Food Creator & Reviewer
Cooking in the Midwest@cookinginthemidwest
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At a Glance
Reviewed Places · 17
Luke Brown's honest takes on local restaurants and food spots
“The taco rice is a family hit and provides great leftovers.”
“Showcases easy, family-friendly, and 'picky kid approved' meals.”
“The family loved the meals, especially the grinder subs, teriyaki steak, and the chicken pot pie which was a hit with the kids.”
“The BBQ Cheeseburger Sliders were mentioned as the favorite meal of the week.”
“Creator calls the 'Dirty Fried Burritos' a family favorite.”
Recipes & Content · 171
Recipes, cooking tips, and food content from Luke Brown
Inspired by a pregnancy craving for In-N-Out, @cookinginthemidwest creates these incredible "Animal Style" burritos. They're loaded with mustard-grilled smash burger patties, caramelized onions, french fries, American cheese, and a special burger sauce, all wrapped in a tortilla and grilled until golden.
As shown by @cookinginthemidwest, these super easy Marry Me Chicken Sandwiches are made right in the slow cooker. Tender shredded chicken is mixed with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and seasonings, then made creamy with cream cheese and mozzarella for a delicious and simple weeknight meal.
@cookinginthemidwest creates a crave-worthy smash burger burrito, loading a flour tortilla with chopped smash burger patties, crinkle-cut fries, caramelized onions, American cheese, and a creamy burger sauce, all toasted on a griddle.
These easy and delicious Jalapeño Popper Tacos from @cookinginthemidwest are loaded with seasoned chicken, spicy jalapeños, crispy bacon, and melted cheddar cheese, all topped with a creamy jalapeño popper dip.
@cookinginthemidwest shares a simple and delicious sheet pan dinner perfect for busy weeknights. Chicken tenders, smoked sausage, baby potatoes, and broccoli are roasted together and finished with a flavorful parmesan garlic sauce.
Creator @cookinginthemidwest shares an incredibly simple 3-ingredient apple dump cake. Made with apple pie filling, cinnamon coffee cake mix, and butter, this dessert is perfect for summer parties and can be baked in an oven or on a smoker.
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