True North Cabin Cookbook: Recipes and Stories from a North Woods Table
Celebrate life in the northland with seasonal foods and cherished stories, as recipes and personal recollections transport readers to a lakeside cabin in the north woods. 

Cabins provide an ideal getaway from the demands of everyday life, with adventuresome days of hiking or boating or lounging fueled by hearty, home-cooked meals. The rhythms of cabin life are familiar to Stephanie Hansen, who relishes the opportunity to create memorable and delicious meals for friends and loved ones using simple ingredients from pantry and garden.

From her family cabin on picturesque True North Island near Ely, Minnesota, Hansen shares favorite recipes for the summer months. In May, she presents cozy dishes like Beef Bourguignon and Drunken Cowboy Beans followed by a sweet and tart Rhubarb Skillet Cake, while June might call for Molasses Pork Chops accompanied by Roasted Carrots with Scallion-Ginger Sauce. For the lazy summer days of July and August, the classic Fried Walleye with Lemony Tartar Sauce might hit the spot, and a Grilled Ratatouille with Herb Vinaigrette takes advantage of fresh seasonal vegetables. As autumn starts to creep in, Grilled Lamb Burgers with Tzatziki Feta Sauce and Warm Bacon Potato Salad keep the summer vibe going. Throughout the months, Hansen shares recipes for desserts both simple and adventurous—from a No-Bake Layered Lemon Loaf with Blueberries to Molten Chocolate Cakes—and refreshing cocktails to meet your every mood.

Hansen’s creative dishes will nourish and delight those who gather at your table—at the cabin or at home. True North Cabin Cookbook offers ample opportunity to savor north woods living at its very best. 

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True North Cabin Cookbook: Recipes and Stories from a North Woods Table
Celebrate life in the northland with seasonal foods and cherished stories, as recipes and personal recollections transport readers to a lakeside cabin in the north woods. 

Cabins provide an ideal getaway from the demands of everyday life, with adventuresome days of hiking or boating or lounging fueled by hearty, home-cooked meals. The rhythms of cabin life are familiar to Stephanie Hansen, who relishes the opportunity to create memorable and delicious meals for friends and loved ones using simple ingredients from pantry and garden.

From her family cabin on picturesque True North Island near Ely, Minnesota, Hansen shares favorite recipes for the summer months. In May, she presents cozy dishes like Beef Bourguignon and Drunken Cowboy Beans followed by a sweet and tart Rhubarb Skillet Cake, while June might call for Molasses Pork Chops accompanied by Roasted Carrots with Scallion-Ginger Sauce. For the lazy summer days of July and August, the classic Fried Walleye with Lemony Tartar Sauce might hit the spot, and a Grilled Ratatouille with Herb Vinaigrette takes advantage of fresh seasonal vegetables. As autumn starts to creep in, Grilled Lamb Burgers with Tzatziki Feta Sauce and Warm Bacon Potato Salad keep the summer vibe going. Throughout the months, Hansen shares recipes for desserts both simple and adventurous—from a No-Bake Layered Lemon Loaf with Blueberries to Molten Chocolate Cakes—and refreshing cocktails to meet your every mood.

Hansen’s creative dishes will nourish and delight those who gather at your table—at the cabin or at home. True North Cabin Cookbook offers ample opportunity to savor north woods living at its very best. 

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True North Cabin Cookbook: Recipes and Stories from a North Woods Table

True North Cabin Cookbook: Recipes and Stories from a North Woods Table

by Stephanie Hansen
True North Cabin Cookbook: Recipes and Stories from a North Woods Table

True North Cabin Cookbook: Recipes and Stories from a North Woods Table

by Stephanie Hansen

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Celebrate life in the northland with seasonal foods and cherished stories, as recipes and personal recollections transport readers to a lakeside cabin in the north woods. 

Cabins provide an ideal getaway from the demands of everyday life, with adventuresome days of hiking or boating or lounging fueled by hearty, home-cooked meals. The rhythms of cabin life are familiar to Stephanie Hansen, who relishes the opportunity to create memorable and delicious meals for friends and loved ones using simple ingredients from pantry and garden.

From her family cabin on picturesque True North Island near Ely, Minnesota, Hansen shares favorite recipes for the summer months. In May, she presents cozy dishes like Beef Bourguignon and Drunken Cowboy Beans followed by a sweet and tart Rhubarb Skillet Cake, while June might call for Molasses Pork Chops accompanied by Roasted Carrots with Scallion-Ginger Sauce. For the lazy summer days of July and August, the classic Fried Walleye with Lemony Tartar Sauce might hit the spot, and a Grilled Ratatouille with Herb Vinaigrette takes advantage of fresh seasonal vegetables. As autumn starts to creep in, Grilled Lamb Burgers with Tzatziki Feta Sauce and Warm Bacon Potato Salad keep the summer vibe going. Throughout the months, Hansen shares recipes for desserts both simple and adventurous—from a No-Bake Layered Lemon Loaf with Blueberries to Molten Chocolate Cakes—and refreshing cocktails to meet your every mood.

