Midwest Regional Cuisine
From the Great Lakes across the Great Plains, this region is known and the "Heartland," and America's breadbasket. The hearty and satisfying food reflects the equally hearty immigrants that settled here from Scandinavia, Germany, Eastern Europe, and Greece. When you combine these old world culinary traditions, with influences from the rest of American, you get an impressive bounty of great American food.
Cheddar Cheese Puffs
This cheese puff recipe is a retro party food favorite! Cheese puffs are easy to make and can be done with whatever sharp cheese you enjoy most.
This cheese puff recipe is a retro party food favorite! Cheese puffs are easy to make and can be done with whatever sharp cheese you enjoy most.
Easy Lamb Meatball Recipe
For a change of pace, try ground lamb the next time you make meatballs. The lamb really works perfectly with the Middle Eastern spices in this easy recipe.
For a change of pace, try ground lamb the next time you make meatballs. The lamb really works perfectly with the Middle Eastern spices in this easy recipe.
Old Fashion Hot Fudge Recipe
This hot fudge sauce recipe is originally from the Old Occidental Hotel in Muskegon, Michigan. With this easy dessert sauce recipe, you'll be enjoying you’re very own hot fudge sundae in just minutes.
This hot fudge sauce recipe is originally from the Old Occidental Hotel in Muskegon, Michigan. With this easy dessert sauce recipe, you'll be enjoying you’re very own hot fudge sundae in just minutes.
Easy Beefy Shepherd's Pie Recipe
Americans love casseroles, and this shepherd's pie recipe ranks right up there for its ease, frugality, and homey goodness. Shepherd's pie recipes are traditionally done with lamb, but are also great with ground turkey and beef.
Americans love casseroles, and this shepherd's pie recipe ranks right up there for its ease, frugality, and homey goodness. Shepherd's pie recipes are traditionally done with lamb, but are also great with ground turkey and beef.
Balsamic and Rosemary Roast Pork Loin Recipe
Sweet and tangy balsamic vinegar makes a great marinade for this roast pork loin recipe. As the pork loin roasts, the marinade is used as a basting liquid, and when the meat's cooked it's served as a delicious sauce with the tender slices.
Sweet and tangy balsamic vinegar makes a great marinade for this roast pork loin recipe. As the pork loin roasts, the marinade is used as a basting liquid, and when the meat's cooked it's served as a delicious sauce with the tender slices.
Cheddar Cheese Sauce Recipe
This recipe is perfect if you're looking for a foolproof basic cheddar cheese sauce. A great cheese sauce is one of those sauce recipes that every cook must have in their repertoire.
This recipe is perfect if you're looking for a foolproof basic cheddar cheese sauce. A great cheese sauce is one of those sauce recipes that every cook must have in their repertoire.
Cheesy Zucchini Pie Recipe
Pie for dinner? Sure, when it's a slice of cheesy zucchini pie. This is the vegetarian version, but for a delicious variation try this cheesy zucchini pie recipe with some crumbled bacon, or ham in between the layers.
Pie for dinner? Sure, when it's a slice of cheesy zucchini pie. This is the vegetarian version, but for a delicious variation try this cheesy zucchini pie recipe with some crumbled bacon, or ham in between the layers.
Italian-Style Braised Rabbit Recipe
If they don't already carry them, most butchers can order you a whole rabbit. They will also cut it into serving size pieces for you, which will turn this braised rabbit recipe into a very easy to make dish. Braising is a great way to prepare a rabbit recipe since it helps keep the meat moist and flavorful.
If they don't already carry them, most butchers can order you a whole rabbit. They will also cut it into serving size pieces for you, which will turn this braised rabbit recipe into a very easy to make dish. Braising is a great way to prepare a rabbit recipe since it helps keep the meat moist and flavorful.
Traditional Beef Pot Roast Recipe
This traditional beef pot roast recipe is one of America's slow-cooked favorites. The aromatic root vegetables scent the tender beef, and the long, slow braising results in a heavenly sauce. This beef pot roast recipe is easy to make, and perfect for a family dinner.
