Recipes

The big Super Bowl game is just weeks away, and we are all about delicious snacks while we are watching! Are you planning a Super Bowl party for the big game, or are you attending one where you need to bring a dish? If you haven’t thought about what to make yet, have we got the perfect plate ...
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If you’re starting to eat healthier or looking for new and healthy recipes, you’ll love this meatless recipe. Meal planning is one thing I do that helps me stay on track and eat well. I try to meal plan every two weeks for my family, and that means checking local sales, taking stock of what...
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It's officially football season, and with football comes yummy foods like cheesy ranch and chicken dip or slow cooker bbq wings. As much as we love football, we love food more, so we combine the two for a tasty good time! If you're like us, you often have a crowd when there's a big ga...
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With the cooler weather slowly creeping up on us, it’s always fun to breakout the cookbook and start experimenting with yummy fall recipes. Soups are always a go-to for me in the fall. This Chicken Tortilla Soup recipe that I adapted from the Pioneer Women is sure to get you in the fall mood!...
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We love fruit, pizza, and the Fourth of July. To combine our love for these three things, we’re sharing an easy-to-make festive dessert for any patriotic holiday. This delicious red, white, and blue flag fruit pizza will be a hit with kids of all ages. (Don’t be surprised if dad goes back f...
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This Blended Boston Cooler is a sweet mix of the Michigan-made pop, Vernors, and vanilla ice cream. It’s a sweet treat with that familiar Michigan taste. If you're from Michigan, then you should be familiar with Vernors, a Michigan made pop made by a local pharmacist who used to serve his ...
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Family traditions during the holiday season are what memories are made of. One tradition the Shorter family has each Christmas is making Mari Shorter's famous old-fashioned sour cream cookies. Check out the recipe below and our past interview with Mari, where she shares what she's grateful for and ...
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As the weather starts to cool down in Northern Michigan, one of our family's favorite go-to recipes is this easy to make chili. You can make it as mild or spicy as your family enjoys, and it's quick. Ingredients: 1 lb Ground Beef, Cooked16oz Can Chili Beans15oz Can Tomato Sauce15oz Can Di...
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Brown sugar glazed carrots are an excellent side to make with dinner. They pack a little bit of that carrot crunch with a sweet taste. I love traditional veggies at the dinner table, like steamed broccoli, corn on the cob, and green beans. But I also love to change it up here and there, and that...
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Green bean casserole is a staple on the dinner table on Thanksgiving day, a creamy and crunchy side dish that everyone enjoys. If you make a list of the top items that are on the table during Thanksgiving dinner, you'll most likely find turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, and of course,...
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