Minnesota

These 150 mouthwatering recipes, contributed by some of Minnesota's best chefs, farmers, and foragers and accompanied by gorgeous photography, celebrate the state's outstanding and unique cuisine. You'll find dishes featuring fish from the lakes as well as morels and chanterelles, wild blueberries, wild game, beef and bison, orchard fruits, berries, dairy products, and much more. There are recipes inspired by German, Scandinavian, East Asian, and African traditions, as well as dishes from fairs and food trucks. There's something here for everyone, from Carrot Risotto and Dry-Fried Sugar Snap Peas to North Shore Fish Cakes, Wild Cherry Jelly, Northland Venison Burger with Wild Rice, Bison, Bacon & Cheddar Meatballs, Busy-Day Pho, Egg Coffee, Gravlax, Varmland Potato Sausage, Hmong Chicken Larb, Tater Tot Nachos, Thai Peanut Caramel Popcorn, Honey Pecan Pie, Classic Pound Cake with Cardamom, and Apple Dessert Hotdish. From the land of 10,000 lakes comes the newest addition to Storey's successful Dishing Up series! Celebrate the distinctive personality of Minnesota's food culture and fresh, local ingredients, with 150 all-new recipes and beautiful photography showcasing the state's farms, chefs, and rich natural resources.

A Taste of the North

Celebrate the dynamic cuisine of the North Star State! These 150 recipes reflect Minnesota's lakes, pastures, woodlands, and festivals, featuring contributions from local farmers, foragers, and fishermen. You'll find the best of the state's classic dishes, including Scandinavian, German, Native American, Mexican, and Hmong favorites drawn from this diverse culinary landscape. Showcasing beef and bison, morels, blueberries, wild game, fish, fruit, dairy, and much more, author and Minnesotan Teresa Marrone offers a rich bounty of possibilities from the Land of 10,000 Lakes. Introduction

1: The Land of 10,000 Lakes

2: On the Wild Side

3: Co-ops, CSAs, and Farmers' Market Finds

4: Orchards and Vines

5: Pastures and Prairies

6: Multicultural Specialties

7: Fairs, Festivals, and Special Events

Resources: Featured Organizations

Recipes by Category

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