Super Cute, Creative Baby Gifts - Month 9

38 weeks Totally loving these gifts from the heart... Karl and I have received some really awesome, creative baby gifts for Baby Koester since finding out we're expecting. Three of which we just received recently. I would love to go through every awesome gift, but since these just came about, I wanted to share! Check out this incredible quilt made by Donna Shay. I grew up across the street in Illinois from the Shay's. My mom and Donna...

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Grilled Venison Loin Dinner

Karl's Secret Grilled Venison Loin Dinner serves 4 recipe from a family friend A nice low-fat dinner on the grill Thaw venison Let soak in marinade 6-8 hours in a Zip lock bag Marinade: 2-4 TBS Olive Oil 2 TBSP soy sauce 1 TBS worcestershire sauce You +1'd this publicly. Undo 2 tsp garlic powder 1 finely chopped small onion 1 TBS black pepper 3 heaping TBS brown sugar 1 TBS red wine vinegar 1/4 cup ketchup Throw meat on grill. Don't...

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"Better than Sex" Chocolate Nutella Cupcakes

“Better than Sex” Chocolate Nutella Cupcakes serves 16 recipe adapted from Cupcake Project and Chockylit I never bake and this turned out SOOO good. 1/2 C butter, room temperature1 1/4 C sugar2 large eggs, room temperature3/4 C flour1/2 t baking powder1/4 t baking soda1/4 t salt1/2 C unsweetened cocoa powder1/2 C milk1 t vanilla  Preheat oven to 350°F. In a mixing bowl, beat butter until softened and smooth. Add sugar and beat for...

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King Ranch Chicken Casserole

A recipe I had to try King Ranch Chicken Casserole serves 8 to 10 recipe found on MyRecipes.com This recipe keeps showing up on my email so I thought I'd give it a whirl. Good flavor! 1 (4 1/2- to 5-lb. ) whole chicken (I bought a rotisserie chicken) 2 celery ribs, cut into 3 pieces each 2 carrots, cut into 3 pieces each 2 1/2 to 3 tsp. salt 2 tablespoons butter 1 medium onion, chopped1  medium-size green bell pepper,...

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Sweet Mustard Chicken Thighs

Easy grill recipe Sweet Mustard Chicken Thighs serves 4 recipe found on MyRecipes.com So easy to make and really tasty! 1/2 cup prepared mustard 1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground allspice 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 8 (3-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken thighs Cooking spray I didn't have allspice so I mixed in some Ginger and Nutmeg and that seemed to do the trick. I also mixed yellow mustard and some...

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