Category: DIY

Lasagna Soup Recipe!

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Lasagna Soup Recipe!

Enjoy lasagna? If so, why not try this Lasagna Soup Recipe?! I have not tried this dish myself yet, but I think my husband would love it! It looks delicious and relatively easy to make at home. Lasagna is a family favorite dish, so we will be trying this soup soon! Want to make this yummy dish yourself? If so, you will need the following ingredients:

  • 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced (2 cups)
  • 3 – 5 garlic cloves, to taste, minced
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can petite diced tomatoes
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 1/2 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 3/4 tsp dried basil
  • 3/4 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp dried rosemary, crushed
  • 1/2 tsp fennel seeds, crushed
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 8 lasagna noodles, broken into bite size pieces (6.5 oz)
  • 1 1/4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (5 oz)
  • 1/2 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese (2 oz)
  • 8 oz ricotta cheese

For additional directions on how to make this recipe, be sure to visit the Cooking Classy Webpage! Let us know if your family enjoyed this recipe in the comments below. What recipes have you been making lately?

Best Pasta Salad Recipe!

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Best Pasta Salad Recipe!

In the mood for pasta, pepperoni, and all things tasty? If so, you must try this BEST Pasta Salad recipe for dinner or as a side-dish! My kids even liked this pasta salad, which was great and rare! Want to make this tasty new dish as well? If so, be sure to pick up the following ingredients in-store:

  • 1lb pasta
  • 3 Roma tomatoes, seeded then chopped
  • 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded then chopped
  • 6oz pepperoni, chopped
  • 2.25oz can sliced olives, drained
  • 1/2 – 3/4 bottle McCormick Salad Supreme Seasoning
  • 1 large bottle Kraft Zesty Italian

PS: Calling all gluten-free readers and family members! Visit the link below, and she’ll share how to make this dish gluten-free.

For additional directions on making this yummy dish, be sure to visit the Iowa Girl Dish Webpage. Let us know what delicious recipes you’ve found, we love to hear from our readers.

DIY Magnetic Scrabble Letters!

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Hey! I have a super adorable DIY I made the other day with my family! Below you will find the materials and directions! This is great to get your kids to help along! Mine did!

Materials:
*wooden scrabble letters
*magnetic tape (found at craft stores)
*scissors

Directions:
1) First you will need to place each wooden scrabble tile on the magnetic tape! I would take a long strip out and place several in a row!
2) Once all of your wooden scrabble tiles have been backed with the magnetic tape, then cut off the excess with the scissors.
3) You are done!
4) Start enjoying hours of fun with these new magnetic letters!

Tips:
These tiles are great for many things! If you have a magnetic board then you can spell words, teach younger kids letter sounds when pairs with other pictures, help them spell their names! Also, you can put them in a shadow box to spell things like I Love You! Really this is all up to you and your creativity!

If you liked this DIY, check out our others over here! Happy Crafting!

Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken Recipe!

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Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken Recipe!

Need a delicious slow cooker meal to make this weekend? If so, you must try this Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken recipe! I love using the slow cooker during the summer months. Cooking with the oven can really heat up your home. Want to make this Bourbon Chicken dish as well? If so, be sure to pick up the following ingredients:

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken, cut into bite-size pieces
  • ½ c teriyaki sauce
  • ½ c chicken broth (or bourbon)
  • 2 T honey
  • 1 t mustard
  • ½ c brown sugar
  • 1 t garlic powder
  • 2 T dried minced onions
  • ⅛ t ground ginger
  • rice, prepared

For additional directions on making this recipe, be sure to visit the Recipes That Crock Webpage for more details. Let us know what you thought about this dish, because we love to hear from our readers.

Adorable DIY Caterpillar Clothes Pins!

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With it being summer sometimes the kids get bored, especially if it’s raining! These are the most adorable little critters! Below you will find the material needed and the directions! Remember to be creative too!

Materials:
*cloths pins
*color pom poms
*googley eyes
*craft glue

Directions:
1) take a clothes pin and see how many pom poms will fit!
2) add a bit of glue down the middle of the top of the clothes pin
3) add the pom poms
4) add googley eyes
5) LET DRY!

Additional tips: If you want to personalize your litter caterpillar a little bit, you can paint, add stickers, or color the clothes pins first!

What did you think about this fun craft? Let us know what you thought! Check out our other DIY and crafts here! Happy Crafting!

Dill Pickle Bacon Grilled Cheese Recipe!

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Dill Pickle Bacon Grilled Cheese Recipe!

Want a new take on grilled cheese this weekend? If so, you need to make this delicious Dill Pickle Bacon Grilled Cheese Recipe! My husband recently made this for me and I loved it. My husband and I will definitely make this dish again and again. Want to make this grilled cheese recipe as well? If so, be sure to pick up the following ingredients in-store:

  • 1½ slices bacon
  • 2 slices bread
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 large pickle
  • 2 slices cheddar cheese
  • 1 oz mozzarella cheese

For additional directions on making this recipe, be sure to visit the Spend With Pennies Webpage for more details. Let us know what you thought of this recipe in the comment section below. We always love to hear from you!

Chunky Monkey Pancakes Recipe!

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Chunky Monkey Pancakes Recipe!

Need a recipe for breakfast this weekend? If so, you must make these Chunky Monkey Pancakes. I made these pancakes last weekend and my kids ate them up. Your kiddos will love them too. Want to make this breakfast treat as well? If so, here are the ingredients you’ll need to pick up:

  • 2 cups freshly ground hard white wheat flour or white enriched bread flour
  • 2 tablespoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 4 teaspoons honey
  • 4 eggs
  • 2-1/2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup oil
  • Sliced bananas
  • Mini chocolate chips, use amount as desired

For additional directions on making this recipe, be sure to visit the Food Storage Moms Webpage for more details. Let us know what you thought of this dish, we’d love to know.