recipes + adventures from a meaty, midwestern life
A rich and filling stew with literal tender fall-of-the-bone chicken. It’s about that time y’all! I have no idea where the summer went but I was ready to usher in fall with
An easy way to give tuna salad a little more huzzah! Yes, this is one of those non-recipe recipes where I basically tell you what to put in a bowl. I mean
This easy to make, crowd-pleasing dip comes together with only a few ingredients and can be used in a variety of delicious ways. Dip is basically a food group in the Midwest.
These bright & flavorful herby meatballs are the perfect nosh when you’re craving something lighter but also filling. Meatballs are like mini round meatloaves, right? So I feel like I’m allowed to
A travel guide through the beautiful city of Oaxaca including the best bites, sips and more. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – Mexico absolutely has my heart. We
An easy, quick dish to savor sweet summer tomatoes. This is one of those non-recipe recipes that feels almost embarrassing to share on a food blog. This tomato confit requires so little
With an earthy and decadent wine sauce, this easy-to-make chicken totally bops. I am such a nerd for summer Farmers Markets. I never go with any kind of plan, I just let
A perfect-for-summer and easily adaptable dip or spread packed full of fabulous flavor. I know some people don’t love lima beans. But friends, I have to tell you I revisited these beanos
This might be my favorite new recipe – this dish is decadent without being overly heavy and has tremendous flavor. It has been far too long since I tried to rock a
This fennel salad is just the happiest, brightest little salad I ever did meet. I’ve never been someone who meal plans very well. I never know what I’m going to be in
