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Food, Holidays

Cinco de Mayo Recipes

 

Mango Salsa

Ingredients

2 Mangos

1 Red Pepper

1 Green Pepper

2 Jalapenos

1 Small Red Onion

1 Small Bunch of Cilantro

Juice of 1 Lime

Pinch of Salt

Directions

1.) Chop mangos, red pepper, green pepper, jalapenos, red onion, and cilantro

2.)  Mix all together in a medium bowl

3.)  Juice the lime over the salsa mixture and add salt

4.)  Mix and Enjoy

**You can eat right away but I always refrigerate for at least an hour before serving

Pineapple Salsa

Ingredients

4 Jalapenos

1 Red Pepper

1 Orange Pepper

1/2 of a Red Onion

2 Cups of Pineapple

1 TBSP Cilantro

Juice of 1 Lime

Sprinkle of Salt

Directions

1.)  Finely dice jalapenos, peppers, red onion, cilantro and pineapple.  Place in mixing bowl

2.)  Add juice of lime to bowl and salt

3.)  Mix all ingredients together and place in fridge until ready to serve

Fruit Salsa

Ingredients

2 Peaches

2 Mangos

4 Kiwi

1 cup of Strawberries

1 TBSP Cilantro

Juice of 1 Lime

1 tsp. Honey

Directions

1.)  Finely chop all fruit and cilantro and place in mixing bowl

2.)  Squeeze juice of lime over fruit and add honey

3.)  Mix all ingredients together and place in fridge until ready to serve

4.)  Serve with Cinnamon and Sugar Pita Chips (tastes delicious with Tortilla chips too, sweet and salty)

**You can use any fruit you would like

Margarita Cheesecake Bites

No Bake Margarita Cheesecake Bites

Watermelon Margaritas

Ingredients

4 Cups of Watermelon, cubed

4 Cups of Ice

1 Cup of Tequila

1 Cup of Triple Sec

1 Lime, Juiced

Directions

1.)  Using a blender puree Watermelon and Ice.

2.)  Add in Lime Juice, Tequila, and Triple Sec.  Blend again to mix all ingredients together

3.)  Pour into a pitcher and chill until ready to serve

**You can also slice limes to add to glasses for garnishing

***Can also take lime around the edge of your glass and dip rim of glass in salt or sugar

Food, Holidays, Kids

Summer Drinks

Peach Rose Sangria

Ingredients

1 Bottle of One Hope Sparkling Rose

1 Bottle of One Hope Rose

1 cup of Triple Sec

1/2 cup of Water

1/2 cup of Sugar

1 bag of Frozen Sliced Peaches

1 bag of Frozen Raspberries

Directions

1.)  In a saucepan over medium heat bring water and sugar to a boil to create a simple syrup.  Set aside and let cool

2.)  Add Sparkling Rose, Rose, Triple Sec, Simple Syrup, Peaches, and Raspberries to a pitcher.  Stir until all mixed together

3.)  Chill until ready to serve

Tangerine Lemonade

Ingredients

1 cup of Lemon Juice

1 cup of Tangerine Juice

5-10 sprigs of fresh Mint

3/4 cup of Sugar

9 cups of water

8-10 slices of Lemons

8-10 slices of Tangerines

Directions

1.)  In a saucepan bring to a boil 1 cup of water, 3/4 cups of sugar, and 5 sprigs of mint to create simple syrup.  Discard mint sprigs.   Set aside and let cool

2.)  Squeeze fresh lemons and tangerines to create 1 cup of lemon juice and 1 cup of tangerine juice

3.)  In a pitcher combine Lemon Juice, Tangerine Juice, Simple Syrup, and remaining 8 cups of Water

4.)  Mix all ingredients together and add fresh mint sprigs, lemon and tangerine slices

5.)  Chill until ready to serve

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Target Tuesdays

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Minnie Mouse Outfit

Hearth and Hand Lemonade Set

Tie Dye Dress

Sweatshirt Dress

Studded Sandals

Hearth and Hand Pitcher

 

