible plan is to hunker down and wait for brighter days. Hosting a winter brunch, though - something colorful, comforting and celebratory- can be the perfect way to bring a little sunshine to a cold, gray season. A fennel salad makes a bright, refreshing start, especially as winter citrus hits its peak.
Warm up your weekends with these winter brunch recipes
Hosting a winter brunch can be the perfect way to bring a little sunshine to a cold, gray season. (Dreamstime/TNS) By the time winter reaches its midpoint, it is easy to feel like the only sensible plan is to hunker down and wait for brighter days. Hosting a winter brunch, though - something colorful, comforting and celebratory- can be the perfect way to bring a little sunshine to a cold, gray season. A fennel salad makes a bright, refreshing start, especially as winter citrus hits its peak.
Spicy Swedish meatballs? Holiday appetizers get a festive upgrade
Thanksgiving may be all about the turkey, stuffing and pie, but at our house the real magic begins long before the bird hits the table. At any holiday get-together, it’s the appetizers that set the tone, welcoming friends and family with comforting aromas and bold flavors. A mix of textures, temperatures and flavors keep guests engaged and the table more interesting, which is why we’ve created some unexpected and sophisticated bites to get the party started.
3 soups that will take the chill off - and be ready in 30 minutes or less
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By Meredith Deeds and Connor Deeds, The Minnesota Star Tribune When the temperature dips and dinner needs to happen fast — or a bowl of comfort is in order — a pot of soup can feel like a small miracle. But just 30 minutes on the stove is all it takes to coax big flavors out of humble ingredients, especially when you lean on smart techniques and strategic shortcuts.
3 soups that will take the chill off - and be ready in 30 minutes or less
When the temperature dips and dinner needs to happen fast— or a bowl of comfort is in order— a pot of soup can feel like a small miracle. (Ozgur Coskun/Dreamstime/TNS) PUBLISHED: February 13, 2026 at 3:15 PM EST Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By Meredith Deeds and Connor Deeds, The Minnesota Star Tribune When the temperature dips and dinner needs to happen fast — or a bowl of comfort is in order — a pot of soup can feel like a small miracle.
3 soups that will take the chill off
When the temperature dips and dinner needs to happen fast - or a bowl of comfort is in order - a pot of soup can feel like a small miracle. But just 30 minutes on the stove is all it takes to coax big flavors out of humble ingredients, especially when you lean on smart techniques and strategic shortcuts. These three soup recipes deliver comfort without the wait, and come with three lessons in making weeknight cooking easier and more delicious.
3 soups that will take the chill off - and be ready in 30 minutes or less
When the temperature dips and dinner needs to happen fast — or a bowl of comfort is in order — a pot of soup can feel like a small miracle. (Ozgur Coskun/Dreamstime/TNS) When the temperature dips and dinner needs to happen fast - or a bowl of comfort is in order - a pot of soup can feel like a small miracle. But just 30 minutes on the stove is all it takes to coax big flavors out of humble ingredients, especially when you lean on smart techniques and strategic shortcuts.
3 Chefs Share the Traditional Holiday Recipes They Make at Home
3 Chefs Share the Traditional Holiday Recipes They Make at Home For three Minneapolis chefs, cooking at home during the winter holidays is as much about honoring their roots as it is about feeding loved ones. By Meredith Deeds and Connor Deeds The Minnesota Star Tribune MINNEAPOLIS—The holiday season is often defined by the dishes that make their way to the family table; recipes steeped in tradition, memory, and meaning. We had a problem loading this article.
3 chefs share the traditional holiday recipes they make at home
MINNEAPOLIS -- The holiday season is often defined by the dishes that make their way to the family table; recipes steeped in tradition, memory and meaning. For three Minneapolis chefs, cooking at home during the winter holidays is as much about honoring their roots as it is about feeding loved ones. Each has shared a recipe that holds a special place in their family celebrations, offering a glimpse into the flavors and stories that shape their holiday kitchens.
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