This traditional beef pot roast recipe is one of America's slow-cooked favorites. The aromatic root vegetables scent the tender beef, and the long, slow braising results in a heavenly sauce. This beef pot roast recipe is easy to make, and perfect for a family dinner.
The "Best" Grilled Loin Lamb Chops Recipe
The Middle Eastern-style spice and herb mix is the secret in this succulent lamb chop recipe. After being marinated and grilled, these loin lamb chops are tender, juicy, and flavorful.
The Middle Eastern-style spice and herb mix is the secret in this succulent lamb chop recipe. After being marinated and grilled, these loin lamb chops are tender, juicy, and flavorful.
Steakhouse Horseradish Sauce Recipe
Horseradish and beef are great together, and this steakhouse horseradish sauce recipe could not be easier. Be sure to use a fresh jar of horseradish so that this classic cold sauce will have that signature kick.
Horseradish and beef are great together, and this steakhouse horseradish sauce recipe could not be easier. Be sure to use a fresh jar of horseradish so that this classic cold sauce will have that signature kick.
Lemon and Yogurt Marinated Grilled Chicken Recipe
Lemon and yogurt have been used as a marinade for grilled chicken recipes for centuries. This grilled chicken recipe is very simple and the yogurt marinade keeps the chicken tender and moist. The marinade also adds a tangy, and delicious flavor.
Lemon and yogurt have been used as a marinade for grilled chicken recipes for centuries. This grilled chicken recipe is very simple and the yogurt marinade keeps the chicken tender and moist. The marinade also adds a tangy, and delicious flavor.
Fresh Sweet Corn Fritters Recipe
This easy sweet corn fritter recipe is a great way to enjoy summer's bounty of fresh corn. These corn fritters can be a snack, or a tasty side dish for barbecued meats.
This easy sweet corn fritter recipe is a great way to enjoy summer's bounty of fresh corn. These corn fritters can be a snack, or a tasty side dish for barbecued meats.
Feta, Red Onion, and Tomato Salad Recipe
When tomatoes are in season, there's nothing like a fresh and colorful feta, red onion, and tomato salad. The simple balsamic dressing really brings out the sweetness of the tomatoes, as well as balancing the tangy feta in this great summer salad.
When tomatoes are in season, there's nothing like a fresh and colorful feta, red onion, and tomato salad. The simple balsamic dressing really brings out the sweetness of the tomatoes, as well as balancing the tangy feta in this great summer salad.
Red Pepper and Fresh Corn Salad Recipe
This red pepper and fresh corn salad recipe is a colorful, and delicious way to break that summer salad routine. A crunchy, sweet, fresh corn salad is perfect for any picnic, cookout, or barbecue.
This red pepper and fresh corn salad recipe is a colorful, and delicious way to break that summer salad routine. A crunchy, sweet, fresh corn salad is perfect for any picnic, cookout, or barbecue.
St. Louis-Style Barbecue Sauce Recipe
This St Louis-style barbecue sauce recipe is similar to the more popular Kansas City barbecue sauce, but is a bit less sweet, and a little tangier. This is delicious barbecue sauce recipe to use on baby back ribs, or grilled chicken.
This St Louis-style barbecue sauce recipe is similar to the more popular Kansas City barbecue sauce, but is a bit less sweet, and a little tangier. This is delicious barbecue sauce recipe to use on baby back ribs, or grilled chicken.
Kansas City Barbecue Sauce Recipe
Kansas City barbecue sauce is probably America's most popular barbecue sauce recipe. Rich, dark, thick, sweet, and tangy, this barbecue sauce recipe is great on everything from smoked beef brisket, to the classic rack of pork ribs.
Kansas City barbecue sauce is probably America's most popular barbecue sauce recipe. Rich, dark, thick, sweet, and tangy, this barbecue sauce recipe is great on everything from smoked beef brisket, to the classic rack of pork ribs.
Fresh Farmer's Cheese Recipe
This farmer's cheese recipe will show you how fun and easy it is making your own fresh white cheese at home. This cheese recipe uses plain milk, requires no special equipment, and produces a homemade cheese that's a sort of cross between cream cheese and a ricotta.
