Making it easy to feed your family real food.
Crispy, oven baked fries are topped with fresh tomato, cucumber and onion tossed in olive oil and balsamic vinegar then drizzled with homemade tzatziki sauce and garnished with fresh dill. This unique dish is the perfect party appetizer or a fun weeknight meal when you’re craving veggies. But also craving […]
This squash salad is the perfect winter meal prep recipe when you’re craving some leafy greens and roasted veggies. Crumbled goat cheese adds a bit of tang along with a burst of pomegranate seeds and bit of crunch from roasted pumpkin seeds. Finish it off with a simple, homemade maple […]
This warm orzo salad is simple and easy to throw together for those busy work weeks when you need a quick, healthy lunch! It’s loaded with orzo, spinach, Parmesan, walnuts and rosemary thyme seasoned chicken breast then drizzled with a simple grilled lemon vinaigrette. One batch will make a week’s […]
This kale salad basically encompasses the Fall season for me and just begs to be served with a big glass of Malbec and a loaf of crusty whole grain bread. I’m not sure about you but when the weather starts to cool down in Wisconsin I immediately reach for dark […]
This post was sponsored by Cambridge Pottery. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own. Thanks for supporting the brands that support Midwest Foodie! Are you racking your brain for something to bring to your friend’s housewarming party? Or maybe you need a new side dish for the next family […]
I feel like croutons have gotten a really bad rap over the years. I mean I get that they’re not the most nutritious thing that you could put on your salad but it’s okay to balance out that healthy kale salad with some crispy, homemade, little square of delight, right? […]
Oh, I am drooling over this Kale Caesar Pasta Salad guys! If you’re a regular around here you know how much I love a good pasta salad for my weekly meal prep. Some of my fan favorites include the Mediterranean Couscous Salad, Mediterranean Pasta Salad with Dill Pesto, and who could forget […]
This melon and mozzarella salad is about as easy as it gets. Three kinds of melon, cute little balls of fresh mozzarella and a mint vinaigrette with 6 ingredients that comes together in your food processor in about 5 seconds. A simple melon baller transforms this mundane fruit salad into […]
I am a Midwest momma, food blogger and wine lover. I focus on sharing simple recipes prepared with real ingredients that taste delicious. My dishes can be confidently constructed by the average home cook, busy mom or college kid. My recipes have easy to follow instructions, accessible ingredients and realistic prep time for those who are looking to put a homecooked meal on the dinner table at the end of the day.