Hansen’s creative dishes will nourish and delight those who gather at your table—at the cabin or at home. True North Cabin Cookbook offers ample opportunity to savor north woods living at its very best. 


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781681342351
Publisher: Minnesota Historical Society Press
Publication date: 09/06/2022
Pages: 224
Product dimensions: 8.00(w) x 10.10(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Stephanie Hansen is a food writer and blogger. From chatting about local dining on FM 107.1's Weekly Dish to sharing recipes on The Jason Show to highlighting local entrepreneurs and craftspeople through the Makers of Minnesota podcast, Hansen celebrates all things Minnesota. She loves to cook; even more, she loves to eat.

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When my daughter Ellie was a teenager, I asked her what recipes I made that she loved. She rattled off her list: Dolores’s Teriyaki Steak, Dolores’s King Ranch Chicken, Grammy’s Macaroni and Cheese, Dad’s Ribs, and so on. My feelings were a bit hurt, but I pressed her to keep going. Finally, she came up with my corn fritters. I typically make them in August, when corn is plentiful and taking over every meal.

Corn Fritters
Serves 6

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 cups fresh corn kernels (from about 3 cobs)
1 scallion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill (or parsley, basil, cilantro)
1 small garlic clove, minced or grated
1/2 cup milk
2 large eggs, beaten
1/3 cup vegetable oil

Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add corn, scallions, dill, garlic, milk, and eggs to flour mixture, stirring to mix well. The batter will be thick; do not overmix.

Heat oven to 200℉. Heat oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Scoop scant 1/4-cup portions of batter into hot skillet to form fritters, being careful not to crowd the pan. Fry until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Drain cooked fritters on paper towels or newspaper, then transfer to warm oven until ready to serve.

