The strawberry season is in full swing, and here in the Lied Lodge kitchen we’re finding lots of tasty ways to serve this summer fruit. All of our berries come fresh-picked from the fields at Kimmel Orchard & Vineyard in Nebraska City, so they’ve traveled about two miles by the time they make their way to your plate. Local food tastes better!

Today I’ll share a recipe for Layered Strawberry Dessert — it’s a classic. White cake, strawberries, sauce, and whipped cream. And if you don’t want to slave in a hot kitchen during these hot summer days, I’ve included some shortcuts to help speed things along for you. Enjoy!

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Asparagus Recipes from the Lied Lodge Kitchen

May 13 by Chad Borner in Recipes tagged Arbor Day Farm, asparagus recipes, fresh asparagus, Lied Lodge with no comments

A restaurant nestled in the middle of 260-acre Arbor Day Farm definitely has its benefits.
The benefit du jour: loads of fresh asparagus, fresh from our own backyard.

With anywhere from 30-80 pounds of perfectly crisp-yet-tender Arbor Day Farm asparagus being harvested and brought to the kitchen two or three days per week, the culinary team here at Lied Lodge is finding all kinds of great ways to prepare this seasonal treat for our guests.

Today I’ll share a recipe for Bacon Chicken Asparagus Wraps with Orzo Pasta Salad. 

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From the Lied Lodge Kitchen: Hot Toffee Pudding Cake

Feb 18 by Chad Borner in Recipes tagged comfort food, dessert recipe, Lied Lodge, pudding cake with no comments

These long, cold winter days call for comfort food, and today I’m sharing a recipe for a spectacular warm dessert: hot toffee pudding cake. We served this rich dessert at Lied Lodge on Valentine’s weekend. It’s easily prepared in two parts, and the end result is decadence in every bite.

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