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Looking for an easy healthy Christmas treat recipe? Grinch Kebobs are perfect. These work well for Christmas dinner appetizers or for class parties. This simple recipe is great for getting something healthy that kids will also love. These are so cute and you know kids will love them! [Read more…]
These adorable Rudolph Cookies are adorable, festive and so easy to make.
These Peanut Butter Reindeer Cookies make a fun treat for kids (and adults) plus they are so easy to make that the kids can help. This recipe requires just a few simple ingredients and you may have most of them on hand already! See the full printable recipe below.
I love that these are peanut butter easy reindeer cookies. Many Christmas cookies are sugar cookies so these have a whole different taste profile.
1/2 cup Peanut Butter
1/2 cup Butter
1/2 cup Sugar
1/2 cup Brown Sugar
1 tsp Vanilla
1 Egg
1 1/3 cup Flour
1 tsp Baking Soda
1/2 tsp Salt
48 Red M&M’s
96 mini Chocolate Chips
Mini Twist Pretzels
Cream together peanut butter, butter, sugar and brown sugar until smooth. Add egg and vanilla and beat until smooth. Whisk together flour, baking soda and salt in a separate bowl.
Slowly add dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, beating until incorporated. Roll into 1/2-3/4″ balls and place on cookie sheet several inches apart. Sprinkle with sugar and gently make an indentation slightly off the center of each cookie. Bake 12-14 minutes.
After you bake the Christmas Reindeer cookies, it is time to decorate! This is my favorite part.
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A friend gave me this sugar cookie and icing recipe a few years back when I mentioned that I was having a group of kids over for a cookie decorating party. I wanted cookies that would taste great, hold their shape, be firm enough to decorate, yet still soft enough to eat. I have been using this recipe for several years and it is my favorite. I have hosted cookie decorating parties at Christmastime for the last 5 years and I have been asked for this recipe over and over and so I thought I would share it here. I also am including a few tips below if you are having a cookie decorating party for kids or if you are decorating at home with kids. [Read more…]
The age old question after Thanksgiving is what to do with the leftover turkey. One great way to use it is this slow cooker leftover turkey recipe. This recipe is so simple and you can easily have all the items on hand for a yummy meal the day after Thanksgiving.
You just need some canned goods, spices, and the leftover turkey. Plus any of your favorite chili toppings such as sour cream, cheese, crackers, etc.
I have this programmable crock pot which I love. It cooks for the required amount of time than just keeps the recipe warm. This means your recipe won’t get overcooked. You can head out Black Friday shopping and come home for a tasty lunch! Be sure to check out the full printable recipe below.
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This Strawberry Jello Pudding Pops Recipe is so simple and so tasty. It is so easy to make that your kids will love to help make them. The hardest part is waiting for them to freeze. I love that this recipe includes fresh fruit. It makes me feel a little better about eating it even though it is a treat.
This recipe requires just a few ingredients and materials. You don’t need a special popsicle form instead you just use paper cups! These really are so simple to make but so tasty too. [Read more…]
This Star Red White and Blue Jello Recipe is so cute and your whole family will love it!
This is the perfect treat at any patriotic party including Fourth of July and Memorial Day. This recipe looks really complicated but it is actually quite simple. However, it does take some time to make this red white and blue jello recipe since each layer needs to harden.
Getting breakfast on the table quickly can be a challenge. This recipe for make ahead sausage egg cheese muffins will make your mornings so easy. You just prepare the sausage egg cheese muffins ahead of time and freeze them. When you are ready to eat them, all you have to do is pop them in the microwave. It is so easy even your kids can prepare them!
Here are a few pictures of the recipe in process. Full recipe is below.
Fill the cups about ¾ of the way full with the hash browns.
Take half of the shredded cheese and sprinkle in the bottom of the cups. Repeat with half of the sausage crumble.Whisk the eggs together and fill the cups until almost full. Top with the second half of cheese and sausage.
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Here are some easy and tasty Mexican recipes that will make any Cinco De Mayo special. We have rounded up everything from healthy salsa to slow cooker meals that are so easy to make. You will love this list of easy Cinco De Mayo recipes! [Read more…]
One of my absolute favorite foods is fish tacos. I often order them at restaurants but this fresh easy fish tacos recipe is great to make at home. It really is very simple to make but the fresh flavors are amazing! It is essential to use fresh cilantro in this recipe. The cilantro, tomatoes and yogurt sauce make this one seriously yummy dish. I used corn tortillas in order for the recipe to be gluten free. You can use flour tortillas though if you prefer them.
