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287 recipes
Official source card for 10 Minute Spaghetti SauceOfficial recipe card
Sauce & Condiment

10 Minute Spaghetti Sauce

A quick and flavorful spaghetti sauce made with ground beef, tomatoes, herbs, and seasonings simmered until rich and ready in just 10 minutes.

Official source card for 3 Cheese Campfire PotatoesOfficial recipe card
Side Dish

3 Cheese Campfire Potatoes

A family recipe for 3 Cheese Campfire Potatoes, preserved in the official Our Midwest Recipe Box collection.

Official source card for All Purpose BBQ SauceOfficial recipe card
Sauce & Condiment

All Purpose BBQ Sauce

A tangyhomemade barbecue sauceformarinades,basting,and grilled meats.

Official source card for Almond CookiesOfficial recipe card
Dessert

Almond Cookies

A crisp old-fashioned almond cookie made with blanched almonds, light brown sugar, and egg whites—-formed into long strips, topped with whole almonds, baked until lightly golden, then cut into small pieces.

Official source card for Apple ButterOfficial recipe card
Sauce & Condiment

Apple Butter

A rich old-fashioned apple butter made with cooking apples, sweet cider, sugar, and warm spices—slow-cooked until thick and glossy, then canned for pantry storage

Official source card for Apple Butter CupcakesOfficial recipe card
Dessert

Apple Butter Cupcakes

A simple homemade cupcake recipe made with yellow cake mix, safflower oil, egg whites, and a sweet apple butter filling— baked until tender and cooled on a wire rack.

Official source card for Apple CrispOfficial recipe card
Dessert

Apple Crisp

A family recipe for Apple Crisp, preserved in the official Our Midwest Recipe Box collection.

Official source card for Apple CrispOfficial recipe card
Dessert

Apple Crisp

A family recipe for Apple Crisp, preserved in the official Our Midwest Recipe Box collection.

Official source card for Apple CrispOfficial recipe card
Dessert

Apple Crisp

A family recipe for Apple Crisp, preserved in the official Our Midwest Recipe Box collection.

Official source card for Apple Crunch PieOfficial recipe card
Dessert

Apple Crunch Pie

A family recipe for Apple Crunch Pie, preserved in the official Our Midwest Recipe Box collection.

Official source card for Apple DumplingOfficial recipe card
Main Dish

Apple Dumpling

A cozy old-fashioned baked apple dessert made with fresh apples, warm cinnamon and nutmeg, and a tender pastry dough—baked in sweet cinnamon candy syrup until bubbling and delicious.

Official source card for ApplesauceOfficial recipe card
Sauce & Condiment

Applesauce

A warm homemade applesauce with brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

Official source card for Asparagus With Lemon ButterOfficial recipe card
Sauce & Condiment

Asparagus With Lemon Butter

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Official source card for Autumn Harvest ChickenOfficial recipe card
Main Dish

Autumn Harvest Chicken

A family recipe for Autumn Harvest Chicken, preserved in the official Our Midwest Recipe Box collection.

Official source card for Bacon Cheeseburger Roll UpOfficial recipe card
Bread

Bacon Cheeseburger Roll Up

A savory baked roll-up made with lean ground beef, chopped bacon, onion, melty Velveeta, and refrigerated pizza crust—-browned, rolled up, and baked until golden.

Official source card for Baked Beef Tips & NoodlesOfficial recipe card
Main Dish

Baked Beef Tips & Noodles

A family recipe for Baked Beef Tips & Noodles, preserved in the official Our Midwest Recipe Box collection.

Official source card for Baked Cheese BallsOfficial recipe card
Appetizer

Baked Cheese Balls

Crispy,cheesy,and perfect for dipping.Quick baked cheese bites made from string or cheddar cheese, dipped in milk,

Official source card for Baked Dill PicklesOfficial recipe card
Sauce & Condiment

Baked Dill Pickles

Old-fashioned baked dill pickles made by packing pickles into jars with dill and garlic, covering with a hot vinegar brine, sealing, and baking gently in the oven.

Official source card for Banana BreadOfficial recipe card
Bread

Banana Bread

A family recipe for Banana Bread, preserved in the official Our Midwest Recipe Box collection.

Official source card for Banana CakeOfficial recipe card
Dessert

Banana Cake

A soft, tender, old-fashioned banana cake.

Official source card for Banana CakeOfficial recipe card
Dessert

Banana Cake

A family recipe for Banana Cake, preserved in the official Our Midwest Recipe Box collection.

Official source card for Banana Creme PieOfficial recipe card
Dessert

Banana Creme Pie

A creamy banana pudding pie in a baked crust, folded with whipped topping and layered with fresh bananas.

Official source card for Banana Oatmeal DropsOfficial recipe card
Main Dish

Banana Oatmeal Drops

A soft old-fashioned drop cookie made with oats, mashed banana, warm cinnamon and nutmeg, and optional nuts or raisins dropped by teaspoonfuls and baked until lightly golden.

Official source card for Barbecued SpareribsOfficial recipe card
Dessert

Barbecued Spareribs

Tender barbecued spareribs baked with onion, catsup, water, vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, salt, and paprika until rich, saucy, and flavorful.

Official source card for Basic Butter Cream FrostingOfficial recipe card
Dessert

Basic Butter Cream Frosting

A classic, fluffy buttercream frosting made with vegetable shortening, butter, powdered sugar, cream or milk, vanilla, and salt, beaten until smooth and fluffy.

