Mickey Mouse Sweets, Snacks, and Treats

August 25, 2017 by Stacy Leave a Comment

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Simply Being Mommy – Mickey Mouse Pizza

Eclectic Momsense – Mickey Mouse Ice Cream Sandwich

Sugar Spice and Glitter – Mickey Mouse Lunch Box Idea

The Joys of Boys – Mickey Mouse Crispy Treats

Mom Endeavors – Mickey Mouse Munch Snack Mix

Premeditated Leftovers – Mickey Mouse Chocolate Dipped Oreo Cookies

Serendipity and Spice – Sorcerers Apprentice Mickey Mouse Cupcakes

Frugal Mom Eh – R2 D2 Mickey Mouse Cookies

Smart Schoolhouse – Mickey Mouse Soft Baked Pretzels

Simply Being Mommy – Mickey Mouse Candy Bark

A Mom’s Take – Chocolate Dipped Mickey Mouse Pretzels

Trips With Tykes – Mickey Mouse Trail Mix

That’sWhat Che Said – Mickey Mouse Head Shaped Cake

Delightful Life – Mickey Mouse Pretzel Treats wih Hershey’s Kiss’ and M&M’s

Pint-Sized Baker – Mickey Mouse Cake Pops

I Heart Naptime – Mickey Mouse Beignets

Charlotte’s Lively Kitchen – Mickey Mouse Pancakes

Two Sisters Crafting – M&M Mickey Mouse Layer Cake

Liz on Call – Mickey Mouse Pop Tarts

Robot, Squirrel, and the Monkeys – Mickey Mouse Cinnamon Rolls

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20 Ways to Use Leftover Hard Boiled Eggs

April 14, 2017 by Stacy Leave a Comment

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So Easter is over and all those beautiful hard boiled and decorated eggs now need to be used. But what do you do with them besides put them in lunches? My mom used to do this and we died of embarrassment when we had to peel a decorated Easter egg in the lunchroom after Easter was over. I got over it haha but I do remember. We use some to devil for Easter day noshing, but there are still at least a dozen leftover that usually end up going bad. So this year we went looking for ideas to make those eggs into delicious eats. Note: Hard boiled eggs should be refrigerated and used within 3 days for food safety.

20 Ways to Use Leftover Hard Boiled Eggs

A Farm Girl Dabbles – Sriracha Deviled Eggs with Garlic Toast Crumb Topping

Tastes of Lizzy T – Tuna Empanadas

Copy Kat – Creamedd Egg Toast

Spend With Pennies – Spinach Salad with Creamy Poppy Seed Dressing

Cookies and Cups – Hard Boiled Egg Chocolate Chip Cookies

The Healthy Foodie – Smoked Ham and Hard Boiled Egg Salad

Recipe Girl – Spicy Cucumber Stacks

Pinch of Yum – Lightened Up Curry Egg Salad

Teaspoon of Goodness – Tuna Sliders

Yellow Bliss Road – Classic Macaroni Salad

Thifty Jinxy – Cheesy Ham and Egg Sandwiches

A Simple Pantry – Quinoa Hummus Protein Power Bowl

Olivia’s Cuisine – Portuguese Pizza

Simply Recipes – Chickpea and Tomato Salad

Tastes of Lizzy T – Gluten Free Breakfast Casserole

Lil Luna – Ultimate Chicken Caesar Salad

The Homestead Survival – Sriracha Pickled Eggs

Cookin’ Canuck – Egg Wrap with Ham and Avocado Salsa

Vietworld Kitchen – Egg Curry and Masala

Skinny Taste – Asparagus, Egg and Bacon Salad

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Creative Uses for Cream of Tartar

April 7, 2017 by Stacy Leave a Comment

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Creative Uses for Cream of Tartar

Most people think of using cream of tartar in the kitchen, to accomplish tasks such as preventing sugar from crystallizing and stabilizing egg whites. But, they don’t realize they can clean with it as well. For example, as you can use this pantry item to do the following.