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I love these refillable squeeze tubes that you can use to make your own homemade yogurt tubes. What is great is that you can use plain greek yogurt and just add fresh fruit. We used blueberries but you could use any of your favorite berries including strawberries and raspberries. This really cuts down on the sugar that is included in most commercially prepared portable squeeze yogurt tubes. Also, many of the yogurt tubes you buy at the store have artificial colors and flavors. Without too much time and trouble at all, you can make your own yogurt tubes that are made from simple fresh ingredients. You AND your kids will love them! [Read more…]
If you are looking for a fun an easy Christmas treat, these Grinch Cookie Pops are sure to be a hit. They are so easy to make with Oreos, melting candy and red starbursts. I love that they are a bit subtle but anyone who is fan of the grinch will recognize the grinch green and tiny red heart.
And what happened, then? Well, in Whoville they say – that the Grinch’s small heart grew three sizes that day. And then – the true meaning of Christmas came through, and the Grinch found the strength of ten Grinches, plus two!
Mint Oreos – You should be able to find these at your grocery store but can also substitute classic Oreos if needed
12oz Wilton light green melting candy
Red Starbursts – can just buy a multipack and pull out the red ones. You need about 10.
White sugar sprinkles
Lollipop sticks
Directions-
1. Lay out a piece of parchment paper and place your light green candy melts into a microwave safe bowl
2. Heat your candy melts on 50% power for 3-4 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until melted
3. Dip the end of your lollipop sticks into the melted light green chocolate, open an Oreo, place your stick inside, and sandwich the Oreo back together
4. Freeze your Oreos pops for a couple minutes so the chocolate hardens on the stick, then dip them into your melted chocolate making sure each side is covered, letting the excess chocolate drip off and place onto your parchment paper
5. Open about 10 Starbursts and roll them together between two pieces of parchment paper
6. Use your heart shaped cookie cutter to cut out small hearts and place them onto each green pop
7. Sprinkle with your white sugar and enjoy
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Mashed potatoes are a yummy addition to any meal but they can take some time to prepare. That is why I love this easy slow cooker mashed potatoes recipe.
This recipe requires just a few simple ingredients. The full printable recipe and ingredients are below.
Combine the potatoes, broth, milk, and roasted garlic in the crock pot. Stir to mix.
Using a potato masher, begin mashing the potatoes. (Or if you prefer, use a hand mixer to make the potatoes smoother.)
Serve while still hot.
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I am always on the look out for quick and easy recipes that help me get dinner on the table fast. This easy red pepper chicken recipe does just that. You can make it very simply by seasoning the chicken and cooking it in a pan. This recipe is great for picky eaters too because you can control the amount of seasoning on each chicken piece. My kids prefer a bit less seasoning on their chicken and with recipes like this that is simple. If you want to take this recipe to the next level, you can also make a sauce with a bit of cream cheese, heavy cream and bacon and top everything with it. It isn’t as healthy but it sure is yummy! You really can’t go wrong with heavy cream and bacon. Mmmmm.
See the full printable recipe below.
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Simple ingredients can make the best meals and this easy beef bowl recipe proves just that. This recipe requires a bit of chopping and just 5 minutes of cooking. You can easily get this tasty dinner on the table in less than 15 minutes! If you are strapped for time at night, you can chop everything earlier in the day or even on the weekend. This recipe makes 3 to 4 servings. Depending on your taste you can either leave the cabbage and red pepper raw or cook them with the beef. I personally prefer them cooked with the beef.
If you like easy Asian inspired dinners, you should also check out this recipe.
I love any type of guacamole but this Spicy Pico de Gallo Guacamole really sets the bar high. It is very easy to make and is made of fresh flavorful ingredients. Plus anything with bacon has to be good right?!? This recipe requires just some simple chopping and mixing which even the most basic cook can handle. However, since it is made with fresh ingredients the flavors are amazing and your friends might even think you slaved in the kitchen. This recipe can be made ahead of time and keep it in the fridge for up to 2 days.
You may enjoy some of our other Mexican Inspired Recipes. If you are having a party, many of these recipes would be a great addition.
This gluten free waffle recipe is so easy to make at home and yummy as well. It requires just a few simple ingredients and not much time. The waffles can be refrigerated up to 3 days, or frozen for up to 3 months. You could make up a big bunch one weekend and have homemade gluten free waffles all week! This will also save you money vs purchasing pre-made frozen gluten free waffles and I am sure these will taste better too!
