Welcome to Midwest Nice! Your source for traditional Midwestern recipes made with modern flair (and a bit of Jello). For nearly a decade, readers from around the world have been enjoying recipes that focus on the traditional cuisine and culture of Wisconsin and the greater Midwest. Hundreds of thousands of visitors have made buckets of Brandy Slush, bowls of Oreo Fluff with Cream Cheese and Cool Whip, and seared Venison Tenderloin in a Cast Iron Pan.
Amanda Gajdosik is the sole creator, writer, photographer, and videographer behind the recipes you see here. Taking inspiration from all chapters of her life, she shares beloved family recipes like her Mom’s Tuna Pasta Salad, explores the cultural significance of the Friday Fish Fry in central Wisconsin, and has created classics of her own like Creamy Corn and Potato Chowder that highlight the produce and products of the Dairy State.
Read more about Amanda here.
WHAT IS MIDWEST NICE?
Midwest Nice isn’t just a feeling, it’s a state of being. It’s shoveling your neighbor’s driveway. It’s stopping to talk to your mom’s coworker’s wife in the grocery store. It’s making a double batch of O’Henry bars so you have enough to hand out to friends. There is something intrinsically simple and supremely satisfying about being Midwest Nice.
What you can expect to see
On Midwest Nice you'll find recipes made for friends and family. Some are sweet, some are savory, all are delicious! The meals are big on flavor and the thorough instructions will teach you the kitchen basics that every home cook should know.
You’ll also find a whole host of venison recipes! Amanda's husband is an avid hunter, and they are so fortunate to have the land provide quality meat. Amanda has learned a lot in their years together and is part of processing, packaging, and cooking the venison.
Favorite recipes include red wine venison stew, venison shepherd’s pie, venison meatballs, and venison meatloaf! More dishes using dear meat in fun and inventive ways are added frequently so be sure to check back often for more kitchen inspiration!
Here are a few more favorite (and popular) recipes!
- Copycat Starbucks Cold Foam
- Wisconsin Brandy Old Fashioned
- Homemade Cherry Bounce
- Lemon Drop Jello Shots
- Sausage and Tortellini Soup
Interested in working together?
Midwest Nice is available for brand partnerships, sponsored posts, recipe development, and more! If you want to partner on a project, send an email to amanda(at)midwestniceblog.com
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