Door County Recipes

Sunday Funday Chili

Courtesy of Destination Sturgeon Bay. Fun fact. October is National Chili Month—who knew! We definitely wanted to celebrate and this recipe was a fan favorite at our gymnastics meets way back when our daughter was competing. It’s the perfect recipe […]

Piggy on a Bun

Recipe Compliments of the Hitching Post Bar & Grill. Fall brings kids back to school (whatever that may look like this year), nights get shorter, and time just seems to run out regardless of what we’re doing! So, if you’re trying to […]

Harvest Blend Baby Back Ribs

By: Keith H. – Mount Healthy, OH “I wanted to make ribs as good as they serve in restaurants. The dry rub and slowly steam cooking the ribs are the secrets to a fall off the bone, tender, flavorful rib. […]

Did Someone Say S’mores?

Courtesy of Destination Sturgeon Bay recipes. If the past few months have taught us anything, it’s that simple pleasures really are some of the best. Now, that doesn’t mean that it’s just the “same old, same old” thing when it […]

Heavenly Pumpkin Spice Coffee-Chocolate Chip Cookies

By: Sarah – New Milford, CT – Recipe Contest 2015 “Pumpkin and chocolate come together in perfect harmony in these delicious Fall treats!” This is a Door County Coffee Fan recipe. It was not made in the kitchens of the […]

Extreme Java Chip Frappe

A sweet treat for one mixed up with Door County Coffee Elite Espresso, Ice Cream and Chocolate Chips. Just like ordering right from the Café. YUM! Ingredients: Featured ingredient: Elite Espresso 10 oz. Bag Ground 10 oz. ice 1 Tbsp. sweetened […]

Orange Olive Oil Cake

While we are patiently waiting for the summer season in Door County, it’s easy to fantasize about sitting in sunshine along the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean Sea. Dream away and when you come back to reality, brew yourself some […]

Raspberry Coffee Smoothie

By: Fiona G. – Keller, TX – 2017 Recipe Contest Submission “Oatmeal smoothies are tasty and satisfying and help keep rumbling tummies at bay. Add some fruit, protein powder and Greek yogurt and things really start coming together. When I […]

Fried Eggs & Frico with Polenta

Compliments of the Laurie Conrad at Blue Daisy, LLC., guest chef at The Savory Spoon in Ellison Bay Ingredients: ½ cup cheddar cheese (shredded)½ cup Parmesan cheese (grated)½ cup cooked polenta1-2 tablespoons olive oil + more as needed1 teaspoon garlic […]

Churro Flavored Oat Bread

By Peter Sherrill, Forestville, Wisconsin “This bread made with the Churro flavored coffee, giving it sweet tastes of sugar and cinnamon, making it perfect for breakfast toast or a bit of sweetness on a grilled cheese for lunch!” This is […]

Lemon Shortbread Coffee Cookies

By Carrie Sherrill, Brussels, WI “This cookie is the combination lemon and buttery shortbread, the perfect mix. They are so fun and easy, and perfect for a family picnic!” This is a Door County Coffee Fan recipe. It was not […]

Maple Cinnamon Apple Sauce

Recipe courtesy of Destination Door County. INGREDIENTS: • 3 Gala apples (or another variety of sweet red apple) • 3 Granny Smith or pippin apples • ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons real maple syrup* • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon • […]

A Simple Cherry Creme Tapioca Dream

By: Sheila R. – Cincinnati, OH – 2017 Recipe Contest Submission My husband and I have enjoyed introducing many young people to homemade tapioca pudding. It has always been a big hit! For our older friends the pudding seems to […]

Wisconsin Warmup Coffee

Wisconsin Warmup Coffee is featured on the Door County Coffee & Tea Co. website. This is a user-submitted recipe. It was not made in the kitchens of the Door County Coffee Cafe. Ingredients: Featured ingredient: Dark Voyage Coffee 10 oz. Bag […]

Cherry Glazed Thanksgiving Turkey with Cherry Bacon Stuffing

(by Cherry De-lite)Total Time: 50 Minutes Prep: 15 Minutes Cook: 35 Minutes Yield: 6 Servings Level: Beginner Ingredients Spice Rub 1 whole turkey (12lb) 2 tbsp chopped fresh sage leaves 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper Stuffing 8 bacon strips, […]

Washington Apple Cake

(From “All Around Pig Tail’s Pork” Barbeque Team, winners of the Dessert category in the Death’s Door BBQ competition on August 24, 2013) 3 eggs 2 cups sugar 1 cup cooking oil 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 […]

Spaghetti Squash Au Gratin

(by Ruth Robinson) “Tastes like Hash Brown Casserole without all the calories and carbs!” 1 medium spaghetti squash 2 tablespoons butter 1 small yellow onion, cut in half and very thinly sliced ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more if […]

Roasted Pepper & Tomato Soup

Roasted Pepper & Tomato Soup (8 cups) (by Fredrik Bexell, Kitchen Manager, Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant & Butik) 1/4 cup olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1-1/2 cup tomato sauce 1-1/2 cup diced canned tomatoes 3 cups water 1/2 cup […]

Julie’s Grandma’s Rhubarb Pie

(by Delores Anderson) Pie Ingredients: 9 in. pie crust 5 cups medium chopped rhubarb 2 eggs 1-1/2 cups sugar 3 T flour 1/4 cup half & half Topping Ingredients: 1 cup flour 1/2 cup melted butter 1 cup brown sugar (Mix all topping […]

Door County Recipes