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    Midwest Eats, Tidy Tips & Festive Treats

    Midwest Eats, Tidy Tips & Festive Treats

    Discover quick and easy recipes, cleaning tips and even homemade dog treats. We celebrate tidy spaces and delicious, fuss-free dishes with step-by-step instructions and photos. I hope you enjoy your time here!
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    Memorial Day

    • Round fruit pizza made to resemble the American flag
      American Flag Fruit Pizza
    • stack of vanilla coated truffles with a half eaten red, white and blue truffle on top.
      Red White and Blue Truffles
    • Red, white and blue drink surrounded by patriotic party favors.
      Bomb Pop Cocktail Drink
    • pretzel dessert with fresh berries
      Berry Pretzel Dessert

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    Taco dip decorated like the American flag

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    American Flag Layered Taco Dip

    A quick, simple and festive dip with layers of refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, cheese, tomatoes and black olives! The perfect patriotic appetizer for Memorial Day!

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    • Fresh tofu salad nestled in a romaine lettuce leaf, surrounded by sandwich ingredients and garnishes.
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    Born and raised in Wisconsin, where family and fun are at the heart of it all - I inherited a deep appreciation for home cooking and family traditions. I’m all about quick and easy recipes, tidying up, and laid back “up north” living.

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    Air Fryer

    • Perfectly cooked scallops wrapped in crispy bacon, served on a white plate with a garnish of parsley.
      Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Scallops
    • Three apple fritters stacked on a white dessert plate in front of an air fryer.
      Air Fryer Apple Fritters
    • Marinated salmon bites cooked to perfection and served with a delicious dipping sauce.
      Air Fryer Salmon Bites
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    Ninja Foodi

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      Ninja Foodi Popcorn
    • sliced and shredded beef brisket
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      Ninja Foodi French Dip Sandwiches
    • white bowl of cauliflower soup with cheese and onions
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      Ninja Foodi Burgers
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    Desserts

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      Easy Raspberry Mimosa Recipe
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    • frozen watermelon drink with blue straw
      Frozen Watermelon Slushies
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    Hey, I’m Sara!

     Born and raised in Wisconsin, where family and fun are at the heart of it all - I inherited a deep appreciation for home cooking and family traditions. I’m all about quick and easy recipes, tidying up, and laid back “up north” living.

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