Disclosure: I received free product coupons in exchange for my review. All experiences and opinions are my own. Yours may differ. Last week I was approached by Van's Natural Foods to do a review of their frozen breakfast foods. Honestly, I had never heard of them before. Plus, it isn't like frozen food ever ends up being super good so I was a little weary of accepting. After my husband convinced me to try it (he LOVED frozen waffles lol) I accepted. Once I got the … [Read more...]
Be #CartonSmart This Holiday Season
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Carton Smart. All opinions are 100% mine.All of the stores have switched their decorations over to Christmas. I have also started to think about the holidays and the ingredients I need for our traditional meals. It was a plesantly surprised to learn about Tetra Pak cartons and how I can Become Carton Smart this holiday season. Did you know a lot of the ingredients we use for holiday baking is available in a paper carton?Prepare your … [Read more...]
Pineapple Chicken – Slow Cooker Meal
This recipe is part of my Freezer Meal series from my Zaycon Foods chicken I received. I have been scouring the internet looking for freezer meals and slow cooker meals to make with my 40 pounds of fresh chicken from Zaycon Foods. This Pineapple Chicken recipe comes from This Mom's Heart and her freezer recipe post.Slow Cooker Pineapple Chicken 5 boneless skinless chicken breasts ¼ C. low-sodium soy sauce ¼ C. teriyaki sauce 20 oz can pineapple chunks (with juice) ½ tsp … [Read more...]
Bajio Chicken – Slow Cooker Meal
This recipe is part of my Freezer Meal series from my Zaycon Foods chicken I received. When I got my 40 lbs of chicken from Zaycon Foods I start searching my favorite blogs for some easy freezer meals. This one comes from Six Sisters' Stuff! I didn't know there was a restaurant called Bajio's but this chicken is sweet and reminiscent of the sweet pork at Costa Vida and Cafe Rio. You can eat this chicken as a salad with black beans, cheese, lettuce, avocado, tomatoes, and other … [Read more...]
Gooey Caramel Chocolate Cake Recipe
The other night I wanted a treat - an easy treat. We didn't have anything around that I could just grab and eat so I had to make something. We had a boxed cake mix in my cupboard so I thought about making that, but wanted a little something more. I thought that perhaps I could jazz up the boxed mix. I decided an experiment was in order! Here is the recipe for my made up Gooey Caramel Chocolate Cake! Gooey Caramel Chocolate Cake Recipe 1 Chocolate cake mix1 jar caramel … [Read more...]
Sugar Free Watermelon Pops
Once again eMeals.com has shared this tasty and healthy fun summer treat recipe! Enjoy these Sugar Free Watermelon Pops on a hot day. Don’t forget that eMeals.com can set you up with a breakfast, lunch, dinner or any combination of those meal plans. They make planning and preparation a breeze.Ingredients: 4 cups watermelon, seeds removed, cubedDirections:Puree Watermelon in a blender. Pour into your choice of mold and freeze until hardened. … [Read more...]
Grill Recipes Courtsey of #MonstersU
I apologive for being gone ALL day yesterday and not being able to share some yummy grilling recipes with you courtesy of our favorite Monsters University friends. But since summer is still here and the grilling will continue, plan these yummy recipes for your next get together!If you need a yummy side and a drink to compliment what you are making here you go. Try the corn and melonade (MU BBQ Recipe Page 1) If you are stuck thinking of a main dish, what about these Scare School Steaks? … [Read more...]
Wholly Guacamole Review – Grilling Edition
The opinions expressed above are 100% my own. I received product in exchange for this review and post. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."It's summer so it's time to get grilling! Are you sick of your "same old, same old" grilling recipes? Why not let Wholly Guacamole spice things up! This week we gave our grill a good workout. First we had Fajita Nachos featuring some Homestyle … [Read more...]
Buttercream Frosting Recipe
It's important to have a go-to frosting recipe. One that is quick and easy and you know taste yummy. It would also be helpful for that recipe to serve many purposes. This Buttercream Frosting recipe is just that! You can make it thick and beautiful for piping onto cakes and cupcakes or thin it slightly and make it great for spreading on a cake. Buttercream Frosting Recipe 6 cups powdered sugar, sift and divided3/4 cup butter, softened1/4 shortening6-8 tablespoons milk, divided1 … [Read more...]
Slinky Snake Cake Instructions
Moving on on our quick and easy birthday cake series is this cute Slinky Snake cake. One thing I love about this cake is you can make is small, or really big! If you have a large crowd coming over, just make an extra bundt and add a little extra slither to the snake.DIRECTIONS2 10 inch bundt cakes (I only used one for this picture)1 cake board, covered (I used a cutting board covered in foil)2 16 oz. containers white frosting (I only needed one since I only used one cake)1 … [Read more...]
Yellow Butter Cake Recipe
2 cups all purpose flour4 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 1/2 cups sugar1/2 cup butter softened1 cup milk1 teaspoon vanilla3 eggsPreheat over to 350. Grease and flour cake pan or grease and line with waxed paper. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together in large bowl. Stir in sugar. Add butter, milk and vanilla; beat with electric mixer on low for 30 seconds. Beat at medium speed 2 minutes. Add eggs; beat 2 minutes. Pour into prepared cake pan and … [Read more...]
White Cake Recipe
This is also another cake from Birthday Cakes for Kids and is great for carving and shaping.White Cake RecipeIngredients2 1/4 cups all purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 2/3 cups sugar 1/2 cup butter softened 1 cup milk 2 teaspoons vanilla 3 egg whitesInstructionsPreheat over to 350. Grease and flour cake pans or grease and line with waxed paper. Sift flour, baking powder and salt together in large bowl. Stir in sugar. … [Read more...]
Carousel Cake
1 10 inch Bundt Cake1 10 inch round cake board, covered, or a large plate (I used my cake stand)1 container (16 ounces) white frostingAssorted animal shaped cookiesDecorator gel (optional)Assorted candies and decorsColored or striped drinking strawsPaper for carousel roofMake cake according to recipe (this chocolate cake,or white cake is yummy!) Place cake on prepared board Tint frosting whatever color you wish. Frost cake.Outline animal shaped … [Read more...]
Chocolate Cake Recipe
This chocolate cake is pretty good, but it is FANTASTIC for cutting and shaping into different shapes. I got this recipe from the book Birthday Cakes for Kids. I will be sharing several cakes from this book as well as several recipes for cakes, and frostings. Chocolate Cake RecipeCuisine: Cake This cake is GREAT for carving and shaping for birthday cakes.Ingredients2 cups all purpose flour 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 3/4 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 … [Read more...]
Corn Salsa Recipe
Corn Salsa2 cans diced tomatoes (or about 3 medium fresh tomatoes diced)1 can whole kernel corn1 can black beans1/2 onion dicedYour choice of bell peppers diced1/2 bunch cilantro choppedItalian Dressing Combine all of these ingredients (or at least the ones you like. We never use bell pepper, and rarely use black beans.) Then pour Italian dressing over the top. I start with about 1/2 cup and stir it up and see if I need to add more.Add Italian … [Read more...]
