Sweets

Sweet Science Ice Cream’s New Shop

June 8, 2021Food, Sweets, Today on TCL

TCL Reporter Kelli Hanson took her daughter to check out Sweet Science Ice Cream's new shop in Edina! She's followed their stories for years but this is a new location for them full of flavors worth trying. For more information about Sweet Science and where you can find them, click here!

Ice Cream Fun with A to Z Creamery

June 4, 2021Food, Sweets

TCL Reporter Kelli Hanson found out how the guy behind A to Z Creamery keeps his customers coming back - even after he sells out of his ice cream!

The Bakerz Dozen

May 28, 2021Food, Restaurants, Sweets, Today on TCL

Matt Rosen, a U.S. Army Veteran, has traded his combat boots for cookbooks! Now, the Eden Prairie citizen specializes in making delicious shortbread cookies. Matt is the owner of his home bakery called The Bakerz Dozen. Related: Blog Instagram

Sponge Cake with Berries and Cream

May 28, 2021Featured, Food, Nancy Burgeson, Recipes, Sweets, Today on TCL

Baking Instructor Nancy Burgeson makes a light dessert for the summer season that’s perfect for your summer gatherings. Light and Lovely Sponge Cake with Berries and Cream 1-3/4 cup self-rising flour 4 large eggs (room temperature) 1 cup plus 2 Tbsp. ultra-fine granulated sugar (can be purchased in super market or processed in food...

Asparagus & Rhubarb Recipes

May 18, 2021Food, Main Dishes, Recipes, Sweets, Today on TCL

Farmer’s markets are up and running. Two of the best items to pick up now are rhubarb and asparagus. Chef Jessica Tijerina is in the TCL kitchen with two recipes. Chilled Asparagus Soup with Cajun Cream 4-6 servings Ingredients 2 lb. fresh asparagus, trimmed of woody ends 2 cloves garlic, peeled 2 white onion, peeled and...

Lemony Recipes

May 13, 2021Featured, Food, Main Dishes, Sweets, Today on TCL

You know the saying, “When Life gives you lemons….”, the Cooking Mom Amy Hanten says to use them to make some delicious sunny spring/summer lemony recipes! My Best Ever Lemon Chicken really is the best! She loves it because you can do it in the oven or in a foil pan on the grill! It’s delicious either way and it’s perfect for backyard...

Key Lime Tequila Pie

May 12, 2021Featured, Food, Recipe Replay, Recipes, Sweets, Terry John Zila, Today on TCL

Creator of JohnJeanJuan, Terry John Zila, stopped by with a tasty recipe for Key Lime Tequila Pie. Key Lime Tequila Pie For the Graham Cracker Crust: 1/3 cup unsalted butter ¼ cup sugar 1 ¼ cup finely crushed graham crackers Place crushed graham crackers in a large bowl. Melt the butter and stir in the sugar. Add to the...

Raised Glazed Doughnuts

May 11, 2021Featured, Food, Recipes, Sweets, Terry John Zila, Today on TCL

Chef Terry John Zila shows us how to make homemade donuts. Makes about 16 round doughnuts plus doughnut holes Note: It’s always a good idea to proof your yeast before baking. Place a few teaspoons of yeast in a small bowl and add ½ cup warm water (90°-100°F) and a pinch of sugar. Allow the mixture to rest for 10 minutes. If the yeast...

Strawberry, Nut & White Chocolate Flourless Torte

May 10, 2021Food, Nancy Burgeson, Recipes, Sweets, Today on TCL

Nancy Burgeson shows Steve and Elizabeth how to make this tasty treat. Strawberry, Nut & White Chocolate Flourless Torte (torte can be made and frosted up to two days prior but do not place strawberries on top of torte until 1 hour prior to serving) 1-1/4 cup whole roasted salted nuts (I used macadamia nuts but you can...