Naturally Repel Ants

Ants are such a nuisance, and kind of gross, too. A paste made of cream of tartar and vinegar works wonders for repelling ants around the house. Put it at entry ways and wherever you see them getting in. For active infestation, reapply every few days.

Clear Drains

There’s no need to buy caustic drain cleaner when you can do this instead. Mix together two ounces of salt, two ounces of baking soda and one tablespoon of cream of tartar. Pour this down the drain, followed by one cup of water. Allow it to sit for a couple of minutes, before rinsing everything down.

Polish Stainless-Steel Appliances

Make your stainless-steel appliances shine by making a paste consisting of cream of tartar and a little bit of water. Use it just like you would traditional furniture polish.

Clean Stained Shirt Collars

When you need to remove “ring around the collar,” it’s simple to do with cream of tartar. Sprinkle it liberally, directly on the stain. Rub it in and watch the ring magically disappear. No soaking required!

Clean Dingy Aluminum Cookware

Dingy pots and pans? Clean them with a paste of cream of tartar and water. Apply on the stains, wait a few minutes, and then wash as usual.

Polish Copper

Simply combine one tablespoon of lemon juice with two tablespoons of cream of tartar. Rub it all over the surface of the copper and then wipe clean.

Restore Scratched Dishes and Porcelain

Cream of tartar removes scratches on dishes. It also works on the porcelain in the bathroom. Combine warm water and cream of tartar to make a really thick paste. Apply it liberally to each scratch, wipe with a clean cloth, and rinse. Easy-peasy!

General Household Cleaner

You can make a by mixing together equal parts of white vinegar and the tartar. You’ll find that this safe and affordable cleaner will clean most of the surfaces in your home… including grout and the inside of your oven! Add a few drops of your favorite essential oil if the vinegar smell is bothersome, or if you just prefer scented.

Tip: For better deals than the grocery store baking aisle, look for sales on cream of tartar at craft stores (Like Michael’s with a 40% off or 50% off coupon!), or find cream of tartar online.

These are just a few ways you can clean with cream of tartar. Using natural ingredients that I know are safe to consume are a better alternative than something with chemicals in it that I cannot even pronounce. Plus I usually have this stuff on hand for baking and royal icing. Look for a few bottles on sale and try some of these.

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Road Trip Savings Tips

April 6, 2017 by Stacy Leave a Comment

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Road Trip Savings Tips

Are you planning on taking a road trip this year? Whether it’s a short one or long, you will want to be prepared with these savings tips to help make your trip a fun, more easily affordable one (so that the next one is more likely!).

Plan Ahead

Scheduling when and where you are going to go will help you save big on your road trip. This can be viewed similar to a trip through the grocery store. Think about it like this, if you don’t have a list, you are far more likely to grab whatever food you think looks good at the time and you are far more likely to be sucked into those impulse purchases. If you don’t have a game plan on your trip, chances are you will be more willing to stop at places that will force you to spend out of your budget. Places like Booking.com offer last minute hotel and motel deals that are super cheap, an can often be cancelled at the last minute if your plans change!

Designate a Savings for the Trip

Like many other things, road trips are something that you really shouldn’t borrow for. A fun, relaxing road trip becomes a lot less relaxing when you have to worry about how you are going to pay the bills that come along with charging everything. Uses your credit cards wisely to take advantage of the perks, then pay that bill off immediately with the money you already saved for your trip.

Maintain your Vehicle

This is the most important thing you can do in preparation of your road trip. Maintaining your vehicle can not only save you money, but it can, quite literally save your life. Make sure that your oil, water and other fluid levels are all where they need to be. Check your tires to be sure that they are in good condition and aired up to the proper levels. Clean air filters can also help improve your fuel mileage = gas cost savings. All of these things will keep you safe on the road, plus they also make it less likely that you will run into mechanical failures while on your trip, which can easily blow your budget and ruin your fun.

Score Cheap Gift Cards

Saving right off the top is excellent! I LOVE to visit a site like Raise [NEW Raise customers get $10 off $25 CLICK HERE] to see if they have any discounted gift cards that I can utilize along the way. There are tons from fast food places to gas stations.

