Recipes - Polk County Moms

A Fall Favorite: Hearty Chili

As far as I am concerned, Chili is the perfect food. It’s fast, simple, and works in any kind of weather.  It is without a doubt my favorite comfort food.  I make a Chili bar with different toppings and let everyone add what they want. Different types of cheese,...

Decadent Chocolate Caramel Brownies

A few years ago I came across this recipe in a book by Tracy Jerald called “Free to Breathe.” I knew I had to make the brownies every time they were mentioned in the story. While I enjoyed the original recipe I usually make adjustments to recipes based on...

Hispanic Heritage Month Recipe: Nicaraguan Tres Leches

Tres Leches is a traditional Nicaraguan dessert. It is a sponge cake soaked in 3 types of milk – condensed, evaporated, and cream. This recipe I am sharing was given to me by my aunt, Vilma who makes the best Tres Leches ever. It is time-consuming but it is also...

End of Summer Weeknight Recipe: Tomato Soup from Daniella Monet

September is a busy time, but it also feels like a chance to forge a fresh start. This year, we’re committing to cooking a few healthy meals a week for our families, and if that’s on our September list as well, you’ll want to check out a new app from actress and vegan...

5 Ways to Cook Healthy on Hectic Summer Days!

This story was contributed by Autumn Michaelis, author of Whole Food for Your Family Slow days of summer? Not in my house! I am the mom to five boys, ages 10-18 (my “walking stomachs”), I work full time as Whole30’s Coaching Program Manager, and I run my blog Whole...

BLT Panzanella Salad

      Late summer is prime tomato season, and this BLT Panzanella Salad from Habitual Hostess is a perfect way to use up your garden’s harvest or farmers market haul! BLT Panzanella Salad 1/2 loaf of sourdough bread, cut into 1” cubes (about four...

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