I love bringing desserts to family dinners and church potluck. I am also the queen of semi-homemade. Using a box mix is just a little bit easier. That's why I love this recipe, it's super easy and very delicious. It's a big win. Plus, it has apples and here in Washington we LOVE apples. Easy Apple Cinnamon Upside Down Cake Recipe Ingredients: White cake mix with pudding in mix 1 granny smith apple peeled 3 eggs ½ vegetable oil 1 cup water ½ cup sour cream 1 tsp nutmeg 1 tsp … [Read more...]
Disney Preschool Party: Mickey Mouse Party
This last weekend we had a family party for Easter. I love getting together each Easter to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus and also to visit with family we don't see often. My Little Man wanted to wear his new superhero costume that day which was fine by me. He was a super Easter egg hunter indeed! The entire family, young and old, loved the Mickey Mouse preschool party idea. Who doesn't love Mickey? My preschooler loves Mickey Mouse and Disney Jr. and since Disney sent some great … [Read more...]
Banana Nutella Peeps S’Mores
Each year, after Easter, the kids are left with Easter candy. What better way to use that Easter candy and create a fun and easy recipe? Our family loves Banana and Nutella. Those flavors remind me of our trip to Paris. So a Banana Nutella Peep S'Mores recipe is the best idea to use up those extra Peeps. Banana Nutella Peeps S'Mores INGREDIENTS 3 cinnamon sugar graham crackers 1 banana cut in quarters lengthwise 3 T Nutella 2 Peeps chicks DIRECTIONS 1. Spread 1 … [Read more...]
The Fifth Taste: What is Umami, Anyway?
Pop quiz: How many different tastes can you name? You can probably identity sour and sweet. You likely also know bitter and salty. These four tastes are common enough that most of us can not only define them, but likely list some specific foods that match these taste profiles. But here’s where things get tricky: Can you name the fifth taste? For many, the answer is no. And even if you know its name—umami—you may not have a clear sense of what it is, what it tastes like, or where it works … [Read more...]
Planning a Meal with Healthy Choice
Am I the only one who often cooks two dinners at night? I can't be. Usually, at night, I want to grab something light, healthy, and lower calorie. My go-to often is a smoothie and popcorn, cereal, or a great frozen meal. Last week, I found some great new vegetarian frozen meals from Healthy Choice. In fact, their Cafe Steamers line has five (5) vegetarian frozen meal options! I love that the ingredients are steamed in a dual steaming tray. Usually freezer meals can get mushy and the … [Read more...]
Easter Recipe: Fluffy Spring Dip
A sweet fluffy dessert dip is the perfect Easter recipe and even a great Spring-time recipe. Before you eat your Easter meal and family are over you can easily serve this light and tasty dessert dip. Fluffy Spring Dip Ingredients: 1 (8 oz) brick cream cheese - room temperature 1 (8oz) container Cool Whip, thawed 1/4 cup sour cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3/4 cup powdered sugar 1/2 cup vanilla cake mix Garnish - pink, green and yellow sprinkles Directions: 1. Add … [Read more...]
Easy Strawberry Fudge Recipe
First things first, where are my fudge fans? I LOVE fudge and I have the easiest strawberry fudge recipe for you all today. Did you know you could make fudge with frosting? Yes! In fact, this strawberry fudge has only two ingredients. How can you not make this easy and delicious fudge? It's perfect for Valentine's Day, Easter, Mother's Day -- honestly anytime. Strawberry Fudge Recipe Ingredients 1 (16 oz) Container Strawberry Frosting 12 oz White Chocolate Almond Bark *Optional: … [Read more...]
