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    Making it easy to feed your family!

    Midwest Foodie focuses on sharing simple recipes that make it easy to feed your family. Here you'll find family-favorite recipes that are filled with flavor and made with simple ingredients.

    Reader Favorite Recipes

    These are tried and true family favorites that you will love!

    • Coconut Curry Chicken Skewers with Peanut Sauce
      Cook Time1 hour 20 minutes
    • 30-Minute Sausage Tortellini Soup
      Cook Time30 minutes
    • Smoked Pork Butt
      Cook Time11 hours 5 minutes
    • Oven Baked Juicy Panko Chicken
      Cook Time25 minutes
    • Easy Spinach Artichoke Dip with No Mayo [Video!]
      Cook Time40 minutes
    • Fried Goat Cheese Balls
      Cook Time30 minutes
    • 30 Minute Creamy Salmon Pasta
      Cook Time30 minutes
    • Easy Vegan Creamy Sweet Corn Soup
      Cook Time45 minutes

    Family Style Dinners

    These recipes use accessible ingredients and (mostly) whole foods. So you can feel good about feeding your family a wholesome dinner!

    • How to Bake Chicken Thighs in the Oven
      Cook Time45 minutes
    • How to Reheat Pizza in the Air Fryer
      Cook Time5 minutes
    • The Best Easy Balsamic Chicken Recipe
      Cook Time25 minutes
    • The Best Homemade Spaghetti Sauce Recipe
      Cook Time55 minutes

    See more family dinner recipes →

    30 Minute Meals

    No one loves a 30-minute meal more than me! I try to keep all of my recipes pretty simple and straightforward, but weeknight dinners that can be made from start to finish in less than a half hour are my specialty!

    • Easy 15-Minute Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta
      Cook Time15 minutes
    • The Easiest Chicken Alfredo Recipe
      Cook Time30 minutes
    • The Very Best Italian Meatballs Recipe (Ready in 30 Minutes!)
      Cook Time30 minutes
    • Easy California Burrito Recipe
      Cook Time1 hour 35 minutes

    See more 30-minute dinner recipes →

    Easy Chicken Dinners

    When you get bored with the same old chicken dinner, these recipes will help get you out of that rut! They're loaded with tons of flavor but are made with simple ingredients that you've probably got stocked in your pantry right now!

    • Cheesy Chicken Taco Casserole (with veggies!)
      Cook Time30 minutes
    • The Easiest Smoked Chicken Wings Recipe
      Cook Time1 hour 20 minutes
    • 10 Minute Copycat Taco Bell Chicken Quesadilla
      Cook Time10 minutes
    • Easy 20 Minute Marry Me Chicken Recipe
      Cook Time20 minutes

    See more easy chicken recipes →

    Easy Soup Recipes

    When the temps start to dip, soup becomes a weekly staple in our house! These are our family's favorite quick and easy soup recipes!

    • The Best Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup
      Cook Time22 minutes
    • The Easiest Instant Pot Potato Soup
      Cook Time40 minutes
    • Easy One-Pot Chicken Tortellini Soup
      Cook Time35 minutes
    • One Pot Chicken Dumpling Soup (with refrigerated biscuit dough!)
      Cook Time40 minutes

    See more soup recipes →

    One-Pot Dinners

    I love the ease and simplicity of a one-pot meal which means you'll find a lot of them around here! You are going to love these one-pot wonders!

    • Easy One Pan Dorito Casserole
      Cook Time30 minutes
    • Chicken Pot Pie Casserole
      Cook Time55 minutes
    • The Best Tater Tot Casserole - NO Condensed Soup
      Cook Time1 hour
    • Cheesy One-Pan Skillet Lasagna with Ground Beef
      Cook Time50 minutes

    See more one-pot dinner recipes →

    Easy Pasta Dishes

    Pasta is the one dish that my daughter will always eat. And with endless options of sauce and cheese, I never tire of trying new things and incorporating veggies into the mix.

    • Easy 20-Minute Lemon Chicken Pasta
      Cook Time20 minutes
    • Easy 20 Minute Lemon Garlic Pasta
      Cook Time20 minutes
    • 4 Ingredient Garlic Butter Sauce (10 Minutes!)
      Cook Time10 minutes
    • The Best Pesto Chicken Recipe with Pasta
      Cook Time1 hour 25 minutes

    See more easy pasta recipes →

    Instant Pot & Slow Cooker Recipes

    These easy recipes take just minutes of prep and then it's hands-off cook time while you get the important things done!

    • Crock Pot Chicken Pot Pie (NO CONDENSED SOUP!)
      Cook Time3 hours 10 minutes
    • Super Easy Instant Pot Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
      Cook Time25 minutes
    • 3 Ingredient Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos
      Cook Time2 hours 5 minutes
    • Creamy Garlic Parmesan Instant Pot Pasta with Broccoli
      Cook Time19 minutes

    See more IP/slow cooker recipes →

    Easy Side Dishes

    If you're looking for simple side dishes for the holidays, check out these quick and easy flavorful options!

    • The Easiest Greek Cucumber Salad Recipe (15 Minutes!)
      Cook Time15 minutes
    • 5 Minute Copycat Taco Bell Quesadilla Sauce
      Cook Time5 minutes
    • Easy 5-Minute Chipotle Sauce
      Cook Time5 minutes
    • Easy 20-Minute Air Fryer Jalapeno Poppers
      Cook Time18 minutes

    See more side dish recipes →

    Smoker Recipes

    These easy smoker recipes are perfect for those who are new to using a wood pellet grill but delicious enough for those who have been smoking their favorite foods for years!

