Apple Peanut Butter Teeth

Sink your teeth into this frightfully fun Halloween treat! These apple “monster mouths” are equal parts spooky and snackable, perfect for kids (and Halloween-loving adults), parties, or a ghoulish after-school bite.

Smoky Mexican Layered Dip

This smoky Mexican layered dip is the kind of crowd-pleaser that disappears faster than you can set it down on the table. Creamy refried beans, cool guacamole, tangy sour cream, zesty salsa, and a blanket of cheddar come together in colorful layers that beg for a scoop of tortilla chips.

Cherry Steak Salad

Make this fresh main dish salad, featuring fresh cherries, with a meat or protein component for an easy, complete summer meal.

Mini Blueberry Galettes

Blueberries are the taste of summer. Make this recipe and everyone can have their own individual galette instead of cutting into a single pie.

Cincinnati Chili

Cincinnati Chili is a long way from Texas but it boasts its own flavor profile that includes cinnamon, chocolate, and allspice and is typically served over spaghetti and topped with shredded cheese, chopped onion, and kidney beans.

Cornbread

This is a good, basic cornbread made with more cornmeal than flour and just a small hint of sugar. Because it is cornmeal-heavy, it’s fairly dense but the corn flavor really comes out. It’s outstanding hot out of the oven with a little butter and honey.

Mini Ham and Cheese Calzones with Pizza Dough

Just like a ham and cheese roll-up, only more elevated, and just as easy to make! These back-to-school calzones delight both children and parents alike, perfect for accompanying lunches, or at home easy meal solutions. 

Greek Pasta Salad

All the fresh flavors of summer are right here in this easy pasta salad. Make this for a light supper or for your next potluck. Add grilled chicken for added protein or substitute vegan feta cheese for the dairy feta. Makes 4-5 servings.

Asparagus Tomato Bacon Salad

Nothing says Northern Michigan summer quite like local asparagus season. This simple asparagus bacon tomato salad brings together crisp-tender local asparagus, smoky bacon, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a tangy Dijon vinaigrette for a dish that’s perfect for warm weather gatherings, grilling season, or easy lunches on the patio.