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  • hux’sbeergarita
  • kacie’scrackpretzels
  • gingertequilalange
  • tracy’sherringsmorrebrod
  • carey’sfrosépops
  • kelly’sroséspritzer
  • amalia’sblueberrybowl
  • munson’smorels
  • mel’smelonsalad
  • emily’s3-2-1meat!
  • heather’smassagedkale
  • zach’s‘cadocrostini
  • berry’sbourbonbears
  • patrick’ssweetpizza
  • thejudy
  • mathei’sspicymarg
  • sarah’scuketopia
  • thelizpacho
  • thelailacarrotini
  • joel’spaleomuffins
  • julie’sbasil-ade
  • nat’sminnesotasushi
  • jim’spowershake
  • kristoffer’schiapudding
  • emily’sbullseye
  • hux’sbeergarita

    ingredients:

    • 6 oz can frozen limeade
    • 6 oz (3/4 C) tequila
    • 2 bottles of light lager

    preparation:

    1. combine ingredients
    2. serve with multiple fancy straws
  • kacie’scrackpretzels

    ingredients:

    • 2 bags of pretzels
    • 1 bottle orville redenbaker butter flavored popcorn oil
    • 1 package hidden valley ranch dressing mix
    • 1 tsp garlic powder
    • 1 tsp dill
    • 1 tsp lemon pepper seasoning

    preparation:

    1. put all ingredients in large bowl
  • gingertequilalange

    ingredients:

    • 1 1/2 C blanco tequila
    • ice
    • 1/4 limes squeezed into glass
    • perrier to taste
    • dash of minced or liquid ginger

    preparation:

    1. combine ingredients
    2. enjoy in moderation
  • tracy’sherringsmorrebrod

    ingredients:

    • 4 slices of rubschlager bread
    • 1/2 tsp unsalted butter - slightly softened
    • 8 pieces jarred pickled herring
    • thinly sliced red onion, for garnish
    • 1 tbsp Italian parsley

    preparation:

    1. cut pumpernickel bread into a 3- by 5-inch rectangle
    2. spread butter evenly on one side of bread
    3. arrange pickled herring over butter, covering the surface evenly
    4. tuck red onion between the pieces of herring and garnish with parsley
  • carey’sfrosépops

    ingredients:

    • half bottle of rosé
    • 6 oz strawberries
    • 1/2 C red grapefruit juice

    preparation:

    1. blend to puree on high til smooth
    2. strain to discard seeds/foam
    3. divide into popsicle molds, leave 1” at top
    4. freeze 1 hr., stir slush with stick
    5. add fresh berries, mix and place stick
    6. cover molds, freeze til solid 4 hrs.
  • kelly’sroséspritzer

    ingredients:

    • 2 lemon slices
    • 1/2 oz saint germain
    • 4 dashes peychaud's bitters
    • 4 oz sparkling rose

    preparation:

    1. combine ingredients
    2. enjoy in moderation
  • amalia’sblueberrybowl

    ingredients:

    • a bowl of blueberries
    • dollop of sour cream
    • brown sugar

    preparation:

    1. combine ingredients in a bowl and mix!
  • munson’smorels

    ingredients:

    • minnesota morels
    • garden box asparagus
    • cavatappi pasta
    • wisconsin parmesan

    preparation:

    1. cook noodles
    2. combine other ingredients
    3. toss
  • mel’smelonsalad

    ingredients:

    • 1/2 lime
    • handful of mint
    • 4 C cubed watermelon
    • 1 C feta cheese
    • 2 tbsp olive oil and salt and pepper to taste

    preparation:

    1. mix ingredients in bowl
    2. enjoy!
  • emily’s3-2-1meat!

    ingredients:

    • 3 lbs chuck roast
    • 2 pkg of zesty italian dressing
    • 1 bottle of beer

    preparation:

    1. cook in crock pot for several hours on low until tender
    2. shred and serve on buns
  • heather’smassagedkale

    ingredients:

    • massaged kale
    • lemon
    • extra virgin olive oil
    • tuna

    preparation:

    1. massage kale with salt
    2. drain tuna and mix all ingredients with salt and pepper
  • zach’s‘cadocrostini

    ingredients:

    • french or sourdough bread
    • avocado
    • garlic cloves
    • red pepper flakes
    • honey
    • sea salt flakes

    preparation:

    1. grill slices of bread
    2. cut garlic clove in half and rub the bread after it's grilled
    3. top bread with the avocado slices, then add red pepper flakes
    4. drizzle some honey and a pinch of sea salt
  • berry’sbourbonbears

    ingredients:

    • 4 5oz Haribo Gold Bears
    • 1 Bottle of bourbon rye

    preparation:

    1. empty bags into sealable container
    2. pour bourbon over bears until covered
    3. please enjoy a whiskey while preparing
    4. cover and store for 3-4 days
    5. strain and rinse with cold water
  • patrick’ssweetpizza

    ingredients:

    • 1 pizza crust (dough preferred!)
    • 1 sweet potato, sliced thick
    • 1 pkg vegan ricotta
    • 1 container Amore Pesto Paste

    preparation:

