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Cooking With the Star: Ukrainian garden salad

By Sofia Didenko and Brynn Krug | November 12, 2024

On a hot summer day in Ukraine, you might find someone tending their garden, harvesting tomatoes, cucumbers and plenty of dill to make a simple yet beloved summer dish: a garden salad. With Ukraine's fertile soil, it's no surprise that gardening is...

Recipe: Sour candy grapes

By Brynn Krug, Lifestyle Editor | October 23, 2024

These sour candy grapes, served fresh or frozen, make an easy tart treat.  Whether you’re looking for a sour snack or a dish for a fun party, these will be sure to hit the spot. SOUR CANDY GRAPES: Prep time: 5 minutes Serves 5 to 10 people INGREDIENTS 2...

A graphic shows five-cheese queso. This quick and easy queso recipe comes together in five minutes. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

5-minute quick and easy queso

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | October 9, 2024

This delicious and quick five-minute queso recipe is sure to get your taste buds tingling.   With a blend of five different cheeses, cream, medley of Mexican spices and vegetables, this queso is perfect for nachos, pasta or whatever you're in the...

A red velvet cookie with white frosting with a chunk broken off and crumbles on the table.

Love at first bite: Valentine’s Day recipes to try

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor | February 8, 2023

Roses are red, violets are blue, here are some sweet recipes to gain those holiday woos.  Raspberry Lemon Cake A cake can certainly be one of the most time-consuming desserts to make; however, it’s worth it in the end. This raspberry lemon cake is...

Easy recipes with 5 ingredients or less: Stuffed Shells

By Sarah Fischer | December 3, 2018

When it comes to cooking an easy and delicious pasta recipe with a short ingredients list, this cheesy stuffed shells recipe is perfect. This versatile dish is sure to be a hit at parties and can be made many different ways, and it only requires five...

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Easy Recipes with Five Ingredients or Less: Tuna Casserole

By Sarah Fischer | September 28, 2018

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Easy Recipes with Five Ingredients or Less: Tomato Cream Penne

By Sarah Fischer | September 21, 2018

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