Chocolate Almond Gluten Free Waffle Recipe
(full easy to print gluten free waffle recipe is at bottom of post be sure to scroll down)
Yields
4 Servings
Ingredients
1 Cup almond flour
1 ¼ Cups milk
1 Eggs
¼ Cup sugar
¼ Cup grated chocolate
¼ Cup chopped almonds
¼ Cup shredded coconut
Directions
Preheat waffle iron to medium-high heat.
In a bowl, mix flour, milk, eggs, and sugar. Stir well.
Add almonds, coconut, and chocolate. Mix with a spoon.
Transfer to the waffle iron, then cook for 3 minutes.
Serve and enjoy.
Tips
The waffles can be refrigerated up to 3 days, or frozen for up to 3 months.
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Looking for a fun and easy treat for you and your kids? Then you will want to check out this simple nutella milkshake recipe. So easy but looks very special when you add the nutella on the rim and the sprinkles. I promise I won’t tell anyone how easy it is to make this yummy and super cute treat! [Read more…]
Looking for an easy refreshing summer drink made with just a few simple ingredients? This easy peach lemonade recipe is just what you need. The lemonade is made with lemon juice, a fresh peach, and agave nectar. If you want to add a refreshing twist to this recipe you could also add fresh mint.
This recipe is great for every day or even a party. You can feel good serving it to your friends and family because it has no artificial ingredients.
I love these cute paper straws to dress up drinks. Everything just seems more fun with a cute paper straw.
(scroll down to bottom of page for printable recipe)
Ingredients
2 Cups lemon juice
1 Peach
Agave nectar to taste
Ice
Directions
Slice and pit the peach.
Place the peach slices, lemon juice, and agave nectar in a blender.
Blend well.
Serve over ice, garnish with lemon slices and enjoy.
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Nothing says summer like homemade ice cream. This homemade coconut ice cream recipe is made with just a few simple ingredients. The ice cream at the store tends to full of ingredients that I can’t pronounce which I am trying to avoid. You can feel good about eating this homemade ice cream and feeding it to your family.
We used this Zoku personal ice cream maker to make the ice cream. It is nice because there is no electricity required and you use on any countertop; just pour in your chilled ice cream mixture, churn and scrape the stainless steel bowl, and watch as the ice cream freezes before your eyes. This is a single serve ice cream maker too so for those of us worried about eating too much ice cream in one sitting.
Making asian food at home always has me a bit intimidated. However, this easy Kung Pao chicken recipe is so simple that is perfect for the home cook and is sure to become a family favorite. You need just a few simple ingredients that you cook and mix together for a tasty meal. This recipe is wonderful when you serve with a side of rice. You can also add some sriracha sauce to spice things up.
If you don’t want to steam the vegetables, you can instead add the vegetables to the chicken while it’s getting cooked. The full printable recipe is below. This recipe is great to use up the chicken I purchase in bulk from Zaycon Foods.
This recipe requires juts a few ingredients.
½ Pound boneless chicken
1 Tbsp tamari sauce
1 Tbsp rice vinegar
1 Tbsp sesame oil
¼ Cup chopped carrots, steamed
¼ Cup chopped green beans, steamed
¼ Cup peas, steamed
¼ Cup corn, steamed
Sesame seeds to taste
First cut the chicken in cubes and take to a pan over medium heat. Next cook the chicken for 1 minute. Add the tamari sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil, and continue cooking until the chicken is golden brown and set aside. In a bowl mix the carrots, green beans, peas and corn. If you don’t want to steam the vegetables, you can instead add the vegetables to the chicken while it’s getting cooked. Add the cooked chicken and mix it. Top with sesame seeds, serve and enjoy. YUM!
Pancake muffins are a great breakfast that appear and taste special but are so simple to make. So easy, in fact, that older kids could make these on their own and younger kids can easily help. I am in love with all the fresh berries this time of year and this recipe is wonderful with fresh strawberries. The mixture of chocolate and strawberries is hard to resist. It is so yummy! This recipe is great to have with a side of fresh fruit or even a savory breakfast with eggs. These would be great as part of a breakfast buffet.
Pancake muffins would be a great addition to any brunch or shower as well. Since they are small and easy to serve they would work well for any breakfast or brunch party. These muffins though are so simple to make that you don’t need a special occasion. You can make them anytime. The full printable recipe is below.
