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Now We’re Cookin’

Refreshingly New Spring Recipe Ideas

Spring... our reward for making it through another winter! If you are like us, we are excited to eat more spring-like themed and colored foods. This week, we found some foods that help you feel like spring, a new and refreshing season! Reward yourself! Ooey-Gooey Lemon Monkey Bread Prep Time:...

Easter Leftovers You'll Love

Easter leftovers! Love them? Hate them? Either way - there are usually leftovers. This week, we explore some ideas of how to use them up! Bacon Deviled Eggs Prep Time: 15 min. Cook Time: 25 min. Additional Time: 30 min. Total Time: 1 hr. 10 min. Servings: 24 12 large eggs 6 slices bacon 1/4 C...

Easter in a Slow Cooker

Easy Easter Dishes - Not Impossible! This week, we feature Easter meal ideas all made in the slow cooker! What could get easier? The only hard part might be deciding which recipe to try OR hope you have multiple slow cookers! Crock Pot Cinnamon Roll Casserole Prep: 10 min. Cook: 2 hrs. 30 min...

Holiday Dessert Treats

Desserts! Desserts are a favorite part of every holiday celebration! This week, we feature some fun Easter treats and desserts to give you some new inspiration this spring! Enjoy this “All Desserts” edition of “Now We’re Cookin’!” White Chocolate Easter Egg Candies Prep Time: 25 min. Cook Time...

Lent-Friendly Meals

Lent is here, and we are always looking for a good family “Lent-Friendly” meal to prepare. This week, we will feature some great ideas to help keep your menu exciting and fresh. No desserts this week - watch next week’s column for an all-desserts edition! Pesto Flatbread Prep Time: 20 min....

Recipes for the Perfect Potluck

Recently, a couple members of the Drummer Test Kitchen participated at a crafting weekend. Besides crafting and visiting, there was a time-honored tradition - a potluck! Potlucks are a great way to not only try new dishes, but to make new ones. The options available were fantastic and delicious...

Fantastical Air Fryer Favorites

The air fryer is a favorite kitchen appliance for many people. There are so many ways to utilize all the different options that are included on an air fryer. Here are some exciting, delicious air fryer recipes for you to try. Enjoy these new options for your weekly menu! Air Fryer Donuts 1 (16...

One-Pan* Meals

After a long day and a good meal, the last thing anyone wants to do is clean a lot of pots and pans! This week, we feature one pan (*or at least a minimum), proving that making a good meal doesn’t need to end with a messy kitchen! Enjoy! Sweet Potato and Egg Skillet Prep Time: 10 min. Cook Time...

Homemade Sourdough Recipes

Sourdough Starter is being talked about everywhere these days! Some recipes we have tried recently surprised us by starting with a Sourdough Starter! There are many cookbooks and on-line resources - give it a try! Sourdough Starter Total Time: 7 days Servings: 1 sourdough starter Flour Whole...

New Twists on Old Favorites

This week, we will focus on some new twists on some old favorites. A great way to change up the winter routine... try a new recipe this week! Overnight Baked Oatmeal Prep Time: 15 min. Cook Time: 45 min. Refrigerate Time: 8 hrs. Stand Time: 10 min. Total Time: 9 hrs. 10 min. Servings: 6 2 lg...