    1. slice roast skin on sweet potatoes about 1/2 way through at 350 degrees - 20 minutes
    2. apply pesto to the crust
    3. add dollops of ricotta
    4. add sweet potato to the pizza
    5. cook crust according to directions
  • thejudy

    ingredients:

    • 1 1/2 shot ketel one vodka
    • soda water
    • splash of cranberry juice
    • splash of peach bitters

    preparation:

    1. pour in a glass
    2. there is no step 2
  • mathei’sspicymarg

    ingredients:

    • tequila
    • jalapeno
    • fresh squeezed lime juice
    • san Pellegrino Sparkling Grapefruit (or grapefruit juice)

    preparation:

    1. combine ingredients
    2. enjoy in moderation
  • sarah’scuketopia

    ingredients:

    • triscuit crackers
    • chive cream cheese
    • cucumber

    preparation:

    1. put a dollop of chive cream cheese on top of a triscuit cracker
    2. garnished with a slice of cucumber
    3. voila
  • thelizpacho

    ingredients:

    • 3 C mixed berries (blueberries, strawberries, blackberries)
    • 2 tbsp sugar
    • 1 tsp lemon zest
    • 1 tsp lemon juice
    • 1 sprig of basil

    preparation:

    1. combine all ingredients in medium heatproof bowl - toss to coat
    2. cover with plastic wrap and place over a large saucepan of simmering water
    3. cook for 10 minutes then let cool for 15 minutes
    4. chill until cold, about 4 hours
    5. goes perfect with vanilla ice cream, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and a dash of black pepper
    6. can also be made 1 day ahead!
  • thelailacarrotini

    ingredients:

    • 1-2 oz vikre juniper gin
    • 8 oz of carrot juice
    • 1/2 tbsp ginger juice (peel before juicing)
    • 2 oz lime juice

    preparation:

    1. fill cocktail shaker with liquid plus ice
    2. shake vigorously
    3. strain and pour
  • joel’spaleomuffins

    ingredients:

    • 3 C mashed bananas
    • 1/2 C coconut flour
    • 1/2 C almond butter
    • 1/2 C pure maple syrup
    • dark chocolate chip chunks (optional)
    • 1/2 tsp baking powder (optional)
    • 1/4 C egg whites (optional)

    preparation:

    1. heat oven to 350 degrees
    2. mix all ingredients together in a large mixing bowl
    3. add chocolate chunks (if using) and stir
    4. pour mixture into muffin cups/liners and bake for 25 minutes
    5. remove and let cool completely
    6. best if kept refrigerated
  • julie’sbasil-ade

    ingredients:

    • 1 1/2 C squeezed lemon juice
    • 1 1/2 C simple sugar
    • 3 C vodka

    preparation:

    1. muddle handful of basil at bottom of pitcher before adding liquid
    2. serve over lots of ice
  • nat’sminnesotasushi

    ingredients:

    • ham
    • cream cheese (whipped)
    • pickle

    preparation:

    1. spread cream cheese on ham slice
    2. add pickle
    3. roll
    4. slice into bite sized pieces
  • jim’spowershake

    ingredients:

    • 2 C of dark milk chocolate milk
    • 1 C of richest, creamiest vanilla ice cream
    • 1 ripe avocado
    • 1 scoop of high quality chocolate protein powder

    preparation:

    1. blend all at high-speed (VitaMix mixer recommended), for 2-3 minutes
    2. blend 1 cup of ice to bring to a nice ice cold temperature
    3. and add bananas and peanut butter to dial the flavor and taste meter up to 11
    4. makes 1 to 2 servings
    5. best for boys 12-16 who need a ton of calories and healthy fats, and a jump start, to make it through a long day of summer sports.
  • kristoffer’schiapudding

    ingredients:

    • chia seeds
    • almond milk
    • syrup
    • vanilla

    preparation:

    1. mix thoroughly together in ball jar, slowly adding one ingredient at a time to chia seeds
    2. after mixed, allow to set for a few minutes, then mix one more time to thoroughly distribute the chia seeds
    3. cover with lid and refrigerate overnight for a tasty breakfast!
  • emily’sbullseye

    ingredients:

    • sliced bread
    • butter
    • egg
    • salt and pepper

    preparation:

    1. butter both sides of the bread
    2. cut a hole out of the middle
    3. place bread in hot fry pan on medium heat and crack egg into hole
    4. cook egg

about mononomnoms

Every year, mono employees get the entire week of July 4 off to recharge and spend more time with family and friends. We call it Midsummer’s Dream.

This year, we’re marking the event by combining mono’s strong foodie game with our core belief in simplicity.

Presenting, mononomnoms: simple recipes for midsummer.

Yes it’s almost a palindrome and a half, but more than that, mononomnoms is a labor of love for our employees. Food love. And quite a bit of booze love.

So while we’re away, enjoy these simple, (mostly) 4 ingredient-or-less, summer recipes.

Happy Midsummer Dreaming!