Pork chops and apple…slices

I’m ready for fall and this is the falliest of fall recipes! This is the modern take of pork chops and apple slices. Ingredients 4 boneless pork chops 3 green apples 1 large sweet onion 1 packet of apple cider 1 cup water 1 cup chicken broth 2 TBSP Dijon mustard 1 tsp cinnamon salt…

Tuna Extra Salad sandwich

I created this recipe about 6 years ago when I was trying to use leftover fresh cabbage. It’s a twist on a Midwest favorite—tuna salad to the next level! You’re probably thinking tuna and cabbage?-no way! But honestly the crunchy texture along with the tangy ranch just makes this recipe so good! It uses few…

Baked eggplant parm stack

It’s summer time and that’s means all the vegetables! I’ve been trying to buy all vegetables that are in season and on sale —and with eggplant for 99 cents…that means new recipes! These crispy eggplant parm stacks are probably my new favorite thing, who says you can’t have your cake and eat it too? Hesitant…

Chocolate coconut almond cookies

 These chocolate chip coconut almond cookies are the best! They are super soft, easy to make and taste like a combination of a macaroon and an almond joy bar!  Ingredients 2 cups almond flour 1/4 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 6 tbsp melted coconut oil 2 Tbsp water 1/4 cup honey 1/4 tsp vanilla…

Vegetarian breakfast burrito

I won’t lie when I say, I don’t like some vegetables. However, I am always open to trying new things. This weekend I tried sweet potatoes in a breakfast burrito and can I just say…”hot damn”. This is new recipe is budget friendly, easy to make and can be easily turned vegan! This recipe makes…

Midwest Apple Butter

I was 30 years old when I discovered apple butter doesn’t contain butter… This recipe is super easy, you can make it while you work or while you’re enjoying a lazy Sunday. You can use right away or can what you make. Apple butter not being canned should be good for about a week in…

Banh Mi chicken lettuce wraps

Not all sandwiches transfer perfectly into a lettuce wrap but this banh mi sure does! Instead of the traditional pork, I used seasoned chicken and then stayed with the traditional pickled veggies. Pickling your own veggies seems a little intimidating but it honestly takes like 10 minutes to do and a quick overnight marinating. This…

Mamaw’s cabbage soup

As a child I was very picky and the idea of eating cabbage was the furthest thing from my mind. However, my Mamaw made this and it’s now one of my favorite things to eat! It’s a perfect comfort food and very low in calories! Simple and delicious!       Ingredients Small head of…

Midwest Poor man’s Beef Wellington

If your’e a food show binge watcher like myself, you’ve probably seen cooks make the Gordan Ramsey famous beef wellington! One evening, I decided I want to try to make this! However, from all the recipes I looked up, one thing stayed in common for all—its expensive! A beef tenderloin is an expensive cut and…

Carmel Apple Cinnamon rolls

This…this recipe…is just..ASTOUNDING. Impress your family, coworkers, your neighbor…like beyond delicious! This recipe takes a little time due to dough rising, like a few hours..but they keep well and warm up perfectly. Ingredients Cinnamon roll dough 1 package active dry yeast 1 cup milk (warmed) 1/2 cup sugar 1/3 cup softened butter 1 tsp salt…