Laurie Crowell

Strawberry Salsa on Grilled Shrimp Tacos

June 24, 2020Food, Laurie Crowell, Main Dishes, Recipes, Sweets, TCL Regulars

With strawberry season just getting underway, this simple salsa goes great on fresh fish or shrimp tacos as well as on corn chips! Laurie Crowell, owner of Golden Fig, shows us. 1 1/2 lbs medium shrimp-peeled and deveined 4 garlic cloves-minced 1 tsp Chili Powder 1/2 tsp Wild Mountain Cumin 1/4 tsp smoked paprika 1 TB BBQ herbs a few...

Healthy Snacks for On the Go

June 9, 2020Food, Laurie Crowell, Other Food, Recipe Replay, Recipes

Laurie Crowell of Golden Fig stopped by with some healthy homemade snacks recipes that are good for when you're on the go.

Small Business Ownership

June 1, 2020Fun, Laurie Crowell, People & Things

We truly believe that small businesses are what build the fabric of our communities. Laurie Crowell, owner of Golden Fig Fine Foods, talks to us about what it’s like to own a small business in today’s world.

Golden Fig Fine Foods

May 14, 2020Food, Laurie Crowell, Other Food

We check in with Laurie Crowell, the owner of Golden Fig Fine Foods, and find out how her specialty grocery store is thriving in a brand new way. Follow Laurie on Facebook to see the meal kits she has available.

Homemade Dog Treats

April 23, 2020Featured, Food, Fun, Laurie Crowell, Other Food, Pets, Recipe Replay

Owner of Golden Fig Fine Foods, Laurie Crowell, stopped by with recipes for homemade dog treats and information on the Paws on Grand event. Peanut Butter Banana Freeze 4 ripe bananas 1/2 C creamy peanut butter 1/2 C plain yogurt Coconut water to thin Place bananas, peanut butter and yogurt in a blender. Turn on and drizzle in coconut...

Smokey Sloppies

April 15, 2020Food, Laurie Crowell, Main Dishes, Recipe Replay, Recipes

Owner of Golden Fig, Laurie Crowell stopped by to share a unique twist on the Sloppy Joe.

Meal Kits: Asparagus and Mushroom Risotto

April 3, 2020Food, Laurie Crowell, Recipes, Sides

Owner of Golden Fig Fine Foods, Laurie Crowell, has come up with a brilliant idea to create meal kits to help ease the ever-present question of, “What’s for Dinner?” She prepares one making Asparagus and Mushroom Risotto. If you’d like to order a meal kit or anything off their website, click here or call Laurie at (651)...

Monday Night Meal: Chicken and Asparagus Pasta

March 30, 2020Food, Laurie Crowell, Main Dishes, Monday Night Meal, Recipes

Every Monday, a TCL regular stops by the TCL kitchen with a simple dinner recipe you can make at home during the busy week night. Owner of Golden Fig, Laurie Crowell stopped by to make Chicken and Asparagus Pasta Chicken and Asparagus Pasta Ingredients: 2 - 8oz chicken breasts (pounded thinly and evenly) Salt and pepper to...

Monday Night Meal: Kielbasa and Aged Cheddar Rice

March 9, 2020Food, Laurie Crowell, Main Dishes, Monday Night Meal, Recipes

Every Monday, we give you dinner ideas and set your week up for success and call it Monday Night Meal. Each week we give you a brand new recipe. The owner of Golden Fig Fine Foods, Laurie Crowell stopped by to make Kielbasa and Aged Cheddar Rice. Ingredients: 1 TB olive oil 2 TB butter, divided 1 lb smoked kielbasa, sliced in 1/4 inch...

Girl Scout Cookie Recipes

March 9, 2020Featured, Food, Laurie Crowell, Recipes, Sweets

Owner of Golden Fig Fine Foods, Laurie Crowell stopped by the TCL kitchen with tasty recipes you can make with Girl Scout Cookies. Original Girl Scout Cookie 1 C butter, room temp 1 C sugar 2 eggs, well beaten 2 TB milk 1 tsp vanilla 2 C flour 1 tsp salt 2 tsp baking powder more sugar for topping Preheat oven to 375 degrees ...

Monday Night Meal: Slow Cooker Sweet Potatoes & Honey Butter Pork Tenderloin

January 27, 2020Food, Laurie Crowell, Main Dishes, Monday Night Meal

Owner of Golden Fig, Laurie Crowell stopped by to make slow cooker sweet potatoes and honey butter pork tenderloin, perfect for a busy week night meal. For more information about Nordic Ware, click here. Slow Cooker Sweet Potatoes Ingredients: Sweet potatoes Instructions: Wash and dry sweet potatoes Place in slow...

