Month: February 2021

Inspired by Utah

Inspired by Utah

Starting my culinary journey at home, this hearty Utah meal represents the many Sunday dinners I’ve shared with family and friends throughout my life. THE MEAL (Click on the links above to jump to that part of the post!) Welcome to my state meal cooking Read More

Grandma’s Raspberry-Rhubarb Jell-O

Grandma’s Raspberry-Rhubarb Jell-O

Source: Grandma’s family recipe Click here to read about my experience making this recipe for my state meal challenge! Servings: 9 Total time: 8 1/2+ hours INGREDIENTS 4 cups rhubarb (about 2 12-oz bags if buying frozen) 2 ½ cups water 1 (6 oz) package Read More

Maple Honey Butter

Maple Honey Butter

Source: Natasha’s Kitchen Click here to read about my experience making this recipe for my state meal challenge! Yield: 3/4 cup (amount in picture is doubled) Total time: 5 minutes INGREDIENTS ½ cup butter, room temperature ¼ cup honey ½ tsp pure maple syrup ¼ Read More

Lion House Rolls

Lion House Rolls

Source: I Heart Naptime Click here to read about my experience making this recipe for my state meal challenge! Yield: 2 dozen rolls Total time: 3 hours INGREDIENTS 2 cups warm water (about 105°F) 2/3 cup nonfat instant dry milk 2 Tbs active dry yeast Read More

Dutch Oven Pot Roast

Dutch Oven Pot Roast

Source: Food Network Click here to read about my experience making this recipe for my state meal challenge! Servings: 6 Total time: 4 hours, 30 minutes+ INGREDIENTS One 3-lb chuck roast Salt and pepper to taste 3 Tbs olive oil 2 yellow onions, peeled and Read More

Intro to the State Meal Challenge

Intro to the State Meal Challenge

For a while now, I’ve been following bloggers and Instagrammers who are making iconic foods from each state (or country!) and thinking, “I’d love to try that!” So after much procrastination, I’m finally doing it!  My purpose in doing this challenge is to try new Read More