M&M Store at Mall of America

May 10, 2021Food, Sweets, Today on TCL

There’s a brand new attraction at the Mall of America that just calls out to lovers of M&M’s! TCL reporter Kristin Haubrich is at the new M&M’s Candy and Retail store. The candy giant, Mars Wrigley, is the maker of M&M’s and with this move, they are returning to it’s roots. One of the first Mars Candy Factory opened...

Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

April 30, 2021Food, Main Dishes, Recipe Replay, Sweets, Terry John Zila, Today on TCL

Terry John Zila of John Jean Juan stopped by the TCL kitchen with a tasty lemon ricotta pancake recipe perfect for a family brunch. Ingredients: 1 cup whipping cream 2 tablespoons honey 6 large eggs, separated ½ cup all-purpose flour 1 ½ cups ricotta cheese 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 4 tablespoons sugar ½ teaspoon...

Oscar Cookies

April 23, 2021Food, Sweets, Today on TCL

Jen Bloom the owner of Lil’ Turtle Sweets shows Kristen how to decorate some Academy Awards inspired cookies that would be perfect for your Oscars Party at home.

Roasted Vegetable Wrap with Creamy Lemon Dip

April 15, 2021Drinks, Food, Main Dishes, Recipes, Sweets, Today on TCL

Susan Ritts is the creator of Putting on the Ritts, a website with tons of tasty recipes. Serves 8 4 Roasted red & yellow bell peppers (purchased roasted) Caramelized onions (page) 2 yellow squash, sliced in ½ inch slices (discs or strips) 2 zucchinis, sliced in ½ inch slices (discs or strips) Crazy Good Dressing (CGD) Original...

Recipes Using Peaches

April 13, 2021Food, Main Dishes, Sweets, Today on TCL

Today is national Peach Cobbler Day and the Cooking Mom has a tasty twist on the dessert. Plus a way to use peaches in your main course too. Recipes: Just Peachy Pork Tenderloin Easy Peachy Dump Cake

Macarons

April 6, 2021Food, Nancy Burgeson, Recipes, Sweets, Today on TCL

Baking instructor Nancy Burgeson shows us how to make homemade macarons for beginners. BASIC MACARON RECIPE 3 large egg whites at room temperature (100 grams) ¼ tsp cream of tartar Pinch of salt ¼ cup granulated sugar 2 cups powdered sugar (fluff and measure) 1 cup almond flour 1 tsp flavoring (your choice) In a large mixing...

April Fools Day at Nadia Cakes

March 30, 2021Food, Sweets

Kelli Hanson is at Nadia Cakes in Maple Grove. She has turned to the experts to help her get ready for April Fool’s Day. Nadia Cakes unveils their 2021 Look Alikes, cupcakes they unveil every year around this day.

Cheesecake Funk

March 25, 2021Food, Sweets, Today on TCL

Inspired by her favorite musician, Prince, and his love of her culinary baking talent and her signature Turtle Cheesecake, Vanessa Drews started her business Cheesecake Funk. Vanessa shows off some of her favorite cheesecake flavors. You can find Cheesecake Funk at these restaurants: Crave American Kitchen & Sushi Bar...

Home Bakers: 2nd Edition

March 19, 2021Food, Sweets, Today on TCL

Kelli Hanson has done her research and has found that home bakers are creating some of the most incredible baked goods and they deserve some recognition. She features four more: Calypso Cookies, Prior Lake Sugardust & Sprinkles, Prior Lake Hala Sweets, Andover & St. Louis Park Randy Pie, South Minneapolis

Guinness Chocolate Cake

March 17, 2021Featured, Food, Recipes, Sweets

Zoë François is launching a new baking show on Magnolia Network. You'll see her bake, teach and highlight other talented bakers, chefs, farmers, and bee keepers from Minnesota. The first full episode is a on Discovery+. Click here for the recipe on how to make Guinness Chocolate Cake with White Knight Frosting. Click here to buy...

Spring Themed Cupcakes

March 3, 2021Food, Recipe Replay, Sweets

Kid's Baking Championship winner Paige Goehner from Blaine, MN stopped by the TCL kitchen with her cupcake decorating tips.