In their United States of Thanksgiving feature, the NY Times declared that in Minnesota, the Thanksgiving table isn't complete without a hearty bowl of creamy grape salad. Grape salad, you may be ...

"This salad has everything going for it," says the author of the new Dinner in French cookbook. "It's juicy from the grapes, meaty from the pancetta or bacon, and salty-savory from the blue cheese." ...

In a medium skillet, toast the pecans over medium heat, stirring frequently, until fragrant and a deep golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board to cool slightly, about 5 minutes, then ...

In case you haven’t heard, grape salad is Minnesota’s quintessential Thanksgiving dish. At least that’s what our friends on the East Coast say. The New York Times last week named each state’s special ...

The creamy and tangy goodness of low-fat cottage cheese is the perfect balance to sweet grapes and cashews. Enjoy this salad as a sandwich filling or on a bed of lettuce. Recipe adapted from the ...

In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar with the lemon juice, celery seeds, mustard and half of the garlic. Gradually whisk in 1/4 cup of the olive oil and the almond oil until emulsified. Season the ...

This simple Tomato Salad has a healthy balsamic vinegar dressing. Don't let the simplicity fool you, it's full of flavor!

ST. PAUL — As part of its 2014 collection of recipes “The United States of Thanksgiving,” the New York Times upset most of the state of Minnesota by claiming we celebrate Thanksgiving with what ...

“The New York Times” is the most reputable news source in America. Other newspapers can’t match their veracity and breadth of reporting. They give attention to stories and ideas that wouldn’t fly in ...

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO)-- Does grape salad come to mind when you think of Thanksgiving dinner in Minnesota? Probably not. However, The New York Times seems to think the recipe evokes Minnesota. Minnesotans ...

I was not raised in Minnesota, but I earned my stripes there during 10 winters as a resident, scraping my windshield through a fog of existential despair. Not every portrayal of the Midwest is based ...