Recipes

Nutter Butter Snowmen Cookies {no bake}

by Karen Mendes | Cookie Recipes, DIY, Kid Stuff, Recipes | 0 Comments

Is it snowing where you live today? Chances are you are being blessed with beautiful white snow today and if you aren't, let's make believe you are! Here is a fun cooking craft you can do with the kids and they'll love the final outcome - cute Nutter Butter Snowmen cookies! There is no baking involved, just some melted chocolate and a lot of fun! Nutter Butter Snowmen Cookies Snowmen Cookie Ingredients: 1 package Nutter Butter Cookies 1 package of Ghirardelli White Chocolate Wafers Variety of colors M & M candies Royal Icing Ingredients: 2 egg whites 1 C powder sugar 1/2 tsp cream of tartar 1 tsp vanilla Black gel food coloring Snowmen Cookie Directions: Before you begin, line a...

My Favorite Pasta Sauce Recipe

by Karen Mendes | Italian Recipes, Product Review, Recipes | 3 Comments

I'm Italian and VERY picky when it comes to the sauce so I want to share my pasta sauce recipe with you (or gravy as my family calls it!). I won't eat pasta at certain restaurants because I don't care for their pasta sauce. I want a nice tomato flavor to my sauce and it's so simple to make that I thought I'd share it with you. When in a pinch I will use jarred tomato sauce but I always flavor it. But when I have time for it to cook I'd prefer to use canned tomatoes and my favorite Italian seasonings and meats to give it an awesome flavor. You'll need two cans of Tomato Puree or Crushed Tomatoes (I prefer Cento or Pastene Kitchen Ready) or sometimes I use one of each, olive oil, crushed...

Dessert Dip Recipes for the Sweet Tooth in all of us

by Karen | Dessert Recipes, DIY, Recipes, Summer | 0 Comments

I've heard people say that they don't have much of a sweet tooth. I can't even imagine not having a sweet tooth! I love sweets and so does my family! If you have any get togethers coming up, instead of bringing the usual desserts, why not try a one of these dessert dip recipes instead? Here are 15 dessert dip recipes that are sure to please the sweet tooth in you! 15 Dessert Dip Recipes Cheesecake Cake Batter Dip | I wash you Dry - I had to stare at this recipe for a bit because it just looked too good to be true. I'll be hitting the treadmill for a bit tonight! Canoli Dip | Cooking Classy - The best part of a canoli are the creamy insides. Ditch the breading and just go straight for...

Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cup Cookie Recipe

by Karen Mendes | Cookie Recipes, Recipes | 0 Comments

If you have a peanut butter cup lover in your house, you have to try these!!! They are great Christmas Cookies, my family always asks for them! I love baking and when I come across a recipe that is simple, I'm all over it. When I spent my first Christmas with my inlaws, she had these cookies. I think I ate them all on her! I knew I needed the recipe and thankfully she was happy to share. Little did I know how easy they were to make! The best part of these cookies, besides eating them all in one sitting, you only need 2 ingredients - premade chocolate chip cookie dough and Reese's mini peanut butter cups. The only other thing you need is a mini muffin tin, some mini cupcake...

Saltine Cracker Toffee Recipe – Christmas Crack

by Karen Mendes | Cookie Recipes, Recipes, Snack Recipes | 0 Comments

One of the most popular things I make at the holidays is Saltine Cracker Toffee which is also known as Christmas Crack. Everyone LOVES it. And I love to make it because it only has 4 ingredients - so it's easy to put together - but the best part is it takes about 10 minutes to make! Christmas Crack - AKA Saltine Cracker Toffee Recipe 2 Sticks of butter (1 cup) brown sugar (dark or light, I used light brown) - 1 cup baking chocolate chips - semi-sweet, milk chocolate or dark chocolate - whichever you prefer - 1 bag Saltine Crackers (store brand is fine) 1 - 2 packages depending on the size of your cooking sheet Aluminum foil or Parchment paper Cooking Spray Preheat over to 425. Then prep...

