recipes

Do you recall mid-pandemic when grocery stores were running out of feta cheese because of a recipe that was sweeping across the internet and world? Did you know that it all started with a woman from Grand Rapids?

Hudsonville Ice Cream's free e-book includes 17 holiday recipes from influencers and recipe creators in Michigan and throughout the Midwest.

I can't wait for Thanksgiving. The dinner for our family is always a bit hectic, but lots of fun. I just bought a turkey oilless-fryer, and I can't wait to use it, so the main course is taken care of, however, the rest of our menu always does seem to be the same each year. Not that it's not good, but I really wanted to look for some new ideas this year, and I got some help. Kathy Landin of our Tow

How about a simple shrimp alfredo recipe that almost everyone will love? The decadently creamy Knorr Pasta Sides Alfredo becomes a delicious meal for four when you add juicy shrimp, plump cherry tomatoes and fresh spinach.

By Laurenda Marie Bennett It’s very likely I ate more watermelon making this watermelon bluerry mint salad than what actually ended up in it. Plus, it's blueberry season in Michigan!

It's summertime and that means grilling season. The Ad Council and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service has a new online tool through the Food Safe Families campaign to raise awareness about proper grilling techniques and the dangers of food poisoning risks.

By Laurenda Marie Bennett Pancake Sunday was a tradition in my family. I looked forward to those mornings when my mother poured her homemade buckwheat batter onto a warm griddle. Yummmm. I haven’t met a pancake I didn’t like, but over the years I’ve come to find my favorite. So, what are my favorite pancakes, you ask? They are fluffy, chocolatey, whole wheat Almond Joy Pancakes, with plenty of ch

By Laurenda Marie Bennett Brussels sprouts, carrots, parmesan and toasted walnuts plus a yummy lemony garlic dressing equals a simple and refreshing salad. It’s bright, flavorful and perfect for spring and summer.

By Laurenda Marie Bennett I cannot get enough of fresh berries in the warmer months. Cherries. Strawberries. Raspberries. Blueberries. Blackberries. Oh, and smoothies. I can’t get enough of those either! They are breakfast made easy. Or have one as a mid-day snack. Or enjoy one as a post-workout replenisher. Or try one as a dessert!

By Laurenda Marie Bennett Spring has finally sprung! While everyone is spring cleaning and de-cluttering their homes, I think it’s just as important to cleanse our bodies. They sure deserve it, don’t they? Especially after such a long winter of hibernation and comfort foods. Fresh salads, like this Apple, White Cheddar & Chicken Salad with homemade Honey Mustard Dressing, are the perfect way t

By Laurenda Marie Bennett Double dark chocolate brownies with avocado. Yes, you read that correctly: avocado! The avocado replaces butter in the recipe. I hope you haven't left yet. These are also refined sugar and flour free. Are you still here? ;) I adapted this recipe from a fellow blogger. And let me tell you, these cookies do not disappoint.

By Laurenda Marie Bennett One thing my husband, Dan, has a knack for is creating appetizers that are irresistibly delicious. I’m talking finger-licking good. I can’t label everything he makes as healthy, but these Crab Stuffed Mushrooms make the cut! They're loaded with veggies, fresh herbs, parmesan and plenty of lump crab.