Chef Brian Ingram is the man behind several purpose driven restaurants, including Hope Breakfast Bar. However, today he joins us with a good ol' summer crawfish boil! Check out and try his recipe: Summer Crawfish Boil Ingredients: 10 Cloves of Garlic 6 lemons, halved 1 Cup Zatarains Seasoning 2 pounds Potatoes (Medium Red...

It is the season for salads, so we celebrate by having our staff compete in a salad challenge! Today, Twin Cities Live producer Betsy Melin and Minnesota Live Producer Lauren Andrego share their recipes for their takes on seasonal side dishes! Try out their recipes today: Betsy’s Veggie Salad: 4 c whole kernel corn 1 c chopped...

TCL Staffers go head to head in the Summer Salad Staff Challenge! Photographer Seth faces off against Producer C.C. Rode. Recipe Developer Extraordinaire Megan Sheley helps out as a judge. Caprese Chicken (C.C.'s) Pasta Salad INGREDIENTS: 1 cup Balsamic Vinegar 12 oz. or 14 Cocktail Tomatoes 12 oz. Totini Pasta Olive Oil ...

This weekend the Twin Cities are going to be filled with celebrations. Not only is the Fourth of July but also Somali Week will be celebrated starting tomorrow! Somali Week is the largest celebration of the year for the Minnesota Somali Festival. Chef and Culinary Instructor Jamal Hashi is in the studio to give us a sneak peak of how to make...

Jamie Preuss from so happy you liked it shares with us a surefire way to whip up any pasta salad! Jamies Salad Dressing Recipes: Jamies Favorite Lemon Vinaigrette 1 Lemon juiced, 1 tablespoon of Dijon Mustard, olive oil, minced garlic, salt and cracked red pepper Garlicky Dill Greek Yogurt Dressing ¾ cup greek yogurt, 1...

Get (your grill) fired up for the 4th of July! Today the Minnesota Beef Council joins us to share their favorite beef-based recipes for you to try this weekend! Grilled Sirloin Steak Kabobs with Garlic Rosemary Butter: Ingredients: 1 pound beef Top Sirloin Steak boneless, cut 1 inch thick 1 Tbsp. steak seasoning blend 1 Tbsp. olive...

As Pork Week comes to a close, tenderloins are finally making an appearance! Hog Farmer Mike Patterson joins us to share his take on Korean barbeque-style pork tenderloins. For more from the Minnesota Pork Board, click here. Try out his recipe today! Ingredients: Marinade Sesame oil, minced garlic, fresh ginger, water, sugar,...

Rob Barrett joins us to make a recipe that he shared 14 years ago on his very first appearance with TCL! Back in 2008, he was tasked with coming up with a new Father’s Day recipe. He experimented with a beer marinated steak trying different combinations, until he found the right one. Recipe- Ingredients: 1 can of Coke 1/2...

Co-hosting for the first time today is Elizabeth's husband Jay Reimers! He requested to show off one of his kitchen specialties, and was even generous enough to share his recipe with us. Follow along at home to start your weekend off right! Directions Fill 18 ounce solo cup with ice Add 1.5 oz. Tito's vodka Add  1 oz. Clausen's...

Here today to showcase her brilliant cooking skills is author and celebrity chef, Vivian Aronson, AKA CookingBomb! You can find her cookbook on her website for many more recipes, and follow her on TikTok, where she has amassed over 2.5 million followers for sharing her authentic Chinese recipes. Today she introduces us to a perfectly refreshing...

Here to show us how to upgrade a classic sandwich is Jametta Raspberry, an award-winning chef and leader of the catering company House of Gristle! Based out of St. Paul, her company aims to make food that brings communities together and supports the advancement of social justice in the Twin Cities. Check out some of the events she will be...

When you think of ballpark food, a salad might not be the first item to come to mind. However, at Target Field you can find delicious salads that not only taste amazing but can help give back to the community. Roots for the Home Team is a non-profit that works with teens to help teach leadership skills and entrepreneurship by creating and...

With warm weather upon us comes gardening, and the chance to make meals for the family made from ingredients you have planted yourself! Joining us today is Monica Irwin from the Veggie Buddies Club, here to share some ideas and recipes for your favorite seasonal veggies. DIY Herb Planters Painted with paint pens Use starters from...

The Dakota is one of the most unique events spaces in the Twin Cities. Joining us today is Elle Maeyeart, Dakota's bar manager with over 20 years of drink designing experience! She enjoys using fresh, natural, and sometimes unexpected ingredients in her cocktails. Check out the event center for music, dinner, and drinks here! Try making...