Articles by Norann Oleson

Classic Borscht (Red Beet Soup)

Classic Borscht (Red Beet Soup)

If you’re of a certain age or you watch “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” you might be familiar with the term “borscht belt.” That is the area in the Catskills of  
Beet Salad with Goat Cheese

Beet Salad with Goat Cheese

If you’ve only ever eaten beets by themselves as a side dish, you won’t believe how delicious they taste when paired with goat cheese. There’s something delectable about the creamy  
Colorful Carrot Slaw

Colorful Carrot Slaw

When I go to a potluck dinner or picnic, I don’t like to bring something boring. It can be simple to make, but I want it to be something delicious  
Carrot and Parsley Salad

Carrot and Parsley Salad

A friend of mine makes it his personal mission to impress his mother-in-law with dishes he cooks himself. It’s been a great endeavor so far and I love swapping recipes  
Autumn Apple, Kale, and Quinoa Salad

Autumn Apple, Kale, and Quinoa Salad

I love quinoa as much as the next healthy eater. It’s like grain without the guilt, but the best part is that it comes in a rainbow of varieties! The  
Parsley Potato Salad

Parsley Potato Salad

This Parsley Potato Salad is one of my favorite potluck dishes. It’s incredibly easy to prepare and always gets rave reviews from all the potluck attendees. My friend was the  
6-Ingredient Cinnamon Rolls

6-Ingredient Cinnamon Rolls

Ahh, cinnamon rolls. Those wonderfully sweet little pastries from your favorite bakery are coming to your kitchen with this recipe. These are a favorite everywhere for some obvious reasons. That  
Best-Ever Roasted Broccoli

Best-Ever Roasted Broccoli

In our house we can—and do—eat broccoli raw, steamed, and stir-fried on the regular. But roasting with garlic and olive oil, then tossing the broccoli with lemon and parmesan? Chef’s  
Winter Squash Blossom Soup

Winter Squash Blossom Soup

There is nothing quite so satisfying on a chilly day as a warm, hearty bowl of soup. It can also be said that certain soups made well are also delicious  
Annie’s Apple Crisp

Annie’s Apple Crisp

My friend Annie has been planting apple trees in her backyard for years. Every couple of years, she’ll pick a new apple variety and a pollinator buddy to grow with