Karl Christenson

Madison

Producer and Co-host, Wisconsin Public Radio at Wisconsin Today

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Spring Salad with Goat Cheese

3 weeks ago | wpr.org | Karl Christenson

Ingredients: 3 bunches asparagus, woody ends snapped off 4 oz snow peas, trimmed and string removed 1 head romaine lettuce, washed 2 cups fresh or frozen peas 3 oz goats cheese 1 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves, roughly tornLemon Dressing 1 tsp lemon zest (from 1 lemon) 2 Tbsp lemon juice 6 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1/4 tsp each salt and pepperDirections:Bring a large pot of water to the boil. Add snow peas to pot, boil for 1 1/2 minutes.
Smoked Salmon with Scrambled Eggs

1 month ago | wpr.org | Karl Christenson

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter 2 large eggs 1 tablespoon milk 2 oz. smoked salmon, cut into narrow strips 1 teaspoon chopped chives 1 slice wholegrain toast salt and pepper to tasteDirections:Stay informed on the latest newsSign up for WPR's email newsletter. Melt butter in skillet over gentle heat until it foams. In a bowl, whisk the eggs with milk and season with salt and pepper.
Spring Frittata

1 month ago | wpr.org | Karl Christenson

Ingredients: 12 large eggs ½ cup heavy cream ½ teaspoon salt Freshly ground pepper 3 radishes, thinly sliced A small bunch of radish tops, roughly chopped A small bunch of chives, diced ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese For the topping:Stay informed on the latest newsSign up for WPR's email newsletter.
Quick Chicken Supper Skillet

2 months ago | wpr.org | Karl Christenson

Ingredients: 1/3 cup flour ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper ¼ teaspoon poultry seasoning (optional) 2 ½ pounds chicken pieces (breast, legs, thighs) 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon corn oil 1 cup long grain white rice 1 cup chopped onion 1 cup coarsely chopped carrots 1 cup coarsely chopped celery 1 cup coarsely chopped mushrooms 1 teaspoon crumbled dried basil 1 10 oz can condensed chicken broth Directions: Stay informed on the latest news Sign up for WPR's email newsletter. On a...
Soba Noodle Salad

2 months ago | wpr.org | Karl Christenson

Ingredients: 1 pack extra firm tofu (12-14oz) ¼ cup soy sauce 1 tablespoon raw sugar ¼ cup tahini 2 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 teaspoon sesame oil ½ teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon white pepper 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil 10.5 oz dry soba noodles 1 cup cherry tomatoes cut in half 1 ripe avocado, cubed ½ lemon 1/4 cup cilantro leaves, stems removed 2 tbs black sesame seeds Directions: Slice the tofu into ¼" thick squares. Place them in a gallon-sized...
Sausage and Kale Black Bean Soup

Feb 20, 2025 | wpr.org | Karl Christenson

Ingredients: 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 5 cloves garlic, minced 1 lb ground Italian sausage 1 head of fresh kale, chopped and stemmed 2 - 15 oz cans of black beans 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes 3 - 32 oz cartons of vegetable broth 1 small, sweet onion, chopped ¼ tsp ground cumin ½ tsp cayenne pepper ½ tsp Chipotle chile powder ½ tsp garlic powder 1 packet of sazon Goya seasoning Ground black pepper to taste Directions: Stay informed on the latest news Sign up for WPR's...
Tortilla de Patatas

Feb 5, 2025 | wpr.org | Karl Christenson

Ingredients: 2 lbs potatoes (Yukon Gold or red) Salt to taste 8 large eggs at room temperature 1 large white onion, thinly sliced Extra virgin olive oil for fryingDirections:Peel the potatoes and rinse them under cold water. Slice them thinly (about 5 mm thick) using a sharp knife or mandoline. Pat the potato slices dry with paper towels and put them into a large bowl, then sprinkle with salt and mix well.
One Pot Taco Soup

Jan 16, 2025 | wpr.org | Karl Christenson

Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef 1 onion, chopped 1 green bell pepper, chopped 1 28 oz. can tomatoes, undrained 1-2 packages ranch dressing mix 1 6 oz. can tomato paste ½ cup picante sauce 1 can whole kernel corn, undrained 2 cans pinto beans 2 cups water Salt and pepper to taste Tortilla chips Grated cheese of choice Directions:Stay informed on the latest newsSign up for WPR's email newsletter.
Marinated Winter Squash with Sage

Jan 9, 2025 | wpr.org | Karl Christenson

Ingredients: 1 ¼ cup apple cider vinegar 1 Tablespoon sugar ½ teaspoon kosher salt, or more to taste 6 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced 2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Small delicata squash (about 1 pound) 1 small acorn squash (about 1 pound) 1 small honeynut squash (about 1 pound) Vegetable oil, as needed 20 small fresh sage leaves ¼ cup toasted sliced almondsDirections:Mix the vinegar, sugar, and salt together in a small saucepan.
Paella-Style Mushroom and Roasted Red Bell Pepper Rice

Dec 5, 2024 | wpr.org | Karl Christenson

Ingredients: 1 small onion 6 cloves garlic 8 button mushrooms 8 baby portobello mushrooms 2 jarred roasted red bell peppers 1 tsp sweet smoked Spanish paprika 2 tomatoes 3 cups vegetable broth 1/4 tsp saffron threads 1 cup Spanish round rice 1 sprig fresh rosemary pinch sea salt dash black pepperDirections:Stay informed on the latest newsSign up for WPR's email newsletter.