Dairy-Free Macaroni Salad

Looking for a creamy, flavorful macaroni salad without the dairy? This homemade dairy-free macaroni salad features a rich and velvety cashew-based dressing, crisp fresh vegetables, and tender elbow macaroni for the perfect plant-based side dish. Whether you’re preparing for a
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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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A Michigan Cookout Side-Dish Staple: Creamy Cabbage Coleslaw

Coleslaw is a summertime staple, especially during grilling season. Here in Michigan, if you’ve spent any time at a backyard barbecue or cookout, chances are you’ve seen a bowl of creamy coleslaw next to the hot dogs, brats, and burgers. This recipe is inspired by the classic creamy cabbage slaw served at Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth, with a few simple adaptations of our own.

You’ll Love This Traverse City-Inspired Hot Dog

Traverse City is a world–renowned place to live – and visit – and we think it’s on par with some of the best culinary destinations on the planet. But in preparing for our annual celebration of all-things frankfurter, we started wondering; why doesn’t Traverse City
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The Best Chicago Dog Recipe Around

Even dedicated hot dog lovers need to freshen up their franks. Pick up the right ingredients for a Chicago-style hot dog head of your next grill out, including local options and organic essentials. Ready to win your next backyard get-together?
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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.

Gumbo

Gumbo is a Southern classic, a rich stew thickened with a roux, as well as the thickening properties of okra. Here you have the option to use rice flour, for a gluten-free roux, and frozen okra, which is easy to find year round.

Sheet Pan Cod with Sweet Potatoes and Olives

This sheet pan meal is a great way to roast vegetables and fish in one pan, eliminating extra pots to wash. Sweet potatoes take a savory turn when mixed with juicy Kalamata olives and artichoke hearts and create a bed for quick-cooking cod fillets.

Rhubarb Pie

Classic rhubarb pie is one of those recipes that feels like the start of the season. A generous pile of chopped rhubarb, a sweet dusting of sugar, and a flaky double crust that bakes into something bubbling and golden. The
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