Christmas Cookie Recipes

by Karen Mendes | Cookie Recipes, Recipes | 0 Comments

Yesterday was my day for making Christmas cookies. I make about 8 different Christmas Cookies every year and give all our friends trays of cookies for Christmas. I love to see their happy faces when I hand them a try, it always makes me feel good! Besides the fact that I really enjoy baking them. Here are some new recipes I found this year that I know my family would love and I'm sure yours will too! Christmas Cookies Chocolate Peppermint Kiss Cookies - These will melt in your mouth! Delicious Secret Ingredient Cookies - Arts Crackers - This secret ingredient makes this cookie delicious! Holiday Chalkboard Sugar Cookies - A Turtles Life For Me - A chalkboard cookie? These could be a...

Butterball Cookie Recipe

by Karen Mendes | Cookie Recipes, Recipes | 22 Comments

I've been baking!! I love baking and so does my family. They all anxiously wait for the taste testing part. They usually ask me a few times if it's time to taste them yet. I can't blame them, it's my favorite part too. I make about 8 different cookies for the holidays but the ones that are the most popular and everyone's favorite is a Butterball Cookie recipe that my mom passed down to me. The reason why they are called butterballs is that they are made with a lot of butter and no eggs so they have a big butter taste. And when you combine butter with powdered sugar - they just melt in your mouth! Make sure you check out my other cookie recipes. Butterball Cookie Recipe Over the...

10 Yummy Pumpkin Recipes

by Karen Mendes | Fall, Halloween, Pumpkin Recipes, Recipes, Thanksgiving | 2 Comments

I love this time of year for so many reasons. One of them being pumpkin! I love pumpkin desserts and this time of year I'm always looking for some new ideas. Here are 10 yummy Pumpkin recipes you can make using either real pumpkin or canned pumpkin. They are perfect thanksgiving dessert ideas or really just for any time right now! Dark Chocolate Brownie Pumpkin Cheesecake Pumpkin Rice Pudding Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Homemade Pumpkin Spiced Latte Pumpkin Mousse Pumpkin Bars Coconut Flour Pumpkin Muffins Mom's Homemade Pumpkin Pie Pumpkin Icebox Cake Recipe Pumpkin Pie Milkshake Which one of these Pumpkin Recipes will you try this holiday season? Check our more...

15 Stuffing Recipes for Fall

by Karen | DIY, Fall, Recipes, Side Dish Recipes, Thanksgiving | 0 Comments

I know it's still early but the Fall is approaching so I wanted to get a kickstart on the fall posts. Stuffing is a staple item during the fall and especially at Thanksgiving time. It can be made in many different ways and taste great every time! Check out the 15 stuffing recipes we found to be yummy enough to share! 15 Stuffing Recipes Quinoa Stuffing | Just Us Four - Quinoa is all the rage these days and for a good reason! It tastes great and is a healthy alternative! Easy cornbread Dressing | A Worthey Read - Using cornbread in your stuffing is a classic movie. There are a few ways to make it using cornbread and this is one of our favorites! Wild Rice Stuffing | Wendy’s Hat - I had...

12 Gluten-Free Recipes for Quick Dinners!

by Karen | DIY, Gluten Free Recipes, Lunch Recipes, Recipes, Summer, Zucchini Recipes | 0 Comments

A lot of people are going Gluten-Free for one reason or another and if you cook a lot, it can really put a damper on some of your favorite recipes. Below you'll find a list of 12 Gluten-Free Recipes that are quick and easy to make, which is perfect for the Back To School season! 12 Quick Gluten-Free Recipes Honey Mustard Zoodles | Vegetarian Mama – This is a cute and very colorful quick dinner that is perfect for any gluten-free family on the go! Black Bean and Beef Enchilada Casserole | Julia’s Album – If you want Mexican night but don’t have the time for it, try this yummy casserole that wraps all of Mexican cooking in to one dish! Skillet Chicken Fajitas | Recipe Runner – Fajitas are...

