There are lots of theories on how Hoosier became the state nickname for Indiana. One thing is certain, it is one of the oldest and most widely accepted state nicknames in American history. “Hoosier” was a term originally used mockingly. Those living in Indiana
Old fashioned sugar cream pie is like a sweet cream cold brew but without the cold brew. It is a very simple pie that is creamy and sweet, with hints of vanilla and cinnamon. The texture is very similar to a custard pie or flan,
A pork tenderloin sandwich is just about as midwestern as you can get. It was the main dish for our Indiana state dinner, but it is also really popular in Iowa! It is a great recipe to make when you are craving crispy comfort food.
You know I love an easy meal that is big on flavor, and this week’s menu has several recipes that fit that bill. Plus, save calories early in the week with a healthy version of a crunchwrap supreme so that you can indulge on the
Illinois is a land of prairies and rolling hills and is also home to Chicago, one of the largest cities in the nation. The state was once a territory belonging to France, who then lost it to Britain in the French and Indian war. Finally,
A classic Chicago-style deep dish pizza is characterized by a buttery crust, tons of cheese, and a super flavorful sauce. This recipe has all of those and is much easier than you might think. When we decided on deep dish pizza for our Illinois state
I think brownies should be rich and fudgy, with an intense chocolate flavor. Sure, you can make brownies from a box. But when you really want to impress, it is just a few extra steps to make these gourmet brownies. This is the ultimate gooey
This week’s menu plan includes a make once, serve twice option with our leftovers reinvented feature! Leftovers aren’t boring anymore! Plus a copycat Chick Fil A Nuggets recipe that my kids devoured! So good! Monday, August 17 Smoked Brisket Potato Salad Baked Beans Watermelon Tuesday,
This week’s menu includes recipes that are full of flavor, but pretty simple to make. My favorite this week is Thursday’s Thai Cashew Chicken. It’s the perfect weeknight meal, taking under 30 minutes from start to finish! Monday, August 10 Peach Whiskey Smoked Chicken Potato
Buttermilk spice muffins make me dream of fall. It doesn’t matter if I am eating them in the middle of a 100-degree Texas summer day, or on a crisp fall morning. The warm cinnamon and nutmeg spices, tender and moist muffin, and the decadent streusal
