From the kitchen of Teresa Worthington, Mason Ingredients 2 ½ pounds ground beef chuck ½ tsp each salt and pepper 1 (10 oz) can Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies (drained well) 2 cups frozen, shredded hashbrowns (thawed) 3 Tbsp sour cream ½ small yellow onion, chopped 1 small green pepper, chopped 1 small bottle Sweet Baby Ray’s Barbecue Sauce Directions [SERVES 6-8] Preheat oven to 350 and line a 9x12 baking dish with parchment paper. In large bowl, combine beef, Read more [...]

From the kitchen of Cathy Blatnik. Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups white flour 3 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed 1 large egg 1/2 cup honey 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted 1/2 cup cold coffee Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place paper liners into a 12-cup muffin tin. Set aside. Place all ingredients together in large bowl and stir, by hand, with large spoon until well combined. Batter will be stiff. Distribute evenly into Read more [...]

From the kitchen of Dana Kanhai Ingredients 3/4 cup all purpose flour 1/4 cup whole wheat flour 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 2 tbsp sugar 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1 egg 1 cup milk 2 tbsp vegetable oil Directions Sift dry ingredients together in a mixing bowl. Lightly mix wet ingredients in a separate bowl. For best results, egg and milk should be at room temperature. Combine dry and wet ingredients, mix lightly with a fork or wisk. Do not over-mix; batter will be lumpy. Let Read more [...]

From the kitchen of Lisa Twenter Adapted From www.SmittenKitchen.com 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped 1 stick unsalted butter, plus extra for pan 1 1/3 cups dark brown sugar 2 large eggs 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 3/4 teaspoon flaky sea salt or 1/2 teaspoon table salt 2/3 cup all-purpose flour Heat oven to 350°F and butter an 8×8 baking pan. In a large saucepan or pot, melt chocolate and butter together. Remove pan from heat, completely stir the melted chocolate and butter Read more [...]

Makes 4 rolls. Recipe can be halved. Preheat oven to 350 and line two jelly-roll pans with waxed paper. In a large mixing bowl, beat 6 eggs till frothy. Add 2 cups of sugar and continue beating. Then add 1 - 1/3 c. pumpkin puree and 2 t. lemon juice. Now add (sifted together): 2 c. flour, 2 t. baking powder, 4 t. cinnamon and 2 t. nutmeg Divide between the two jelly roll pans and sprinkle with chopped walnuts or pecans (optional). Bake for 13-15 minutes. (When baking two at once, generally Read more [...]

Glazed Sweet Potato Filling 2 Tbs maple syrup 2 Tbs rice wine vinegar 2 medium sweet potatoes (chopped into 1/2 inch pieces) 1 small red onion (chopped) Splash of olive oil Cilantro-Coconut Sauce 1/2 cup light coconut milk 1/4 cup cilantro leaves 1/4 cup basil leaves 1 scallion (chopped) 1/4 cup toasted pumpkin seeds 1 lime, zested and juiced 1 small garlic clove Splash of tabasco sauce Salt and freshly-ground black pepper (to taste) Taco Fixings Corn tortillas Read more [...]

Makes about two dozen medium-sized cookies Prep time: 8 mins Cook time: 12 mins Total time: 20 mins (plus cooling time) Ingredients 2 cups VitaSpelt white flour (sifted) 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled 3/4 cup light brown sugar 1 large egg 1 large egg yolk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet chocolate chips are a classic, feel free to use your favorite chocolate chip) Instructions Preheat Read more [...]

From the kitchen of Teri Bernero, Lansing INGREDIENTS 1 yellow onion 2 chicken breasts 1 pkg of shredded Monterey Jack cheese 1 pkg of shredded Swiss cheese 15 small (about 5”) flour tortillas (give or take a few) 1 ½ cup chicken broth 1 jar salsa verde 1 tablespoon of whole cumin seed ½ tablespoon of ground cumin 3-4 oz of heavy whipping cream Cut onion coarsely and throw into a large saucepan. Boil the chicken in broth with onion, all cumin, salt and pepper. When Read more [...]

INGREDIENTS 1 cup honey 1 ¼ cups PB2* (mixed) 1 ½ cups dry powdered milk 3 cups old fashioned oatmeal, uncooked 2 tablespoons wheat germ (optional) ½ cup mini chocolate chips (optional) PB2 NO-BAKE COOKIES FROM THE KITCHEN OF MARY McELGUNN, LANSING Mix PB2 powder* and water to create peanut butter according to directions on package. Combine all ingredients into bowl and mix with electric mixer. Roll into balls and place on cookie sheet lined with wax paper. Freeze until firm Read more [...]

HEALTHY PANCAKES Egg Beaters Dry oats Cottage cheese Vanilla and/or cinnamon to taste Blend equal parts Egg Beater, oats and cottage cheese along with a sprinkle of vanilla or cinnamon until a smooth batter is formed. Ladle batter onto skillet over low to medium-low heat to make pancakes, making sure they are not too thick. BERRY REDUCTION 1 1/2 cups blueberries 1 1/2 cups blackberries 1 tsp – 3 tbsp sugar Water Fill bottom of medium saucepan with enough water Read more [...]

From the kitchen of Dan Ruffing, East Lansing. Ingredients 2 ½ cups flour ½ teaspoon salt 2 Tablespoons baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon nutmeg 2 cups brown sugar 2/3 cup shortening 1 cup buttermilk 2 eggs Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine first six ingredients in bowl. Add shortening and brown sugar and mix again. Reserve 1 cup of mixture for topping. Stir in milk and egg until flour mixture is moist. Pour into Read more [...]

From the kitchen of Catherine Blatnik Ingredients 1 cup margarine 1 cup white sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups white flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup sour cream Topping 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup white sugar 2 teaspoons cinnamon Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream margarine and sugar until smooth with electric mixer or by- -hand with large spoon in large bowl. Add eggs, vanilla extract, Read more [...]