This farmer's cheese recipe will show you how fun and easy it is making your own fresh white cheese at home. This cheese recipe uses plain milk, requires no special equipment, and produces a homemade cheese that's a sort of cross between cream cheese and a ricotta.
Grilled Lamb Chops with Homemade Mint Jelly
No need to buy that artificial green mint jelly when homemade mint sauce is so easy and delicious to make. Also, this lamb chop recipe uses chops cut from the shoulder, which are much less expensive than the lamb chops that come from the loin. But, either will work with this tasty mint sauce.
No need to buy that artificial green mint jelly when homemade mint sauce is so easy and delicious to make. Also, this lamb chop recipe uses chops cut from the shoulder, which are much less expensive than the lamb chops that come from the loin. But, either will work with this tasty mint sauce.
Horseradish Mashed Potatoes
This mashed potato recipe is perfect to serve along side steaks, roast beef, and braised short ribs. The horseradish gives this mashed potato recipe a wonderfully spicy kick.
This mashed potato recipe is perfect to serve along side steaks, roast beef, and braised short ribs. The horseradish gives this mashed potato recipe a wonderfully spicy kick.
Kalamata Olive Mashed Potatoes
This Greek olive mashed potato recipe is perfect to serve along grilled, roasted, or barbequed lamb. While it may sound unusual to add olives to a mashed potato recipe, their briny flavor, along with the hint of cumin, is a great and unusual twist.
This Greek olive mashed potato recipe is perfect to serve along grilled, roasted, or barbequed lamb. While it may sound unusual to add olives to a mashed potato recipe, their briny flavor, along with the hint of cumin, is a great and unusual twist.
Asparagus and Chicken Noodle Casserole
This asparagus and chicken noodle casserole is a very comforting and flavorful dish. If you're looking for a change from that regular tuna casserole, give this easy asparagus and chicken combo a try.
This asparagus and chicken noodle casserole is a very comforting and flavorful dish. If you're looking for a change from that regular tuna casserole, give this easy asparagus and chicken combo a try.
No-Bake Oatmeal Chocolate Fudge Cookies
This no-bake oatmeal chocolate fudge cookie recipe is perfect for those warm days when you want cookies, but don't want to turn on the oven. It also great when you just want some fast and delicious cookies!
This no-bake oatmeal chocolate fudge cookie recipe is perfect for those warm days when you want cookies, but don't want to turn on the oven. It also great when you just want some fast and delicious cookies!
Basic All-American Brown Gravy
Making your own brown gravy recipe is about the same amount of work as using a packaged gravy mix. But, the taste of this gravy recipe is so superior to those artificially flavored packets; you'll never want to use them again!
Making your own brown gravy recipe is about the same amount of work as using a packaged gravy mix. But, the taste of this gravy recipe is so superior to those artificially flavored packets; you'll never want to use them again!
Apple Dijon Pork Tenderloin
Apple and Dijon mustard pair perfectly in this tender and juicy pork tenderloin recipe. The sweet apple cider combines beautifully with the tangy Dijon mustard. Pork tenderloin is low in fat, and cooks in just 30 minutes.
Apple and Dijon mustard pair perfectly in this tender and juicy pork tenderloin recipe. The sweet apple cider combines beautifully with the tangy Dijon mustard. Pork tenderloin is low in fat, and cooks in just 30 minutes.
Easy Broccoli Soup with Cheddar Croutons
This broccoli soup recipe would be delicious on its own, but when the cheesy cheddar crouton is floated on the top it gets even better!
This broccoli soup recipe would be delicious on its own, but when the cheesy cheddar crouton is floated on the top it gets even better!
High-Protein Tuna Noodle Casserole
This tuna casserole recipe is a high-protein version of the American classic. While it has more tuna and less starch than a traditional recipe, it's just as satisfying.
This tuna casserole recipe is a high-protein version of the American classic. While it has more tuna and less starch than a traditional recipe, it's just as satisfying.
Chicago Stuffed Deep Dish Pizza - Video Recipe
If you're a pizza lover, then you have to try this mega pie. Made in the Chicago deep dish style, you'll need both hands to eat up this amazing stuffed pizza.
