I eat meat but I LOVE tofu. When cooked well it has a great texture and soaks up the flavor of whatever dish you add …
Recipes
Tofu: Not JUST for Vegetarians
Beer-Drunk Sloppy Joes
In my opinion, the best sloppy joes have a good strong beer buzz. Now hear me out. I first came across the addition of beer …
Sweet and Spicy Infused Margaritas for the WIN!
As spring has sprung here in Iowa, I’ve been looking forward to the backyard BBQ’s and margarita parties (with covd-safety in mind, of course)! Margaritas …
What about TROUT?
My husband is an avid fisherman and brings home plenty of fresh fish from the lakes and rivers around the midwest. When it’s pan fish …
The Perfect Puffed Pancake
A little drama for breakfast? Yes, please! This puffy pancake, also called a German pancake or Dutch baby, is one of my family’s favorite morning …
Corn and Black Bean Pico de Gallo
Let’s Toast to Spring
I always enjoy using homegrown ingredients in my cocktails. Of course at this time of year, there aren’t many options to choose from … but …
Roasted Bone-In Chicken Breasts are the BEST!
I am a huge fan of chicken on the bone. And trust me, I didn’t always feel that way. Spending years as a vegetarian, it …
Kitchen Sink Quiche
I love making quiche on the weekends—especially if I have guests in town (oh sweet memories of pre-Covid days … I digress). My favorite thing …
FONDUE IT!
If you ask us, the best way to spend a cold, snowy evening is dipping into a creamy, cheesy fondue.