    • Easy 2 Ingredient Smoked Cream Cheese
      Cook Time2 hours 5 minutes
    • The Easiest Smoked Jalapeno Poppers Recipe
      Cook Time1 hour
    • The Best Smoked Chicken Thighs
      Cook Time1 hour 20 minutes
    • The Best Smoked Sausage Recipe
      Cook Time2 hours

    See more easy smoker recipes →

    Easy Appetizers

    These starters are simple, delicious, and the best part is that most of them can be made ahead of time!

    • Corn Salsa Recipe from Chipotle
      Cook Time5 minutes
    • Easy 15-Minute Crostini Recipe
      Cook Time15 minutes
    • 4 Ingredient Cream Cheese Fruit Dip (No Marshmallow Fluff!)
      Cook Time5 minutes
    • The Best 5-Minute Cilantro Lime Sauce
      Cook Time5 minutes

    See more easy appetizers →

    Dips and Sauces

    • The Best Red Wine Vinaigrette Recipe (5 Minutes!)
      Cook Time5 minutes
    • The Best Creamy Street Corn Dip
      Cook Time20 minutes
    • 10 Minute Smoked Salmon Dip
      Cook Time10 minutes
    • The Best Burger Sauce Ever
      Cook Time5 minutes

    See more easy dips and sauces →

    Easy Air Fryer Recipes

    These recipes rely on the convenience of the air fryer to get all your favorite main dishes, sides, and appetizers on the table! You may be surprised how many things you can cook right in an air fryer!

    • The Easiest 15 Minute Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
      Cook Time15 minutes
    • Easy 15-Minute Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets
      Cook Time15 minutes
    • 10 Minute Air Fryer Hash Browns
      Cook Time10 minutes
    • 10 Minute Air Fryer Hot Dogs
      Cook Time10 minutes

    See more air fryer recipes →

    Easy Vegan Recipes

    These vegan meals are satisfying, simple, and plant-based! They will fuel you through a busy workday or make it easy to feed your family a healthy, hearty dinner.

    • 15 Best Vegan Pasta Recipes
    • Air Fryer Asparagus (Easy Recipe)
      Cook Time10 minutes
    • Air Fryer Potato Wedges
      Cook Time40 minutes
    • The Easiest Baked Fajita Veggies
      Cook Time20 minutes

    See more vegan recipes →

    Simple Vegetarian Meals

    These vegetarian meals are comfort food at its finest! Of course, sticking with the quick and easy theme of Midwest Foodie, you'll have them on the dinner table in no time!

    • Better Than Old el Paso Taco Seasoning Recipe
      Cook Time5 minutes
    • Easy 15-Minute Naan Pizza
      Cook Time15 minutes
    • The Best Zucchini Lasagna Recipe - No Noodles!
      Cook Time50 minutes
    • One Pot Brothy Butter Beans with Kale
      Cook Time30 minutes

    See more vegetarian recipes →

    Meet Midwest Foodie

    Hi! I'm Kylie and as a mom and blogger, I understand how hard it can be to get a wholesome dinner on the table at the end of a long day. Here at Midwest Foodie, I focus on sharing simple recipes that make it easy to feed your family.

    More about me →

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    Simple Seafood Recipes

    These seafood recipes are quick, easy, and flavorful for a delicious meal the whole family will love!

    • Quick 30-Minute Sushi Bake Recipe
      Cook Time35 minutes
    • How to Smoke Salmon
      Cook Time1 hour 5 minutes
    • 20 Minute Baked Fish Tacos with Slaw
      Cook Time20 minutes
    • 15 Minute Sesame Salmon Sushi Bowl
      Cook Time15 minutes

    See more simple seafood recipes →

    Easy Taco Recipes

    Tacos are a weekly staple in our house so I'm always trying to find ways to switch up the classic ground beef taco to keep things interesting. You are going to love these quick, easy, and flavorful taco recipes!

    • Copycat Taco Bell Chalupa Supreme
      Cook Time25 minutes
    • The Best Taco Meat Recipe
      Cook Time15 minutes
    • 20 Minute Mini Baked Chicken Tacos
      Cook Time20 minutes
    • The Best Chicken Street Tacos Recipe
      Cook Time1 hour 20 minutes

    See more easy taco recipes →

    Quick Pasta Salads

    These pasta salad recipes are quick, easy, and loaded with flavor! Skip the same old boring macaroni salad and bring something unique to the backyard BBQ this year!

    • Kale Caesar Pasta Salad
      Cook Time20 minutes
    • Veggie Loaded Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing
      Cook Time25 minutes
    • 5 Minute Homemade Italian Dressing Recipe
      Cook Time5 minutes
    • 20 Minute Deviled Egg Macaroni Salad
      Cook Time20 minutes

    See more easy pasta salad recipes →

    Income Reports

    Let me share with you a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to run a food blog as a full-time career that makes a multi-six-figure income!

    • Food Blog Income Report - 2nd Quarter 2023
    • Food Blog Income Report - 1st Quarter 2023
    • Food Blog Income Report - 4th Quarter 2022
    • Food Blog Income Report - 3rd Quarter 2022

    See more income reports →

    Reviews

    I love to share my favorite products with my readers! Here you will find my honest reviews about different products that I love. I'll share with you exactly what makes them worth the money and how I use them in my own day-to-day life!

    • My Honest Z Grills Review: Is It Worth The Hype?
    • My Honest Daily Harvest Review 2022: Is it worth the hype?
    • My Honest Ooni Pizza Oven Review: Is it worth the hype?

    See more reviews →

    Gift Guides

    If you're not sure what to get for that hard-to-shop-for person on your life, I've got you covered! Unique, fun gift ideas await!

    • Foodie Gift Guide: Black-Owned Businesses
    • The Ultimate Foodie Gift Guide

    See more gift guides →

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