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Fran Hill
Food Columnist
Fran Hill has been blogging about food at On My Plate since October of 2006. She, her husband and two dogs reside near Colome.
Hot Dogs
February 21, 2013
The Dakota Dachshund Rescue helps find new family members and a little inspiration for chili cheese dogs.
Let Them Eat Cheesecake
January 24, 2013
Need an excuse to celebrate? This chocolaty cherry dessert is a party waiting to happen.
Post-Christmas Pork
January 10, 2013
Taking down decorations brews up a hunger for moist, tender chops.
Keeping It Light
December 27, 2012
Aromatic garlic and tart lemon juice make an easy, light salad dressing to brighten up green salads.
Have Yourself a Crafty Little Christmas
December 13, 2012
Cinnamon and applesauce create an easy, fragrant Christmas tree addition that even little hands can help make.
Juicy Bits
November 29, 2012
Succulent mandarin oranges and pomegranate seeds combine with iceberg lettuce for a crunchy, wintry salad.
Freshening Up Tradition
October 18, 2012
A new take on that old holiday favorite, green bean casserole.
Sharing "Difficult" Recipes
September 6, 2012
Sometimes a recipe is too good not to share — even if the ingredients aren't small town grocery store staples.
After School Treat
August 23, 2012
A zucchini-based sandwich cookie is a good snack for budding scholars.
In a Pickle
July 25, 2012
This record-breakingly hot summer is leaving one South Dakota foodie cucumberless.
Antique Versus Vintage
July 11, 2012
Strawberry rhubarb upside-down cake is a easy-to-make treat with vintage style.
Knee-High by the Fourth of July
June 28, 2012
Enjoy summer's sweet corn bounty with a fresh corn and radish salad.
Smells Like Feet But Good to Eat
May 30, 2012
Curry can be a acquired taste/aroma, but this warming, delicious soup recipe might convert you.