Pack Necessities (Along with Your Clothes)

Yep, you need to bring clean clothes and food, you know that, but don’t forget the other necessities that you will need to bring with you on a road trip:

First Aid Kit – You really should always have a first aid kit in your car anyway, but it is a must have on a road trip. Bandages, gauze and light medications can be handy in case of any small emergency, but it can also help prevent unnecessary stops along the way. (First aid supplies are not cheap at truck stops and convenience stores.)
Entertainment – This is especially true if you have children with you. Make sure you pack TV/DVD players or tablets, road trip games and small toys. You will save your own sanity by doing this because there will be less “Are we there yet” questions and boredom stops.
Food. You need to be sure and have food on hand for emergencies (stick some granola bars in your First Aid Kit), but you also need to keep food on hand for snacks, so that you are not stopping a rest areas or driving through restaurants regularly, which can add up quickly if you are not careful!

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Fast and Easy Loaded Cheeseburger Muffins

April 3, 2017 by Stacy Leave a Comment

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We love cheeseburgers! But to be quite honest, they can get a little boring. This recipe for loaded cheeseburger muffins solves the boring burger problem! They are easy to make, delicious, and can be topped any way YOU want them. I love that these freeze easy, so I can make a few dozen at a time and have them ready for a fast meal or a snack. Get ready for a new recipe in your rotation.

Fast and Easy Loaded Cheeseburger Muffins

Burger Mixture Ingredients:

1/2 pound lean ground beef or turkey

1/2 pound ground sausage or turkey sausage

1/2 cup chopped bacon

1 large onion, chopped (optional)

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic

1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Baking Mixture Ingredients:

1 cup all purpose flour, or use half whole wheat and half regular

1 tablespoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1 egg, lightly beaten

1/3 cup milk, we used 1%

1/3 cup vegetable oil or canola oil

Directions:

Pre-Heat oven your to 375° F. Spray 12 regular-size muffin cups with cooking spray.
In a medium skillet, brown together: beef (turkey), sausage (turkey), garlic, and onion over medium-high heat, about 5-10 minutes, till meat is browned well and onion is cooked well. Drain and hold mixture in a large bowl. Return pan to burner and then fry your bacon. Remove and allow bacon to cool. Chop bacon and add to the browned meat mixture. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, salt, and cheese until it is all well combined, then set aside while you work on the baking mixture.
Make the baking mixture: In a medium bowl, add in all dry ingredients and mix well. Add in the wet ingredients, gradually, and mix well by hand till well combined, then allow to sit 2 minutes before filling cups.
Fill the bottom of each muffin cup with around 2 tablespoons of the baking mixture. Top that with about 1/4 cup of the burger mixture. Top that with 1-2 tablespoons of baking mixture, taking care to not overfill the cup.
Bake about 30 minutes uncovered on the middle tray, or until muffin tops are golden brown. If tops brown too quickly, loosely cover with foil till done. Cool about 5 minutes in the pan to make them easy to remove from the pan. Serve with all your favorite cheeseburger fixings! Yields 12 full-size muffins that will serve 3-5 people. These freeze well also for a snack or for a meal on the fly! ENJOY!!

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Surprising Things You Can Clean With Denture Tablets

March 30, 2017 by Stacy Leave a Comment

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Surprising Things You Can Clean With Denture Tablets

You may be surprised to learn that denture tablets are great for cleaning more than just false teeth. Who knew, right? Here are several things that you can clean and freshen using denture cleaning tablets. Stock up on a box or two next time you see a good sale.

Baked-On Food

Baked-on food can be a real pain, and sometimes soaking alone won’t get the food off. Fill the dish in question with warm water. Toss in a denture tablet or two for large dishes, and allow everything to soak for roughly 60 minutes. You may need to apply a bit of elbow grease, but not as much as required when you don’t use the tabs.

