Appetites®

Every week, we bring you local and regional food and drink news, trends, reviews, flavors, recipes and advice. Appetites airs every Wednesday on MPR News' All Things Considered.

February 13, 2019 12:00 AM

Appetites: Old grains are new again

If you've been trying to move meat off the center of your plate in favor of some more healthy alternatives, Beth Dooley has some suggestions.

by MPR News Staff

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January 30, 2019 12:29 PM

Appetites: Award-winning chef Paul Berglund brings his talent to Rochester

If you've ever eaten at the renowned Minneapolis restaurant The Bachelor Farmer or Ann Kim's acclaimed Young Joni, then you've probably sampled some of Chef Paul Berglund's creations.

by Catharine Richert

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January 9, 2019 4:36 PM

Appetites: What's in and what's out in craft beer and liquor?

We're only a week into the new year, but now's the time to look ahead to the trends in craft beer and liquors for 2019.

by Tom Crann and Kyle Shiely

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December 19, 2018 2:59 PM

Appetites: Last minute gift ideas for food lovers

With Christmas less than a week away, Minneapolis chef Beth Dooley has some gift ideas for those who enjoy good food.

by Tom Crann and Kyle Shiely

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December 12, 2018 2:00 PM

Appetites: For holiday spirit, try a cocktail without the spirits

If you don't drink or offered to be the designated driver, holiday parties may not have many options. Erik Eastman returns to Appetites to share a few 'mocktails' to try.

by Tom Crann and Kyle Shiely

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December 5, 2018 3:19 PM

Appetites: A great cookie recipe from the Great Minnesota Cookie Book

Star Tribune restaurant critic and 'cookie man' Rick Nelson joins us on Appetites to share the secrets to an excellent cookie for the holidays.

by Tom Crann and Kyle Shiely

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November 28, 2018 6:29 PM

Appetites: Meat pie makes a comeback

Microwavable versions may have given pot pies a bad reputation, but homemade meat pies are making a comeback this winter.

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November 21, 2018 2:01 PM

Appetites: Two fresh cranberry recipes for Thanksgiving

Put aside that canned sauce and get local berries this holiday. It's worth it, says chef Beth Dooley.

by Tom Crann

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November 14, 2018 12:00 PM

Appetites: Swedish chef talks Nordic cooking, baking and experimenting

Swedish chef Magnus Nilsson, author of "The Nordic Cookbook" has completed another book of recipes featuring Nordic delights, this one focusing on baked goods -- for the most part.

by Tom Crann