Official source card for Batter Fried SharkOfficial recipe card
Main Dish

Batter Fried Shark

Crispy old-fashioned batter fried shark made with shark fillets or other fish, flour, salt, baking powder, and vinegar—dipped in a simple batter, fried until golden brown, and drained on paper towels.

Official source card for BBQ SauceOfficial recipe card
Sauce & Condiment

BBQ Sauce

A tangy homemade barbecue sauce made with oil, vinegar, catsup, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, A-1 sauce, mustard, chili powder, and beer brought to a boil and simmered until rich and flavorful.

Official source card for Bearilliant Cookie GlazeOfficial recipe card
Dessert

Bearilliant Cookie Glaze

A family recipe for Bearilliant Cookie Glaze, preserved in the official Our Midwest Recipe Box collection.

Official source card for Bearrific Buttercream FrostingOfficial recipe card
Dessert

Bearrific Buttercream Frosting

A family recipe for Bearrific Buttercream Frosting, preserved in the official Our Midwest Recipe Box collection.

Official source card for Beary Sweet Sugar CookiesOfficial recipe card
Dessert

Beary Sweet Sugar Cookies

A family recipe for Beary Sweet Sugar Cookies, preserved in the official Our Midwest Recipe Box collection.

Official source card for Beef & Onion Deep Dish PieOfficial recipe card
Dessert

Beef & Onion Deep Dish Pie

A hearty savory beef pie with onions, peas, sour cream, and a flaky puff pastry crust.

Official source card for Beef JerkyOfficial recipe card
Main Dish

Beef Jerky

A family recipe for Beef Jerky, preserved in the official Our Midwest Recipe Box collection.

Official source card for Beer Batter For FishOfficial recipe card
Main Dish

Beer Batter For Fish

A light, crispy beer batter made with flour, beer, egg yolk, and simple seasonings for coating fish before frying.

Official source card for Best Ever Sugar CookiesOfficial recipe card
Dessert

Best Ever Sugar Cookies

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Official source card for Blue Ribbon BBQ ChickenOfficial recipe card
Main Dish

Blue Ribbon BBQ Chicken

A family recipe for Blue Ribbon BBQ Chicken, preserved in the official Our Midwest Recipe Box collection.

Official source card for Blue Ribbon BBQ ChickenOfficial recipe card
Main Dish

Blue Ribbon BBQ Chicken

A family recipe for Blue Ribbon BBQ Chicken, preserved in the official Our Midwest Recipe Box collection.

Official source card for Boston Baked BeansOfficial recipe card
Side Dish

Boston Baked Beans

A slow-baked classic with navy beans, pork shank, molasses, brown sugar, and warm spices.

Official source card for Bread & Butter PicklesOfficial recipe card
Bread

Bread & Butter Pickles

A family recipe for Bread & Butter Pickles, preserved in the official Our Midwest Recipe Box collection.

Official source card for Bread And Butter PicklesOfficial recipe card
Bread

Bread And Butter Pickles

A sweet old-fashioned bread and butter pickle recipe made with sliced cucumbers, onions, vinegar, sugar, mustard seed, celery seed, and turmeric — salt-soaked, gently heated in a tangy brine, then packed into clean jars and sealed at once.

Official source card for Breakfast In A MuffinOfficial recipe card
Breakfast

Breakfast In A Muffin

A family recipe for Breakfast In A Muffin, preserved in the official Our Midwest Recipe Box collection.

Official source card for Broccoli And Carrots With Cheese SauceOfficial recipe card
Sauce & Condiment

Broccoli And Carrots With Cheese Sauce

A family recipe for Broccoli And Carrots With Cheese Sauce, preserved in the official Our Midwest Recipe Box collection.

Official source card for Broccoli Cheese PuffOfficial recipe card
Main Dish

Broccoli Cheese Puff

A cozy baked casserole made with prepared macaroni and cheese, chopped broccoli, dry mustard, and fluffy beaten egg whites baked until puffy and lightly browned.

Official source card for Broccoli Cheese SoupOfficial recipe card
Soup & Stew

Broccoli Cheese Soup

A family recipe for Broccoli Cheese Soup, preserved in the official Our Midwest Recipe Box collection.

Official source card for Broccoli Cheese SoupOfficial recipe card
Soup & Stew

Broccoli Cheese Soup

A family recipe for Broccoli Cheese Soup, preserved in the official Our Midwest Recipe Box collection.

Official source card for BrowniesOfficial recipe card
Dessert

Brownies

Rich, fudgy brownies with a glossy chocolate frosting perfectly sweet and packed with crunchy nuts.

Official source card for Bubbles Made EasyOfficial source card
Family Craft

Bubbles Made Easy

A family recipe for Bubbles Made Easy, preserved in the official Our Midwest Recipe Box collection.

Official source card for Bunny Cookie Cut OutsOfficial recipe card
Bread

Bunny Cookie Cut Outs

A classic lemon-scented cut-out cookie dough made with sugar, margarine, vanilla,andatouchoflemonrolled,cutintoshapes,decoratedwithcandies, andbakeduntillightlygolden.

Official source card for Butter Cream Frosting For Christmas CookiesOfficial recipe card
Dessert

Butter Cream Frosting For Christmas Cookies

A family recipe for Butter Cream Frosting For Christmas Cookies, preserved in the official Our Midwest Recipe Box collection.

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