My daughters birthday is this month and I’ve been trying to find a party drink that will win the kids over. It’s also summer so we want a nice cold refreshing drink. This is an easy recipe and I bet you can mix up different drinks for flavors you want. Use some fresh strawberries to garnish each of the glasses and make it even more pretty !
Ingredients
I am sure that everyone has a favorite recipe that they absolutely love. I will admit that I used to not really be much of a Butterscotch fan until I was pregnant with my first child. This has forever been a family recipe, but I was never really a huge fan of it with the butterscotch until that time.
Butterscotch Bars:
1 pkg. yellow cake mix
2 eggs
1/3 C. vegetable oil
1 8oz. pkg. cream [Read more…]
This is a great family dinner that really doesn’t take much time to prepare. The most work comes from slicing, breading and baking the eggplant pieces but that only takes about fifteen minutes of your time before you assemble then heat the dish in the oven. My kids love this so much I rarely have left overs, and the best thing about this whole dish? It’s meatless!
Ingredients
3 beaten eggs
About 3 cups seasoned bread crumbs
3 eggplants cut into 1 / 4 slices. I do it length wise.
1 -1 / 2 cups fresh cut mushrooms
1 teaspoons Italian seasonings
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
2 cups spaghetti sauce
Directions
For the eggplant- Place beaten eggs in a shallow bowl, bread crumbs [Read more…]
My plan was fried chicken the other night but we were late getting in from some things outside so dinner was on top of us and I didn’t have time! This is when the oven comes in handy and the chicken is still crispy for those who think “oven fried chicken” is not worth it. It is, my kids inhaled the chicken I just barely got a picture before little hands started nabbing all the chicken before my eyes.
It’s quick , it’s simple it’s dinner in under 45 minutes it’s Oven Fried Chicken!
ingredients
3 to 4lbs of chicken thighs
1/4 cup flour
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These cookies have no flour, and they do tend to cook flatter than most cookies but my kids adore them! They are excellent to drop into milk for an afternoon snack. I’m going to make more this summer and make them into ice cream sandwiches won’t that be a treat!
Ingredients
2 sticks of butter softened ( not melted)
1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
3 eggs
1 /2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1 /2 cup creamy or chunky peanut butter
4 1/ 2 cups rolled oats
1 cup coconut
2 cups M& M ‘s
Directions
Set [Read more…]
Juicing has now become a popular technique to help you look and feel better, as well as give you more
energy. By juicing various fruits and vegetables, you get the nutrients your body needs, in a more efficient
and faster way. There are many benefits of juicing.
But do your little ones frown at having to drink vegetable juices such as spinach or wheatgrass juice? If
they do, make them kid-friendly desserts instead. Frozen dessert recipes still contain the nutrients from
fruits to make your little ones energetic and healthy.
Banana Split Sorbet
Makes 2-3 servings
Bananas are good sources of vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium, and fiber. They add sweet creaminess to
frozen sorbets.
1 cup banana, sliced in chunks
1 cup fresh strawberries, washed
1 tablespoon chocolate chips (optional)
1. Freeze washed [Read more…]
Summer is right around the corner and the fresh tomatoes will be endless! If you are like me and my family with our booming garden full of vegetables we find simple quick ways to add some vegetables sides to our meals. This is super easy, and you can dress it up or even down really.
Ingredients
3 tomatoes you can use the same variety or use different kinds. Slice them up
1 small yellow onion chopped small
1 garlic clove minced
1 small pepper ( red [Read more…]
Apple cider donuts are one of the best treats for any time of year but especially during the fall. There
are few things better than a fresh doughnut, but the amount of time it takes to make donuts can be a major
drawback for busy families on the go. This doesn’t have to be the case.
While you can look up a recipe that will take about three to four hours once you’re done chopping, mixing, and getting every other detail perfect, there’s another option. You can save a ton of time if you make apple cider donuts at home by picking up a mix that gives you almost everything you’ll need to whip up a batch in no time. Here’s what you’ll need to get started.
Doughnut Making Supplies
• Pot or deep skillet
• Doughnut cutter
• Candy thermometer
• Measuring cups
• Spoon
• Spatula
• Rolling pin
• Tongs for picking up the donuts
• Plates lined with paper towels
• Baking sheets lined with wax paper
Cider Doughnut Making Ingredients
• Apple cider doughnut mix
• Fresh apple cider
• Water
• Flour (for counter)
• Sugar, cinnamon, and confectioner’s sugar for glaze (see optional step below).
Cider Doughnut Steps
The hard part about making apple cider donuts is you’ll need to plan ahead. So get your kitchen set up
first. Set up cookie sheets with wax paper, plates with paper towels, and a pot or deep skillet with at
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