Part One: Kitchen Islands – Features & Function

Sunday, November 20th, 2011

Kitchen islands have become a standard feature in most kitchens today.  Due to their exceptional features and ease of functionality, kitchen islands fulfill basic amenities such as food preparation and storage and can give your kitchen architectural style and added function.  Add seating and it can even serve as an important meeting place for family [...]

Recipe: Wisconsin Beer Brats

Sunday, November 13th, 2011

Interior Motives – Cambridge, WI
2 (19.8 ounce) packages fresh bratwurst links
1/2 cup butter
3 (12 ounce) cans light beer
4 onions, chopped
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon garlic powder
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 cup sauerkraut, drained (optional)
10 (6 inch) bratwurst buns
In a slow cooker, combine the bratwurst links, butter, beer, onions, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, garlic [...]

Recipe: Pumpkin Dessert

Sunday, November 13th, 2011

Marilyn Larson – Holiday Kitchens Employee
1 pkg yellow cake mix
½ cup butter (1 stick)
1 large can pumpkin mix (1 lb 14 oz.can) or
1 large can pumpkin puree and 3 tsp pumpkin pie spice
3 eggs
¾ cup Sugar
2/3 cup Milk
For the crust:  Mix dry cake mix and butter with fork until crumbly.  Save 1 cup of mixture [...]

Recipe: Butternut Squash Soup

Saturday, November 5th, 2011

AIM Kitchen & Bath – Des Moines, IA
1 medium butternut squash
4 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 medium carrot, chopped
1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced
2 apples or pears, peeled and diced
4-6 cups chicken stock
salt and pepper
sour cream
toasted walnuts
chives, minced

Slice the squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds with a large [...]