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Dakota Delights

Dakota Delights

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Dakota Delights

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Winter Recipes

Stay cozy all season long with hearty, soul-warming dishes.

Winter Breakfasts

Winter Mains

Meatloaf and Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes on a white plate sitting on a granite countertop

Meatloaf

1 hour 10 minutes
This classic meatloaf is tender, juicy, and full of rich, savory flavor. A blend of ground beef and pork keeps it moist, while a sweet and tangy ketchup glaze caramelizes beautifully in the oven
Cajun shrimp pasta in a white bowl topped with finely minced parsley. deep red sauced noodles with boiled shrimp, onion, bell pepper, garlic and seasonings.

Cajun Shrimp Pasta

20 minutes
Creamy Cajun shrimp pasta loaded with bold spices, smoky heat, and tender shrimp in a rich, velvety sauce—ready in under 30 minutes!
Potato and pumpkin soup served in a pumpkin pie pumpkin, with rosemary croutons and black pepper sprinkles over the top

Pumpkin Potato Soup

44 minutes
Creamy Pumpkin Potato Soup made with cheddar, milk, and warm fall spices — comforting, flavorful, and topped with rosemary croutons for the perfect cozy meal.
Fully cooked brown sugar dijon glazed ham steak on a white plate.

Brown Sugar Dijon Glazed Ham Steak

15 minutes
This quick skillet ham steak gets a rich caramelized glaze balanced with apple cider vinegar. Ready in minutes, it’s an easy way to turn a classic ham slice into a sweet-savory favorite for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Meatloaf and Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes on a white plate sitting on a granite countertop

Meatloaf

Cajun shrimp pasta in a white bowl topped with finely minced parsley. deep red sauced noodles with boiled shrimp, onion, bell pepper, garlic and seasonings.

Cajun Shrimp Pasta

Potato and pumpkin soup served in a pumpkin pie pumpkin, with rosemary croutons and black pepper sprinkles over the top

Pumpkin Potato Soup

Fully cooked brown sugar dijon glazed ham steak on a white plate.

Brown Sugar Dijon Glazed Ham Steak

Winter Bites

Delicious close up photo of southern mashed potatoes.

Chef-Level Mashed Potatoes

35 minutes
Fluffy and rich, these mashed potatoes have the ultimate creamy texture. With balanced fats, plus seasoned with garlic, onion powder, and fresh chives - they’re the perfect comforting side for any meal, any time of year. Make mashed potatoes like a chef!
Delicious close up photo of southern mashed potatoes.

Chef-Level Mashed Potatoes

Winter Desserts

Double Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies baked and sitting on a white plate on a granite countertop.

Double Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies

20 minutes
Rich, chewy chocolate cookies studded with creamy white chocolate chips and buttery macadamia nuts — the perfect balance of sweet, fudgy, and crunchy.
3 Completed Snickerdoodle Cookies, perfectly baked and sitting on a plate.

Snickerdoodle Cookies

25 minutes
Classic snickerdoodles with ultra-soft centers, crisp edges, and an extra-sparkly cinnamon-sugar finish. Simple technique, unbelievable texture.
Double Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies baked and sitting on a white plate on a granite countertop.

Double Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies

3 Completed Snickerdoodle Cookies, perfectly baked and sitting on a plate.

Snickerdoodle Cookies

Winter Beverages

Meet Dakota

Hi I’m Dakota! Welcome to my kitchen. I’m obsessed with the beauty of fresh, whole foods and embracing the best of the season.

 I believe the most wonderful recipes in the world shouldn’t be complicated or intimidating. I use reliable methods for delicious, crowd-pleasing dishes that you’ll be proud to make again and again.

My goal is simple: To give you the skills and confidence to explore new cuisines, discover new flavors, and find joy in your own kitchen!

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