Entertaining

Photos provided  When I was growing up in Apple Valley, my dad was the pastor of a Lutheran church. That meant Christmas Eve was a late night of church services. I remember watching the line...

Photos provided  Summer isn’t complete without some perfect potato salad alongside something off the grill. When I was growing up, my mother made a similar potato salad, and she always made two bowls—one with onions...

Photos by Elizabeth RiesGrowing up, I attended countless church potlucks featuring lots of 9-by-13-inch pans containing cream of mushroom soup. This dish gives me the same cozy feeling but without the can. Chicken thighs...

Photos by SpacecraftingLemon & Herb Pasta “This is great made ahead either earlier in the day or even the day before, and served at room temperature,” says Burton. “Adding crispy artichokes or capers on top...

Photos by Anna Christian  As the temperatures warm and the sun makes its resurgence, you might find yourself feeling increasingly productive, energetic, and overall, happier. With this seasonal shift comes the responsibility to not only...

Photos by Gyorgy Papp Fuyu Hot Toddy Among the most universal of the hot alcoholic drinks, the Hot Toddy originated around 1862 and featured a simple recipe of brandy, white sugar, and hot water—a mixture that...

Photos by Terry Brennan || Recipe by Robin Asbell || Food Styling by Lara MiklasevicsThe first spring days of the year arrive like an old friend you haven’t seen in months—comforting, familiar, and brimming...

Entertaining, Elevated Michels Homes, Isabella Interiors & Alexander Design GroupOn a private island in White Bear Lake, this refined living room bar ensures every gathering is unforgettable. Custom white cabinetry, mirrored walls, and tailored shelving...

Photos by Terry Brennan || Prop Styling by Tim CreaganFood Styling by Lara Miklasevics || Recipes by Robin Asbell Creamy Sweet Potato and Orange Soup with Pistachio Garnish Makes 6 Servings Sweet potatoes make a gorgeous, harvest-orange...

“Kitchens of Hope” by University of Minnesota Press brings together recipes and memories from American immigrants who hail from more than 30 countries and come from vastly varied circumstances. From Vietnamese pho to Ukrainian...