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DIY Cheese Curds

Give your guests a taste of the Minnesota State Fair with these simple DIY deep-fried cheese curds! Unique to the Midwest, cheese curds are naturally formed as part of the cheese-making process. We recommend using Ellsworth Cheese Curds – the same ones that have been used at the State Fair for over 35 years! They’re delicious paired […]

Vanilla Concrete

Every year the State Fair presents a conundrum: What to do with all the leftover Sweet Martha’s cookies you bring home. We say: Turn them into a concrete (which, for the uninitiated, is an ice cream treat that’s similar to a Dairy Queen blizzard), so one summer classic becomes another. This recipe couldn’t be easier […]

State Fair Pickle Pizza

If you haven’t tried pickles on pizza yet, let this be the moment that changes your mind! When this pizza came out of the test kitchen, people literally came running. Yes, because it’s that good. But also because — let’s be honest — pickles have been enjoying a moment in the spotlight for quite a […]

Corn Toppers Three Ways

Corn on the cob is great by itself, with a little butter, salt and pepper, or sprinkled with Lunds & Byerlys Corn on the Cob Seasoning. Yum! But if you want to go one step further to wow your guests, try one of these delicious toppers. SOUR CREAM AND CHIVES For 4 ears of corn, […]

DIY Pronto Pups

Making these DIY Pronto Pups is as easy as pie! You only need 15 minutes and a handful of simple ingredients. We used L&B Pancake Mix combined with cornmeal to mimic the Pronto Pup’s famous crust. Our pancake mix has just the right amount of sweetness to balance the savory hot dogs, and cornmeal gives […]

Margarita Shrimp Tacos

These flavorful shrimp tacos are the perfect dinner pick-me-up! For milder tacos, discard the seeds and ribs from inside the peppers. If you don’t feel like firing up the grill, you can cook the shrimp in a large skillet over medium-high heat instead. SERVINGS 4 (2 tacos per person) PREP TIME 75 min, including marinating […]

Chopped BLT Chicken Caesar Wrap

What do you get when you combine the viral Caesar salad wrap with a classic BLT? This recipe! Creamy, perfectly crunchy and ultra-flavorful, this Chopped BLT Chicken Caesar Wrap satiates every craving in the book. Make it for cookouts, picnics, family gatherings or as an easy and fresh last-minute dinner. SERVINGS 8-10 PREP TIME 15 […]

Pickle Potato Salad

This tasty twist on traditional potato salad is right on cue. All the usual players you know and love are here (baby potatoes, mayo, mustard) with an additional cast of savory and tangy characters, including: capers, shallots, garlic, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, a slew of fresh herbs and, yes, dill pickles — brine and all! […]

Frozen Shaved Peaches & Cream

Cooling down has never been easier (or tastier)! You can make this sweet treat with a simple frozen peach and a common cheese grater. It not only creates amazing fruity flavor on top of ice cream, but it also keeps your dessert nice and cold. If peaches aren’t in season, or you prefer to switch […]

Brazilian Churrasco Bowl

With hearty black beans, nourishing rice, bright tomatoes and creamy avocado, this easy recipe is as filling as it is delicious. The bold flavors come from the wasakaka, a classic Dominican condiment with fresh herbs, garlic and lime juice. We make our wasakaka with less olive oil and salt for a leaner version that’s still […]