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Before & After: Kitchen (Part 1)
So few weeks ago I crossed something off my summer to-do list: Learn How To Sew. It was my first time sewing. Ok, a bit of a fib. I did sew 1 pillow in 7th grade Home Economics class But I needed some...
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Pork Tenderloin with Pineapple Salsa
Quick Grilling Post. We head out tomorrow morning for a long weekend in Pella, IA where I was born and where both my parents grew up. Cute little Dutch community….. I love going back to visit, eat, and...
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Stop with the paninis already
My love affair with my panini press has been well documented, (read about that here). It made its glorious return earlier this fall (read about that here). Our family just loves being able to try...
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“I shall call him Squishy”
Happy Halloween! So when my daughter turned 3 she all of the sudden really got into playing dress up. And since I kept all my dance costumes from when I was younger, and since my little sister passed...
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Baked Potato Soup & Corny Cornbread
If you don’t follow Iowa Girl Eats blog. You need to! Go. Right now. (I’ll wait) Lots of yummy food. Here is one of her recipes I made recently. Baked Potato Soup & Corny Cornbread (It has bacon in...
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Italian Pizza Meatballs
Italian Pizza Meatballs Ingredients 1.5 lbs ground beef or ground turkey 1 1/2 cups bread crumbs 2 egg 2/3 cup milk 1 onion, chopped 3/4 to 1 can pizza sauce 1 block mozzarella cheese Italian or Pizza...
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High School Recipes Requests
Crispy Chicken Ingredients 6 boneless, skinless chicken breast (we use the hormone free cups Rice Krispies, crushed (we use the organic cereal) 1 stick butter, melted 1 package dry Italian dressing...
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From Baby Bumps to Baby Boys
BEFORE AFTER What are the chances that four cousins all get pregnant at the same time (within 6 weeks to be exact) and all of them have boys? I think our entire family was pretty shocked when one...
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served with a side of Pepto
Homemade Hot Pockets Ingredients 2 packages crescent rolls Melted unsalted butter OR olive oil Your choice of protein (ham, chicken, pepperoni, sausage) Your choice of cheese (swiss, mozzarella,...
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Mares eat oats…and Does eat oats
And so does Jenna I love oatmeal! Here was my breakfast this morning. Maple Apple Almond Oatmeal Ingredients (this is for 1 serving) 1 cup water 1/2 cup old fashioned oats (I used Gluten Free,...
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Skinny Enchiladas & Fat Cookies
Every Wednesday night my husband and I (along with two other couples) help out at our church’s Youth Group. It is such a blessing to get to know some of the 6th-12th graders in our community. The Youth...
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Mmmmm tastes like chicken
Phew! This FIRST POST is a doozy I promise they will never be this long again. But look what I have been up to………. A few weeks ago I tried something I have never attempted before in the kitchen. I...
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It’s a Hawkeye State
A few weekends ago we did one of our favorite fall activities: IOWA HAWKEYE FOOTBALL! We started off Friday night at a dinner for the new Carver Hawkeye Arena addition. My husband’s grandparents were...
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Feta Appetizer – 2 Ways
Here are two great appetizer recipes sure to be a hit at your Christmas Party this year. They will be devoured in seconds (true story). I made these for Thanksgiving this year and made one of them for...
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linguine, fettucine, martini, bikini……PANINI!!
No….this isn’t a post about the SlapChop (ha!) This is a post about how much I am deeply, truly in love… with my……. PANINI PRESS!!!! (cue Hallelujah Chorus music) My family and I were getting real sick...
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Christmas Dinner Meal Idea #1
If you follow Domestic Engineer on Facebook you know that I decided on no Christmas Tree this year. #1 I am not sure where we would put it because we downsized on our house this year. #2 We can just go...
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Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies – So Delicious
Most of us love inviting our friends to our places for breakfast or for tea parties in the evening. But the dilemma that we face is what snacks to serve that will be both healthy and tasty. Cookies...
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How to Cook Fish
Fish are nutritious and can be part of a healthy diet. When cooked properly, they can also be delicious. Unfortunately, some cooks are intimidated when it comes to preparing and cooking fish. Choosing...
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Start Cooking Excellent Meals With These Tips
TIP! If you think you want to try cooking with skewers, there are a couple things you should know. When using metal skewers, opt for those that are square-shaped or twisted; these will hold onto food...
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Turn Any Meal Into A True Gourmet Experience With These Simple Tips
Perhaps you feel that being in your kitchen is a mundane experience. You can change this by taking up a hobby, like cooking. You will start to look forward to spending time in your kitchen, and...
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