Beer Cheese Soup

Beer Cheese Soup Recipe

Stove top – Slow Cooker – Instant Pot Pressure Cooker Instructions This Beer Cheese Soup will remind you of a cold and snowy winter day in front of a fireplace. … Continued

Country-Fried Steak

Country-Fried Steak Recipe

Country-Fried Steak is also known as pan fried steak, country fried steak or CFS.  This is a classic dish that must be served with mashed potatoes (at least according to … Continued

Gooey Butter Cake

Gooey Butter Cake History and Recipe

This Gooey Butter Cake consists of a dry, flat base covered with a “goo” mixture.  It is sticky and chewy and very delicious.  This ultra-sweet treat is a St. Louis … Continued

Horseshoe Sandwich

Horseshoe Sandwich Recipe and History

This open-face sandwich is considered the signature dish of Springfield, Illinois, the home of Abraham Lincoln.  This sandwich will make your arteries cringe and your taste buds rejoice!  The people … Continued

Iowa Corn au Gratin

Iowa Corn Au Gratin Recipe

  Iowa Corn Au Gratin is a wonderful way to serve corn as a side dish, especially fresh corn.  Hearty but not heavy, this Iowa Corn Au Gratin is full … Continued

Rocky Mountain Oysters

Rocky Mountain Oysters History and Recipe

Anything that walks, swims, crawls, or flies can be eaten.  It just takes an open mind and a willing stomach.  Of course, there are some people who will eat anything. … Continued

Runza Sandwich

Runza Sandwich History

  Photo from the Runza Restaurant web site.   The Runza Sandwich is also called Bierocks. They are a yeast dough (a bread pocket) with a filling of beef, cabbage or … Continued

Chili and Cinnamon Rolls

The Truth About Chili and Cinnamon Rolls

The Truth About Chili and Cinnamon Rolls For most Americas, crackers or cornbread is a common accompaniment served with a bowl of chili.  In the states of Indiana and Ohio, … Continued