We all love candy. And my favorite season for candy actually isn't Halloween - it's Christmas. I love the different types of candy that come out this time of year - from peppermint bark to candy canes. But other than just eating the candy by itself, there's many other different ideas out there to use it all up! Here are just a few: Cupcake toppings - You can use christmas candy to top chocolate cupcakes; crush up some candy canes and put them on top of chocolate or vanilla cupcakes … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Roll
There's nothing I love more during fall/Halloween season than a yummy pumpkin roll! Usually I just buy one from the store, but this year I attempted to make my own! Pumpkin Cream Cheese Roll 3/4 Cup Flour 1/2 Teaspoon Baking Powder 1 1/2 Teaspoons Cinnamon 1/4 Teaspoon Salt 3 Eggs 1 Cup Sugar 1 Cup Pumpkin 2 Packages Cream Cheese 1 1/2 Cups Powdered Sugar 6 Tablespoons Butter Preheat your oven to 400�F and then line a cookie sheet (or, if you happen to have one, a jell … [Read more...]
Light Pasta & Veggie Salad
This is a yummy pasta and veggie salad that I came up with that is absolutely delicious! I love it because it's light and doesn't make me feel like I'm completely stuffed! :) Light Pasta & Veggie Salad 1 Box Pasta (Macaroni or Bowties Work Best) 2 Cups Broccoli, Cooked and Cut Up 1 Cup Cherry Tomatoes, Cut In Half 1 Cup Corn Kernels, Cooked 2 Carrots, Sliced 1/3 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil 3 Tablespoons Lemon Juice 1/2 Teaspoon Salt 1/3 Teaspoon Pepper Cook the pasta as … [Read more...]
Macaroni Coleslaw
1 Box Pasta (Macaroni or Penne Work Best) 1 Bag Coleslaw Mix 1/2 Onion, Finely Chopped 1 Celery Rib, Finely Chopped Dressing: 1 1/2 Cups Miracle Whip or Mayo 1/3 Cup Sugar 1/4 Cup Apple Cider Vinegar 1/2 Teaspoon Salt 1/4 Teaspoon Pepper Cook box of pasta according to directions. When done, drain and rinse with cold water and put in a bowl. After pasta is done, mix in the coleslaw mix, onion and celery. In a separate bowl, mix together all of the dressing ingredients. Then … [Read more...]
Guacamole Salsa
The other day, a lady was giving out samples at Walmart of a guacamole dip along with a famous salsa. I don't care for guacamole but I dipped a chip into the guacamole, and then the salsa and it was pretty good. So I decided to attempt my own spin on the two and make Guacamole Salsa! I am so glad I did - it is delicious! Here is the recipe for it! Let me know how you like it! :) Ingredients: 3 Ripe Avocados 1 Can Diced Tomatos with Green Chilies, Drained Onion, Diced (Can put as much … [Read more...]
Easy Caramel Sticky Buns
Easy Caramel Sticky Buns Makes 10 Rolls TOPPING: � Cup Butter or Margarine � Cup Packed Brown Sugar 2 Tablespoons Light Corn Syrup � Cup Chopped Pecans BUNS: 3 Tablespoons Butter or Margarine, Melted ? Cup Granulated Sugar � Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon 1 Can (7.5 Ounces) Pillsbury Refrigerated Buttermilk Biscuits Heat oven to 375�F. In ungreased 8-inch round pan, place � cup butter; heat in oven 3 to 4 minutes or until butter is melted. Stir in brown sugar and corn syrup … [Read more...]
Progressive Tailgate – Slow Cooker Spicy Sausage Nacho Dip
Are you ready for some football?! How about some yummy food to go along with those touchdowns? Then you're in the right place! Welcome to the Progressive Tailgate! Make sure you check out the yummy recipes by the following blogs: Beverage: Camille from Growing Up Gabel - Peach Sangria Main Dish: Heather from Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks - Burgers with Bacon & Onion Jam Appetizer/Finger Food: Ruth from What's Cooking with Ruthie - Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites Dessert: Denise from Run … [Read more...]
Fresh Raspberry Lemonade
Fresh Raspberry Lemonade Serves 8 � Cups Sugar 2 Cups Water, Divided 2 Cups Fresh Raspberries � Cup Fresh Orange Juice (About 1 Orange) 1 � Cups Fresh Lemon Juice (About 13 Medium Lemons) 16 Ounces Sparkling Water, Chilled Combine sugar and � cup water in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook 2 minutes, stirring until sugar dissolves. Cool to room temperature. Combine remaining 1 � cups water and raspberries in a blender; pulse 10 times or until well blended. Strain mi … [Read more...]
