Roasted Root Vegetable Salad with Pickled Carrots, Aged Cheddar, and Apples
Virant preheats a large baking sheet in the oven before roasting the vegetables, to ensure they caramelize faster. He prefers to slice them on the bias for the same reason. Read more about Paul Virant and his restaurants in Relish the Season.
Winter Squash Tarte Tatin with Prairie Fruits Farm Moonglo
This Midwestern spin on classic tarte tatin is made even more savory garnished with a nutty, pungent alpine-style cheese. Read more about Paul Virant and his restaurants in Relish the Season.
Chicken Breast Stuffed with Chèvre, Spinach, and Sweet Pickled Tomato Butter
Be sure to accompany this savory dish with some good crusty bread for mopping up the sauce. Read more about Paul Virant and his restaurants in Relish the Season.
Home Fries with Cheese Curds
It doesn’t get more Midwestern than pairing crispy potato home fries with cheese curds! For a seasonal treat, Chef Paul Virant will substitute winter squash