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
- Pumpkin Cream Cold Foam Cold Brew Coffee (Copycat Starbucks Recipe)
- Sausage and Tortellini Soup (with video!)
- Buttery and Sweet Freezer Corn (no canning required!)
- Oreo Fluff with Cream Cheese and Cool Whip
- Lemon Drop Jello Shots (Using Real Lemons!)
- Old Fashioned Green Jello Salad with Pineapple and Cool Whip
- Venison Shepherd's Pie
- Homemade Chai Concentrate (Starbucks Copycat)
Wisconsin Cocktail Recipes
Cheers to the wonderful world of Wisconsin cocktails - home of the Grasshopper, Brandy Old Fashioned, and more!
- Wisconsin Brandy Old Fashioned (Sweet, Sour, or Press)
- Pink Squirrel Cocktail (Retro Recipe)
- Wisconsin Grasshopper Cocktail (with or without ice cream!)
- Brandy Slush Recipe (Wisconsin Classic Cocktail!)
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
It's Pumpkin Season!
Pumpkin takes center stage in these delicious desserts and drinks!
- Pumpkin Bars with Homemade Cream Cheese Frosting
- Homemade Pumpkin Spice Syrup
- Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Dip
- Iced Chai Latte with Pumpkin Cold Foam
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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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