Producer Ted chooses wine for Thanksgiving
As part of the staff Thanksgiving show, we shared some of our favorite recipes. Producer Ted doesn't cook... instead he brings the booze. Since he has a unique way of picking out wine, we sent him shopping with sommelier Leslee Miller from Amus?e.
Sweet Potatoes for Thanksgiving
As part of our staff Thanksgiving show, Executive Producer Jeff shares the recipe he loves for savory sweet potatoes. It's only 5 ingredients and is perfect for people who don't love overly "sweet" sweet potatoes. Browned Butter Boursin Sweet Potatoes Recipe from @theshayspence on Instagram. From Shay Spence @theshayspence on Instagram What you need 5-6 large sweet potatoes 10 TB salted butter Seasoned salt or Cajun seasoning Boursin cheese – garlic & herb Salt/Pepper Optional Topping ¾ C pecans ¾ C panko bread crumbs Brown Butter Boursin Sweet Potatoes 5-6 large sweet potatoe Cut in half lengthwise Put in water and bring to a boil Simmer until tender – about 25 min. Drain and let cool Medium Saucepan – medium heat 10 TB salted butter – cook until dark brown & nutty (6-8 minutes) Add 2 tsp seasoned salt (Cajun seasoning/lawry’s, etc.) Turn off heat Scoop out flesh of sweet potatoes into large bowl Add one 5.2 oz package of garlic & herb boursin cheese ½ tsp salt Add all but 2 TB of brown butter Hand mixer until nice and fluffy Serve as is – top w/ rest of brown butter Or – beat in egg, put in casserole dish – add ¾ chopped pecans & ¾ C breadcrumbs to reserved brown butter Cover with mixture and bake at 375 for 30 min. or until top is toasted & crispy
Jason makes macaroni & cheese
It's the ultimate macaroni & cheese Jason swears by! If you're looking for a great Thanksgiving side dish, see how Jason makes Patti Labelle's Over the Rainbow Mac & Cheese. Over the Rainbow Mac & Cheese ? From Patti Labelle What you need 1 lb. elbow pasta Salt 1 TB of vegetable oil ? cup shredded Muenster cheese ? cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese ? cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese ? cup shredded mild cheddar cheese 1 C of cubed processed cheese 2 C half & half 2 large eggs More cheese for sprinkling Boil pasta in salted water with 1 TB of vegetable oil for 7 minutes Melt 8 TB of butter & mix into cooked pasta Add 2 C of half & half and 2 large eggs into macaroni Add all cheeses into pasta and mix until blended Transfer to baking dish ? add more cheese on top Bake at 350 for 35 min. until golden & bubbly
The Thanksgiving dish you'd eliminate from the table
Thanksgiving is approaching and many of us have dreams of turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie. But if you had to get rid of one traditional dish from the table, what would it be? Shannan visited the Mall of America to ask people.
Chloe the sloth from Como Zoo
She's one of the stars of the Como Park Zoo & Conservatory. It was great getting to know Chloe the Sloth and learning more about her diet and conservation efforts happening around the world.
Holiday Manners
The Holiday season is a time for parties... and you want to be on your best behavior. The etiquette expert from the The Saint Paul Hotel shares her tips on being a good hostess or host and guest during the Holidays.
Thanksgiving Catering
If you're stressed out about making an entire Thanksgiving meal, why not get it catered? Stephanie Hansen shares her picks for the best places in the Twin Cities to get your Thanksgiving meal made for you.
Kendall makes playground equipment
They create some of the coolest playgrounds you've ever seen in cities around the world. Landscape Structures out of Delano has been around since the early 70s... but can they handle a new employee named Kendall? It's our latest Kendall Tries Your 9-to-5.
Simple ways to clean your fridge and make it last
It's a dirty task, but needs to be done. If you can't remember the last time you cleaned out your refrigerator, it's probably time to do it again. Professional organizer, Louise Kurzeka, shares her tips and secrets to make the job easier. And, ways to keep it organized for the future.
Holiday toys with The Toy Guy
Need some ideas on toys your kids may want for Christmas? The Toy Guy, Christopher Byrne, shares his picks for 9 great ideas. And don't miss the booty-shaking llama!
Using AirBnB Experiences when traveling
AirBnB is for more than just finding a place to stay. You can use it to find fun and creative experiences to try when traveling or just staying at home. Lindsey Ranzau from Look About Lindsey joined us to talk about the fun things she's done using the service.
Best wines for Thanksgiving
Need some wine recommendations for Thanksgiving? Leslee Miller from Amus?e shares her picks for the best wines to enjoy on the Holiday.
How to find fashionable items at thrift stores
You never know what you'll discover at your local thrift store. Lindsay Froemming from Fashion Fix MN shares her 5 tips to finding the best clothing at thrift stores.
Kendall learns to shuck oysters
It's not the easiest task to take on... but Kendall is up to the challenge. See if she can learn the art of oyster shucking at Smack Shack North Loop.
Vegan crab cakes with Coco & Lala
Looking to try something new? How about a vegan dish the whole family will love. Thanks to Coco & Lala for sharing their recipe and tips.
Cooking with Ariana Feygin
She's only 15, but already has quite a cooking resume. Ariana Feygin appeared on MasterChef Junior and is part of a Kids Cooking event at Mall of America. She shares a recipe for a seasonal dish anyone would love.
Thanksgiving helpers & hacks
Making Thanksgiving dinner doesn't need to be stressful. From drinks and gravy to pies and whipped cream, Stephanie Hansen shares her tips for making Thanksgiving day a little easier.
Urban farming in the Twin Cities
Raising chickens in the city continues to be a popular trend. It's something Kendall is fascinated by... so she stopped by Egg|Plant Urban Farm Supply in St. Paul. She even got a chance to test out a chicken harness... on an actual chicken.
Using leftover Halloween candy for a new snack
Odds are you have candy leftover from Halloween... so why not transform it into something new & delicious. Katy from Angel Food Bakery & Donut Bar shared her recipe for ultimate puppy chow. Remember, not for dogs! Ultimate Puppy Chow Recipe 2 C bittersweet chocolate 1 C peanut butter Melt Together 22 oz chex cereal Pour chocolate/peanut butter mixture over cereal and mix Add candy pieces, pretzels & peanuts Add 4 C powdered sugar Shake together and enjoy
Producer Ted finds the perfect Halloween costume at Goodwill
It's not always easy to find the perfect Halloween costume. So Producer Ted teamed up with stylist Douglas Marshall and headed to Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota to find the right one. Prepare to laugh!