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Acrylic Vase

Fruit Dip

Ingredients

1 8 oz. package of Cream Cheese

1 small container of Marshmallow Fluff

Directions

  1.  Using a small hand held mixer combine cream cheese and marshmallow fluff until creamy
  2. Refrigerate until ready to serve

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

Corn Salsa

Ingredients

1 Bag of frozen Sweet Corn

1 Small Red Onion, diced

1 Red Pepper, diced

2-3 Jalapeno’s, diced

1 Bunch of Cilantro, chopped

1/2 cup of Queso Fresco Cheese, crumbled

2 TBSP. Olive Oil

Dressing

3 TBSP. Sour Cream

2 TBSP. Mayo

Juice of 1 Lime

1/2 tsp Cumin

1/2 tsp. Paprika

1/2 tsp. Chipotle Chili Powder

1/2 tsp. Salt

Directions

1.)  Heat Olive Oil in a skillet over medium heat.  Add corn and cook until golden brown (you can also grill corn cobs) about 10 minutes

2.)  Chop Red Onion, Red Pepper, Jalapenos and Cilantro.  Add to a medium bowl and add Corn and Queso Fresco Cheese

3.)  In a separate bowl mix all dressing ingredients together.  Whisk until creamy

4.)  Pour dressing over corn mixture and mix all ingredients together

5.)  Top with additional crumbled Queso Fresco

6.)  Place in fridge until ready to serve (you can serve hot or cold)

**Serve as a side dish when you grill out or would be great served as corn salsa with chips

 

Italian Chopped Salad

Ingredients

1 bag of Baby Spring Salad Mix (or lettuce of choice)

1 can of Chick Peas

1 small container of Cherry Tomatoes, sliced in half

1 small Red Onion, sliced into thin rings (I only used 1/4 of the onion)

1/2 cup of Pepperoncini Rings

1/4 cup of Provolone Cheese, sliced or cubed thin

1/4 cup of Salami, sliced thin

Italian Dressing (I used store bought)

Salt and Pepper to taste

Directions

  1. In a large bowl mix in Lettuce, sliced Red Onion, Cherry Tomatoes, Pepperoncini Rings, Provolone Cheese, Salami, Chick Peas
  2. Season with Salt and Pepper to taste
  3. Top with Italian dressing and mix the salad together
  4. Chill until ready to serve

Spring Sangria

Ingredients

2 Bottles of Pinot Grigio

1 can of Lime La Croix

1 cup of Lime Juice

1 cup of Strawberry Simple Syrup

1 cup of Sugar

1 cup of Water

3 cups of Strawberries, sliced

2 Oranges, sliced

6-8 Limes (2 sliced, 6 for juicing)

1 Package of Fresh Mint

Simple Syrup

  1.  On the stove top over medium heat mix sugar, water and 2 cups of strawberries.  Bring to a boil.  Once at a boil simmer for 10 minutes
  2. Strain syrup mixture into a cup and use a spoon to smash strawberries to get all of the juices out.  You can then throw away the excess smashed strawberries.  Let syrup cool

Directions

  1. Squeeze limes to make 1 cup of juice (you can also use lime juice concentrate)
  2. Pour 2 bottles of Pinot Grigio, 1 cup of strawberry simple syrup, 1 cup lime juice, and 1 can of lime La Croix into a pitcher
  3. Place sliced oranges, limes, strawberries, and mint leaves in the Sangria
  4. Chill until ready to serve
  5. Fill each glass with ice, orange, lime, and strawberry slices.  Pour Sangria into each glass and top with mint leaves

Froze Recipe


Froze Recipe

 

Heirloom Tomato and Mozzarella Salad

 

Tomato and Mozzarella Salad Recipe

Ingredients

3-5 Heirloom Tomatoes, Sliced

1 Package of Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, Sliced

1 Bunch of fresh Basil

1 TBSP. Olive Oil

Salt and Pepper to taste

2 TBSP. Balsamic Glaze

Directions

1.)  Slice Tomatoes and Mozzarella and place on serving platter

2.)  Sprinkle with Salt, Pepper, and Olive Oil

3.)  Add Basil throughout the platter and sprinkle with balsamic glaze

Beauty, Fashion

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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

Holidays, Home Decor

Spring Tablescapes

Spring has sprung and Easter is just a few weeks away so it is the perfect time for a table refresh!  We were in need of some new plates and I found these blue gingham and floral plates that will be great all through the summer!  They are durable will be a great addition to your entertaining!

I took my spring tablescape and updated a few pieces to create a simple look for Easter!  I have everything linked below and the prices are amazing!

Spring Tablescape

 

Blue Gingham Plate

Floral Salad Plate

Woven Placemat

Gold Silverware

Linen Napkins

Hurricane Candle Holder

Tablecloth

Easter Tablescape

Wooden Tray 

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