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February 20, 2013
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Chai-Spiced Compote
Find the winners from our third annual Best of the Midwest Recipe Contest as well as recipes for good-for-you salad dressings and chef recipes showcasing ricotta, Parmesan and other cheeses.
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Peach Cordial Mini Bundt Cakes

Peach Cordial Mini Bundt Cakes

The memory of a childhood orchard trip inspired Melinsa Murphey of Olathe, Kansas, to create this recipe. The cakes are moist and sweet and quite generously proportioned, so you may want to serve a half-cake to each person (or bake them in muffin cups instead).Peach Cordial Mini Bundt Cakes

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Squash Ribbons with Parmesan and Crisp Prosciutto

Peach Cordial Mini Bundt Cakes

This toss-together recipe from BelGioioso Cheese in Wisconsin makes a pretty side dish in summer, when zucchini and yellow squash abound.Squash Ribbons with Parmesan and Crisp Prosciutto

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Berry-Balsamic Vinaigrette

Berry-Balsamic Vinaigrette

The sweet tang of this rosy dressing pairs nicely with nuts, cheese, avocado or grilled chicken breast in a mixed green salad. A full 2 cups of strawberries boost the dressing's vitamin C and fiber; the olive oil is high in omega-3 fatty acids, a healthy fat that fights inflammation and protects against heart disease.Berry-Balsamic Vinaigrette

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Meat and Potato Pizza

Meat and Potato Pizza

Chalk this recipe up as an occasional indulgence. It's topped with a totally mouth-watering combo of thin-sliced potatoes, bacon, sausage and a delectable garlic-rosemary butter. The recipe comes from Hidemi Walsh of Plainfield, Indiana.Meat and Potato Pizza

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Roasted Cherry Tomato Chutney on Squash

Roasted Cherry Tomato Chutney on Squash

Annie France of Mission, Kansas, invented this beautiful summer dish. Juicy cherry tomatoes are roasted and served over spaghetti squash with herbs and mozzarella balls. Annie says she serves it as a side dish, but we think it would make a fantastic meatless main.Roasted Cherry Tomato Chutney on Squash

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Honeyed Lemonade Tea Punch

Honeyed Lemonade Tea Punch

Using Darjeeling tea imparts floral notes beyond what you find in ordinary black tea, which makes it a more interesting base for this refreshing, honey-laced drink. Keep the punch virgin, or add a tablespoon of vodka, gin or bourbon to each glass.Honeyed Lemonade Tea Punch

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Ricotta and Parmesan Spread

Ricotta and Parmesan Spread

Fresh herbs season this ridiculously simple spread from BelGioioso Cheese in Wisconsin. It keeps well in the fridge and is delicious with cherry tomatoes or other vegetable dippers, as well as crackers or baguette slices.Ricotta and Parmesan Spread

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Asian-Style Vinaigrette

Asian-Style Vinaigrette

Toss this light soy-ginger dressing with a bag of slaw mix and roasted peanuts for a nutritious side dish on stir-fry night. The recipe uses canola oil and sesame oil, which are both good choices as part of a balanced diet.Asian-Style Vinaigrette

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Salted Caramel, Chocolate and Peanut Cracker-Stack Bars

Salted Caramel, Chocolate and Peanut Cracker-Stack Bars

These fantastic potluck bars come from Patrice Hurd of Bemidji, Minnesota. She won the grand prize in a Best of the Midwest® Recipe Contest. Patrice says they're a twist on her grandmother's cracker bars. They cut beautifully and brim with salty-sweet-nutty-chocolately flavor.Salted Caramel, Chocolate and Peanut Cracker-Stack Bars

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Any-Flavor Mini Quiche

Any-Flavor Mini Quiche

Talk about easy! You can prep these delicious little quiches the night before, or make them in the morning while the oven preheats. They're perfect for brunch parties, and you can use whatever meat, cheese and veggies you have on hand.Any-Flavor Mini Quiche

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Lemon Ricotta Pancakes with Warm Blueberry Compote

Lemon Ricotta Pancakes with Warm Blueberry Compote

Rise and shine with these special-occasion pancakes from chef Mindy Segal of Mindy's HotChocolate Restaurant and Dessert Bar in Chicago. Ricotta makes them moist and rich; lemon curd gives sweet-tart punch.Lemon Ricotta Pancakes with Warm Blueberry Compote

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Very Cherry Hazelnut Coffee Cake

