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MINNEAPOLIS -- Robot servers escort diners to tables, take orders, carry dishes, cook and clean, tasks they’ve been performing in Asian countries for more than a decade. Now they’re working at a dozen restaurants across the Twin Cities and it appears they are here to stay.

Those in the industry say this new dining frontier is about finding ...Read more

The best food is often vacation food because everything tastes better when it's served within sight of sand and sea or under a canopy of stars — and you're not responsible for any of the cooking.

But because food evokes so many great memories of place and time, the dishes we eat when we're at the beach or some other fun getaway spot are what ...Read more

I don't pay attention to all the viral food trends on TikTok and Instagram. There are so many crazy recipes screaming for attention, and so many of them just seem dumb. But every once in a while something looks just so incredibly awesome that I have to try it.

That includes the Dubai chocolate trend, which became something of a cultural ...Read more

You can’t frighten me. Nothing frightens me.

I grew up eating lunch in Cincinnati Public Schools.

I laugh at danger. I walk down dark streets alone and unafraid. If a mugger jumps out and shows me a knife, I show him a picture of the cube steak served at Walnut Hills High School.

“Sorry, man,” he says. “I didn’t know.” He puts ...Read more

While I dream of daffodils and pussy willows, of fat asparagus and sweet snap peas, the first spring days in the heartland are often crowned with snow or washed in rain.

In warmer, more predictable parts of the world, you’ll find super-fresh vegetables as well as lamb on menus. It is an iconic food of spring — the pascal lamb of Passover, ...Read more

Radishes can do a whole lot more than garnish a vegetable plate or cheese board. Crisp and peppery, radishes are a refreshing taste of spring and they make a crunchy addition to salads, slaws and sandwiches.

Local farm-fresh radishes are in our farmers markets and co-ops now — bright red, purple, white and those pretty pink-tipped French ...Read more

Here’s a simple way to make fish that is always juicy and flavorful. I cook the fish in a parcel, allowing it to steam with herbs and vegetables which flavor the fish. The parcels can be served directly at the table or opened in the kitchen and served onto individual plates.

I like to have everyone open their own parcel at the table, so they...Read more

Sometimes life is unfair. Like when there are 70-degree days in March and you think winter is over, and a snowstorm hits the next day. Or when you’ve finally had enough of the heavy comfort foods and you’re ready for lighter dishes and brighter flavors, just to find out that citrus season is almost over.

Luckily, citrus season technically ...Read more

With beefy rib-eye steaks, a solid cast-iron skillet, and a few simple techniques, you can make a truly superlative main course. Spoon an easy browned butter sauce with garlic and herbs over the top, and your diners might start addressing you as “Chef.”

Dry-brining (salting in advance) these thick steaks not only seasoned their interiors ...Read more

Looking for a recipe to help you eat more heart-healthy fish and veggies? Add this salmon and asparagus dinner to your rotation. Not only is it healthy and delicious, this sheet-pan dinner is also easy to make and a breeze to clean up.

Salmon & Asparagus with Lemon-Garlic Butter Sauce

Serves 4

Active Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

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If you have prediabetes or have been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, you’re going to want to do everything possible to bring blood sugar levels down. Elevated levels can damage your eyes, kidneys, nerves, your dental health, and increase your risk of cardiovascular disease.

A diet high in fruits and vegetables, whole grains, legumes, beans, ...Read more

Sometimes I want a comforting bowl of chicken soup but don’t have the time to labor over the stove with multiple steps. Even when you have a cold and have a desire for chicken soup but are tired, you’ll be able to cook this up in a few minutes.

This recipe uses chicken broth from a box or can, but it still works nicely. Make sure to use a ...Read more

I rarely cook a Sunday roast these days. For a couple of reasons, not the least being the cost. Tastes have changed. We eat less meat. We spend less time in the kitchen. We’re more likely to top pasta with a modest amount of slow-cooked meat, smoked fish or roasted vegetables.

However, at this time of the year, I eagerly seek out leg of lamb....Read more