Standing rib roast

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and while you may want to prepare a delicious meal for you and your loved one to enjoy, no one wants to spend all day cooking.  Shrimp Alfredo Fettucine is one dish that always impresses but is simple to cook is Shrimp Alfredo Fettucine. Four Tips to Achieve the Perfect Shrimp Alfredo Fettucine To make a super flavorful shrimp alfredo fettuccine that’s cheesy and melts in your mouth, there are just a few key concepts to be aware of. Don’t overcook the pasta.  With a recipe like this, pasta is cooked (boiled) in...

There’s nothing better on a cold winter night after a day of work and picking up the kids from school than a warm pot of beef stew.  Fortunately, you don’t need to plan ahead to make a hearty stew anymore.  You can pick up all the groceries you need for this recipe on your way home, and thanks to an Instant Pot (or another similar pressure cooker), you can have this meal ready to serve in about 90 minutes. There are several types of meat you can use for stew, but this simple recipe calls for beef chuck roast.  Chuck...

These ginger glazed stuffed pork chops with cornbread-apricot stuffing provide a delicious and hearty meal perfect for a cold winter’s day.  By cooking the stuffing inside of the pork chop, you’re taking care of two parts of your meal (a meat and a side dish), all at one time.  Add another favorite vegetable dish or a fresh salad to complete your dinner. For this recipe, you’ll need six 10-ounce TBS double-thick pork chops.  Call ahead to have these special cuts ready for you to pick up. Cornbread Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 small sweet onion, diced 2 cloves garlic,...

Upper Michigan is home to a large population of European immigrants–many of which came to work in the abundant mining operations throughout the state.  The yooper pasties were a lunch favorite of miners from Cornwall, England.  Employees packed their pockets with these hot meat and potato pies wrapped in foil to keep warm in the mornings and then serve as a heated lunch mid-day.  The popular lunch item spread quickly to mining families throughout the region. Although most mines are now closed, it remains a favorite grab-and-go meal in Upper Michigan today. This recipe combines the ingredients of a traditional...

Just a reminder of this week and next week's holiday hour to help you plan ahead. This week we are open Monday - Thursday 9 am to 6 pm and on Friday, Christmas Eve we will be open at 9 am and will close at 12 noon. We look forward to seeing all of you who will be picking up your holiday meals this week. We will be closed Christmas Day - Sunday, January 2nd for some flooring and store upgrades and look forward to re-opening on Monday, January 3rd at 9 am. So plan accordingly and stock up on...