Food – Food, Fashion, Fun

Product Samples

March 27, 2020Food, Other Food

Sample Day at the grocery day is a favorite for so many people but now with the COVID-19 concerns, they aren’t being allowed in the grocery stores. That didn’t stop Kelli Hanson from sampling a few products for you! Mostly Made Three flavors: Lasagna filling, Enchilada filling, & Shepard’s Pie $12.99 Available at...

Pan-Banging Chocolate Chip Cookies

March 27, 2020Food, Recipe Replay, Recipes, Sweets

A crunchy outside and gooey inside is a goal for many bakers when perfecting the chocolate chip cookie. As it turns out, there's a unique approach when creating this chewy-crunchy ratio, it's called pan-banging! Author and baker Sarah Kieffer's Instagram blew up when followers were re-posting their own version of this dessert. The recipe went...

Cheeseburger ‘n Fries Casserole

March 26, 2020Food, Main Dishes

Cheeseburger and fries are a match made in heaven. The Cooking Mom Amy Hanten, though it would taste even better combining them both into one tasty dish. She stopped by to make a Cheeseburger 'n Fries Casserole.

More Updates on the Food World

March 25, 2020Food, Restaurants

Stephanie March from Mpls. St. Paul Magazine is staying on top of the restaurant scene in the Twin Cities. She’s got an update on what they are doing and how they are still supporting their employees.

Susie’s Southern Fried Chicken

March 24, 2020Food, Main Dishes, Recipes, Susie Ries

Over the past 9 years, there have been over 2,000 episodes of twin cities live dedicated to food, fashion and fun! We've covered countless cooking segments and this week we're picking out our favorite recipes! Elizabeth raves about her mom's southern fried chicken! Susie made this classic on the show in June of 2014. The recipe got tons of...

Monday Night Meal: Doctored Up Pasta Sauce and Spaghetti

March 23, 2020Food, Main Dishes, Monday Night Meal

Cookbook author and blogger, Sara Keiffer stopped by to make a delicious doctored up pasta sauce and spaghetti for this week's Monday Night Meal.

Minnesota’s Central Kitchen

March 19, 2020Food, Fun, Other Food, People & Things

Chefs that have had to close their doors this week are joining forces to fight hunger. Second Harvest Heartland is stepping in to help them reach the hundreds of people that need their help. Kelli is at their brand new center in Brooklyn Park. For more information and to see how you can help, click here.

Monday Night Meal: Chickpea Tacos

March 19, 2020Food, Main Dishes, Recipes

TCL Reporter Kelli Hanson loves to cook and save money! She made a tasty meatless Monday meal that’s perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. Ingredients: 2 cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained EVOO or Avocado oil Taco seasoning packets Directions: Add oil to a pan, then add chickpeas to pan Brown chickpeas & add taco...

Carry Out Wednesday

March 18, 2020Food, Restaurants

It’s been less than 24 hours since all the restaurants and bars have had to close their dining rooms in response to the COVID-19 Public Health Crisis. You can still support your local restaurants through carry out or curbside pick-up! O’Brien’s Public House, Shakopee: Curbside Take Out – Call the Pub upon your arrival and they...

Ask the Expert: Steph March – COVID-19 and Restaurants

March 18, 2020Food, Restaurants

Food and Dining Editor of Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine, Steph March skyped in to share her thoughts on COVID-19 and it's impact on the restaurant industry.