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These Mint White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies are chewy on the inside and have a flakey-crispy outside.  They’re loaded with white chocolate chips, macadamia nuts,  fresh mint from my garden!  If you like these cookies, check out my other recipe…

Thank-you to the Iowa Egg Council for sponsoring today’s post.   When I think of foods that celebrate my family’s heritage, smoked salmon comes to mind.  My dad’s side of the family is Scandinavian ( my maiden name is Johnson), and…

This post may contain affiliate links. When I was nine or ten, my dad’s cousin drove in from Michigan for Christmas Eve and brought a box of Andes Mints.  Those Andes Mints left a lasting impression.  I have loved them…

Black Cherry Jello Salad is super refreshing and is filled with delicious plump black cherries!  My mom made this black cherry jello salad for every holiday when I was growing up.   This jello salad will please adults and kids alike…

Finding a useful gift idea for seniors during the holidays can be challenging.  Your grandma or grandpa may tell you they don’t need or want anything. There are plenty of ways to make older family members in your life feel…

I have gotten into adding cinnamon to savory fall dishes this season. You will love the aroma of cinnamon when you are cooking these in the oven.   Once you learn how to make roasted brussels sprouts, you will be hooked!…

These carrots are roasted and drenched in rich, sweet butter rum sauce.  This easy carrot side dish easily doubles for a larger crowd and goes well with any pork, beef, chicken, or holiday meal. Prep Time: 20 minutes Total time:…

If you have gluten-free family members, you will want to file away this recipe for wild rice stuffing!  This dish is filled with flavor and is the perfect holiday side dish! Prep time: 1 hour Total time: 90 minutes  I…

 This post is sponsored by Travel Iowa.  All opinions are entirely my own. #thisisiowa #madeiniowa It’s that time of year again!  Time to buy all those Christmas gifts for your loved ones.  I realized over Thanksgiving how incredibly lucky my…

This post may contain affiliate links  I know we’re a few months from and after Christmas, but I know that mothers day/fathers day and graduation will be coming up in the coming months and I wanted to share this gift…

This roasted broccoli salad is an easy side dish with a perfect combination of flavors!   All you need to do is roast broccoli florets in the oven and toss them with sweet dried cranberries, buttery pine nuts, and gooey goat…

If you love having broccoli salad at your family gatherings, you will enjoy this winter version!  This crunchy and sweet is a satisfying salad that will be loved by both adults and children.  Here in the Midwest we love our…