Very Cherry Hazelnut Coffee Cake

David Dahlman of Chatsworth, California, says this yeasty coffee cake reminds him of the old-fashioned, down-to-earth treats on his grandmother's farm table. It takes time because it's a yeast-leavened dough, but there's no kneading required.Very Cherry Hazelnut Coffee Cake

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Green Tea Ice Cream

Green Tea Ice Cream

Look for matcha, or powdered green tea, at specialty stores or online. It looks a little like eye shadow and gives this ice cream its gorgeous color and subtle tea flavor.Green Tea Ice Cream

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Smyth Steak Sandwiches

Smyth Steak Sandwiches

Crumbled blue cheese adds salty punch to these indulgent but easy-to-make sandwiches served at The Iron Horse Hotel in Milwaukee.Smyth Steak Sandwiches

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Buttermilk Pesto Dressing

Buttermilk Pesto Dressing

Try this creamy blend on a green salad with chicken or shrimp, or use it in a pasta salad with cherry tomatoes. We also like it drizzled over grilled or steamed asparagus. Although this dressing tastes creamy, the  rich flavor comes from the pesto;  Greek yogurt adds protein and calcium.Buttermilk Pesto Dressing

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Italian Dinner Soup

Italian Dinner Soup

Gail Gladding-Pullara of Oregon, Wisconsin, created this simple, crowd-pleasing soup. "My family loves this recipe," she says. "It's easy and tastes like you've been cooking for hours."Italian Dinner Soup

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Jen's White Burger

Jen’s White Burger

This sandwich looks a bit plain, but appearances can be deceiving. It's packed with flavor. Mustard, herbs and lemon zest season the meat, which is topped with wine-poached pears, sharp cheddar and pepper jelly. The recipe comes from Jen Smallwood of Portsmouth, Virginia.Jen's White Burger

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Spinach-Mushroom-Sausage Pierogi Bake

Spinach-Mushroom-Sausage Pierogi Bake

You don't get much easier than this recipe from Jan Valdez of Chicago! Saute a few ingredients, stir in cream cheese to make a sauce, and dump it all over frozen pierogis in a casserole dish. (You don't even need to thaw the pierogis!) Spinach-Mushroom-Sausage Pierogi Bake

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Mascarpone Flan Cake with Marinated Berries

Mascarpone Flan Cake with Marinated Berries

Wine-marinated berries top this showy cake created by chef Debbie Gold of the American Restaurant in Kansas City, Missouri. The sweet, nutty crust is thicker than an ordinary cheesecake, giving the dessert a dramatic presence.Mascarpone Flan Cake with Marinated Berries

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Walleye Wild Rice Cakes with Wasabi Dressing

Walleye Wild Rice Cakes with Wasabi Dressing

Cindi Rockwell of Berkley, Michigan, says this recipe, which has two signature Minnesota ingredients, was inspired by the resort her grandparents owned there.Walleye Wild Cakes with Wasabi Dressing

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Chai-Spiced Compote

Chai-Spiced Compote

Inexpensive chai tea bags infuse Chai-Spiced Compote with the tongue-tingling flavors of ginger, cloves and cardamom. Because the recipe calls for frozen peaches and cherries, you can make this colorful fruit dessert year-round. If you're watching fat or calories, leave off the pecans and coconut and just enjoy the flavorful fruit.Chai-Spiced Compote

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1 of 21 Peach Cordial Mini Bundt Cakes
2 of 21 Squash Ribbons with Parmesan and Crisp Prosciutto
3 of 21 Berry-Balsamic Vinaigrette
4 of 21 Meat and Potato Pizza
5 of 21 Roasted Cherry Tomato Chutney on Squash
6 of 21 Honeyed Lemonade Tea Punch
7 of 21 Ricotta and Parmesan Spread
8 of 21 Asian-Style Vinaigrette
9 of 21 Salted Caramel, Chocolate and Peanut Cracker-Stack Bars
10 of 21 Any-Flavor Mini Quiche
11 of 21 Lemon Ricotta Pancakes with Warm Blueberry Compote
12 of 21 Very Cherry Hazelnut Coffee Cake
13 of 21 Green Tea Ice Cream
14 of 21 Smyth Steak Sandwiches
15 of 21 Buttermilk Pesto Dressing
16 of 21 Italian Dinner Soup
17 of 21 Jen's White Burger
18 of 21 Spinach-Mushroom-Sausage Pierogi Bake
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20 of 21 Walleye Wild Rice Cakes with Wasabi Dressing
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