Midwest Tuna Noodle Casserole (no soup)
Your pantry has all the ingredients for this flavorful and satisfying casserole that is easy on a budget without sacrificing flavor. Perfectly cooked egg noodles,
Midwest Comfort Food
Midwest food full of comfort. It's like love on a plate, as my Grandma would say.
Chicken Tater tot Casserole
Creamy chicken and veggies are mixed up and topped with cheese and crispy Tater tots in this tasty casserole with some serious pot pie vibes.
Reheat A Casserole: 3 Best Ways Without Drying Out
Casseroles are a favorite in our house. These dishes are easy to prepare, delicious, and can serve a crowd easily. I'm sure we've all had
One-Pan Enchilada Pasta
If you love making cheesy enchiladas, then you’re going to love this easy enchilada pasta recipe. It’s ready in about 30 minutes and one pot,
Apple snickers salad
This Snickers Salad is the way we make it in MN! This Apple Salad is quick and easy to make, and will be the star
quick & easy Ground Beef Stroganoff
A twist on the traditional Stroganoff recipe and ready in under 30 minutes! Ground beef, mushrooms, onions, and a sour cream/yogurt sauce tossed with egg
homemade Cheeseburger Macaroni Recipe
This easy skillet Cheeseburger Macaroni recipe is a close re-creation of the Hamburger Helper version but homemade and using all real ingredients.
Easy Instant Pot Spaghetti Recipe
This easy dinner whips up fast in the Instant Pot and is a great recipe for Instant Pot beginners and those looking to get a
Ravioli Lasagna (4 ingredients)
Did we mention this lazy lasagna uses only 4 ingredients and comes together in under 10 minutes? Guys...sooooo good!
Easy Gnocchi alfredo
Gnocchi Alfredo is a classic comfort-food combination. Try this easy recipe! It’s a great one-pan 15-Minute dinner idea when you are in a rush. You'll
Easy Chicken Spaghetti Casserole
This classic spaghetti dinner recipe is a breeze to prepare and is a family pleaser. Try this easy chicken spaghetti recipe tonight!
The Perfect Family Recipe for Authentic Swedish Meatballs
From my Minnesota kitchen, this authentic Swedish Meatballs recipe is easy to make and BETTER than the IKEA version. A traditional family favorite!
The Shepherd's Cheesy Pie Recipe - Super Easy!
Looking for a comfort food recipe? Our Shepherd's Cheesy Pie recipe is easy to make and tastes delicious. Learn more about this recipe here.
the BEST Venison Chili Recipe
This is a hearty and easy venison chili recipe perfect for using ground venison from hunting season or, if you prefer, ground turkey or another
Crockpot Creamed Corn
Granny Alice and CrockPot Creamed corn. Don't miss this wonderful story and recipe from Alice Seuffert from Dining With Alice (another MN girl!). You will
Wild Rice Pasta Salad
A deliciously different, easy, and bright pasta salad stuffed with hearty wild rice, fresh colorful bell peppers, zippy onion, and a creamy and bright oil
Campfire Macaroni and Cheese Recipe
Don't get me wrong, I can do the camp thing as good as the next person. When I camp, however, it's with my Chemex, and
the Easiest Sloppy Joe Sauce like...EVER.
This is the Sloppy Joe Sauce you've been looking for! Sooo easy to make and your whole family will love it!
Tater Tot Sloppy Joe Casserole the whole family will go nuts for!
Y'alllllll!! Tater tot casserole just got a major update and Joe is responsible. Sloppy Joe, to be exact. This is a perfect blend of sloppy
the BEST Homemade Sloppy joes recipe
A favorite in our family, this is srsly the BEST homemade sloppy joe sauce. Easy to make and freeze...you'll adore this one!
Squash and Wild Rice Soup with Cooking Wine
Creamy squash, sweet apples, Minnesota wild rice, and Holland House Cooking Wine combine into a deeply satisfying bowl of comfort. AKA: the yummiest soup!!
Swedish Toast Skagen (Shrimp Toast)
I'm whipping up some comfort food in the form of toast. Not just any toast... Swedish Skagen Toast. An easy and traditional Swedish appetizer.
Juicy Lucy Meatballs
It's absolutely essential, if you are from MN, that you know what a Juicy Lucy is. And not just know what it is...have partaked in
Homemade Baked 4-Cheese Macaroni and Cheese
Nope. Don't even try to tell me there is something quite as good for a family dinner as macaroni and cheese. EVERYONE loves it. Sure,
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