Excellent recipes inspired by family traditions
This sugar cookie frosting is a fluffy, sweet topping that hardens quickly. The cookies are stackable once the frosting hardens. It can be used right away to frost cookies and can also be frozen for later use. To thaw from frozen, just place on the counter and allow to thaw naturally at room temperature for …
Creamy horseradish sauce is a delicious condiment with roast beef or prime rib. We make it especially for prime rib sandwiches. It’s like the perfectly creamy heat that goes so well with beef. Horseradish is a root vegetable that has many health benefits. It is full of nutrients, considered to be helpful in weight …
As a citizen of “America’s Dairyland”, I can say cheese is one of the best parts of living here. This beer cheese soup is a delicious, creamy blend of Wisconsin cheddar cheese, pureed vegetables, and of course- given the name- beer. Topped with crumbly bacon and crushed pretzels, this soup has become a rotation …
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 …
