With the return of school, here are a few fast, delicious recipes to make your weeknights a little easier. Enjoy!
Easy Back-to-School Meals for Busy Weeknights
Michigan Olive Burger Recipe with Creamy Olive Spread
A Michigan classic, this olive burger layers seasoned beef, melted Swiss cheese, crisp lettuce, and a creamy green olive spread with a hint of cherry pepper. It’s salty, tangy, and packed with distinctly Michigan flavor.
Easy One-Pot Lasagna Soup with Ground Beef and Sausage
This hearty one-pot soup has all the cozy comfort of lasagna without the layers of work. Made with rich marinara, savory sausage, and a cheesy ricotta-Parmesan topping, it’s a quick and satisfying way to enjoy those classic Italian flavors, perfect for a simple, comforting meal at home.
Pan-Seared Salmon with Fresh Stone Fruit Salsa
We all love tomato salsa, but it’s always fun to mix it up and make fruit salsa. When sweet, juicy nectarines, peaches, plums and cherries are in season, they make a vibrant, colorful salsa for topping a filet of salmon.
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Pan-Seared Walleye with Herbed White Wine and Caper Sauce
Make tender pan-seared walleye with a rich herbed white wine, lemon, butter, and caper sauce for an elegant yet approachable seafood dinner.
Our Favorite Fall Harvest Bowl Recipe with Plant-based Ingredients
Celebrate the flavors of fall with this harvest bowl a hearty mix of roasted chickpeas, caramelized sweet potatoes, crisp apple, and nutty wild rice, all tossed with massaged kale and a tangy balsamic dressing. It’s wholesome, colorful, and perfect for meal prep or a quick, nourishing dinner after a busy day.
Portobello Mushroom Stir-Fry
The portobello mushroom is often used as a meatless alternative to a burger because it has a “meaty” umami flavor and a chewy texture. In this stir-fry, it’s more like slivered steak, and it’s seared and then coated with a maple sauce for a subtle sweetness.
Cherry Burgers with Smoked Gouda and Griddled Onions
Cherries add a lightly sweet flavor component to burgers and boosts them with a little extra nutrition. This burger is similar to the Plevalean burger created in 1988 by Ray Pleva of Pleva’s Meats in Cedar.
Detroit-Style Coney Hot Dogs 🌭
If you’ve ever spent time in Detroit, chances are you’ve noticed there’s a Coney Island restaurant on just about every corner. Detroit-style Coney dogs are more than just a hot dog topped with chili. They’re a Michigan food tradition with
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Smashed Chicken Burgers with Parsley
Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, these chicken burgers are topped with a tangy lime Dijon mayo and paired with a fresh, crunchy salad made from the same ingredients. Pile them onto toasted buns or keep things lighter and enjoy them bun-free.