Coffee Makers

If you don’t like the smell of vinegar, try this the next time you need to clean your coffee maker. Fill the receptacle with warm water. Add two denture tablets and allow the coffee maker to go through a complete cycle. Rinse it out. Repeat, using clean water, for two more cycles to rinse thouroughly.

Smelly Shoes

The method of cleaning smelly shoes is similar to cleaning other things mentioned here. Fill your sink with warm water. Add up to three denture tablets. Let the shoes soak for up to one hour and rinse them thoroughly. For best results, air dry.

Narrow Vases

This tip is more than a little bit ingenious. That gunk that is left when you are done with flowers in a vase is unsightly. Fill the container with warm water. Pop in one tablet. After a couple of hours, the vase (or narrow bottle) should magically rinse clean. A bit of shaking on your part may be necessary.

Ceramic Tile

Add three or four denture tablets to a spray bottle of warm water. Spray on ceramic tile and allow it to sit for approximately 30 minutes. Rinse and dry as you normally do.

Tomato-Stained Plastic Containers

Don’t throw away your favorite plastic container, just because it happens to be tomato stained from your favorite red sauce. Fill it with warm water. Add a denture tablet. After 60 minutes or so, the stains should wash away with hot, soapy water or a run it through the dishwasher on the top rack.

Now, you have a good reason to stock up on denture tablets. Compared to some other cleaners, they’re easy on the budget and aren’t full of harmful chemicals. So, what are you waiting for? … get cleaning!

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Jelly Bean Treats

March 30, 2017 by Stacy Leave a Comment

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Rather than write an ode to the Jelly Bean, I thought I would rather curate some fabulous recipes that feature this Easter staple, and eat. My mother LOVES Jelly Beans (especially the black ones) and I thought of her while putting this list together. Without further ado, check out these treats and enjoy!

Jelly Bean Recipes

1. Jelly Bean Krispie Treats
2. Jelly Bean Bark
3. Jelly Bean Cake
4. Jelly Bean Simple Flower Cupcakes
5. Jelly Bean Flower Cookies
6. Jelly Bean Fudge
7. Jelly Bean Edible Bracelet
8. Jelly Bean Flower Cupcakes
9. Jelly Bean Popcorn

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Fabulous and Fun Peeps Treats

March 26, 2017 by Stacy Leave a Comment

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Peeps and I have a love love relationship. I have to have a pack all to myself EVERY Easter season. I usually eat them in the car alone, because, hello? NO SHARING. Though there are many who wouldn’t take one of the colorful and sugary marshmallow bunnies or chicks for anything…Peeps are one of those love them or hate them kind of candies. But since I love them, here are some fabulous confections that feature Peeps in all their glory. Enjoy!

Peeps Cupcakes

Chocolate Birds Nest Cookies

Peeps Ice Cream Syrup

Crock Pot Dipped Peeps

Peeps Whoopie Pies

Marshmallow Bunny Pops

Peeps Chocolate Pie

Easter Peep Hatchlings

Peeps Rice Krispies

Peeps Playdough

Chocolate Peanut Butter Skillet Peeps S’Mores

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Tips to Help Frugal Moms to Save MORE!

March 22, 2017 by Stacy Leave a Comment

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Is it Possible for a Frugal Mom to Save MORE? Absolutely!

If you are a mom, you know a budget is very important. More so than a budget, the ability to make something out of nothing is a skill every mom learns sooner or later. Frugal moms are known for couponing and using all resources they can find to save money. For our already frugal moms, here are some ideas to save even more money than you already are.

Find Free Events or Set-up Playdates

For some families, paying for museum visits, concerts, the fair, and other events and entertainment is a way of life. For a frugal mom, this is an area where some finances can be freed up. Instead of paying to go to the zoo, check your local newspaper for free community events. Usually, libraries hold free story time and even playtime for kids. If you want some company for your kids, ask friends or family members with kids to set up playdates at the park. Summer brings lots of free programs as well — check with your local rec centers, libraries, and community centers.

