"A beautifully written memoir that follows one woman from her childhood in a dysfunctional Midwestern family to becoming a chef in New York City and finally her triumphant return home to reclaim and redeem Midwestern cooking."--

Prairie Grown bridges cookbook and memoir with four seasons' worth of recipes from a small South Dakota farm.

Now you can sample Birchwood’s recipes-—adapted for home cooks—-and fill your own table with some of the irresistible fare that has made the cafe one of the region’s best-loved restaurants.

A collection of recipes and stories celebrating the varied ethnic traditions of Minnesota's Iron Range. Immigrants from Finland, Sweden, Slovenia, Italy, and many other places arrived to work in the iron mines, and they adapted their cuisines to fit the northern climate while savoring old-world flavors in their new home. --Provided by publisher.

From lake trout and walleye, duck, and venison, to farm-fresh pork, vegetables, and cheese curds, to wild rice, raspberries, and craft beer, celebrate the bounty of Minnesota's local foods in 100 recipes from the state's best restaurants, cafes, diners, and bistros. Clear, easy-to follow recipes are complemented by mouthwatering full-color photographs.

Profiles of 25 chefs, farmers, and artisans in Nebraska, Iowa, and South Dakota. Featuring more than 50 seasonal recipes and color photography throughout. --Provided by publisher.

While Jill produces much of her own food on her Wyoming ranch, you don't have to grow all--or even any--of your own food to cook and eat like a homesteader. Jill teaches people how to make delicious traditional American comfort food recipes with whole ingredients and shows that you don't have to use obscure items to enjoy this lifestyle. And as a busy mother of three, Jill knows how to make recipes easy and delicious for all ages.

In this insightful and enchanting cookbook, new flavors, textures, techniques, and ways to enjoy all the vegetables you want to eat are revealed by chef and former farmer Abra Berens. Not only a terrific resource, with more than 300 recipes written in Berens' uniquely succinct style, the book also presents evocative storytelling to open each chapter, and photography that conveys the seasons and rugged beauty of Michigan farm country--

Bring along a story, and grab a plateful of delicious at The Pie Place Cafe in Grand Marais, Minnesota, where a meal means more than a bite to eat. For nearly two decades, the family-owned restaurant has delivered fresh, satisfying dishes with a side of warm hospitality. In this book, you'll find precious treasures from their years of refining recipes and sharing stories, laughter, and touching moments with their guests -- regulars and drop-by visitors....

The Steger Homestead Kitchen is an inspiring and down-to-earth collection of meals and memories gathered at the Homestead, the home of the Arctic explorer and environmental activist Will Steger, located in the north woods near Ely, Minnesota. Founded in 1988, the Steger Wilderness Center was established to model viable carbon-neutral solutions, teach ecological stewardship, and address climate change. In her role as the Homestead's chef, Will's niece...