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Becky Peterson

Becky grew up in Illinois, but she met her husband at Iowa State. The couple settled down in the country, where they raise their two daughters along with their dog, cats, honey bees and now chickens.

Making in the kitchen: Tilapia with Citrus Glaze

Looking for a different way to make fish? I found this recipe in a Betty Crocker cookbook and found it...

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Making in the Kitchen: Mashed Potato Cakes

Uh oh. It’s 5:15, everyone’s starving and I have absolutely no idea what we’re going to have for dinner. I...

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Making in the kitchen: Clinton Kelly’s Ginger-Orange Chicken with Coconut Rice

If I had to pick one channel that I had to watch for the rest of my life, it would be ESPN. Just kidding....

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Making in the Kitchen: Chicken Crescent Square recipe

My Mom made these a lot when I was growing up and now it has become one of my favorite...

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Making in the kitchen: Oh-So-Good Carrot Cake

Happy Easter everyone! While I’d love to say I had a super cute, unique “themed” dessert to make for your...

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Making in the Kitchen: Garlic Herb Bread in Bread Machine

I store my bread maker in the basement. Out of sight, out of mind. I’ll go 3 months without using...

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Oreo Ice Cream Cake: St. Patty’s Style

We will be whooping it up with our friends, the Drays, tonight.  When I say whooping it up, I mean watching our four kids...

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making in the kitchen: cinnamon toasted pretzels

I’m not sure when my addiction to pretzels began, but I’m betting it stemmed from the first 3 months I...

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Making in the kitchen: Pasta Bolognese

Warning: this is not one of those “30 minutes meals”!  This is a full-on afternoon of slicing, dicing and most of...

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Making in the Kitchen: Blueberry Breakfast Cake

What is it about blueberries that just make any baked good better? I found this recipe on Alexandra’s site  and...

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