Chicago-Style Hot Dog

Bring a pot of water to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low, place hot dog in water, and cook until warmed through, about 5 minutes. Remove hot dog from water and set aside. Place a steamer basket into the pot and steam poppy seed bun until warm, about 2 minutes. Place hot…

Traditional Indiana Breaded Tenderloin Sandwich

Flatten pork slices, one at a time, by placing in between two pieces of sturdy plastic and pounding with a meat mallet until 1/4-inch thick and about 3 1/2×5 inches in size. Whisk egg and milk together in a shallow bowl; stir in salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, seasoned salt, marjoram, and oregano until…

Stroopwafels

Cookies: Filling: Start the cookies: Mix flour, melted butter, sugar, warm milk, egg, and yeast together in a large bowl. When dough becomes too stiff to stir, turn out onto a floured surface and knead by hand for a few minutes. Set aside to rise for 45 minutes. Make the filling: Heat molasses, brown sugar,…

Jalapeño Cornbread Muffins

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and grease the cups of a 12-muffin tin. Place 1/4 cup butter in a small skillet and melt. When butter is melted, add onion and minced jalapeño and cook, stirring occasionally, 3 to 5 minutes. Set aside to cool. In a mixing bowl, combine beaten eggs…

Boston Baked Beans

Transfer soaked navy beans and soaking water to a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until nearly tender, approximately 1 to 2 hours. Drain and reserve the cooking liquid. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Arrange 1/2 of the beans in the bottom of a 2-quart casserole dish….

Detroit Hot Honey Wings

Ingredients Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Wash wings well and pat dry with paper towels. Season wings with cayenne, salt, and pepper. Cook chicken wings on the preheated grill, brushing wings liberally with 1/2 cup honey while cooking, until cooked through and juices run clear, 20 to 30…

Best Fried Walleye

Check walleye fillets to ensure all bones and skin have been removed. Cut fillets into manageable pieces, if necessary. Combine flour, garlic powder, pepper, and salt in a shallow bowl. Place beaten eggs in a separate shallow bowl. Place cracker crumbs onto a plate. Heat oil in a deep fryer or large cast iron skillet…

Trout Amandine

Rinse and pat dry trout. Season inside and out with salt and pepper to taste. Dredge trout in flour. Heat 2 tablespoons butter in large skillet over high heat until melted. Add trout and brown both sides. Lower heat to medium and cook for about 5 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Remove…

New England Bean Dip

Rinse kidney beans; set aside to drain. Stir together onion, mayonnaise, relish, dry mustard, Worcestershire sauce, horseradish, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Gently mix in kidney beans until coated with dressing. Refrigerate until serving.

Jersey Fresh Tomato Soup

Place tomatoes, carrots, and onion in a stockpot. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 30 minutes. Stir in chicken broth, sugar, and salt. Melt butter over medium-low heat in a small saucepan. Whisk in flour to form a thick paste; gradually add milk, whisking continuously until thickened…