A Big Pot of Northwoods Comfort Food This Wisconsin Beer Cheese Soup with Brats and Potatoes has browned rounds of cheddar bratwurst, tender potatoes, and a broth made with beer and plenty of extra-sharp Wisconsin cheddar. It’s hearty enough for dinner, especially if you have something to dunk in it. I made mine on the stove, and I’ve included a slow cooker version for anyone who wants to get supper started earlier in the day. I made this after a trip into town from our lake house in Watersmeet, Michigan. When I say I went into town, I mean I…
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Continue ReadingButtery potatoes, fluffy eggs, and golden cheddar for an easy holiday breakfast This Crispy Sheet Pan Hash Brown and Egg Bake has all the things I love about a good breakfast: buttery potatoes, seasoned eggs, and plenty of melted sharp cheddar. The potatoes get a head start in the oven…
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Continue ReadingBefore You Jump To The Recipe… If you’re planning to head right to the recipe card, I recommend first reading Choosing The Right Tuna, Why I Use Shell Pasta, and Getting The Dressing Just Right below. There are also plenty of easy substitutions if you don’t like tuna, want to…
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Continue ReadingA Cozy Northwoods Twist on a Classic This cozy Butternut Squash Macaroni and Cheese is a creamy twist on the classic comfort food and the perfect side for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or just a chilly Northwoods night. Butternut squash blends with sharp cheddar for a velvety sauce that’s rich, slightly sweet,…
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Continue ReadingA Classic Recipe Made New Again Pineapple Casserole is a old fashioned recipe that needs to be revived, as it is the perfect, unique side dish to your ham or other holiday dinner. Made with canned pineapple, cheddar cheese, and the spice of Tajin, this bakes up in thirty minutes…
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Meet Your New Football Sunday Snack Cheese Stuffed Meatballs with Spicy Cheese Sauce a simple and delicious football Sunday snack. The savory, cheesy beef meatballs are served in a spicy cheese sauce to create the perfect snack to keep warm in a slow cooker for a party appetizer. I made…
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Before You Jump to the Recipe… Making this for a party or the holidays? Take a quick look at Choosing the Right Pepper Jelly and Make Ahead Tips below. They’ll help you get the flavor just right and prep this dip ahead of time. The Legendary Dip This Pepper Jelly…
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Creamy Homemade Mac and Cheese Made With Tiny Ditalini Pasta This Mini Mac and Cheese is one of those recipes that is just plain fun to eat. Instead of traditional elbow macaroni, I make it with ditalini pasta, those tiny little pasta tubes you often see floating around in soup.…