Borrow Books and Movies from the Library

You are definitely saving on the cost of your cable bill with your subscription to Netflix and Hulu. However, it’s time to get your family familiar with your local library. Libraries usually have a copy of all popular movies and are free to borrow. You can even download many of the ebooks for free while at home or on vacations. This can result in movie nights for the kids and even a stay-in date night for mom and dad.

Make Your Own Baby Food

Baby food is expensive, especially if you have more than one child. You can achieve this by using foods you normally buy from your local farmers market like squash, carrots, blueberries, raspberries, and more. The food should be pureed and frozen individually in order to make mealtime easier and faster. This method is not only cost-effective but healthy as well.

Use Websites That Help You Earn Gift Cards

Although most moms have a busy schedule, the intentional and smart use of downtime can help make money and shave dollars off of grocery bills. During naptime or when kids are at school, use websites that allow you to create a free account and play games in order to earn gift cards. If your kids are old enough, let them play for a half hour or so a day. This can get you $5 or $10 gift cards to sites you shop on daily, such as Amazon. [See 10 Legitimate Ways to Earn FREE Gift Cards]

Shop Ahead

Getting things on sale (or better yet, clearance!) and having a selection of gifts on hand will save you tons of time and stress on party day, but most of all, it will save you money! Buying those last minute gifts usually means you pay more. [See How to Stock a Gift Closet] Also hit up the post-holiday sales for cheap wrapping paper, bows, ribbons, bags, cards, etc.

Cleaning with Items That You Already Have

You may be cleaning your house with regular cleaning supplies, but there is a way to slash even your home cleaning bill. Using natural ingredients or things you already have at home can help reduce the money spent. One tried and true formula is vinegar mixed with baking soda; this solution can clean most surfaces and costs a fraction of popular brand name items. There are a LOT of homemade versions of cleaning supplies you buy if you look around for recipes. We have a lot! for example, See How to make Homemade Liquid Laundry Detergent

If you are a frugal mom who wants to save more, it can be done, even for those who manage the tightest budget. These tips will help you and your family save more without looking like total penny pinchers.

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Splendid Spring Cookies

March 20, 2017 by Stacy Leave a Comment

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Spring always makes me want to eat lighter things — even when I bake, I want color and lighter textures and flavors. These Spring Cookie recipes certainly deliver on the cute and fun while not missing a thing on flavor! Take a look at all of these and bake up some fun new treats for the season of Spring.

Spring Flower Cookies with Marshmallows

Spring Cookie Bars (Shown)

Sweet Cookies

Bird Nest Cookies (Shown)

Carrot Patch Cookies

Spring Flowers Cookie

Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies

Spring Cookie Pops

Easter Bunny Bottoms Cookies (Shown)

Iced Butter Cookies

Bunny Cookies

Carrot Cake Sandwich Cookies

Flower Pot Cookies (Shown)

Stacked Flower Cookies

Cream Egg Sugar Cookie Cups

Easy Easter Egg Cookies

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20 Delicious Ways to Make Deviled Eggs

March 19, 2017 by Stacy Leave a Comment

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I could care less if the chicken came before the egg or vice versa. Nor do I care why the chicken crossed the road. I DO care about the egg, though, especially when it is deviled into a few bites of absolute heaven. Deviled actually means to prepare food, usually minced, with hot (spicy) or savory seasoning. Deviled = hot, get it? In modern takes on that definition, we use it to mean just about any filling for a hard boiled egg. No matter to me! I love each and every one of these deviled egg recipes, from true deviled like the Jalapeno Bacon or Sriracha, to more savory options like Bacon Chive. Take a look and make a few of these for your next devil-may-care party!

20 Delicious Ways to Make Deviled Eggs

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Jelly Bean Popcorn

March 16, 2017 by Stacy 1 Comment

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This Jelly Bean Popcorn is fondly dedicated to my mother, the Queen of Jelly Beans. She LOVES them, and she now has my daughter hooked also (handy for bribes for sure!). This popcorn is a great sweet treat for Easter. It looks so impressive, but is really easy to make! It makes a great gift when put into a pretty cellophane bag, a basket, or a cute container. You may find yourself making more than one batch before the Easter Bunny hops into town. Know what I mean, jelly bean??

