Pasta salad is a great side dish, snack, or lunch option and it can be made well using ingredients that you have in your pantry! The hard part of building the perfect one is knowing what you can and should put into it and how much. Our Pasta Salad Recipe Builder will help you […]
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Working with a small backyard means coming up with a lot of tiny garden ideas. We look for ways to maximize space while keeping it aesthetically pleasing. Our goal is to decrease our dependence on the grocery store a little bit each year so each year we increase the plants that we grow. We are
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One of the first plants that pops up in our garden each spring is our spearmint plant. It grows tall and if you just slightly brush it as you walk past, you will smell the freshest mint aroma. Fresh Iced Mint Tea is one of the staple drinks we keep in our fridge all summer
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Crock Pot Creamy Italian Chicken is a simple five-ingredient dinner that requires only a few minutes of hands-on cooking! It’s a family favorite that can be served as a sandwich or with a variety of side dishes. Read on for some questions about this dinner and the recipe directions! Do I need a
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Bulk Homemade Italian Dressing Mix is a great spice blend to have on hand. You can make homemade dressing in a flash or use it as a seasoning or marinade! It’s easy to assemble and fills a one-quart mason jar which is the equivalent of 32 packets of store bought Italian dressing mix! Making
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Peppers are a great plant for a gardener of any experience to grow. They grow well in pots as well as in the ground! Here are tips for growing peppers that will increase your success in the garden. Check out our tips for growing your best tomato harvest! Last year we grew about 8
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Apple Walnut Chicken Salad is a delicious meal that balances sweet and savory. It has different textures and the flavors develop more as it chills in the fridge. It’s easy to prepare with ingredients that are pantry staples or can be picked up at any grocery store! What kind of nuts can I use instead
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Sausage, Bacon, and Kale soup is a delicious and healthy dinner that the whole family can enjoy. It has no dairy and no added gluten, relying on potatoes to slightly thicken the broth. Read on for questions and the recipe! This is a great beginner recipe as it doesn’t require any specialty tools or
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It is not uncommon to accidentally add too much of an ingredient to a recipe and feel like it’s messed up beyond repair. There are a lot of ways that you can attempt to fix these cooking mistakes though. Read on for a list of common cooking mistakes and how to fix them. Plus, a
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This sourdough garlic and chive biscuit bread is a delicious and fun alternative to traditional biscuits or garlic bread. It has a rich taste with a depth of flavor due to the combination of garlic, chive, and sourdough! Below are some questions you may have about
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