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Looking for a fun and yummy coffee cupcake recipe? Then check out these Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino Cupcakes. They are easy to make with a boxed cake mix and Starbucks Via Coffee. Plus we have included a FREE Starbucks cupcake wrapper printable to really make your cupcakes special.
1 box White or Yellow Cake mix
3 Egg Whites
1/3 cup Vegetable Oil
1 1/4 cup Water
2 Starbucks Via Ready Brew Coffee, Caramel Flavored
1/2 cup Torani Caramel Sauce
4 cup Powdered Sugar
1 cup Butter
2 tbsp Milk
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Love Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino but not the price? Then check out this copycat Starbucks Caramel Homemade Frappuccino Recipe. Easy to make and less than half the price! This recipe requires just two simple steps. It is so easy that you will wonder why you have not been making Homemade Frappuccinos in the past. Be sure to pin this recipe for later! You can do so by clicking the pin it button above. [Read more…]
Are you looking for fun patriotic snacks for Fourth of July or Memorial Day? Then you will want to make these cute American Flag pretzels. They are adorable and easy to make with just 5 ingredients and a microwave. This recipe makes about 14 pretzels and takes about 30 minutes. The full printable recipe is below.
Ingredients-
2 Cups white candy melts
1 Cup blue candy melts
1 Cup red candy melts
Star sprinkles (sort out the white ones)
Pretzels rods
You will also need-
Parchment paper
3 microwave safe bowls
Ziplock style bag
3 mixing spoons
Directions-
1. In three separate microwave safe bowl’s, microwave your candy melts on 50% power for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until Melted
2. Lay a piece of parchment paper down on the table
3. Dip your pretzel rod into your white chocolate to cover almost all the way (leave a spot to hold the pretzel) and place onto you parchment paper to harden
4. Once hardened, dip the end of your white pretzel rod into your blue chocolate and placed back on your parchment paper
5. Sprinkle on your star sprinkles while the blue chocolate is still soft
6. Pour your melted red chocolate into a plastic Ziploc bag and cut a very small tip off the corner
7. Drizzle your melted red chocolate over the white part of your pretzel and let harden. This doesn’t have to be perfect you can see in the pictures that we just went back and forth a few times and they look great.
The last step is to enjoy your patriotic snacks with friends and family. These are so simple to make that older kids can even help but they look like you were slaving in the kitchen.
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I am a huge fan of puppy chow recipes or Muddy Buddies as some people call them. This Cake Batter Puppy Chow Recipe is perfect for a party. You can serve it in a large bowl, small individual size party bowls (perfect for kids) or you could even bag it up and hand it out as favors for a birthday party. Not only is this recipe super yummy it is also is so festive and fun. This puppy chow recipe is also very easy to make. You need just a few ingredients that you will microwave, mix in a bowl and then shake in a Ziploc bag. [Read more…]
I am always on the look out for easy and tasty crockpot recipes. This easy crock pot chicken tostadas recipe fits the bill. It is so simple to make and requires just a few ingredients. This is great on busy days because when you get back from running the kids around to practice and other after school activities dinner is almost ready for you. I headed to Dollar General and was able to purchase most of the ingredients and they were a great price too! Each spice jar was just $1. You can purchase the ingredients at any store though that is convenient.
This easy strawberry Nutella recipe makes a yummy treat for kids or adults. It requires just three simple ingredients. All these ingredients are easy to have on hand so you can whip this up easily for an after school snack or a delicious treat. My kids love Nutella and adding it to a smoothie is so fun. I love that these are so simple to make as well. This recipe is for just one smoothie but you can easily multiply the ingredients if you want to make more. [Read more…]
Looking for an easy Easter treat or dessert for spring? Then check out this Sprinkles Gooey Easy Cake Bar Recipe. Not only are these super cute, they are super tasty too! These are so easy that kids can help you make them. These are also so good I can’t promise how long they will last at your house.
Looking for a fun spring or summer dessert? Then consider this yummy easy key lime pie in a jar recipe. This recipe is so easy to make but looks very special. Your friends will be so impressed with this great dessert and you don’t have to tell them how easy it was to make. There is just something about an individual dessert in a jar that takes it to the next level.
If you can’t be in Florida having Key Lime Pie then this is the next best thing. This would work great for dinner parties or even a wedding or baby shower. This would also be a simple and cute dessert for Easter.
Each individual pie is made in 4 oz Jelly Canning Jar. These are available for purchase on Amazon.
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