Entertaining

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...

By Mary SubialkaThere will be plenty of times in the next month when you’ll need cocktails. Throughout the season there are get-togethers with friends, family, coworkers, book club—you name it—and different cocktail recipes in...

Introduction by Katelyn Bloomquist | Recipe by Shelly Westerhausen WorcelSomething about fall insists we trade our busy calendars for comfort—and at Midwest Design, we won’t argue. For some, that comfort starts with pulling out...

Hosting guests for the holidays can be stressful, but here are some house prepping tips to make sure your party goes off without a hitch.

Photos by Spacecrafting Photography/Rob Grosse || Interior Design by MartinPatrick 3 Consider doing more this holiday season—and less. More hosting. Less posting. More layered decor that embraces the uplifting power of fresh flowers and food....

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...

There is a quiet beauty in the changing of seasons in the Midwest—springtime in particular. The snow melts. The sun warms. And then, stems emerge from the earth, signaling new life.Spring is a joyous...

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...