Restaurant Recipes

The Thai Tempeh Burger at Modern Times Cafe

Here is a loose handful of reasons why Modern Times Cafe is my favorite restaurant in Minneapolis: the handwritten menus …

Afghan Pumpkin Kaddo

Back when we lived in Cambridge, MA, my wife and I spent a fair amount of time in an Afghan …

Curry Lane’s Nepali Momos

Mandu, vareniki, pierogi, jiaozi, siu mai, tamales, pasties… if you’ve got a national cuisine, you’ve got a stuffed dumpling. Rashmi …

Scratch-Made Condiments

Condiments are, by definition, used to enhance the flavor of a food. Often overlooked but rarely underused, they are staples …

La Loma’s Chicken Tamales in Green Sauce

You’ve read about La Loma‘s NACCE Entrepreneur of the Year Award, thoughts on Day of the Dead Traditions, and nomination …

Fire Lake Restaurant’s Maple-Glazed Yams and Apples

Fire Lake Restaurant‘s Executive Chef Paul Lynch (PDF) says of this recipe: “It’s a great alternative to steadfast caramelized yams …

Nina Wong’s Savory Sweet Potato Spread

Chef Nina Wong, of ChinDian Cafe in Minneapolis, offers up this colorful, simple, and versatile recipe, saying: “Enjoy it with …

Becca Dilley / Heavy Table

Chez Jude’s Pumpkin Creme Brulee

It’s not quite Squash-o-Rama on the Heavy Table, but we’ve already got you covered with recipes for Harvest Pumpkin Soup and …

Nina Wong’s Southeast Indian Beet Relish

Chef Nina Wong of ChinDian Cafe in Minneapolis, MN tells the Heavy Table that if you want to cook with the seasons, …

Milkweed’s Butternut Squash Bisque

The farmers markets are full of beautiful butternut squash. A simple way of preparing these fall fruits is to roast …