Tag: american

  • Chili Dogs

    Chili Dogs

    It’s football season, and time to satisfy the pigskin fans in our family. It’s a challenge to come up with something new and inventive every week to satisfy the hungry fans in this family. Chili dogs are neither new nor inventive, but they offer hearty table fare that has earned a spot in our weekly…

  • Extra Creamy Macaroni and Cheese

    Extra Creamy Macaroni and Cheese

    This is the ultimate classic mac and cheese recipe—it’s extra creamy, extra delicious, and extra comforting. It has three types of cheese and a super smooth, rich sauce you won’t be able to get enough of. The addition of cottage cheese and sour cream adds a hint of tartness for contrast in the flavor profile.…

  • Hawkeye Sloppy Joes

    Hawkeye Sloppy Joes

    My friend Marcy shared this sloppy joe recipe with me.  She made it one time when we visited her lovely home in Iowa.  She prepared it with her typical midwestern laissez-faire elegance. Iowans are no-nonsense, quick and efficient in their movements.  I think it’s something about growing up in a farming community. I watched her…