Table of Contents

Contents

Introduction: Cabin Cooking
May
[story] The Dutch Oven
  • Beef Bourguignon
  • Penne Alfredo Pepper and Sausage Pasta
  • Rhubarb Gin and Tonic
  • Ruby Red Grapefruit Margaritas
  • Champagne Cocktail
  • French 75
  • Sourdough Bread
  • Kurt’s Caesar Salad
  • Stephanie’s Grilled Caesar Salad
  • Greek Salad with Quinoa
  • White Bean Tuna Salad
  • Creamy Kale, Sausage, and Potato Soup
  • French Onion Soup
  • Roasted Chicken Potpie
  • Quick Cast Iron Skillet Chicken Potpie
  • Caramelized Onion Balsamic Pasta
  • Tomahawk Steak
  • Drunken Cowboy Beans
  • Parmesan-Stuffed Roasted Tomatoes
  • Rosemary Lemon Grilled Lamb Chops
  • Grilled Scallions
  • Roasted Chicken with Thyme and Lemon
  • Glazed Ginger Chicken Thighs
  • Ginger-Cilantro Rice
  • Maple Baked Beans
  • Lamb Ragout
  • Grilled Leg of Lamb with Mustard Crust
  • Gourmet Club Olive and Turmeric Couscous
  • Poppy Seed Cake
  • Rhubarb Custard Pie
  • Cast Iron Rhubarb Skillet Cake
  • Easy Rhubarb Custard Bars
  • Laura’s Favorite Cookies
June
[story] How the Island Got Its Name
  • The Perfect Island Bloody Mary
  • Juneberry Martini Cocktail
  • Juneberry Margarita
  • Juneberry Burntside Tequila Sunrise
  • Lila’s Simply Perfect Margarita
  • Dutch Baby Pancake
  • Dolores’s Swedish Blueberry Pancakes
  • Grilled Onion and Avocado Guacamole
  • Sadie’s Smoked Lake Superior Whitefish Spread
  • Grandma Bea’s Dilly Crackers
  • Ellie’s Vichyssoise
  • Creamy Dilly Summer Salad Dressing
  • Tarragon Ranch Dressing
  • Red Cabbage Slaw
  • Lemony Arugula Parmesan Salad
  • Kurt’s Pizza
  • Roasted Chicken with Olives, Rosemary, and Tomatoes
  • Lemony Grains with Herbs
  • Oven-Roasted Potatoes
  • Ribeye Rub
  • Cherry Tomato Tart with Fresh Ricotta and Herbs
  • Roasted Carrots with Scallion-Ginger Sauce
  • Grandma Bea’s Beans
  • Mojo Pulled Pork
  • Molasses Pork Chops
  • Cilantro-Orange Rice
  • Cilantro Pesto Pasta
  • Fried Picnic Chicken
  • Beer Can Chicken
  • Grilled Chicken Rub
  • Cast Iron Skillet Roasted Radishes
  • Jacobs Noodles
  • Strawberry Shortcake Drop Biscuits
July
[story] Dog Stories
  • Lemonade or Limeade
  • Blueberry-Basil Margarita
  • Dilly Lime Gimlet
  • Beth’s Cowboy Caviar
  • Grandma Kathy’s Chicken Phyllo Bundles
  • Kathy’s Cheesy Sausage Dip
  • Honey-Roasted Spicy Peanuts
  • Black Bean Salad
  • Creamy Coleslaw with Apples
  • Corn Skillet
  • Richard’s Fried Potatoes
  • Kale and Bacon Tart
  • Grammy’s Macaroni and Cheese
  • Swiss Chard Gratin
  • Zucchini Fritters with Lemony Yogurt Sauce
  • Corn Fritters
  • Grammy’s Potato Salad
  • Janice’s Potato Salad
  • Lila’s Green Pork Stew
  • Lila’s Mexican Cornbread
  • Dolores’s Barbecue Brisket
  • Grandma Bea’s Good Beef Sandwiches
  • Dolores’s King Ranch Chicken
  • Kurt’s BBQ Ribs
  • Fried Walleye with Lemony Tartar Sauce
  • Salted Coffee Brownies
  • No-Bake Layered Lemon Loaf with Blueberries
  • Blueberry Galette
August
[story] Wedding Story
  • Spicy Cilantro Moscow Mule
  • Cucumber-Jalapeño Margarita
  • Roasted Beet Salad with Blueberries and Balsamic Dressing
  • Chunky Greek Salad with Croutons
  • Cucumber Vinegar Salad
  • Lemony Zucchini Ribbon Salad
  • Garden Gazpacho
  • Bacon, Corn, and Potato Chowder
  • Anna Leone’s Burntside Dip
  • Baked Zucchini Fries with Lemon Aioli
  • Sesame-Crusted Pork Loin
  • Sesame Sugar Snap Peas
  • Summer Corn Risotto
  • Cavatappi Pasta Salad with Basil Pesto
  • Blackened Green Beans
  • Green Bean, Potato, and Parsley Pesto Salad
  • Mississippi Roast à la Burntside with Creamy Horseradish Sauce
  • Grilled Ratatouille with Herb Vinaigrette
  • Anna and Dominic Leone’s Family Bolognese
  • Charlie and Melissa’s Grilled Burntside Chicken Thighs
  • Red Mexican Rice
  • Green Tomato Salsa Verde
  • Corn off the Cob Elote Style
  • Teriyaki Steak with Baked Rice
  • Zucchini Tart with Lemon Thyme Goat Cheese
  • Ellie’s Chocolate Zucchini Birthday Bundt Cake
  • Lemony Zucchini Bread
  • Lemon Curd Tart
  • Burntside Beach Pie
  • Brittany’s Banana Cream Pie
  • Stephanie March’s Napkin Custard for Homemade Ice Cream
  • Ellie’s Molten Chocolate Cakes
  • Quick-Pickled Jalapeños
  • Quick Cabin Refrigerator Pickles
  • Simple Sauerkraut
September
[story] Hilltop
  • Apple Cider Cocktail
  • Maple Old Fashioned
  • Sage Gimlet
  • Split Pea and Ham Soup
  • White Bean, Sage, and Ham Hock Soup
  • Zucchini Soup with Curry and Apple
  • Creamy Roasted Tomato Basil Soup
  • Maple Praline Walnut, Cranberry, and Apple Salad with Maple-Dijon Vinaigrette
  • Chicken, Wild Rice, and Apple-Pecan Salad
  • Oven-Dried Roasted Garden Tomatoes
  • Oven-Dried Tomato Risotto
  • Oven-Dried Winter Tomato Sauce for Canning or Freezing
  • Sourdough Naan
  • Grilled Lamb Burgers with Tzatziki Feta Sauce
  • Fresh Herb Salts
  • Pork Shoulder with Sauerkraut and Kopytka (Potato Dumplings) with Horseradish Cream
  • Roasted Chicken with Olives, Rosemary, and Tomatoes
  • Roasted Cabbage Steaks
  • Summer Vegetable Gratin
  • Roast Savory Pork Shoulder with Mustard, Rosemary, Thyme, and Sage on Polenta
  • Tomato Pie
  • Candied Brussels Sprouts
  • Cherry Tomato and Garlic Baked Rice
  • Warm Bacon Potato Salad
  • Spicy Pumpkin Seed Brittle
  • Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread
  • Apple Skillet Cake with Salted Caramel Sauce
  • The Perfect Apple Pie
  • Chas’s Homemade Granola
  • Cabin Caramel Corn
  • Dolores’s Shortbread Cookies

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