If you're a pizza lover, then you have to try this mega pie. Made in the Chicago deep dish style, you'll need both hands to eat up this amazing stuffed pizza.
Turkey Noodle Casserole
Turkey noodle casserole is simple to make, and is a great way to use up leftover turkey.
Turkey noodle casserole is simple to make, and is a great way to use up leftover turkey.
Classic Tuna Noodle Casserole
This casserole recipe is an American icon. Tuna noodle casserole is a comfort-food classic that is very simple to make, and a very frugal to serve. The crisp breadcrumb crust atop the creamy egg noodles is a combo that is hard to beat!
This casserole recipe is an American icon. Tuna noodle casserole is a comfort-food classic that is very simple to make, and a very frugal to serve. The crisp breadcrumb crust atop the creamy egg noodles is a combo that is hard to beat!
Homemade Sloppy Joes
A hearty and tasty sandwich, sloppy joes are a classic lunchtime favorite that won't leave you hungry. See how to make an easy and delicious sloppy joe sandwich at home.
A hearty and tasty sandwich, sloppy joes are a classic lunchtime favorite that won't leave you hungry. See how to make an easy and delicious sloppy joe sandwich at home.
Open-Face Tuna Melt - Video Recipe
Tuna melt sandwiches are a delicious and comforting meal that you can customize with your favorite breads and cheeses. See how to make a mouth-watering tuna melt at home.
Tuna melt sandwiches are a delicious and comforting meal that you can customize with your favorite breads and cheeses. See how to make a mouth-watering tuna melt at home.
Lamb Stew
This is a classic, old-world, lamb stew recipe. It’s simple, delicious, and inexpensive to make. While there are many versions of this traditional lamb recipe, this one is very tasty, and comforting.
This is a classic, old-world, lamb stew recipe. It’s simple, delicious, and inexpensive to make. While there are many versions of this traditional lamb recipe, this one is very tasty, and comforting.
Deviled Chicken Thighs
Try this tangy chicken thigh recipe next to a green salad for a quick and healthy meal. This chicken recipe is also great for entertaining, and can be served at room temperature. It also makes a great sandwich when served on a soft roll.
Try this tangy chicken thigh recipe next to a green salad for a quick and healthy meal. This chicken recipe is also great for entertaining, and can be served at room temperature. It also makes a great sandwich when served on a soft roll.
Beefy Corkscrew Casserole
Don't let the "screwy" name fool you; this beefy corkscrew casserole recipe is delicious and easy. This is a ground beef and pasta bake that everyone will enjoy.
Don't let the "screwy" name fool you; this beefy corkscrew casserole recipe is delicious and easy. This is a ground beef and pasta bake that everyone will enjoy.
Cheesy Zucchini Casserole
This cheesy zucchini casserole recipe is very easy to prepare, and makes a great side dish for almost any meal. Next time you need to make a dish for a potluck dinner try this popular vegetable casserole recipe.
This cheesy zucchini casserole recipe is very easy to prepare, and makes a great side dish for almost any meal. Next time you need to make a dish for a potluck dinner try this popular vegetable casserole recipe.
Classic Tuna Casserole
The quintessential American casserole recipe. Once the brunt of jokes by food snobs, this tuna casserole recipe, if properly made, is a very delicious and satisfying, one-dish meal. Tuna noodle casserole deserves its rightful place on the list of classic American recipes.
The quintessential American casserole recipe. Once the brunt of jokes by food snobs, this tuna casserole recipe, if properly made, is a very delicious and satisfying, one-dish meal. Tuna noodle casserole deserves its rightful place on the list of classic American recipes.
Smoky Barbecue Meatloaf
This barbecue meatloaf recipe uses a smoky sauce, with a pork and beef mixture, for a differently delicious twist on the classic meatloaf.
This barbecue meatloaf recipe uses a smoky sauce, with a pork and beef mixture, for a differently delicious twist on the classic meatloaf.
Low-Fat Butter-Free Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes
The tangy, low-fat goodness of buttermilk makes a great mashed potato recipe, without any butter. Despite the name, buttermilk is very low in fat and calories, and allows room for a little sour cream in the recipe. The results are delicious, and healthy mashed potatoes.
