Kristen

Cheddar Apple Scones are buttery, flaky scones filled with sharp cheddar cheese and tender Granny Smith apple chunks. They’re the perfect recipe for fall baking.  There are a lot of apple scone recipes out there, but I wanted something that …

This broccoli-cauliflower casserole is a creamy, comforting side dish inspired by classic green bean casserole and topped with crispy fried onions. I grew up eating green bean casserole every holiday, and honestly, I’d happily eat it on a random Tuesday, …

This moist olive oil pumpkin bread is made with pumpkin purée, extra virgin olive oil, warm spices, and dark brown sugar for an incredibly tender loaf that’s perfect for fall baking. Every fall I tell myself I already have enough …

These Greek Yogurt Herb Mashed Potatoes are creamy, flavorful, and made with Yukon Gold potatoes, fresh herbs, butter, and plain Greek yogurt. Every spring, I tell myself I’m only going to plant a few herbs.Every summer, those herbs politely ignore …

This easy Hy-Vee Fiesta Ranch Dip is a creamy, cheesy copycat of the beloved Midwest deli favorite that’s perfect for parties and game days. In Iowa, Hy-Vee isn’t just a grocery store.  It’s our Chinese restaurant.  The deli always has …

Fresh cherries, berries, and kiwi come together in this easy Cherry Dessert Salsa that’s perfect with homemade cinnamon sugar tortilla chips. This Cherry Dessert Salsa made my summer. It’s colorful, ridiculously easy, and somehow feels just a little fancier than …

This easy Italian Cobb Salad puts a delicious Italian twist on the classic Cobb salad for a fresh and satisfying meal. Sometimes a dinner salad really is enough for dinner. This Italian Cobb Salad is one of those recipes. It’s …

Cranberry Orange Walnut Zucchini Muffins are the perfect muffin recipe for using summer zucchini while dreaming about cozy fall flavors. There are some recipes that seem to fit perfectly into more than one season, and these Cranberry Orange Walnut Zucchini …

These self-rising flour chocolate chip cookies are soft, chewy, and loaded with chocolate chips, making them one of the easiest homemade cookie recipes you’ll ever bake. There is something comforting about a batch of homemade chocolate chip cookies.  While many …

This easy BLT Sweet Corn Dip combines sweet Iowa corn, crispy bacon, tomatoes, and a creamy base into the perfect party appetizer or game-day favorite. Living in Iowa, we are spoiled when it comes to sweet corn. Every summer, roadside …

These brownies are rich, made with Hershey’s chocolate syrup, and topped with chocolate frosting and a layer of melted chocolate. My aunt made a mint version of these brownies every Christmas, and they quickly became one of our favorite family …

This Door County Cherry Coffee Cake is packed with tart cherries, buttery streusel, and soft sour cream cake for the ultimate Midwest summer dessert. Nothing says summer in the Midwest quite like a slice of homemade Door County Cherry Coffee …