The Midwest Kitchen Blog

These ground beef enchiladas with a homemade red sauce are easy to make and so full of flavor! They have ground beef with chopped onions and jalapenos, tender black beans, wrapped in a flour tortilla covered with homemade red sauce, and melty cheddar cheese.  This Read More

This Loaded Baked Potato Soup is rich and creamy with all the toppings! This is a rich and creamy soup made with homemade chicken broth, heavy cream, and tender chunks of potatoes, topped with shredded cheddar cheese, green onions, and crispy pieces of turkey bacon.  Read More

This is the best homemade lasagna recipe! It is made with homemade lasagna noodles, a flavorful meat sauce, layered with ricotta and shredded cheese, and topped with a mix of white cheddar and pepper jack cheeses. This from-scratch recipe is one you will want to Read More

This easy peach crisp recipe has tender sweet peaches in a spiced syrup topped with an oat and brown sugar crisp topping, served with homemade vanilla ice cream. I love how delicious and easy this recipe is to make! It is the perfect complement to Read More

This easy homemade black bean burger recipe is the perfect meal for your next cookout or weeknight dinner. They are hearty, and delicious with a hint of spice.  This recipe is perfect for the vegetarian in your life or a meatless Monday. My Dad and Read More

The best sauteed green beans with mushrooms! Using fresh green beans, they are sauteed with mushrooms, garlic, and lemon juice for a tangy and delicious weeknight or holiday side dish! This family favorite recipe is quick and easy (under 30 minutes) and would make a Read More

Homemade apple crisp with a brown sugar oat topping is the perfect fall dessert! It has soft tangy apples, covered in a warm sweet syrup, topped with a crispy brown sugar oat topping. You can serve it with homemade Vanilla Bean Ice Cream for a Read More

Nothing says the holidays like a hot and bubbly pan of mac and cheese. This recipe has fun pasta shells and a seasoned creamy cheese sauce that makes it the best-baked mac and cheese recipe! Our family holiday dinners always include mac and cheese. Growing Read More

Farro salad with feta has hearty tender farro, chopped cucumbers, onions, tomatoes, and feta cheese all tossed with extra virgin olive oil, tangy lemon juice, minced garlic, and cilantro.  It is the perfect side dish for roasted chicken, or to eat as a light meal. Read More

A homemade sourdough starter is the foundation to a good crusty loaf of sourdough bread, but it could also be used to make many other delicious baked goods.  Making your own sourdough starter from scratch is an easy and interesting process that anyone can do. Read More

This post may contain affiliate links, which means I’ll receive a commission if you purchase through my links, at no extra cost to you. Please read the full disclosure here. Homemade whipped shea butter is great to use in cooler weather and it helps to Read More

This rich and hearty Beef and Barley Soup with Mushrooms is the perfect fall soup. It has tender beef chunks, hearty vegetables, and barley, inside a rich and nutritious broth.  This soup is the perfect soup for these cooler temperatures and can be served with Read More

Southern turnip greens with turkey bacon are the perfect side to any southern meal. They can be paired with yogurt mac and cheese, creamy garlic mashed potatoes, and homemade peach cobbler for the perfect meal! Collards Greens vs Turnip Greens This recipe was a group Read More

Homemade black walnut ice cream. There is nothing like it.  This recipe has a rich and creamy vanilla ice cream base with flavorful chopped black walnuts inside. This from-scratch 7 ingredient recipe uses only organic and whole ingredients and is an easy and delicious treat Read More

This post may contain affiliate links, which means I’ll receive a commission if you purchase through my links, at no extra cost to you. Please read the full disclosure here. I can’t believe it has been a year since I posted my first recipe! And Read More