Easter Dinner
Easter comes at a special time of year. In Minnesota, we often have Easters that are snowy, cold, and just miserable. Last year daffodils were blooming, my forsythia bush was...
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Welcome to Linda's Best Recipes! I have been obsessed with recipes, cooking, baking, and the science behind it all for 50 years. I have made food the focus of my career and so I know a thing or two about how to get the best results out of the kitchen. Now I am going to focus on the science that supports baking and cooking so you will have more fun in the kitchen. Join me and you will be able to create wonderful food for your family and friends.
Peanut Sitting-Pretties Bar Cookies
Thinking about your Easter menu? Try this delicious and pretty bar cookie. Peanut Sitting-Pretties is an old family recipe that we have been making for decades. It’s a tender brown...
Creamy Lemon Bars
Nothing makes me think of spring more than lemon. Lemon is one of those ingredients that improves every recipe. It makes salad dressings come alive. It adds a spark of...
Baked Chicken and Rice Casserole
Continuing with the comfort food trend, this recipe for Baked Chicken and Rice Casserole is another easy one to make with foods you probably have in the house. It’s creamy...
Triple Sauced Tortellini
Many of us are turning to comfort foods these days, and with good reason. So many people are in quarantine or are isolating themselves to protect themselves and others. So...
Baked Ham Risotto
I came late to risotto. In the small town where I grew up, pesto was considered exotic. The Italian restaurants offered pizza and spaghetti and not much else. When I...
Nut Goody Bars
If you are from the Midwest, you know all about Nut Goodies, that fabulous round candy bar that layers chocolate coated peanuts with a smooth maple filling. I have always...
Bacon Alfredo Spaghetti Bake
This fabulous casserole is a variation on Pizza Spaghetti Style, no tomato sauce, bacon instead of ground beef and pepperoni, and different cheeses. Its’s a good example of how to...
Corned Beef Hash
Corned Beef Hash is THE leftover after St. Patrick’s Day Corned Beef. This hash is special – lots of little potatoes are fried until very crisp and combined with tender...