Monthly Archives: September 2009

Chocolate Chips Cookies — Yeah

Posted on September 30, 2009 by chefjeff

I don’t know many people who don’t like chocolate chip cookies. It’s probably my grandson’s favorite cookie. He’s lucky because just about every time my mom makes some, she’ll fix up a bag for him. And my wife also is known to … Continue reading →

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Stuffed Peppers with a Twist

Posted on September 30, 2009 by chefjeff

People aren’t born being good cooks. That comes with a lot of practice. And it starts with the little things. For me, I think, it was making that first fried egg sandwich. After that, I knew anything was possible. But I believe … Continue reading →

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Improvised Shrimp Creole

Posted on September 29, 2009 by chefjeff

Many of you probably have heard the saying "improvisation is the mother of invention." It’s one of my favorites quotes, especially when it comes to cooking. Just the other day, I was contemplating making something with shrimp, using a few … Continue reading →

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Meatballs!

Posted on September 25, 2009 by chefjeff

A friend of mine told me she and a group of her cronies are heading up to Park River, N.D., on Sunday (Sept. 27) for the 35th Annual Lutefisk and Meatball Dinner at the Park River Bible Camp. Also on … Continue reading →

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Simple Salmon

Posted on September 24, 2009 by chefjeff

I’ve become a pretty big fan of salmon over the past few years. Not only is it easy to prepare, it’s good for you — full of omega-3 fatty acids, the good fats that nutritionists say are heart-healthy. Speaking of simple ways to … Continue reading →

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Walleye and Wild Rice

Posted on September 23, 2009 by chefjeff

This morning, a friend at the gym, Roger Peterson, asked about how to cook trout. It seems someone gave him a rainbow — with head attached — and he was at a loss at what to do with it after his wife made … Continue reading →

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Pork — the Other White Meat

Posted on September 22, 2009 by chefjeff

I missed out on a pork dinner the other night at my mom’s. Both of my brothers were home for a visit, and she bought a pork roast to make, along with all the fixings. She extended an invitation, but … Continue reading →

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Fabulous Flips

Posted on September 20, 2009 by chefjeff

This great weather has been a boon for people who like to grill. While we have used a the outdoors grill a few times this summer, I’ve been more inclined to pull out the Foreman because of its convinience. Today, … Continue reading →

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Harvest Vegetable Soup

Posted on September 18, 2009 by chefjeff

Being a gardener and a person who loves to share my bounty, I was quite interested in a story in today’s paper about Thief River Falls native Don Armstrong, who plans giving away more than 90,000 pounds of produce Saturday … Continue reading →

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Mediterranean Cooking

Posted on September 17, 2009 by chefjeff

One of the nice things I like most about being a food writer is the access to so many good recipes. I have a number of sources, and the list keeps growing everyday. One that is rapidly becoming a favorite … Continue reading →

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