Dishing Up® Minnesota: 150 Recipes from the Land of 10,000 Lakes by Teresa Marrone
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I’ve only been to Minnesota once, and didn’t get to spend a lot of time there, but I did enjoy it. With Dishing Up Minnesota, I can make another visit in the comfort of my own home.
Chapters are divided by area and/or interest instead of course:
- The Land of 10,000 Lakes
- On the Wild Side
- Co-ops, CSAs, and Farmers’ Market Finds
- Orchards and Vines
- Pastures and Prairies
- Multicultural Specialties
- Fairs, Festivals, and Special Events
- Resources: Featured Organizations
I was surprised at the array of dishes listed here. Not having lived in Minnesota, I didn’t understand the vast diversity of culture and food Minnesota offers. From seafood (10,000 lakes, remember!) to foraging to farms, fairs, and a variety of multicultural influences, there is truly something for everyone here!
Not only is this a great cookbook with recipes from Traditional North Shore Fish Cakes, Maple-Cinnamon Apples, Morel Cream Sauce, Grilled Venison Loin, Tomato and Mozzarella Salad with Frico (delicious!), Rhubarb and Apple Cobbler, Home-Cured Maple Bacon, Sugar Beet Tea Bread, Gravlax and even Norwegian Lefse just to name a few, but is filled with information, history, story and tidbits along with delightful photos to showcase this beautiful state.
Dishing Up Minnesota is a lovely, fun cookbook that I have thoroughly enjoyed. I highly recommend it to others. Try it for yourself and enjoy the flavors of Minnesota!
I received a copy of this book from Storey Publishing for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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