Dining

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College Cook: Mini Apple Pies

The trick to living in a college dorm on a college budget, is exactly how do I replicate a homemade, out of mom’s oven onto the kitchen table in a dorm room?
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The Wannabe Chef: Preacher Cookies

Preacher cookies. No-bake oatmeal cookies. Whatever you call them, this is definitely a recipe you can easily pull together if you need a quick dessert.
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The Wannabe Chef: Butternut Squash & Apple Soup

This butternut squash soup is full of vegetables, as well as an apple to add both tart and sweet elements to the meal. And it was so easy to put together!
Chicken and Dumplings

The Wannabe Chef: Chicken & Dumplings

This version has many ingredients you’d expect: chicken and dumplings – of course – carrots and celery. But it also incorporates potatoes and a mixture of herbs that take the flavor of the broth and dumplings to a new level.
Halloween Treats!

The Wannabe Chef: Frankenstein Pudding Cups

Ready for Halloween? Learn how to make these adorable Frankenstein Pudding Cups for the kids (and maybe the adults, too!).
Sweet Potato

The Wannabe Chef: Southwestern Style Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

This healthy sweet potato has all the good stuff! The stuffing tastes like a chunky salsa thanks to chopped tomatoes, onion, cilantro and other spices. See the full recipe now!
Peanut Butter Pie

The Wannabe Chef: Peanut Butter Pie

Six simple ingredients lead to a yummy, smooth – and quite rich – pie. Just mix the ingredients, pour it into the crust, chill in the fridge and you’re done!
Eclair Cake

The Lazy Baker: Eclair Cake

Five ingredients is all it takes for this no-bake cake. Light and fluffy, the flavor is exactly like an eclair!
Cheeseburger Casserole

The Lazy Baker: Cheeseburger Casserole

This recipe for an easy cheeseburger casserole is sure to be a family favorite!
Apple butter

The Wannabe Chef: Homemade Apple Butter

Learn how to make homemade apple butter right in your crockpot - so easy and the perfect way to greet fall!

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Recreating a Dreamy Blue Kitchen
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Recreating a Dreamy Blue Kitchen

Inspired by a beloved former home, this Old Southwest renovation layers sky-blue cabinetry, warm metallic accents, and tailored updates into

The Beaver Dam Sunflower Festival attracts about 20,000 visitors annually — a boon to the local economy.
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Bloom Town

Flower farms are finding new ways to keep our community beautiful.