Wed, Aug 16, 2023
In the first episode, Stephanie heads to the Burnsville Farmers' Market to find the perfect ingredients for some tasty recipes. Joined by a precocious new friend, and together they find award-winning Shepherd's Way Big Woods Blue Cheese, Utechts Home Grown thick-cut bacon, juicy tomatoes, and more. Watch as Stephanie brings her bounty home to whip up three tasty salads.
Wed, Aug 30, 2023
Stephanie was thrilled to be joined by Melissa Peterman in this special State Fair Episode. Melissa is best known for her role on the Television show 'Reba', was even more hilarious than we could've dreamed during our trip around the fair. Stephanie and Melissa sampled all kinds of fair food. This is a can't miss episode on the Great Minnesota Get Together that features favorites like the Hamlin Church Diner, The Giant Slide, Quenched, The Gizmo, Roasted Corn, The St Paul Fire Fighters Union.
Wed, Sep 13, 2023
Stephanie learns the science behind small-batch ice cream with Ashlee Olds, owner of Sweet Science Ice Cream. Somewhere between tempering egg yolks and mixing the perfect bite of cookies and cream, she learns an important lesson: handcrafted ice cream is a lot of work - but it is so worth it. Join Stephanie back in her kitchen afterward for an ice cream pie recipe that'll give your muscles a rest.
Wed, Sep 27, 2023
It is fall harvest season and to mark the occasion, Stephanie invited her Weekly Dish radio partner, Stephanie March, over for a fall dessert face-off. March is also the senior editor for food and dining at Mpls.St.Paul Magazine, so she's a bit of a foodie and dazzled us with her family's beloved Oma's Pound Cake recipe. Stephanie, a self-described "eater," opted for an infamous favorite from the Weekly Dish archives: Mountain Dew Apple Dumplings. Eye rolls aside, it's still the #1 requested recipe from Weekly Dish listeners.
Tue, Oct 10, 2023
The chill in the air can only mean one thing: apple season. Stephanie visits 'Sweetland Orchard' to taste their apples and popular hard ciders, including Cherry Rhubarb, Northern Spy, and Scrumpy Original. Sweetland also creates iced ciders through a freeze/thaw process during winter. We tried a variety of Borealis Winter Reserve, as well as Pommeau, a newer item for the orchard. The donuts, chickens, and pigs were quite a bonus, too.
Sat, Oct 21, 2023
Stephanie preps for a Halloween party with Vanessa Drews, owner of Cheesecake Funk. Vanessa's made-from-scratch cheesecakes feature mounds of whipped cream and memorable flavors that captured the attention of Prince at Paisley Park. She whips up a pumpkin cheesecake that is scary delicious. Create your own killer Halloween party with one of Vanessa's cheesecakes, Stephanie's savory stuffed pumpkin, and boozy crock-pot apple cider.
Sat, Nov 4, 2023
Stephanie visits James Beard Award Winning Chef Sean Sherman at his Indigenous Food Lab in the Midtown Global Market. Sean is also on the TIME 100 Most Influential People of 2023 list, and recently won the Julia Child Award. He shares his knowledge of indigenous foods with Stephanie while cooking bison tacos, and offers his advice for families looking to honor Indigenous communities during the holidays. While at the market, Stephanie purchases Red Lake Nation Wild Rice and heads home to create a wild rice stuffing made entirely of Indigenous ingredients.
Sat, Nov 18, 2023
In all her years of home cooking, Stephanie has somehow avoided roasting a Turkey. The job usually falls on her husband, Kurt, but that's all about to change because Stephanie is hosting her first Friendsgiving. Wielding a 16-pound bird and several ounces of ambition, Stephanie prepares her first-ever turkey, whips up macaroni and cheese, and makes orange cranberry sauce for her foodie friend, Joy Altmann, Leslee Miller, Jason Matheson, and Jeff Orcutt from The Jason Show.
Fri, Dec 8, 2023
It's holiday cookie season and Stephanie is learning from the ultimate cookie queen, Sarah Kieffer. With four cookbooks under her belt and a massive social media following, Sarah has become a go-to resource for foolproof recipes. Sarah shares a simple way to make three kinds of cookies from two batches of dough. She also has a few tips and tricks for achieving crispy edges and fudgy centers in your cookies.
