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Cooks of Crocus Hill merge with Bellecour Bakery
EDINA, Minn. — This week it became official. Twin Cities cooking school and culinary shop, Cooks of Crocus Hill and Gavin Kaysen’s Bellecour Bakery, have merged to form a single brand: Cooks | Bellecour.
A brand new location at 3934 Market Street just opened in Edina.
Co-owner, Karl Benson, joined KARE 11 Saturday to discuss the two brands joining forces.
Pinoli’s Lamb and Mixed Vegetable Meatballs
2 each Dried Mulato chili, toasted, remove stem and seeds and grind to powder
4 to 6 large, Mushroom, white button, washed and sliced
1 large Carrot, peeled, cut into large chunks
2 stalks Celery, cut into large chunks
1 large Onion, peeled and cut into chunks
2 Tbsp Italian Parsley, chopped
2 qts lamb, chicken or vegetable stock
1. Combine ground lamb, eggs, ground Mulato chili powder, and salt. Mix thoroughly and reserve.
2. Combine cut mushrooms, carrot, celery and onion. Place in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until vegetables are coarsely ground (you many need to do in batches if you have a smaller food processor.)
3. In a medium size saucepan add a small amount of oil and sweat vegetable mixture along with garlic for about 3 to 4 min.
4. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
5. Combine cooled vegetable mixture with lamb mixture and mix until well combined and becoming sticky.
6. Sear off small piece and taste – adjust seasoning as needed.
7. Scoop 2 to 2.5 oz meat balls and round, place on a sheet tray and sear off in a 450 oven for 5 to 7 min or brown.
8. For the Braising: combine all ingredients and bring liquid to a boil, turn down to a simmer then place seared meatballs in the hot braising liquid and cook for 15 min or 180 degrees internal temperature.
9. Remove from heat, allow to cool in braising liquid for one hour then refrigerate.
Asparagus and Endive Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
1 Bunch Large Asparagus, stems shaved thin with a vegetable peeler
1 Head Endive, julienne
1 Bulb Fennel, shaved thin
¼ cup Pickled shallots or red onions
For the Lemon Vinaigrette
2 each Lemon, whole – zested and juiced
2 Tbsp Champagne Vinegar
½ Cup Grapeseed or Canola oil
This salad is best done fresh just before it is served.
Asparagus, remove the woody bottoms while holding the tip use a vegetable peeler to create long thin strips.
Belgian Endive, cut a ¼ in off the bottom and separate out the outer leaves. Then cut endive in half and remove the core to further separate the leaves. Stack the leaves together and cut into thin julienne. If you need to store for a short time, cover with a damp paper towel to prevent browning.
Fennel, cut in half, remove the core and cut as thin as possible with a knife or on a mandoline.
If you want a larger heartier salad, you can add arugula or red oak lettuce.
Toss asparagus, fennel, and Belgian Endive with a hearty amount of the vinaigrette – these are very sturdy vegetables and need a lot of dressing. Season with salt and pepper, toss again and lay out on a plate or platter in a thin layer. Top with the pickled shallots and finish by grating or shaving the ricotta salata over the top.
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SouthWest Transit tests out self-driving cars
New autonomous driving vehicles are hitting the roads in Eden Prairie.
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — SouthWest Transit tested its new self-driving vehicles in Eden Prairie Wednesday.
Riders will be able to travel to and from specific stops using the “Spare” app. SouthWest Transit also says this will connect riders to residential areas, workplaces, and shopping. It will also include a stop at the Southwest Light Rail.
“It’s really exciting for me, but I think it’s exciting for Eden Prairie and it benefits our residents and our businesses,” said Eden Prairie mayor Ron Case.
“We really believe in a future where everyone has access to mobility no matter who they are or where they are, and this represents more than just an advanced piece of technology, it’s a commitment to expanded access,” said vice president of customers with Space, Quinn Kliman.
The service is free and will run on weekdays from 5:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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16-year-old injured in north Minneapolis shooting
Police say the shooting occurred in an alley between Oliver Avenue North and Penn Avenue North at around 5:30 p.m.
MINNEAPOLIS — Police are investigating after a teen was injured in a shooting Wednesday evening in north Minneapolis.
The Minneapolis Police Department was called to an alley between Oliver Avenue North and Penn Avenue North at around 5:30 p.m. on reports of a possible shooting. When officers arrived, they found a 16-year-old boy who had been shot.
Police say the teen heard a vehicle and gunfire before realizing he had been shot.
Officials say the boys is expected to survive, and no arrests have been made.
*This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
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Hit and run crash leaves 10-year-old girl hurt in Minneapolis
Police say it happened near Lowry and Sheridan Avenue N.
MINNEAPOLIS — A 10-year-old girl was taken to the hospital Wednesday after being hit by a vehicle.
It happened near Lowry and Sheridan Avenue N, according to Minneapolis police, shortly before 8 p.m.
Police say the girl was running across the road when she was hit by a grey SUV that did not stop. Her injuries were described as non-life-threatening.
No one has been arrested in the case yet, according to officials.
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