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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.

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Math Never Tasted So Good

March 14, 2019
Sweet, savory or numerical, everyone can find something to celebrate on Pi Day.

Not the Blue Box

February 28, 2019
Shelved mac and cheese pales in comparison to this homemade version.

Chocolate is Love

February 14, 2019
Whether you adore Valentine’s Day or despise it, Chocolate Dipped Strawberries are a sweet compromise.

Warmth from Inside Out

January 31, 2019
Battle this week’s polar vortex with white turkey chili.

Comforting Cauliflower

January 17, 2019
Vegetables can be a wintertime comfort food — if they’re covered in cheese.

Sushi at Home

January 3, 2019
Cucumber Roll Salad provides a sushi fix when your favorite restaurant is too far away.

Comfort, Joy and Cake

December 20, 2018
A tried and true recipe adds warmth to the holiday season.

That’s No Lye

December 6, 2018
When you can’t have lutefisk, torsk is the next best thing.

The Resourceful Chef

October 25, 2018
The right kitchen gadget can create a delicious meal and defrost a car.

A Sight for Sore Eyes

October 11, 2018
Grandma always said carrots were good for your vision. Maybe it’s not just an old wives tale.

The Season’s Last Bit of Sweetness

September 27, 2018
South Dakotans love summer sweet corn, but it’s an extra special treat in autumn.

A Simple Fix

August 30, 2018
When supper plans go awry, pasta salad saves the day.

Discovering Ground Cherries

August 16, 2018
Sweet, yet tart and tropical, these berries are a summertime staple at Burke’s farmers market.

Fresh, juicy cherries add a pop of tartness to creamy frozen yogurt. Photo by Fran Hill.

Summer Swirl

August 2, 2018
Fresh cherries blend with yogurt for a cool hot-weather treat.

In the Moment

July 5, 2018
Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble reminds our food writer to hang on to summer.

Anticipating a Garden Bounty

May 24, 2018
Bell peppers are still a few months away, but a chef can dream.

Citrus Success

May 10, 2018
Whether you grow your own lemons or not, Mom will appreciate Lemon Crème Brûlée this Mother’s Day.

Pizza lovers will inhale this concoction of artichoke, spinach, tomato, salami and cheese. Photo by Fran Hill.

Adventures in Pizza Topping

March 29, 2018
From sauerkraut to brussels sprouts, almost anything goes on top of pizza crust.

Supper at the Calfeteria

March 15, 2018
Beef fajitas are a hit in cattle country.

Roasted cod with panko breading is an elevated version of the fish sticks that Fran Hill longed for as a child.

Forbidden Fish

March 1, 2018
An exiled childhood meal is an adult favorite.

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