Modern Homecooking with a Midwestern Heart
The Ultimate Oktoberfest Menu
Craving a reason to celebrate between Labor Day and Halloween? Set up a spread of my best Oktoberfest recipes for German food and drink to commemorate the largest “volksfest” or people’s festival in the world.…
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German Recipes
Chicken Schnitzel
German Recipes
Pork Schnitzel
German Recipes
Rouladen
German Recipes
Spaetzle
German Recipes
German Potato Salad
German Recipes
Braised Red Cabbage
Drink Recipes
Lemon Spezi
Bread Recipes
Homemade Soft Pretzels
German Recipes
Lebkuchen
Cake Recipes
Black Forest Cake
Fruit Recipes
Schaum Torte
Fruit Dessert Recipes
Apple Strudel
The Best Apple Recipes for Your Orchard Haul
Crisp fall air. Rosy cheeks. Cozy flannel shirts and jeans. Wool mittens. Frost crunching under the heels of your boots. This is fall, friends, and this is prime apple picking season! Every Midwestern fall when…
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Fruit Dessert Recipes
Apple Crisp
Fruit Dessert Recipes
Caramel Apple Dip
Cake Recipes
Cinnamon Apple Cake
Side Dish Recipes
Applesauce
This Football Party Menu is Totally Trophy-Worthy
Whether you’re watching your favorite college team or are hosting a Super Bowl party, this crowd-pleasing Football Party Menu will be a winner. With these sporty snacks, main dishes for a crowd, plus delicious drinks…
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Appetizer Recipes
Turkey Roll Ups (Costco Copycat)
Appetizer Recipes
2-Ingredient Barbecue Little Smokies
Soup and Stew Recipes
Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili
Chocolate Recipes
Puppy Chow
Meet Meggan
Meggan Hill is a classically-trained chef and professional writer. Her detailed tutorials and meticulously-tested recipes bring success and confidence to home cooks everywhere. Born and raised in Wisconsin, Meggan now lives in sunny Southern California.
What’s in Season in September
Harvest time has arrived! Discover the best September fruits and vegetables to add to your farmers market or grocery list this month, then learn how to incorporate these seasonal produce stars in my favorite early-fall…
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Main Dishes
Stuffed Bell Peppers
Mediterranean Recipes
Pan-Seared Halibut with Peppers and Olives
Italian Recipes
Eggplant Parmesan
Main Dishes
Stuffed Zucchini
Chipotle Copycat Recipes
Chipotle Corn Salsa (Copycat)
Soup and Stew Recipes
Corn Chowder
Vegetable Recipes
Cauliflower Gratin
Vegetable Recipes
Roasted Cauliflower with Lemon and Parmesan
Fruit Dessert Recipes
Blackberry Crisp
Fruit Dessert Recipes
Caramel Apple Dip
Salad Recipes
Easy Grape Salad
Appetizer Recipes
Mango Salsa
Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
These easy Pumpkin Bars are moist, delicious, and loaded with cream cheese frosting. They are perfectly spiced without being too sweet.
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Pumpkin Cookies
These easy pumpkin cookies are made with pumpkin puree (fresh or canned), pumpkin spice, and a delicious brown butter frosting. Whether you’re between sips of a Pumpkin Spice Latte or just about to dive into…
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Brandy Apple Cider Slush
Who says all fall cocktail recipes must be warm? My easy and festive Brandy Apple Cider Slush recipe can act as an after-dinner drink and dessert all in one.
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Apple Cider Donuts
Overflowing with the flavors of fall, these homemade Apple Cider Donuts are baked, not fried, and then rolled in a cinnamon-sugar mixture for extra crunch.
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Soup and Stew Recipes
Chicken Wild Rice Soup
Chicken soup is the epitome of comfort food, and this easy Chicken Wild Rice Soup is among my favorite variations on the theme. Ready in just 40 minutes, this big-batch soup recipe is crowd-pleasing and perfect for meal prep or parties.
What to Buy
The 5 Best Fondue Pots of 2023
When temperatures start to drop and nights at home call for something cozy, fondue is a fun meal that gets the whole family involved. The best fondue pots are the perfect vessels for melting cheese, warming chocolate, or even braising meat — and a great way to turn an ordinary meal into a special culinary experience.
Salad Dressing Recipes
Thousand Island Dressing Recipe
This homemade Thousand Island Dressing Recipe comes together in 5 minutes with just 5 ingredients. It’s thick, delicious, and perfect on your next salad.
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