He Makes a Whiskey Drink
In honor of Twin Cities Live's Dude Week, Haskell's Ted Farrell stops by to share simple whiskey cocktail recipes.
Food
Taste the Trend: Retro Spaghetti-O Jello
We tasked cookbook author and recipe developer Mary Jane Miller with updating a viral recipe for Spaghetti-O Jello for another edition of "Taste the Trend".
Stuffed Steaks
When Twin Cities Live producers found a Saint Paul butcher shop stuffing meat and cheese inside ribeye steaks, they had to investigate. Thanks to the Minnesota Beef Council, owner of Big Steer Meats, Charlie Cory, stopped by to make Al Capone stuffed steaks.
Best Pizza in the Twin Cities
In honor of Twin Cities Live's Dude Week, the Food and Dining Editor at Mpls.St.Paul Magazine, Stephanie March, stopped by to share three of her favorite spots for pizza in the metro, along with a suggestion of what to get when you're there.
Pryes Brewing
Minneapolis has a new brewery. It's called Pryes Brewing. It sits right next to the Mississippi River in Minneapolis. It's the first in the state to offer something called Feather Bowling. It's a cross between curling and bocce ball. So, guests can have a good beer and take on an interesting and new game that uses feathers and wooden cheese wheels.
Best Apple Orchards
Minnesotan's love their apple orchards. We asked you what your favorites were and we narrowed down the long list to four. Local Guy About Town, Mike Marcotte, has his picks across the metro.
Good Company: Emily’s Bakery and Deli
Emily's Bakery and Deli is a hometown favorite in Hastings. For years, it has been serving up some of the best donuts, cookies, cakes and other treats to its customers. It has been in the Hastings area for more than a century. In 1988, brother and sister, Steve Fox and Norine Bishop, took over the business from their parents when it was known...
FireLake 21 days Aged Tomahawk Steak
The Twin Cities Live Book Club is back and once again, members will be meeting inside Firelake Grill House and Cocktail Bar at Radisson Blu in Mall of America. Firelake's executive chef, Dinesh, is cooking up a steak straight out The Flintstones and will have you yelling "Yabba Dabba Do!"
Panna Cotta Dessert
Here's a great recipe to impress your friends at your next dinner party! Panna Cotta is an Italian dessert and it translates to "cooked cream." There are many ways to make it and it's very easy. You can also stop by Swedish Crown Bakery in Anoka to buy some from their store!
Cast Iron Skillet Recipes
Owner of Golden Fig, Laurie Crowell says you can liven up just about any meal by using a cast iron skillet, even steak!
Save Big at the Liquor Store
Twin Cities Live is all about saving you money. Haskell's Ted Farrell stopped by with ways you can get discounts at the liquor store!
Back to School Lunch Ideas
Many schools are back in session! So we want to make sure you know how to liven up your child's lunchbox with foods they love! The Cooking Mom, Amy Hanten explains how to make traditional pepperoni pizza and a PB&J with a twist.
Back-to-School Breakfast Ideas
Alice Seuffert, the creator of Dining with Alice explained tips and recipes for a great start to the school day for your kids.
Chunky Potatoes with Buttermilk
Chef and cookbook author Raghavan Iyer is known around the world for his passion of cooking with Indian flavors. The Mumbai native is a resident of Minneapolis and stopped by the Twin Cities Live kitchen to share a recipe for Chunky Potatoes with Buttermilk.
12 Days of Grilling: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner
The Minnesota Beef Council has tons of recipe ideas so you should never be at a loss for what to make for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Registered Dietitian, Jena Pape, from HyVee, gives us her ideas for all three meals.
Basil Flank with Sundried Tomato Chimichurri
The Minnesota Beef Council presents…12 Days of Grilling! Laurie Crowell, owner of Golden Fig prepares one of her favorite recipes.
Heirloom Tomato Recipes
Chef and Cookbook author, Robin Asbell says you should never put tomatoes in the refrigerator because it ruins the texture and dulls the flavor. She shares some of her favorite heirloom tomato recipes and some tips on how to keep them fresh this season.
12 Days of Grilling: Steak Burgers
What's better than a steak or a burger? A Steak Burger. Cooking for Dads host, Rob Barrett, says there are two keys to making a delicious grilled burger. It's Day 10 in our 12 Days of Grilling presented by the Minnesota Beef Council.
12 Days of Grilling: Steak w/ Cherry Coke Sauce
There are two types of cooks; one does things easy and fast and the other kind takes their time in the kitchen. Private Chef Justin Davis prefers the second way…but shares a version for those who take the easy way in 12 Days of Grilling presented by Minnesota Beef Council.
Moroccan Beef Kebabs
12 Days of Grilling presented by the Minnesota Beef Council continues on with Mary Jane Miller's Moroccan Beef Kebabs.
12 Days of Grilling: Thai Steak Salad
Chef Eli Wollenzien (from Coalition Restaurant) takes over Day 7 in our 12 Days of Grilling presented by Minnesota Beef Council.
12 Days of Grilling: Greg’s Meats
A southeastern Minnesota butcher shop has customers traveling nearly 200 miles one way to pick up their products. As part of the Minnesota Beef Council's 12 Days of Grilling series, Steve heads to Hampton, Minnesota to meet the man behind Greg's Meats.
Twin Cities Love Raspberries
Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area is the raspberry consumption capital of the country. Driscoll's found that the Twin Cities market consumes 132 % more fresh raspberries per household than the national average.
12 Days of Grilling: Marinated Skirt Steak Tacos
Chef and owner of The Exchange Food and Drink in New Brighton, Kyle Nelson, shares a recipe for marinated skirt steak tacos with chili lime quinoa as part of Twin Cities Live's 12 Days of Grilling, presented by the Minnesota Beef Council.
Poke Bowls and Birthday Appetizers
When you're taking a break from shopping, CRAVE American Kitchen and Sushi Bar located on the 3rd floor is a hot spot for delicious appetizers. Chef Daniel Green explains how to make Poke Bowls that's perfect for a special occasion like a birthday celebration.
Smoothies & Milk
Without milk in your diet it is really hard to get enough nutrients. Decades of research supports the benefits of drinking milk. Kids ages 9 to 18 need 3 cups of milk a day. Data suggest that 60% of boys and 83% of girls are not drinking enough milk. This means they are not getting nutrients to grow. Its really hard to replace the nutrients...
12 Days of Grilling: Jerk Short Ribs
We get a taste of the Caribbean in our 12 Days of Grilling presented by the Minnesota Beef Council. Tomme Beevas, owner of Pimento Jamaican Kitchen, prepares his short ribs recipe with a Caribbean twist!
Keller Grille at Keller Golf Course
Keller Golf Course has a lot of history in Maplewood. It's just a short drive from Saint Paul and the cities. The champion style course opened back in 1929. But it was just a few years ago when it underwent a major renovation. When it re-opened with a new look in 2014, it was called the "Best Municipal Renovation of 2014" from Golf Magazine....
12 Days of Grilling: 1 Steak – 3 Salads
Registered dietitian Renee Korczak shows us how one lean cut of steak can be served in three salad options giving your family a punch of protein for dinner.
12 Days of Grilling: Grilled Flat Iron Steak
Minnesota native Thomas Boemer is the man behind two popular Twin Cities restaurants, Corner Table and Revival. To celebrate the 12 Days of Grilling, sponsored by the Minnesota Beef Council, he shares a recipe for a Grilled Flat Iron with Wild Mushrooms, Peaches and Pancetta.