Tue, Dec 19, 2023
Stephanie Hansen and Ian Lowther visit Red Nose Room at Red Cow Uptown as it's decked out for Christmas and cocktails (or mocktails). Stephanie is also serving up a creative holiday gift - homemade Irish Cream, and cheesy appetizers like Gruyère Cheese Puff and Goat Cheese Log in this latest episode of Taste Buds.
Sat, Jan 6, 2024
Who says "Dry January" can't be filled with fun? Stephanie explores the massive mocktail selection at Minnesota's first non-alcoholic bottle-shop, Marigold, and samples vibrant and festive food pairings with Chowgirls Catering. Create your own mocktails at home with the recipes featured.
Sun, Jan 21, 2024
New year = new goals. Stephanie Hansen is doubling down on her nutrition and learning about protein with Stephanie Meyer (@stephanie.a.meyer on Instagram). Stephanie is a coach, personal chef, instructor, and author at Project Vibrancy. Follow along with the Stephanies as they create a protein packed soup and salad combo with rotisserie chicken, Northern Waters Smokehaus chorizo, kale, and crispy prosciutto.
Thu, Feb 8, 2024
The big game is right around the corner in Las Vegas and if you're hosting a party (or just want to eat some amazing appetizers), this is for you. Stephanie Hansen is cooking up three kinds of spicy wings - including a vegan wing - and bacon jalapeño poppers with Henry Lake, sports talk radio host on WCCO-AM and host of 'One on One with Henry Lake' on FOX Local. Follow along with the recipes below.
Thu, Feb 15, 2024
Stephanie Hansen explores the tropical flavors of Sri Lanka with Chef Heather Jansz, also known as 'The Curry Diva'. Heather runs a pop-up restaurant every Saturday night at Butter Bakery Cafe in Minneapolis, and hosts cooking classes and private events across the Twin Cities. Join Stephanie and Heather on a deep dive into eastern ingredients and spices as they make coconut Basmati Rice, Curry Lentils (Dahl), and Kale Mallung with Toasted Coconut.
Wed, Feb 28, 2024
Stephanie Hansen's love of Korean food takes her on a whirlwind adventure of flavors. First up: kimchi fried rice with James Beard Award-winning chef Ann Kim. Ann welcomes Stephanie into her new restaurant, 'Kim's', which features Korean American cuisine that is close to Ann's heart. Her kimchi fried rice is made with "Ann's ham," which is Ann's in-house twist on Spam. Inspired by Ann's kimchi fried rice, Stephanie heads to United Noodles to shop for Korean ingredients with KC Kye. KC makes social media videos touring Asian grocery stores and explaining products to viewers, so he was a perfect guide. KC is also the creator of K-Mama Sauce, which he calls the "Korean ketchup." Home from the store with her ingredients in tow (and her handy Souper Cubes), Stephanie makes Spam and kimchi fried rice and Korean pancakes (with some help from her husband, Kurt, a pancake-flipping pro). Follow along with the recipes below.
Wed, Mar 13, 2024
Stephanie explores a world of Irish delights for St. Patrick's Day, starting with Red Locks Irish Whiskey. Kieran Folliard and his team mix up an Irish Mule and Irish Coffee with their signature, award-winning whiskey. After sampling Irish drinks, Stephanie heads to Shelagh Mullen's house to make Seedy Brown Bread, Colcannon, and Garlicky Guinness Mussels. Shelagh runs SheCooks.Design, and is a culinary instructor and recipe designer who studied in Ireland. She also hosts guided trips to the Emerald Isle to share the history, culture, and food of Ireland with travelers.
Wed, Mar 27, 2024
Stephanie Hansen's love of focaccia, sourdough, and croissants leads her on an epic Minneapolis bread journey. First up: Laune Bread, where Tiff Singh uses more than 65% whole grain flour to create a variety of sourdough loaves, pretzels, croissants and pastries. Tiff focuses on bridging the gap between farm and city, using ingredients from Minnesota and Upper Midwest farmers and producers. Filled with quality carbs and fresh knowledge, Stephanie heads to Marty's Deli, where Martha Polacek and her team serve up made-from-scratch breakfast and lunch sandwiches on fresh focaccia. Martha also turns to local farms like Peterson Craft Meats for key ingredients. All that pouring, shaping, and baking can be a lot for some home cooks, so Stephanie also has a simple focaccia recipe that is perfect for busy families.
