Midwest Favorites Part 2

Have you enjoyed our blog series about popular foods from each state? Today's food trip continues through the Midwest, a little further east with a whole lot of taste. As I research foods and recipes, I have learned so much about each state and what they are famous for. And I have been surprised more than a few times. For example, in Minnesota they are apparently well known for their fried food on a stick. Give our homemade corn dogs a go to capture a little Minnesota taste.

Corn Dogs

I would have thought Iowa would be a shoe in for some sort of corn bread recipe or maybe cereal. Another surprise! Iowa is most known for it's love of loose meat sandwiches, such as pulled pork and barbecue beef. Here's a great recipe to get you on the Iowa loose meat kick.

Crock Pot Barbecue Beef

I never expected to learn that Missouri is famous for its toasted ravioli. I don't think I've ever had toasted ravioli, and I didn't have a recipe to offer either. So I moved to the next best thing, in my humble opinion...Lasagna!

Spinach Lasagna

Then there's Arkansas. First, the name is funky. Then I learned that Arkansas is renown for "jelly pie." I'm not even really sure what that is but it too seemed a bit funky. So I stuck with Shepherd's Pie instead. It seemed safer and technically it's still pie.

Shepherd's Pie

I hope you are enjoying our food tour through the states! Connect with us on Facebook to share your favorite state food and visit Alicia's Recipes for more great recipes like these!

Bon Apetite!

Midwest Favorites Part 1

Ready for Midwest food favorites? This week we head over to the Midwest states and check out what sort of dishes, food and feasting they are famous for! To start our tour let's visit Nebraska and all those corn fields. It's no wonder they call themselves the Cornhusker state, since they grow and husk A LOT of corn. Try our Corn Relish Recipe to celebrate Nebraska in style.

Corn Relish

The Midwest wouldn't be on the map without Kansas, also known for its bodacious barbecue and of course home to Dorothy and that Wizard dude. Our Barbecue Beef Casserole is a delicious way to explore Kansas, even if you can't get over there anytime soon!

Barbecue Beef Casserole

Oklahoma is one of those states I couldn't come up with an actual recipe picture for because not many people indulge in Okra delights. But...that's what Oklahoma is famous for and I am not one to down play all that "O" food. Try our no bake Oatmeal cookies to satisfy your "O" craving.

No Bake Oatmeal Cookies

I've been to Texas myself and I can tell you that many things are bigger in Texas, simply by virtue of size alone. The state is huge! I hope you have a huge appetite because in honor of Texas being the "Steak State" I featured our Boston Market Meatloaf as a possible recipe to help celebrate Texas's hugeness.

Boston Market Meatloaf

I hope you are enjoying our state by state tour of famous food and recipes. I am having fun putting these posts together. Don't forget to connect with us on Facebook to share your favorite State food, or visit Alicia's Recipes for more yummy and free recipe ideas.

Thrillin Grillin for July 4th!

BBQ Beef Short Ribs

Hey now, you're an all-star. Get your grill on and get cooking! Ring in this year's 4th of July party with some grilled recipes that will blow your guest's socks off! Whether you are grilling for one, or a whole backyard of hungry on-lookers our grilling recipes will spark their interest!

Grilled Carribean Chicken Breast

Try a new spin on grilled chicken with our Grilled Carribean Chicken recipe. Tangy island flavor meets good old grilled goodness to bring you a pleasant combination of tastebud triumph!

Hawaiian Pork Chops

Add a little Pacific flair to your outdoor grilling ensembles with our Hawaiian Pork Chops. Get ready to experience an explosion of taste that will have you saying "aloha" to the other white meat!

Spicy Grilled Chicken w/ Baja Black Beans

Got guests with a flair for all things south of the border? Give them feisty, fierce grilled goodness with our Spicy Grilled Chicken paired with Baja Black Beans. Say that five times fast! (Wait until you've chewed properly.)

Patriotic Cake Balls

Okay, so this last recipe isn't a grilled anything. Instead, it's a plate full of yummy cake-ness. To add fireworks to your festivities, try our Patriotic Cake Balls. I promise they'll earn dynamite reviews!

Enjoy your summer grilling, Independence Day celebrations and any other adventures you take on! We'd love to hear about your grilling adventures so connect with us on Facebook!

Tasty Ideas for Memorial Day!

Barbecue Chicken

We have some delightful and delicious ideas for you to try this coming Memorial Day weekend.  If you are planning a family picnic or invited to a friendly potluck, one of our recipes is sure to please!  Try one or all of them to see which you like the best...or let your family decide!  Either way, enjoy!

Batter Rolls

BLT Pasta Salad

Chocolate Texas Sheet Cake

Potato Cakes

Hearty Baked Dishes for Winter

Welcome to Winter 2012!  If it's as chilly at your house outside as it is at mine, you could use some hearty recipes to prepare for your family, to keep everyone warm and toasty!  Below are three recipes with a "baked" theme to tie them all together just for you.

Baked Barbecue Beef Short Ribs

Ribs are always a huge hit around my house, and the three guys living here (hubby & two sons) will be drooling and thanking me before it hits the table.  What's your family's favorite beef dish?  Ribs, Roast, or other relished parts?

Baked Barbecued Pork Chops

And while we are on the subject of barbecued, let's not forget pork, the other white meat!  Although not as popular with some people, I find pork chops to be very easy to prepare and hard to mess up: thus, they have become a favorite at my house.

Baked Chicken

Last, but certainly not least and my personal favorite, Baked Chicken is on the menu this week!  Chicken is simple to prepare, easy to accent, and pleases most people since you can add spices to give it a zing or leave it a bit more plain for blander palettes.

Enjoy Winter!  And  as always, we love feedback and photos of your results!

Beef BBQ Casserole

Today's recipe is...

Beef BBQ Casserole

1 lb. ground beef
1/2 c. BBQ sauce
1 c. shredded cheese
16 oz. can pork and beans
1/2 c. chopped onion
8 oz. can refrigerated biscuits

Heat oven to 375. Brown meat and remove any grease. Add pork and beans, bbq sauce, and onions, simmer for 5 minutes. Pour into a lightly greased casserole dish. Cut biscuits in half, place cut sides down, forming circle around edge of the casserole. Top with shredded cheese. Bake 20 minutes.

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Barbecue Polish Sausage

Today's recipe is...

Barbecue Polish Sausage

4 links Polish sausage
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. gingerale or 7-Up
1 c. barbecue sauce

Cut the Polish sausage in small slices. Put in a pan on the top of the stove. Add sugar, ale and barbecue sauce. Simmer for 3/4 hour or until the juice starts to thicken. Be sure the meat is covered with the liquid. Add more sauce if needed.

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