State Fair Cookies

Chewy on the inside and crispy on the outside, these State Fair Cookies are my homemade recipe for the Sweet Martha’s Minnesota State Fair cookie favorite!

Chewy on the inside and crispy on the outside, these State Fair Cookies are my homemade recipe for the Sweet Martha's Minnesota State Fair cookie favorite! https://diningwithalice.com/desserts/state-fair-cookies/

If I had to pick my two favorite things about Minnesota, it would be our amazing summers and the Minnesota State Fair. The state fair here is at the end of the summer so it really serves as a big celebration of fun and fun to mark the end of a great summer and all that is awesome about our state.

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Hawaiian SPAM Skillet Dinner

Hawaiian SPAM Skillet Dinner is an easy weeknight meal made with seasoned Pineapple and Mango. Today I’m sharing my Hawaiian SPAM Skillet Dinner, a super easy, weeknight meal that combines SPAM, Pineapple and Mango with a savory seasoning, cooked right in a skillet. Preparation and cook time all under 15 minutes. Also, I’m sharing some … Continue reading

Chicken Noodle Casserole

Easy Chicken Noodle Casserole recipe made with a creamy garlic and parmesan sauce, rotisserie chicken and topped with a buttery cracker topping. This super easy casserole is one of those comfort food classics the whole family will love. Bake this casserole on Sunday and enjoy the leftovers as an easy weeknight meal. No complicated ingredients … Continue reading

25 Ways to Survive Winter with Kids in the Twin Cities

When winter hits in Minnesota, we don’t hibernate. I love a good pajama and hot chocolate day, but we’d never survive winter if we didn’t regularly find fun activities throughout the season. Parents know that to survive winter with kids in the Twin Cities, you must find things to do! Here are 25 fun ways … Continue reading

Leftover Turkey Tater Tot Hotdish

Crispy bacon and cheese turn your turkey leftovers into a casserole your whole family will love, Leftover Turkey Tater Tot Hotdish! Thanksgiving is over and we’ve had our fill of turkey sandwiches. I took the last of my roasted turkey and decided it was perfect for the Minnesota classic: Tater Tot Hotdish. Sautéed with crispy bacon … Continue reading

Ham and Pickle Dip

Ham and Pickle Dip is just like Minnesota’s favorite appetizer, Pickle roll ups! Perfect for a potluck, picnic or get together!   Ham and Pickle Dip   Print Author: Alice Seuffert Serves: 8 Ingredients 12 ounces Whipped Cream Cheese 2 tsp Dry Ranch Seasoning 1 cup chopped Ham (chop slices) ¼ cup Dill Pickle Relish … Continue reading

Creamy Wild Rice Soup

Wild Rice Soup

Creamy Wild Rice soup is a Minnesota classic filled with ham, chicken and wild rice. Creamy Wild Rice soup is a Minnesota classic filled with ham, chicken and wild rice. Around January of every year, Will and I always ask each other why on earth we live in Minnesota. For years, we were happy living … Continue reading