In the Kitchen
A compilation of “all things kitchen” as a resource for the new homemaker.
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Deliciously moist whole wheat chocolate cake…Yes! It is possible!
If you have been researching how to bake with whole wheat and/or fresh milled flour and you have wondered if it is possible to make delicious sweet treats with the same nutritious flour, then stick around! I’m here to excitedly tell you: yes, it is possible, and they are delicious! Keep reading to learn how…
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Homemade Mayonnaise…So easy!
Making homemade mayonnaise is not nearly as complicated as it seems! I was not super comfortable making mayonnaise with raw eggs if I would be eating it uncooked, and I was thrilled when I discovered that it could be made with hard boiled eggs, as well. The process is very simple. It can be finicky…
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Simply Homemade Sloppy Joe
This simple comfort food–homemade sloppy joe–is so much more satisfying when you know you made it yourself at home. What’s even better is the knowledge that it is way simpler than you may have thought. I love making the discovery that a meal that we, culturally, have begun to associate as coming from a box…
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How to make a refreshing pasta salad with homemade mayonnaise
This blog post is going to be written more like a “how to” post rather than a recipe because pasta salad is so easily personalized. I did not want to leave any readers feeling that they were boxed into a recipe. Instead, I hope to provide you with a good understanding of the process for…
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Homemade honey whole wheat hot dog buns
Enjoy yet another uncomplicated recipe with simple ingredients that actually works! These homemade hot dog buns are hearty, but not dense; and soft, but not crumbly. You can make them pull apart style, or give them a little space and allow them to stand alone. Bring a little whole wheat goodness into your summer grilling…
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Fluffy and soft whole wheat hamburger buns
I am very excited to share with you guys these simple homemade hamburger buns. With summer grilling season in full swing, what better time of the year to master this easy recipe then right now? Before landing on this recipe, I had never had much luck making homemade hamburger buns. Any recipe I followed for…
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Mom’s Go To Beef Tips
This simple method for cooking beef tips is one of my favorite ways to use stew meat. When done right, this recipe gives you deliciously tender meat drowned in a flavorful sauce which you can then serve over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes. I adapted and tweaked this recipe from one that my mom would…
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Why make the switch to whole wheat flour & how to source it!
The history The nutrition facts Where to source whole wheat Making the switch to whole wheat Baking with whole wheat flour seems to be slowly growing more popular today. It is on the rise right behind the surge in sourdough bakers and from scratch cooking that occurred a few years ago. There is a very…
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Simple and satisfying whole wheat pancakes
If you’re looking for a from scratch whole wheat pancake recipe, than you are in the right place! You can add a variety of mix-ins or toppings to this base recipe, or you can enjoy them plain. I tweaked and changed this recipe over time to find the right balance of sweetness and flavor while…
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Salsa inspired fiesta chicken-A summer family favorite
This super quick salsa inspired chicken dinner comes together in less than 30 minutes, and is mouth-wateringly good! Tasting like a summer sunset in a dish, this dinner is flavorful, vibrant, and simple. Better yet, it requires only a few basic staple ingredients, and you can tweak or change it to provide some variety. It…