Modern Homecooking with a Midwestern Heart
The Ultimate 4th of July Cookout Menu
Inspired by all of my childhood barbecue favorites, this 4th of July potluck is a pure taste of summer. Featuring hot dogs, all the salads, cookies, and more, the only thing missing is a big…
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Grilling and Smoker Recipes
Wisconsin Beer Brats
Salad Recipes
Easy Cold Pasta Salad
Side Dish Recipes
Slow Cooker Calico Beans
Appetizer Recipes
Crockpot Meatballs with Grape Jelly Sauce
Antipasto Platter
For a snack dinner or Italian appetizer idea, you can’t beat this easy Antipasto Platter. It takes just 20 minutes to build a feast of cured meats, cheeses, olives, and more.
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Italian Recipes
Antipasto Salad
Side Dish Recipes
Marinated Mushrooms
Appetizer Recipes
Marinated Feta
Appetizer Recipes
Toasted Baguette
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 July
Summer tastes sweet! Prepare to dig into the best July fruits and vegetables (from berries and stone fruit to squash and corn). Then, I’m dishing about how to incorporate these seasonal produce picks in the…
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Main Dishes
Stuffed Zucchini
Main Dishes
Zucchini Parmesan
Main Dishes
Stuffed Bell Peppers
Vegetarian Recipes
Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers
Mexican Recipes
Mexican Street Corn (Elote)
Mexican Recipes
Mexican Corn Salad (Esquites)
Salad Recipes
Creamy Cucumber Salad
Appetizer Recipes
Cucumber Sandwiches
Fruit Dessert Recipes
Blackberry Cobbler
Appetizer Recipes
Mango Salsa
Salad Recipes
Watermelon Salad
Drink Recipes
Raspberry Lemonade Fizz
Grilled Tri-Tip
Today I’ll let you in on a California secret: Grilled Tri-Tip. It’s part steak, part roast, and 100% delicious. This little-known cut of beef is the star of Santa Maria barbecues and is sure to impress at yours.
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Corn on the Cob (4 Ways)
Few things are as wonderful as fresh Corn on the Cob in the heat of summer. Here are four different ways to cook it (grill, instant pot, microwave, and stove), all of them foolproof and…
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Scotcheroos
If you like Rice Krispie treats, then you’ll go head over heels for no-bake Scotcheroos, a crispy, chewy, chocolate-and-peanut butter decadence. They’re ready in minutes and devoured in seconds. It’s impossible to resist a sweet…
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Fruit Dessert Recipes
Banana Split
This classic Banana Split is made with vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry ice cream, strawberry, chocolate, and pineapple toppings, and of course, a split banana! The next time you’re in the mood for something sweet, consider this colorful, retro ice cream dessert.
Beef Recipes
Beef Bourguignon
Beef Bourguignon, a rustic French pot roast, is prepared low and slow in the oven. Tender chunks of beef simmer in a luscious red wine sauce with lots of vegetables and just a hint of smoky bacon.
Spice Blend Recipes
Greek Seasoning
This homemade Greek Seasoning recipe can be mixed together in minutes and adds authentic Greek flavor to any recipe. Delicious, versatile, and easy, this all-purpose blend can be used on chicken, lamb, beef, vegetables, kebabs, salads, and more.
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