15 Apple Pie Variation Recipes for the Fall

by Karen | Dessert Recipes, DIY, Fall, Pie Recipes, Recipes, Thanksgiving | 0 Comments

It is apple picking time and that means I will have plenty to bake with! Apple pie is great for every part of the year but we often see it more around the fall than anything. It's great for a Thanksgiving dessert and I don't know many people who don't love it. There are plenty of ways to make an apple pie. Check below for a few variations we enjoyed! 15 Apple Pie Recipes Dutch Apple Pie | Cincy Shopper - This apple pie recipe is for the classic Dutch version which never fails to be a hit for any vent. Apple Pie Dumplings | Spend with Pennies - These dumplings are not your normal every day dumplings. Underneath these dumplings is that thick apple pie filling. Extremely good. Apple...

10 Amazing Summer Salad Recipes

by Karen Mendes | Recipes, Salad Recipes, Summer | 4 Comments

We love having friends over especially in the summertime when we have the pool open! Nothing better than spending the day outside, swimming, cooking on the grill and spending time with our friends. One thing I always like to make for a cookout is a salad. It's easy, refreshing since it's cold and you can really dress it up to taste great and look pretty! Plus when you a salad with veggies, you won't feel guilty about the desserts you'll also have! 10 Amazing Summer Salad Recipes Here are 10 Summer Salad Recipes that your friends and family will thank you for making! Spinach Blueberry and Blue Cheese Mason Jar Salad | How Was Your Day? - Mason jar salads are great for taking to picnics...

Five Ways to Use Pesto This Summer

by Karen Mendes | Recipes | 0 Comments

Pesto is an excellent way to add flavor to meals. Because it is often a bit expensive, here are a few tips for using it all up in a variety of tasty summer dishes. Cooking with Pesto I love cooking with Pesto because it is in my opinion, delicious - be it basil, sun-dried tomato, mint, or otherwise. Basil pesto, in particular, is an excellent complement to many foods and is even very easy to make at home (mix in a processor two cups packed basil, one clove of garlic, four teaspoons olive oil, a half cup of grated Parmesan cheese, and a handful of walnuts or sunflower seeds). If you want to grow your own basil make sure you read my tips for growing basil. Store-bought versions can get...

20 Dessert Recipes Perfect for Summer

by Karen | Dessert Recipes, DIY, Recipes, Summer | 2 Comments

I don't know very many people who don't absolutely swoon over great desserts. Summer is all about bright colors cold drinks, and ice cream. It's only fitting that the perfect summer desserts fit in to one of those famous summer categories. Check below for 20 dessert recipes that scream, "It's summer!" 20 Dessert Recipes Perfect for Summer Fruit Pizza | Mrs. Happy Homemaker - This fruit pizza is absolutely adorable and not only taste great but is healthy for you! Very Berry Cheesecake Salad | The Recipe Critic - If you don't like the crust on a cheesecake, try this dip with whatever type of cracker you would like! No-Bake Summer Berry Cheesecake | The Chew - Baking in the summer can...

Valentine’s Day Pizza and Ice Cream Sandwiches

by Karen Mendes | Recipes, Valentine's Day Ideas! | 10 Comments

I'm working with Great Value brand products again and this time it's for Valentine's Day! Last week I told you about two recipes my kids and I were going to try this weekend in honor of Valentine's Day and it worked out really well because we were snowed in over the weekend. We had 2 feet of snow which is not normal for us. It was fun and crazy all at once. But the girls loved it and it looked so beautiful! But back to our baking! They love making their own pizza's and the fact that they were shaped like hearts made this so much more fun. I wasn't sure at first if the cookie cutter would cut through the pizza dough but it did and they even kept their shape when cooking. Mini Heart...

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