Green Goddess Dressing

Anika

A light and bright condiment that goes well with EVERYTHING

Spicy Sparkling Margarita

Jeff

Fresh lime juice, Cointreau, jalapeños and with Prosecco on top. A salt/lime zest rim brings it home!

Three Pepper Salsa

Jeff

A sweet, spicy salsa with lovely floral notes brought by three varieties of pepper.

Slow Cooker Dal

Anika

Spicy and savory dal you can make without a pressure cooker.

Gochujang Crab Rangoon

Mira

Guest contributor Mira tells you how to make creamy, spicy, and crispy rangoon at home!

Jäger Café

Jeff

A blend of Jägermeister and coffee liqueur blend for a complex sippin' digestif.

Warm Quinoa and Kale Salad

Anika

A crunchy, flavorful, comforting salad that goes well with everything.

Merguez Aioli Sandwiches

Jeff

Grilled Merguez lamb sausage sandwiches with lemon garlic aioli and arugula. Rich, savory, and delicious!

Pan-Fried Kimchi Noodles

Anika

Spicy, Korean-inspired, stir-fried noodles with the tangy kick of your favorite fermented vegetables.

Tempura Green Beans with Mango Chutney Mayo

Anika

Eat your greens but fry them first!

Slow Cooker Chana/Chole Masala

Anika

Ditch take-out and make your favorite Indian chickpea dish at home!

Spicy Sardine Puttanesca

Anika

If you've been scared to try sardines, this easy and flavorful dish will have you incorporating them into your weekly dinner rotation.

Shrimp Étouffée

Anika

Your new favorite creole/cajun comfort meal

Enchiladas Suizas

Jeff

Slow-cooked pulled chicken, spicy and creamy chile verde, and crispy baked cheese make the ideal enchilada.

Air Fryer Toasted Ravioli

Anika

Elevate your ravioli game by making this St. Louis comfort food semi-healthily at home.

Hard Apple Cider

Jeff

A lower-sugar and higher-fun way to slide into the fall season with apple cider.

Apple Bourbon Chardonnay Cider

Jeff

Usher in the fall season with a well-spiced, balanced cider with a chardonnay and bourbon backbone.

French 75

Anika & Jeff

The French 75 is a great way to dress up the rest of the sparkling wine bottle after you've made a toast.

Roasted Tomato BLT

Anika

Improving on the original with roasty toasty tomatoes

Pista Elaichi (Pistachio Cardamom) Scones

Anika

A delicious breakfast with the flavor profile of an Indian dessert

Ju(i)cy Lucy

Jeff

The best cheeseburger you can imagine, direct from the Twin Cities.

Kimchi Nacho Fries

Anika

A delicious and spicy experiment gone right.

Summer Corn Salad with Tomatoes, Peppers, & Feta

Anika

A fresh, crunchy salad to brighten any summertime meal

G.O.M. Burgers

Jeff

Gorgonzola, onions, and mushrooms elevate a standard burger to something almost gourmet.

Not Yo Mama's Pasta Salad Pt. 2: Buffalo and Gorgonzola

Anika

A funky, spicy, creamy pasta salad that makes a great side dish or meal

Not Yo Mama's Pasta Salad Pt. 1: Spicy Chipotle

Anika

Smoky, spicy, tangy pasta salad with crunch-- what more could you possibly want?

Chicken Parm

Anika

Classic comfort food.

Korean-Inspired Pork and Kimchi Burrito/Bowl

Anika

Maybe the best fusion ever.

Roast Your Tomatoes!!!

Anika

Not so much a recipe but a strong recommendation. Just do it.

Jalapeño Animal Burgers

Jeff

Mustard-grilled with jalapeño chunks, these are hard to beat when the burger craving hits during a pandemic.

Desi Saag

Anika

Indian-style saag (spinach) made by an American-born confused desi

Bar Drake Manhattan

Jeff

A Port-fueled remix of everyone's favorite whisky cocktail.

Watermelon Summer Salad

Jeff

An experimental taste of summer through a savory salad featuring watermelon.

Cupboard Carbonara

Anika

Non-traditional carbonara that you can supplement with pantry items

Spicy Chipotle Pot Roast

Jeff

Rich chipotle flavors and a more-than-healthy amount of spice makes a delicious stew that loves a side dish.

Oatmeal Banana Pancakes

Jeff

Sweet but balanced with no added sugar, a hearty and delicious pancake recipe.

Brunch Strata

Anika

A great way to use up old or fresh bread to make a prep-ahead breakfast bake

Grapefruit Hot Toddy

Jeff

Warm up a chilly evening with warm bourbon, bright citrus, and a hint of sweetness.

Shakshuka

Anika

A warm, spicy, eggy brunch or brinner.

Sticky Ribs from Flavortown

Jeff

Star anise and ginger make a powerful and delicious rack of ribs.

Stuffed Mushrooms

Anika

Because no one likes a boring mushroom.

Penicillin: For Your Health

Jeff

A contemporary bourbon cocktail with lemon and ginger. Perfect for any time of day.

Animal Style Brunch Fries

Anika

In-n-Out, but for brunch at home

Arugula Chimichurri

Anika

A spicy, peppery condiment for everything-- but mostly steak

Sunday Morning Michelada

Jeff

A quick and easy recipe to spice up your breakfast beer routine

Bison Chili

Jeff

Making a hearty chili with ground bison