Cooks of Crocus Hill

Thanksgiving Tip #2: Guest are arriving hungry ...

When guests arrive, have something for them to snack on, Chef Zoe ~ I always like a mix of hot and cold finger foods that people can keep coming back for and eat with one hand (assuming the oth ...

We Stand With Our Community

A little over a week ago, we all bore witness to the reprehensible actions of a Minneapolis police officer, when he took the life of George Floyd. We watched in horror as community after commun ...

Pie to the rescue

Whether it’s pumpkin at Thanksgiving, Mincemeat for Christmas, or cherry on the Fourth of July, pie has become a traditional and celebratory American dessert. As the saying goes, “there&r ...

Kids Camps

Kids love to be in the kitchen. And sometimes having them in your kitchen isn’t such a good thing. They create mess, they create chaos and a bit too much fun at your kitchen expense. At Cook&r ...

Chef Tammy Haas

Cooking has been a lifelong passion for Tammy. She started manning the stove at her family’s North Dakota farm at age 15, having proven herself useless on the tractors. She’s ...

Cocktail Recipe: Spicy Peach Margarita

We've got your next favorite summer cocktail — The Spicy Peach Marg. It's a simple but fabulous recipe that will keep you cool in the heat of the season. Spicy Peach Margarita Serves 2 Ingr ...

Hostess with the Most-ess? Gift ideas from our team.

Ever at a loss for what to bring to your favorite hostess with the most-ess? We know the feeling, so our team has assembled a fantastic list of favorite and most recommended gifts for hosts of all ty ...

Recipe: Ploughman Rolls

Ploughman Rolls (a spin on the classic ploughman's sandwich of sharp cheddar and chutney on bread) Dough Recipe from King Arthur Flour Makes 12 1 cup (227g) water 2 1/4 teaspoon activ ...

Recipe: Mushroom Barley

Not all heroes wear capes, and this hero is going straight to your belly. With cold weather on the horizon — for days — it’s the perfect time to break out a stockpot and and try thi ...

Recipe: Lemon-Garlic Marinated Pork Chops

There is nothing like the perfectly grilled pork chop: crispy on the edges, moist in the middle and flavor packed all around. When it comes to pork, things can get a little dicey (the meat can dry ou ...

Recipe: Twice-Cooked Duck with bok choy

Serves 6 *Recipe adapted from nytcooking.com Ingredients First Cook of Duck 4 Muscovy duck legs 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon Chinese 5-spice powder 4 ¼” thick slices ginger 1 yell ...

Meetings & Retreats

Meeting & Retreats In all candor, you would be hard-pressed to find a more welcoming and creative environment in the Twin Cities than Cooks of Crocus Hill. Our beautiful dining areas and k ...