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Food, Holidays, Kids

Spring Treats

Carrot Cheese Ball

Ingredients

2 Packages of Cream Cheese

3 Slices of Cooked Bacon, Crumbled

1 tsp. Garlic Powder

1/2 tsp. Salt

1 TBSP. Worcestershire Sauce

2 Cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese

1 Bunch of Parsley

Crackers of Choice

Directions

1.)  Cook Bacon, I like to place on baking sheet and cook in oven for 20 minutes at 350 Degrees.  Let cool and crumble

2.)  Mix together Cream Cheese, Crumbled Bacon, Garlic Powder, Salt, Worcestershire Sauce, and half of the Cheddar Cheese

3.)  Form Cheeseball into Carrot and place on serving platter.  Cover with remaining Cheddar Cheese

4.)  Place Parsley in the top of the carrot cheese ball

5.)  Refrigerate until ready to serve

6.)  Serve with crackers of choice

Bunny Trail Mix

This fun and festive trail mix is perfect for Easter!  Plus it is a super easy snack for kids to help make!  You can also add anything you want to create your own signature mix!

Ingredients

1 cup Annie’s Bunny Grahams

1 cup Pretzels

1 cup Mini Marshmallows

1 cup M&M’s

1 cup  White Chocolate Chips

Directions

*Mix all ingredients together and enjoy!

*You can adjust the amount if you are making this snack for a large party!

 

Lucky Charms Treats

1 Box Lucky Charms Cereal

1 Bag of Marshmallows

3 TBSP. Butter

1 Cup White Chocolate Chips (Optional)

1.)  Melt butter and marshmallows on stove top then pour over Lucky Charms and white chocolate chips

2.)  Press into a 9×13 pan and let cool

3.)  Cut into squares

Uncategorized

Target Tuesdays

 

Wooden Bowl

Berry Bowl

Candle

Toddler Water Shoes

Toddler Sandals

Leopard Shorts

Sun Dress

Copper Tray

Sherpa Jacket

Lemon Shoes

Sandals

Throw Pillow

Leopard Sneakers

Picture Frame

Lamp

 

Flower Pot

Welcome Mat

Glass Pitcher

Gold Bowl

Wood Tray

Lamp

Striped Rug

Round Wood Tray

Rectangle Wood Serving Board

Fashion

“It’s an add to cart kind of day”

Block Heel Sandal

Knotted Slide Sandal

Uncategorized

Valentine’s Day Treats

Valentines Day Hot Coca Bar

 

Heart Plate

Heart Bowl

Kitchen Towel

Glass Canister

Cake Stand

Wood Tray

 

 

Valentines Day Dessert Board

Strawberry Cookies

Ingredients

1 Box Strawberry Cake Mix

2 Eggs

1/2 Cup of Vegetable Oil

1 Bag of Ghirardelli Vanilla (or Chocolate) Melting Wafers

1 Container of Valentines Day Sprinkles

Directions

1.)  Mix Strawberry Cake Mix, Eggs, and Vegetable Oil together using mixer

2.)  Once mixed scoop dough into 1 inch round balls and place on baking sheet

3.)  Bake at 350 Degrees for 10-12 minutes

4.)  Remove from baking sheet and place on cooling rack

5.)  Melt vanilla wafers in microwave until smooth

6.)  Dip half of the cookie into the chocolate, place on cooling rack and add sprinkles

**You can also frost the cookies with Vanilla or Chocolate Frosting and add sprinkles

Cake Pops

Ingredients

1 Box of Funfetti Cake Mix (You can use chocolate or vanilla too)

1 Container of Vanilla Frosting

1 Bag of Ghirardelli Vanilla Melting Wafers

1 Container of Valentine’s Day Sprinkles

1 Bag of Baking Sticks (Or I used festive straws here)

Directions

1.)  Bake Funfetti Cake according to box in 9×13 baking pan

2.)  Once cake is cool crumble cake

3.)  Add 2-3 Tablespoons of Vanilla Frosting to cake crumbles, Mix together with handheld mixer

