Kristen

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 …

Fresh cherries, dried cherries, crunchy broccoli, creamy cheese, and a sweet maple balsamic dressing come together in this flavorful broccoli salad recipe, perfect for summer dinners, potlucks, and holiday tables.  My kids have always loved broccoli salad, so I am …

Whether you love old-fashioned oatmeal cookies or fun new flavors with cookie butter and cherries, this roundup has your next favorite recipe. If there’s one thing every home baker needs, it’s a collection of oatmeal cookie recipes that truly deliver …

This Swedish Midsummer Strawberry Cake is a light and airy sponge cake layered with homemade whipped cream and fresh strawberries. There’s something magical about a traditional Swedish Midsummer cake, which is usually served during the summer solstice. This light and …