Midwest Nice is your go-to source for classic Midwestern recipes that showcase the bounty of America’s heartland. Here you’ll find traditional favorites and regional specialities from the heart of Wisconsin.
Reader Favorite Recipes
- Sausage and Tortellini Soup (with video!)
- Brandy Slush Recipe (Wisconsin Classic Cocktail!)
- Perfect Pan Seared Venison Tenderloin with Garlic Herb Butter
- Old Fashioned Green Jello Salad with Pineapple and Cool Whip
- Pumpkin Cream Cold Foam Cold Brew Coffee (Copycat Starbucks Recipe)
- Oreo Fluff with Cream Cheese and Cool Whip
- Venison Shepherd's Pie
- Flaky, Tender Butter and Lard Pie Crust
Christmas Coffee Recipes
Fill up your cup with these holiday coffee recipes featuring peppermint, gingerbread, eggnog, and more!
- Peppermint Mocha Cold Foam Cold Brew Coffee
- Peppermint White Mocha (Hot or Iced)
- Homemade Real Gingerbread Latte (Starbucks Copycat!)
- 2 Ingredient Eggnog Latte
Christmas Cocktail Recipes
Toast to the season with these festive drinks that are perfect for your holiday celebrations!
- Tom and Jerry Batter and Drink Recipe
- Three Ingredient Champagne Jello Shots (No Vodka!)
- Poinsettia Cocktail (Cranberry Juice & Champagne)
- Peppermint Mocha Espresso Martini (with white chocolate option!)
Ground Venison Recipes
Enjoy wild game with these recipes featuring ground venison! This is the ultimate collection of ground deer meat recipes.
- Sweet & Spicy Ground Venison Tacos (Ready in 30 minutes!)
- Ground Venison Tater Tot Nachos (Totchos!)
- Spicy Korean-Inspired Venison
- Moist & Tender Ground Venison Meatloaf (No Breadcrumbs!)
Venison Roast and Steak Recipes
Tender and juicy, these recipes featuring whole cuts of lean venison are delicious and impressive.
- Red Wine Venison Roast
- Deer Wellington
- Red Wine Venison Stew
- Making Venison Backstrap on a Pellet Grill
Wisconsin Cranberry Recipes
The nation's largest producer of cranberries, here in Wisconsin we love a great cranberry recipe!
- Festive Cranberry Margarita (perfect for the holidays!)
- How to Make a Holiday Simmer Pot (Great for gifting!)
- Cranberry Ice Cubes (How to Make Holiday Ice Cubes)
- 10 Minute Fresh Cranberry Compote
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About Amanda
Hey y'all, I'm Amanda! I'm a Midwesterner, food photographer, and recipe developer. After working in restaurants for more than a decade I made it my goal to share all my kitchen know-how with folks like you! I believe in making good food for good people.
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