Recent content from Meredith Deeds
Reimagine your Thanksgiving meal with leftovers in mind
How sweet potatoes, cranberries and turkey stock can become pancakes, vinaigrette and soup over the busy holiday weekend.
A risotto recipe that's easy and main-dish-worthy
Traditional risotto requires few ingredients, but adding leeks and squash elevates its spot at the dinner table.
This is the chicken chili recipe that you need this fall
Two comfort food favorites, chili and chicken and dumplings, combine to make one unforgettable dish.
Enjoy the flavors of fall without the heavy dishes
Turn to this apple salad recipe when you crave autumnal flavors but the weather still feels like summer.
Bacon and eggs, but make it a meal
This frittata recipe is loaded with flavor, and hash browns make it extra hearty.
It's time to ease back into comfort food season
And this recipe for Creamy Chicken, Mushroom and Spinach Skillet Lasagna is a great place to start.
When making tomato sauce, fresh is best
The ingredient list for Buttered Fresh Tomato Sauce is short, but the flavor is big.
Fresh tomato sauce gives eggs a spicy, summery home
The recipe for Summer Eggs in Purgatory is a riff on the African staple shakshuka, and an easy weeknight meal.
Sweet corn is summer's sweetest season
Don't let sweet corn season pass without trying this recipe for Creamy Corn and Poblano Soup.
Frittata is the answer to laid-back summer dinners
Follow this recipe and tips to make the versatile dish even better. Just add a salad and a glass of wine.
Make your own chicken shawarma, no rotisserie needed
A garlicky marinade, skewers and some time (and turns) on the grill will yield crispy, flavorful results.
The best of Minnesota summer produce – in a taco
Hello, sweet corn and zucchini season. Our recipes have missed you.
Why Cobb salad is the best salad
We've added an avocado-green goddess dressing, making this classic recipe even better.
This is the best steak sandwich you'll ever make
Take advantage of tri-tip steak in this recipe, which also works well as a salad.
Flavored butters are your grilling secret weapon
4 recipes that turn ordinary meats, vegetables and even pancakes into something extraordinary.
Why miso is an essential cooking powerhouse
Use the traditional Japanese paste in this recipe for sweet-savory halibut and asparagus.
Kick off pasta salad season with this Middle Eastern-flavored recipe
Spaghetti noodles tossed with roasted vegetables and a creamy tahini dressing make a bold salad statement.
Peas and pasta are always a winning combination
This recipe adds pancetta for a salty kick and an extra dose of spring with fresh herbs and lemon.
This isn't your grandma's curry chicken salad recipe
Well, maybe just a little. The recipe is inspired by the British staple coronation chicken and a childhood favorite of author Meredith Deeds.
Buffalo chicken pizza: All the spice with none of mess
Flavors of the classic appetizer have a tidy home atop homemade pizza crust in this spicy, winning combination — fewer napkins required.
Cheesy chicken enchilada casserole spices up dinner
Inspired by the flavors of enchiladas verdes, this easy one-pan meal is sure to become a family favorite.
Cottage pie will take the chill out of spring nights
This recipe improves on the classic comfort food dish with a few modern twists, and no potato mashing is necessary.
Make any night date night with this riff on steak frites
Tonight's dinner for two: Crispy potatoes and pan-seared steak topped with compound butter. Candlelight optional.
The best recipes are made from shopping your fridge
Turn cottage cheese into easy, cheesy dumplings for a weeknight dinner win.
This is the best Italian dish you've never heard of
Peppers, Italian sausage and chicken combine to make a sweet, sour and sensational dish.
Warm, Italian soup puts farro in the spotlight
The sturdy, nutty ancient grain holds up in soup, unlike its starchy counterparts.
How do you improve Southern smothered pork chops? By giving it a Minnesota maple twist.
Plus, a few cooking tips that will make this classic comfort food recipe even better.
This fish taco recipe will perk up your fish-filled Fridays
A creamy, zesty coleslaw tops these tacos, which were inspired by the iconic San Diego dish.
Chicken stroganoff is a new take on an old favorite dish
This recipe keeps the creamy flavors you love, but lightens it up. And it's still ready in 30 minutes.
Remember tamale pie? The classic comfort dish gets an upgrade
The recipe has little resemblance to tamales, but the cornbread topping makes it a dinnertime favorite.
How to take a recipe from good to great
Creamy roasted mushroom soup uses a few key tricks and ingredients to bring out the best flavors.
Master your Mardi Gras celebration with red beans and rice
The traditional Creole recipe takes its own sweet time to develop the flavors, but it's worth the wait.
Cook up a taste of Mardi Gras with Barbecue Shrimp
You don't need a grill to prepare this classic New Orleans recipe, but you should have some bread.
Buttermilk biscuits make quick work of cinnamon rolls
When the craving hits, you can get the same, homey taste (and smell) in a fraction of the time.
A slow cooker is the help you need for this year's holiday dinner
A few easy steps ensure a flavor-packed beef brisket fit for any meal, holiday or not.
A simple meatless chili that will quickly become your go-to meal when you're on the go
Go ahead and double the batch — it freezes beautifully, too.
