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!)
- Perfect Pan Seared Venison Tenderloin with Garlic Herb Butter
- Oreo Fluff with Cream Cheese and Cool Whip
- Brandy Slush Recipe (Wisconsin Classic Cocktail!)
- Venison Shepherd's Pie
- Homemade Chai Concentrate (Starbucks Copycat)
- Tender and Juicy Grilled Venison Tenderloin
- Venison Dry Rub Recipe
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
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 Cocktail Recipes
Raise a glass and enjoy these classic Midwestern cocktails during happy hour!
- Wisconsin Brandy Old Fashioned (Sweet, Sour, or Press)
- Wisconsin Grasshopper Cocktail (with or without ice cream!)
- Ice Cream Brandy Alexander (Wisconsin Supper Club Recipe!)
- Pink Squirrel with Ice Cream (Wisconsin Supper Club Recipe!)
Winter Coffee Recipes
Warm up with a hug-in-a-mug and enjoy some cold-weather coffee favorites!
- Peppermint Mocha Latte (Hot or Iced)
- Peppermint White Mocha (Hot or Iced)
- Homemade Real Gingerbread Latte (Starbucks Copycat!)
- 2 Ingredient Eggnog Latte
Cranberry Recipes
This tart and delicious fruit is grown right here in Wisconsin. Enjoy it so many ways!
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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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