4.)  Roll into 1-2 inch balls

5.)  Melt vanilla wafers in microwave until smooth

6.)  Dip the end of the sticks into white chocolate and place into the center of the cake pop

7.  Place cake pops in fridge 30 minutes to allow the pops to harden

8.)  Dip cake pops into the white chocolate and add sprinkles

9.)  Let cake pops harden 20-30 minutes

Heart Peanut Butter Cookies

Ingredients

1/2 Cup of Butter flavored Crisco

1/2 Cup of Peanut Butter

1/2 Cup of Brown Sugar

1/2 Cup of Sugar

1 Egg

2 Tablespoons Milk

1 1/2 tsp. Vanilla Extract

1 3/4 Cup of Flour

1 tsp. Baking Soda

Pinch of Salt

1 Bag of Reese’s Valentine’s Hearts (or Hershey Kisses)

Directions

1.)  Using a mixer cream together, Crisco, Peanut Butter, Sugar and Brown Sugar

2.)  Add in Egg, Milk, Vanilla, and mix together

3.)  In a separate bowl mix together Flour, Baking Soda, and Salt

4.)  Slowly add in dry ingredients to peanut butter mixture

5.)  Once combined roll into 1 inch balls

6.)  Roll cookie balls into sugar and place on baking sheet

7.)  Bake at 350 Degrees for 10-12 minutes

8.)  Remove from baking sheet and place onto cooling rack and gently press chocolate hearts into cookies

9.)  Let cool and harden for 30 minutes

Food, Holidays

Holiday Recipes

Baked Pineapple

This baked pineapple dish was one that my Mom made every Christmas and it always reminds me of her.  It goes perfectly with ham and is an easy side dish to whip up.

Ingredients

1 Can of Crushed Pineapple

2 Eggs, beaten

1/2 cup of Sugar

1 tsp. Cinnamon

2 TBSP Cornstarch

1 TBSP Butter, melted

Directions

1.) In a medium bowl add crushed Pineapple, Eggs, Sugar, Cornstarch, and Cinnamon.  Mix well until all ingredients are evenly mixed together

2.)  Pour into a baking dish

3.)  Drizzle melted butter on top and sprinkle with cinnamon

4.)  Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes

Appetizers

Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients

2 packages of whole Mushrooms

1 package of Bob Evans Ground Sausage

4 oz. Cream Cheese

1 TBSP minced garlic

1 TBSP Parsley

1/4 cup of Parmesan Cheese

1/4 cup of Panko Bread Crumbs

Directions

1.)  Clean Mushrooms and remove stems (be careful not to break the mushroom).  Set mushrooms on baking sheet

2.)  In a skillet cook sausage until browned.  Add in garlic, cream cheese, and parsley.  Once cream cheese is melted remove from heat

3.)  Stir in Parmesan Cheese and Bread Crumbs

4.)  Divide sausage mixture evenly among mushrooms

5.)  Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes or until mushrooms are cooked through and the tops are golden brown.

6.)  Garnish with chopped Parsley and serve!

Baked Brie with Pecans

Ingredients

1 Package of Brie wrapped in Puff Pastry

1 cup of chopped Pecans

1/4 cup of Brown Sugar

1/4 cup of Maple Syrup

1 tsp Cinnamon

Directions

1.)  In a saucepan over medium heat stir together Brown Sugar, Maple Syrup, Cinnamon, and Pecans.  Stir until brown sugar is melted and all Pecans are evenly coated

2.)  Place Brie in the center of a baking dish and top with Pecans and syrup

3.)  Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes

4.)  Serve immediately with crackers, bread, or cinnamon and sugar pita chips

**If you cannot find Brie already wrapped in puff pastry you can make your own.  Just buy a Brie wheel and puff pastry.  Wrap the brie in the puff pastry and baste with egg white

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