So, the kids wanted donuts. I thought, sure, we can do that. And since there was a Packers game this weekend, we made Green Bay Packers donuts. I started researching the art of donut making and found that the traditional way of making donuts is to fry them in lard. Lard is cheap compared …
After spending time in Bretagne France and Quebec City Canada, flammekueche has become one of my favorite alternatives to pizza. It is a flatbread, smothered in a cream sauce and traditionally topped with onions and pancetta. It is cooked over a wood fire to create an extra crispy crust. We have made it in a …
The old fashioned is a classic Friday night fish fry drink served throughout supper clubs in Wisconsin. It can be made with either brandy or whiskey, either sweet or sour. The traditional Wisconsin way is a brandy old fashioned. The bartender at every supper club is a master at making it perfectly every time. …
Chicken meatballs are a delicious change to traditional beef and pork meatballs. They are naturally lower in fat and cholesterol for a more health-conscious option. These chicken meatballs are easy to prepare, use only one skillet, and are done in less than an hour. Perfect for a busy family meal. We grind fresh chicken …
This recipe for dutch oven beer brats is excellent. It was developed by my amazing husband one evening when we planned to have brats but got washed out by a popup rain shower and were unable to use the outdoor grill. I was pleasantly amazed when he started making the brats this way! I …
This recipe is one of my first child’s favorites. She is always excited when she hears were making arancini. She loves to pack them in her lunchbox for school the next day to share cold with her friends! We generally serve 2-3 to each person and still have enough for her to take for …
This sandwich is one of the most delicious sandwiches I have ever had. The creamy lettuce slaw and super soft Italian bread takes a cold cut sandwich to a higher level of sandwich. Grinder sandwiches are commonly classified as Italian, but it is a sandwich popular in the New England states, where many Italian heritage …
Spaghetti and meatballs is a dish that can be found in Italian restaurants all over the US. It is easy to prepare, and nothing compares to the freshness and quality of making it at home. Plus, this recipe will feed a family of 6 for less than one plate at an Italian restaurant. This …
These buns are so soft inside, with a chewy pretzel outside. This is what we use for brat buns, but I can see it also being good with hot ham and swiss, a turkey club, brisket sandwich, or of course a burger. This recipe is from the King Arthur Baking website for pretzel buns. …
This Italian bread is made for many meals in our home. Made by “little Bean” and a little help from me. Everyone has a place in the kitchen, and this little girl’s delicate hands are amazing with baking. It serves as our bread for French toast, hoagie and sub sandwiches, garlic toast, and …
