Michigan Recipes

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Detroit Hot Honey Wings

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A sweet, spicy wing recipe that is amazing on the grill! This is a Detroit recipe, so enjoy!

Forget the old Chicago vs. NY debate! America's best pizza could very well be Detroit-style pizza. Even though it's often referred to as 'deep dish,' I don't think that accurately captures the essence of this crispy, crusty, crazy-good slice. It has flavor elements of a slightly charred thin-crust pizza, with the texture of light, airy focaccia. Plus, if you use the properly shaped pan, the edges of your crust get wonderfully crunchy, making for a truly unique experience.

By Chef John

Kielbasa and Cabbage

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This smoked Polish sausage dish is great for company, but quick enough for a weeknight! It is super good and easy, and can be prepared well in advance. Complete your meal by adding a baked potato, fruit salad, and bread.

By KITKATY

Pasties II

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A traditional Upper Peninsula of Michigan treat! Complete with rutabaga! I am from the UP and this is the real deal! Rub pasties with a little milk for a golden color.

By RaiderMom

Coney Island Hot Dogs

The story of how the Coney Island hog dog got to the Midwest is pretty straightforward, but no one really knows exactly how the wiener first came to be topped with what is basically a hot meat relish. I have no idea how authentic this is, and have never been to Detroit, or even Flint. I have had Nathan's® version, which I enjoyed, but the word on the street is that it's not nearly as good as the relatives it spawned.

By Chef John

Cream Cheese Kolacky

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The dough for these cookies is what makes them exceptional. I always quadruple this recipe for the holidays. Most popular fillings are peach, apricot, raspberry and date. Use your imagination! This year I'm trying Michigan cherry preserves and cranberry marmalade. You better hide a few for Christmas day--these are the ones that go first!

By MBMCD

Cinnamon Ice Cream

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This is a delicious treat. It reminds of the cinnamon ice cream I used to get at Ray's Ice Cream in Detroit!

By Elizabeth

Kim's Zippy Sauce

This is the famous zip sauce that goes with steak served locally in Detroit. It really brings out the best in beef, and adds a spicy punch to the flavor.

By Kim

Cornish Finnish Michigan Pasties

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I make these pasties about once a month for my family and extended family. I weigh my ingredients for accuracy and flavor.

By Ruth Uitto

Jalapeno Poppers of Champions

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I fashioned this delicious snack especially for Super Bowl XL! My vegetarian and non-vegetarian friends alike will be enjoying these as we root for our beloved Seattle Seahawks. Detroit 'Hawk City!!!

By Ben S.

Grandma Slattery's Michigan Sauce

This is a Meat Sauce from Upstate New York that is used on top of Hot Dogs. When I grew up it was used on steamed hot dogs and steamed rolls, sometimes with raw onions (for those who like them) on top! Very good... thanks Grandma Slattery for getting the recipe!

By MSLATTERY

Pierogi Casserole

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Full of flavor, this pierogi casserole is nothing short of rich and hearty. It's a wonderful change from the usual humdrum casserole.

By Seanna Chauvet

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Homestyle Turkey, the Michigander Way

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A simple, down to basics recipe when it comes to the good old tom turkey.

Pickled Bologna

This was used as a pickled eggs recipe at Michigan Tech. It's great when served with a cold beer, eh!

Maurice Salad

Boston Cooler

Wet Burrito

Cherry Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Port Huron-Style Coney Sauce

This is a style of coney sauce that is found in the Greek restaurants and Coney Islands around the Detroit, Michigan area. It is very unique and different from New York coney sauce. Serve over steamed hot dogs in steamed buns with mustard and chopped raw onion if you wish.

Original Bar Cheese Spread

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Cherry Chicken Salad

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Cabbage Apple Soup

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Best Darn Minestrone Soup Around

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Ponczki

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More Michigan Recipes

Sourdough Bread III

This recipe won 1st place in the sourdough category of the Michigan State Fair 3 years in a row! Best if baked in a cloche, a covered stoneware baking stone.

By Warren Wickland

Lebanese Restaurant Rice Pilaf

Took me three tries but I finally nailed a restaurant style Lebanese rice pilaf. Nothing I tried online came close to this and I guess the secret is the right kind of rice, the right rice/water ratio and of course, plenty of butter and oil! Find yourself a good Lebanese yogurt marinade, grill some meats, and get a hold of some hummus. If you're from Southeast Michigan or anywhere else with a large Middle Eastern population, you will feel like you're eating at your favorite place! Trust me.