Tue, Apr 9, 2024
Stephanie Hansen's good friend, Jack Leius, has a new girlfriend - and she's no stranger to TV. Michelle Young captured hearts as the runner-up on season 25 of "The Bachelor," and as "The Bachelorette" in 2021. And while Michelle's love story took a few unexpected turns, she and Jack are thrilled that their paths finally crossed. Anxious to meet Michelle and celebrate their relationship, Stephanie prepares a romantic dinner plan with Jack. They head to Kowalski's grocery store for ingredients, then get to work making shrimp fettuccine with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes, strawberry salad with honeyed almonds, a signature tequila cocktail, and 2019 Napa Valley red wine from Magna Carta.
Wed, Apr 24, 2024
Stephanie Hansen dives deep into the art of the sushi roll with nationally renowned chef Billy Tserenbat, founder of Billy Sushi in Minneapolis. Billy takes the Taste Buds crew behind the scenes of his beloved restaurant for an incredible breakdown of a fresh-caught 250 lb. tuna, which then serves as the star of his popular George Clooney Roll. Stephanie tries her hand at rolling sushi alongside Billy, which is one of her more humbling experiences. Fresh from Billy's Sushi (cashmere beanies in-hand), Stephanie invites another sushi enthusiast into her kitchen - her daughter Ellie. Ellie demonstrates her own strategy for rolls at home, while Stephanie hits a few speedbumps on her way to sushi roll precision. Stephanie also offers a simpler step into the world of sushi with recipes for a tuna poke bowl and crispy salmon bowl.
Wed, May 8, 2024
Stephanie Hansen celebrates Mother's Day with two of her favorite moms: Laurie Crowell from Golden Fig Fine Foods, and Zoë François of Zoë Bakes. Zoë is a celebrated pastry chef, a best-selling cookbook author, an Instagram sensation, and the Emmy-nominated host of "Zoë Bakes" on Magnolia Network and HBO's Max. Finding the perfect gift for Zoë was top-of-mind for Stephanie as she visited the Golden Fig, one of her favorite stores in the Twin Cities. Founder Laurie Crowell stocks her shelves with entirely American-made products, including a diverse chocolate selection. One of Laurie's latest chocolate collections comes from Cocoa Flake, a vibrant line of hand-crafted chocolates made in Minnesota. Stephanie opted for a variety of colorful candies for Zoë, as well as the Golden Fig's own Basil Limeade and Lavender Lemonade drink mixes. Mother's Day gifts in tow, Stephanie heads to Zoë's house to try her hand at pavlovas, a signature recipe of Zoë's and a fan favorite. Zoë also demonstrates her technique for lemon curd and whipped cream; and, since it's spring in Minnesota, we top it all off with rhubarb. Back at home, Stephanie whips up a simple and delicious drop biscuit recipe with store-bought lemon curd and strawberries - a foolproof option for all home cooks.
Thu, May 23, 2024
Midwest forests are filled with spring blooms and fresh greens this time of year, and for Chef Alan Bergo, it's time to feast. Alan has a wealth of knowledge and skill in all facets of foraging, and that made him the perfect companion on Stephanie Hansen's quest to harvest nutrients from the great outdoors. Join Alan and Stephanie as they hunt for basswood leaves, ramps, fiddleheads and more before cooking them all up to create vibrant and creative dishes, including fiddlehead salad and ramp dip. Morel mushrooms are also top-of-mind during spring, so Alan cooked up Morilles à la Crème (Morels with Cream) with toast and ramp butter.
Wed, Jun 12, 2024
The lure of sizzling smash burgers and hungry fish brings Stephanie Hansen and the Taste Buds crew to the shores of the Mississippi River in Minneapolis for an epic adventure with Nate P., host of "Shore Lunch with Nate P." on YouTube. Nate's charisma, skill, and passion for all things fishing make him the ultimate companion for Stephanie as they bait their hooks in Bohemian Flats. The pair reel in a handful of fish in a flurry of excitement, practicing Nate's favorite "kiss and release" technique. Afterward, Nate and Stephanie cook up a shore lunch of smash burgers and fresh salad with thyme vinaigrette. Nate posts his recipes with each "Shore Lunch" episode on his YouTube and Patreon channels. Home from her day of fishing and cooking in the sunshine, Stephanie offers up a simple pan fried walleye recipe for home cooks to conquer in their kitchens.