Citrus Recipes

December 31, 2019Appetizers, Food, Laurie Crowell, Sweets

Owner of Golden Fig Fine Foods, Laurie Crowell, stopped by with tangy recipes made with citrus to try out in the new year. Citrus Shrimp 3 TB olive oil 3 TB fresh cilantro zest and juice of 1 limequat and 2 mandarins 1 tsp honey 2 TB shallot -minced 1 tsp fresh ginger-minced 1.5 lbs shrimp - cleaned 1 mandarin and 1 lemon cut into...

Grandma Rita’s Dressing

November 14, 2019Food, Laurie Crowell, Recipes, Sides

Owner of Golden Fig Fine Foods, Laurie Crowell stopped by with a recipe that has a unique twist on this Thanksgiving staple. It's a recipe that's been in her family for over 60 years, created by her Grandma Rita. Ingredients 3 strips thick cut bacon, chopped 1 lg yellow onion, diced 2 celery stalks, chopped 1/2 C mushrooms, Shiitake...

Halloween Feetloaf

October 31, 2019Food, Laurie Crowell, Main Dishes, Recipes

Owner of Golden Fig Fine Foods in St. Paul, Laurie Crowell, stopped by with a Halloween-themed dinner idea, feetloaf. Make it at home! Feetloaf Recipe 1/2 C panko bread crumbs 1/2 C milk 2 lbs ground meat (beef, bison, pork etc. Whatever you prefer works!) 1 egg lightly beaten 1/2 C shredded parmesan 1/2 C finely chopped fresh...

Squash Recipes

October 16, 2019Food, Laurie Crowell, Main Dishes, Recipes

Golden Fig Fine Foods, Laurie Crowell, stopped by to share some tasty squash recipes perfect for any fall day. Visit Laurie! Golden Fig Fine Foods 794 Grand Ave, St Paul, MN 55105 Try these recipes at home! Kuri Adobo Soup 4-5 lbs red Kuri squash roasted 2 TB olive oil 1 onion-diced 2 garlic cloves-minced Salt and pepper to...

Autumn Inspired Recipes

September 24, 2019Food, Laurie Crowell, Recipes, Sides

Owner of Golden Fig Fine Foods, Laurie Crowell, stopped by the TCL kitchen with some fall inspired recipes like apple salsa, wild rice salad and more. Crunchy Apple Salsa 2 honey crisp apples 1 small onion-chopped 1 red bell pepper-finely chopped 1 C loosely packed cilantro-chopped 1 TB chili in adobo sauce, chopped 1 tsp lime...

Back To School Dinner Idea

September 3, 2019Food, Laurie Crowell, Main Dishes, Sweets

Laurie Crowell of Golden Fig Fine Foods in St. Paul stopped by with an easy back to school dinner recipe and sweet treat. Chicken Pot Pie 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken 2 1/4 C chicken stock 4 TB butter 1 small onion, finely chopped 4 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch half moons 3 celery ribs, chopped 2 minced garlic cloves 1...

Back-to-School Breakfast Ideas

August 12, 2019Food, Laurie Crowell, Main Dishes, Recipes

It's back-to-school week on Twin Cities Live and chances are that it’s every parent's dream is to create a smooth transition from summer mornings once the school year starts. Owner of Golden Fig Fine Foods, Laurie Crowell stopped by with three different breakfast ideas that are perfect for busy mornings. Breakfast Cookies 1 C old...

Monday Night Meal: Quick Summer Pasta

August 12, 2019Featured, Food, Laurie Crowell, Main Dishes, Recipes

Owner of Golden Fig, Laurie Crowell stopped by to make a quick summer salad which is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner with your family. Quick Summer Pasta Ingredients 1 lb pasta 1.5 lb cherry tomatoes, halved 1 onion, thinly sliced 1 tsp fresh garlic 1 TB olive oil 1 TB Basil Balsamic 1 C fresh basil, chopped/chiffonade 1 4...

Strawberry Recipes

June 21, 2019Food, Laurie Crowell, Recipes, Sides

It is strawberry season and Owner of Golden Fig, Laurie Crowell, stopped by with some recipes to help us celebrate. Strawberry And Beet Salad Vinaigrette - 2 TB olive oil 1 TB Basil Balsamic Vinegar 1 tsp honey 1 TB coarse mustard salt and pepper to taste Place ingredients in small jar and shake to emulsify 4 large beets,...