Jelly Bean Popcorn

Yields: 6-7 cups

INGREDIENTS

6 cups of popped popcorn – plain (Do not use any butter, but I do prefer a bit of table salt as it plays well with the sweet)

1/3 cup Wilton lavender candy melts

1/3 cup Wilton orange candy melts

1/3 cup Wilton bright pink candy melts

2/3 cup regular size OR mini jelly beans. We used regular size.

Rainbow nonpareil sprinkles

DIRECTIONS

1. Line a large cookie sheet with wax paper or parchment paper.

2. Pour the popcorn onto the cookie sheet, in a single layer, removing any unpopped kernels.

3. In a microwave safe bowl, microwave the lavender candy melts for 45 seconds on low power. Stir until melted and smooth, repeating the microwave heating in 15 second intervals. DO NOT OVERHEAT the chocolate unless you want a burned and nasty mess on your hands. If you do burn the chocolate, start over. It is ruined. Don’t use anything over 30% to heat the chocolate, I beg you. You can also use a double boiler to heat your chocolates if you prefer.

4. Drizzle the melted lavender chocolate all over the popcorn.

5. Sprinkle half of the jellybeans on top of the melted chocolate.

6. Before the chocolate sets, sprinkle 1/3 of the rainbow nonpareil’s on top of the popcorn.

7. Melt the orange candy melts. Drizzle the melted chocolate over any spots on the popcorn not covered in lavender. Sprinkle 1/2 of the remaining nonpareil’s on top of the melted orange chocolate.

8. Melt the pink candy melts. Drizzle the melted chocolate all over the popcorn.

9. Sprinkle the remaining jelly beans on top of the melted pink chocolate.

10. Before the pink chocolate hardens, sprinkle the remaining nonpareil’s on top.

11. Chill for 20 minutes to allow all of the chocolates to harden, and to make handling it easier.

12. Break into pieces and ENJOY!!

*Store in an airtight container up to 2 weeks. It will not last that long before getting eaten, though.

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Spinach Mushroom Lasagna

March 16, 2017 by Stacy Leave a Comment

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Spinach Mushroom Lasagna is a delicious departure from the traditional meat and red sauce version. This vegetarian dish is so full of flavor and cheesy pasta goodness that you leave the table totally satisfied. Serve with a crusty loaf of bread and a salad and you have a meal that you will remember, and make again and again. AND it’s freezer-friendly so you can make it ahead of time for those busy nights! This is comfort food done right, people, so cut a nice piece and grab a fork. There’s plenty to go around, and in my opinion, it always tastes even better the next day, so make sure to put dibs on a leftover piece.

Spinach Mushroom Lasagna

Serves 8-10

INGREDIENTS

1 package lasagna noodles

1 tbsp minced garlic

1 1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced. We used baby Portobello mushrooms!

3 tbs olive oil

2 tbs flour

2 cups vegetable stock

3/4 cup milk

2 cups fresh spinach

3 cups Parmesan cheese

DIRECTIONS

1. Boil noodles as directed to al dente, and as they are cooking work on the sauce. When noodles are done, drain and rinse under hot water, and leave to drain as you finish the sauce if it is not done.

2. Heat oil in a large non stick pan, and add the mushrooms. Cook 5-6 minutes, stirring frequently, adding the garlic during the last minute of cooking time until warm.

3. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Slowly stir (I prefer a silicone whisk) in the vegetable stock and milk, again stirring/whisking constantly so it does not burn or clump ◄ this is key step to make a smooth sauce. Once everything is is added and well combined, cook for 8-10 minutes on medium heat, stirring frequently.

4. Mix in 1 cup of Parmesan cheese, stirring well until cheese is all melted, then add the spinach and stir 1 minute more. Remove from the heat.

5. Build your lasagna: Spread a layer of sauce on the bottom of your pan, followed by a layer of cooked and drained noodles, then more sauce, then cheese. Repeat until dish is full (usually 3 layers if using a 9×13 like we used), then sprinkle a final layer of cheese on top.