The tangy, low-fat goodness of buttermilk makes a great mashed potato recipe, without any butter. Despite the name, buttermilk is very low in fat and calories, and allows room for a little sour cream in the recipe. The results are delicious, and healthy mashed potatoes.
Wild Salmon Cakes
This is an updated salmon cake recipe inspired by midwestern recipes that used canned salmon before fresh fish from the coasts was as available. If you've never used canned salmon before, you are in for a big surprise. Not only is it great for a recipe like this, but canned salmon is always wild caught, and far superior nutritionally than farmed fresh salmon.
This is an updated salmon cake recipe inspired by midwestern recipes that used canned salmon before fresh fish from the coasts was as available. If you've never used canned salmon before, you are in for a big surprise. Not only is it great for a recipe like this, but canned salmon is always wild caught, and far superior nutritionally than farmed fresh salmon.
Scalloped Potatoes and Ham
This simple scalloped potatoes and ham recipe is perfect for using up that leftover ham. This can be served as a side dish, or paired with a salad as a main course. Scalloped potatoes and ham also make a great brunch item, as they are wonderful served with any style of eggs.
This simple scalloped potatoes and ham recipe is perfect for using up that leftover ham. This can be served as a side dish, or paired with a salad as a main course. Scalloped potatoes and ham also make a great brunch item, as they are wonderful served with any style of eggs.
Macaroni and Cottage Cheese Casserole
The addition of cottage cheese and sour cream turns the ordinary macaroni and cheese into a deliciously creamy casserole. To counter the mild cottage cheese, a sharp cheddar is also used in this great macaroni and cheese recipe.
The addition of cottage cheese and sour cream turns the ordinary macaroni and cheese into a deliciously creamy casserole. To counter the mild cottage cheese, a sharp cheddar is also used in this great macaroni and cheese recipe.
Turkey and Cheddar Meatloaf
This great turkey meatloaf recipe uses the addition of cheddar to make a rich and delicious meatloaf that will make you forget all about ground chuck! If you think all turkey meatloaf recipes are dry and boring, give this one a try.
This great turkey meatloaf recipe uses the addition of cheddar to make a rich and delicious meatloaf that will make you forget all about ground chuck! If you think all turkey meatloaf recipes are dry and boring, give this one a try.
Circleville Pumpkin Chili Recipe
This great chili recipe was adapted from one served at the famous Circleville Pumpkin Show in Ohio, which is one of the biggest pumpkin shows in the country. This pumpkin chili recipe is just one of countless ways pumpkin is used at this annual event.
This great chili recipe was adapted from one served at the famous Circleville Pumpkin Show in Ohio, which is one of the biggest pumpkin shows in the country. This pumpkin chili recipe is just one of countless ways pumpkin is used at this annual event.
Classic Roast Prime Rib of Beef au Jus
Prime rib of beef is a very popular, and delicious "special occasion" roast. But, due to its expense and reputation for being difficult to prepare, many home cooks are hesitant to try making one of these magnificent roasts. The truth is making a perfect prime rib is not very difficult at all. This classic prime rib recipe will work every time, no mater what size roast you are using.
Prime rib of beef is a very popular, and delicious "special occasion" roast. But, due to its expense and reputation for being difficult to prepare, many home cooks are hesitant to try making one of these magnificent roasts. The truth is making a perfect prime rib is not very difficult at all. This classic prime rib recipe will work every time, no mater what size roast you are using.
Cincinnati "Skyline" Chili
This famous chili recipe was created by Nicholas Lambrinides, a Greek immigrant who founded a popular chain of chili restaurants in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1949. As you'll see, this chili is quite different from the more common southwest-style chili you're probably used to. Did I mention it's usually served over spaghetti and is ordered using a special code?
This famous chili recipe was created by Nicholas Lambrinides, a Greek immigrant who founded a popular chain of chili restaurants in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1949. As you'll see, this chili is quite different from the more common southwest-style chili you're probably used to. Did I mention it's usually served over spaghetti and is ordered using a special code?