By NELLYDESIGN

Best Cheesy Broccoli Soup

This is from a dear old friend when I first got married 30 some years ago. She's a Finlander from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan so it may be familiar to some of you. We needed lots of warm soup living in the cold northern region!

By Janna

Potato and Cheese Filling for Pierogi

Potato and cheese filling for Pierogi.

By Jill

Vitamix® Hummus

This is the result of my quest for perfectly creamy and flavorful hummus. We have many Middle Eastern restaurants in metro Detroit and I've always wanted to perfect the recipe at home. The secret to ultimate creaminess with this recipe is the Vitamix® blender, which really emulsifies the mixture so it's not grainy. Using a food processor in the past, it never came out smooth. Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil and lightly garnish with a dash of paprika or minced parsley if desired. Sprinkle toasted pine nuts on top when serving for a savory variation. Great with fresh baked pita, pretzels, or sliced vegetables.

By TroyC

German Rocks

A heavy cookie with dates and nuts. Derived from Bavarian Inn, Frankenmuth, Michigan.

By Mel

Detroit-Style Coney Dogs

Where I come from no Tigers game is complete without a Detroit Coney. It's a grilled, natural-casing hot dog, loaded with chili sauce, mustard, and onions. Yummy...Detroit-style yummy!

By Ashley Schulte

Spartan Tri Tip Chili

This Texas-style chili (no beans) has been a hit with family and friends. It originated as a Michigan State tailgating dish, to keep warm during cold football Saturdays (with help from my Texas cousin). As always, you can tweak recipe to adjust heat and consistency. Top with sharp Cheddar cheese, sour cream, diced fresh sweet onions, and tortilla chips. Enjoy!

By AccountKiller

Plum Clafouti

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A family favourite that fills the house with a cinnamon aroma. A delicious plum dessert, dusted with icing sugar!

By GibsonsGirl

Grandma Skeet's Prune Kolaches

This is a Czech Pastry my Grandma use to make with a homemade prune filling and streusel topping. I changed it a little so I could use the bread machine. They are worth the hard work!

By SCOOBYVC

Charlie's Sweet Island Brussels Sprouts

A sweet yet mildly spicy Caribbean rendition of an old vegetable staple makes what sometimes is a bitter-tasting veggie, liked by few, into an exciting side dish. After snowblowing a traditional Michigan winter evening, Charlie yearned for the island taste. He blended this up and it was requested again three nights in a row.

By jennifer-cita

Kolaches I

A traditional Czech pastry, it can be filled with a variety of fillings.

By Michelle Beard

Easy, Not Fast One Pot German Cabbage Soup

I got this recipe from a restaurant in Michigan. For tastier soup use chicken broth instead of water, but I don't; it costs more. I use Campbell's® soup because it has a better flavor.

By Aprile Greene

Eat Michigan Salad

I live in Buckeye country, that's the land of Ohio State University football to the rest of you. We love to tailgate and watch the Bowl games, and are always trying to come up with clever things to do to our biggest rivals up north, the Michigan Wolverines. The cherries and maple in this wonderful salad inspired the name. Enjoy!

By Saveur

Aunt Anna's Pan Pasty

This is my favorite comfort dish which was the signature dish of my Aunt Anna in Mass City, MI. Ingredients are as for those in most any Upper Peninsula Finnish-style pasty, but cooked without a crust. When I make it, I just can't stop eating it, either hot or cold! Somehow the ingredients meld together for a wonderfully tasty, one-dish meal which is considerably more healthy than pasty with a crust. When serving, pass the ketchup, along with a side of your favorite coleslaw.

By Andytofu

Plum Dumplings

This recipe came from Istria in the former Yugoslavia. It can be an entree (our favorite) or side dish. I have fond memories of helping my mother make large batches of these and freezing them for the winter. They are still one of my favorite meals and my children (now grown up) still look forward to these any time I make them.

By Cyndi K.

Gunk on Noodles

My mother came up with this wonderfully simple dish on a snowy Michigan night when all she had on hand was a pound of ground beef. My father and I just loved it, and when Dad asked her what it was called she laughed and said 'Gunk on Noodles.' The silly name stuck, and I've been making it for my family for 25 years. A quick meal made with items we all have on hand.

By Lisa

Michigan Chicken Salad

My husband hated even the mention of chicken salad until he tried this. Now he requests it regularly!

By CHARISMOM

Michigan Maple Peanut Butter Sheet Cake

A magical melting moment of pure maple pleasure mixed with the wholesome goodness of peanut butter in a soft, moist delicious cake topped with a nutty peanut butter frosting. You can even add a cream cheese frosting drizzle for extra-special occasions!

By calabash0420

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