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Cristen Clark

Cristen Clark lives on an Iowa farm where her family raises corn, soybeans, pigs and cattle. She loves cooking and writing, and sharing contest winning recipes with people she knows. She can be reached at cristen@foodandswine.com.

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Food
Try these Greek Caesar Sliders when you need to shake up your burger routine
These small sliders make the perfect meal on a hot summer night with a cool drink in hand!
June 24, 2022 05:30 AM
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By  Cristen Clark
Food & Swine May 2022
Food
New to gardening? Try a salsa garden
Salsa gardens take up a limited amount of space and can be grown in containers. Here are some tips and ideas to get you off to a successful start in growing tasty salsa ingredients!
May 28, 2022 05:30 AM
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By  Cristen Clark
Cristen Clark April Show
Food
Simple country bread can be a good first yeast option
Cristen Clark explains the mechanisms of making yeast breads and gives a recipe for an easy variety.
April 23, 2022 05:30 AM
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By  Cristen Clark
Food & Swine Pancakes
Food
Let's brunch! A few ideas for a delightful spread
Cristen Clark offers tips for brunch success and recipes for pancakes and eggs.
March 19, 2022 05:30 AM
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By  Cristen Clark
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Food
Making fresh pasta can be fun for the whole family
"This fresh pasta recipe is my answer to cabin fever days with my kids at home. The dough comes together in a flash and the kids can be kept busy all afternoon long cranking out pasta sheets and making basic pasta shapes."
January 29, 2022 05:30 AM
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By  Cristen Clark
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Food
Try these tips for a holiday seafood feast
If you’d like to prepare a seafood feast of your own, here are some ideas!
December 22, 2021 04:30 AM
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By  Cristen Clark
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Food
Already planning for spring? These zinnia tips can help liven up your flower garden
Cristen Clark gives some tips on growing zinnias and saving their seeds for another year.
November 27, 2021 04:30 AM
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By  Cristen Clark
Food & Swine Big Batch Garden Salsa with Roasted Peppers
Lifestyle
A high-producing garden calls for garden salsa with roasted peppers
Dealing with a basket of tomatoes is easy with this slow-cooker big batch salsa.
October 23, 2021 04:30 AM
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By  Cristen Clark
Food & Swine: Cinnamon roll tips and tricks
Lifestyle
The keys to cinnamon roll success revealed
Cristen Clark shares not only her recipe for cinnamon rolls but also some ticks and trips for making her recipe and others work for you.
September 25, 2021 04:30 AM
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By  Cristen Clark
Cristen Clark Food & Swine Cucumber Slices with Herbed Cream Cheese
Lifestyle
Try Cucumber Slices with Herbed Cream Cheese for your abundance of cucumbers
Cucumber slices covered in herbed cream cheese can be an appetizer or a meal and can help use up some of those excess cucumbers.
August 21, 2021 04:30 AM
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By  Cristen Clark
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