6. Cover tightly with foil. Bake at 375 for 35 minutes. After 30 minutes remove the foil to allow the top to brown a bit for 5 ish minutes, watching so it does not burn. Let the lasagna rest out of the oven for 10 minutes before you cut it, or it will be too runny.

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No Rye Reuben Wraps

March 15, 2017 by Stacy Leave a Comment

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No Rye Reuben Wraps

The Reuben sandwich recipe strikes a perfect balance of corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and Thousand Island dressing—an American deli staple. Normally served on rye bread and somewhat messy to eat (though that may be part of its charm), we took the bread away and made a less mess wrap with a delicious spinach tortilla! Trust us, you will not miss the rye bread. And as someone who is not the fondest of rye bread (I hate caraway seed with a passion, just the smell turns me off.), I love this version. Enjoy with leftover corned beef, or get some deli meat and make it for a hearty lunch with some chips and a dill pickle, or for dinner with a nice side salad. I will also have a Guinness, but that is optional…

Yields: 2 servings

INGREDIENTS
2 large spinach tortilla
1/3 cup Thousand Island dressing
3/4 pound corned beef
10-12 slices Swiss cheese
1/2 cup sauerkraut – well drained

DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat your oven to 350° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set to the side.

2. Place a spinach tortilla on a clean and flat surface. Spread half of the the thousand island dressing on top of each tortilla, leaving about a 1/2 inch border all the way around the edge.

3. Layer the corned beef on top of the dressing, followed by the cheese, using 5-6 slices of cheese per wrap.

4. Add the drained sauerkraut on top of the cheese.

5. Gently roll each tortilla up, and place them seams down on the parchment-lined baking sheet.

6. Bake for 8-10 minutes to make sure the cheese is melted. Cover loosely with foil if the tortillas start to brown before the time is up.

7. Remove from the oven and wait 2 or 3 minutes before cutting in half. This allows the juices from the meat to stop running, and for the cheese to set up a bit so it doesn’t ooze all over when it is cut.

8. ENJOY!! These are REALLY GOOD!!

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Lucky Pot of Gold Oreo Truffles

March 3, 2017 by Stacy Leave a Comment

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Lucky Pot of Gold Oreo Truffles

Yields: 1 dozen

INGREDIENTS
24 Double Stuf Oreos
8 oz brick of cream cheese – softened to room temperature
12 oz bag semi-sweet chocolate chips
Wilton gold sugar pearls
3 strips of Airheads Xtremes Sour Rainbow Candy – chilled to make them stiff

DIRECTIONS
1. Line a large baking sheet with wax or parchment paper and set to the side.

2. Add the Oreo cookies to a food processor, and pulse until they are in very small crumbs.

3. In a medium mixing bowl, add the Oreo crumbs and the softened cream cheese together. Mix with a spatula until completely blended.

4. Cover the bowl and put in the fridge for 30 minutes.

5. Shape the Oreo mixture into one inch balls and place them on the lined baking sheet.

6. In a double boiler, warm the semi-sweet chocolate chips over low medium heat. Stir continuously until melted and smooth.

7. Pour the melted dark chocolate into a warmed (in the microwave) smaller bowl for easier dipping.

8. Using a toothpick, dip each Oreo ball into the melted chocolate, and place it back on the baking sheet. Set aside the remaining melted chocolate for later use.

9. Chill for 30 minutes to allow the chocolate to harden.

10. Cut each chilled rainbow candy strip into 4 pieces and set aside (12 total).

11. Remove the Oreo truffles from the refrigerator and flip each truffle upside down.

12. Reheat the leftover chocolate from Step 8 and spread a thin layer on the top of a truffle. Gently press the end of a rainbow piece into the melted chocolate and hold for 10 seconds. Sprinkle the rest of the chocolate with the gold sugar balls.

13. Place back on the baking sheet to allow the chocolate to harden. Repeat until all of the truffles have a rainbow and a pot of gold.

14. ENJOY!! Store covered and refrigerated up to 5 days.