Forget lasagna, this creamy manicotti is your new favorite baked pasta
In a delightfully creamy twist, the recipe uses cottage cheese instead of ricotta.
A breakfast casserole so good it deserves to be promoted to dinnertime staple
Strata, a holiday brunch staple, can be tailored to a cook's whims and is a worthy meal any time of year.
Comforting fall stew ties together French, Minnesota influences
Forget raindrops and roses: Apples and dairy are our favorite things, and they shine in this hearty meal.
If you love Cacio e Pepe, then you'll really love this cheesy dip
Hold the pasta: Pepper and Pecorino bring all the flavor you need for entertaining.
Soup weather is here: Start with this delicious twist on chicken soup
Spaetzle stands in for noodles in this homey version.
Learn to make this traditional Indian chicken dish at home
Butter chicken is rich, delicious and definitely worth a spot in your dinner rotation.
This is the dessert that will change the cheesecake game
The luxurious Spanish dessert tastes like a cross between cheesecake and crème brûlée.
Chicken gets a flavor boost from homemade spice rubs
Keep this flavorful blend on hand to use on anything that needs a little pick-me-up.
Spice up eggplant season with flavors of Italy and Greece
This luxurious pasta dish is easy to make, even on a weeknight.
The only thing that can make corn fritters even better is adding zucchini
Plus, tips for preparing the late-summer treat that will put an end to spattering oil.
Spice up your tomato haul with a marinated salad
Perfectly ripe tomatoes don't need much. But if you want to give your tastebuds a thrill, this is a delicious way to do it.
You don't need beef to make these 3 great burgers
Mushrooms, seafood and other meats are options for a savory sandwich.
Cooked low and slow, Cowboy Beans are a perfect picnic partner
Using dried beans and a mix of seasonings — and a secret ingredient — keeps the dish's texture and sweetness in check.
Usher in Minnesota's sweet corn season with elote tacos
Combine the flavors of the iconic Mexican street food with grilled chicken for one of the best bites you'll have this summer.
Brightly flavored salsa brings summer flavors to simple scallops
Choose the right scallops for a memorable summer meal.
Chill out on a hot summer night with vichyssoise
The creamy, luxurious soup is deceptively easy to make.
Chicken-fried pork chops are an ideal dinner companion to fresh produce
Just because it's summer doesn't mean the comfort-food cravings stop.
Lighten up steakhouse favorites by making lettuce wraps
All the tastes you love — steak, corn, blue cheese — are streamlined into a weather-friendly wrap.
If you like chili crisp, you're going to love salsa macha
Use the oil-based Mexican condiment on everything from tacos to eggs and avocado toast.
This potato salad will rule summer barbecues
With a touch of acidity, spice and sweetness — plus your favorite add-ins — the seasonal staple has never tasted so good.
Sunny Meyer lemons add a different kick to classic chicken piccata
You'll want to serve this sophisticated (but quick) dish with plenty of rice or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
Chicken Parmesan pasta will be your new go-to weeknight supper
All the flavors of the classic dish come together in one pan — and in half an hour.
Go beyond paella with this creamy Spanish rice dish
Just add a crisp salad and crusty bread for a hearty vegetarian meal. Wine is optional.
Revolutionize family pizza night with these 3 recipes
With a variety of crusts, toppings and homemade sauce, give your favorite food a crust-to-cheese makeover.
Springtime shrimp salad is a lesson in contrasts
Salty and sweet, citrusy and creamy — all the flavor basics are covered in this salad, perfect for spring holiday tables.
Bring on the heat for a top-notch sheet-pan chicken dinner
This saucy meal hits the cook's trifecta: Efficient, easy and delicious
Juicy, delicious pork chops are in reach with these cooking techniques
Say goodbye to dry meat and hello to a quick weeknight meal.
What to make for dinner? Pasta and other pantry staples come to the rescue
Lean on pantry staples and a few key ingredients to turn out quality meals in no time.
Irish staple takes a decadent turn, resulting in your new favorite mashed potatoes
Adding Irish Cheddar and crispy shallots takes mashed potatoes to another level for St. Patrick's Day.
Beef up burgers with spicy Korean flavors
Kimchi and gochujang are the condiments that have been missing from your patty.
Cream brings a splash of flavor to poached fish
Add crusty bread to catch the last of the tasty broth from this easy weeknight meal.
Sausage is the star of this quick, flavorful sheet-pan dinner
Use this recipe as a blueprint — and as a chance to visit your local butcher shop to explore different tastes and types of sausage.
Moroccan-flavored chicken wings will score big at your Super Bowl party
A not-so-secret ingredient is key to getting wings crispy without frying.
Hash, that comfort food mainstay, gets a spicy makeover
Chorizo, squash and poblanos add kick to a quick dinner or hearty weekend breakfast.
Quality ingredients help make the perfect weeknight pasta
When a recipe's ingredient list is short, buying the best is even more important.
Ginger and lemon brighten up classic chicken noodle soup
This sunshine in a bowl is exactly what we need to help get us through a cold January.
Bread, bacon and gooey cheese combine to make an over-the-top holiday appetizer
Half bread, half hot cheese dip, this dish is perfect for entertaining.
