Recipes from the American Midwest, ranging from beer cheese soup to brats, puppy chow to succotash, tater tot casserole to Chicago and Detroit pizza, and much more.

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Midwestern Chicken and Noodles
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Goetta (German-American Breakfast Sausage)
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Cheese Frenchee (Deep-Fried Grilled Cheese Sandwiches)
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Kansas City Steak Soup
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Ohio Shredded Chicken Sandwich
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Indiana Breaded Pork Tenderloin Sandwich
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Wisconsin Butter Burgers
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Kansas City-Style Cheesy Corn
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The Juiciest Juicy Lucy
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Knoephla (North Dakota Cream-and-Dumpling Soup)
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Cheese-Filled Toasted Ravioli
Detroit-style pepperoni pizza resting on a cutting board, with a piece cut from it.
Detroit-Style Pan Pizza
Chicken and Wild Rice Hotdish
Classic Chicken and Wild Rice Hotdish From 'The New Midwestern Table'
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Chicago-Style Hot Dog Buns Recipe
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Pie of the Week: Shaker Lemon Pie
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St. Louis Pork Steaks
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Iowa Steak de Burgo (Steak With Garlic and Herb Butter Sauce)
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How to Trim Pork Spareribs Into a St. Louis-Style Cut
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The Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches in the Midwest
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In the Midwest, Great Bologna Is a Way of Life
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A Visit to Louis' Lunch, Home of the Hamburger
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A Love Letter to Ohio's Chocolaty, Peanut Buttery Buckeye Candy
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The United States of Pizza: Idaho
Dinner Tonight: Stacked Green Enchiladas Recipe