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Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401
Michelle Madden
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Latest Articles by Michelle Madden
Recipes Sep. 4, 2025 7:00 am1d ago
This recipe, inspired by Ms. Mary Peters, is made with nutmeg and will make you feel nostalgic for all things fall.
Recipes Aug. 1, 2025 6:00 am35d ago
Cabbage is stuffed with grilled chicken and creamy, Gouda mac ‘n cheese and topped with Hawaiian jerk sauce for a magical trio of deliciousness.
Food & Drink Jul. 3, 2025 9:30 pm64d ago
Summer is a great time to enjoy fun, food and festivities with your friends and family — and Michelle Madden has a spicy, flavorful recipe for everyone to try at their next BBQ.
Recipes May. 20, 2025 6:00 am108d ago
Sweet yet tart, this decadent dessert is versatile and easy to make.
Recipes Apr. 16, 2025 6:00 am142d ago
Hummingbird Cake is said to be a staple in the Southern United States, but it originated in the Caribbean. It’s a dense cake with tropical fruit, such as bananas and pineapple, and the southern touch of pecans and cream cheese frosting.
Food & Drink Mar. 18, 2025 12:00 pm171d ago
This versatile sauce is perfect with your choice of protein
Recipes Feb. 16, 2025 6:45 am201d ago
These little puff pastries can be made sweet or savory
Recipes Jan. 19, 2025 5:00 am230d ago
What’s not to love about these sweet-meringue-based sandwich confections?
Recipes Dec. 22, 2024 5:30 am257d ago
Sweetened Condensed Milk Bread falls a little flat first time ‘round
Recipes Nov. 24, 2024 6:00 am285d ago
Seeing all of the harvest season decorations and smelling all the fall candle scents encouraged me to try my hand at Sweet Potato Cornbread, I love them both so I thought I’d try to combine the two.
Recipes Oct. 27, 2024 5:00 am314d ago
I love fresh Italian cuisine. It has so much flavor, color, textures and the aromas are delicious too!
Recipes Sep. 22, 2024 4:30 am349d ago
I call fall soup season. I love it so much. Even though it’s still pretty warm out, I have already got started making soup like this yummy recipe for Broccoli Cheddar Soup with Rotisserie Chicken.
Recipes Aug. 29, 2024 11:38 am372d ago
Using a Crockpot to cook the meat during the day speeds up the process
Recipes Jul. 21, 2024 5:30 am411d ago
Eggroll wraps can pretty much enhance whatever you fill it with so the options for this yummy dessert are almost endless.
Recipes Jun. 16, 2024 5:00 am447d ago
This Rhubarb Meringue Dessert is good both warm or cold.