Must Make Mardi Gras Eats and Drinks
King Cake Pancakes
Cajun Crab Dip
Parmesan Goat Cheese
Shrimp and Grits
Spicy Jambalaya
Signature Mardi Gras Slushie
Madi Gras Martinis
King Cake
Beignets
King Cake Pancakes
Must Make Mardi Gras Eats and Drinks
February 18, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Mardi Gras King Cake Popcorn
February 17, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Take the King Cake to another form when you make POPCORN. Great snack for the parades, parties, and general “laissez les bon temps rouler” attitude that embodies the Mardi Gras fun and festivities.
Mardi Gras King Cake Popcorn
INGREDIENTS
8 cups plain popped popcorn (no butter or salt)
1/4 cup Wilton dark green chocolate melts
1/4 cup Wilton yellow chocolate melts
1/4 cup Wilton lavender chocolate melts
1/2 cup purple, green and yellow M&M’s
Dark green jimmies and Dark green jimmies
DIRECTIONS
1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lay the popcorn on the baking sheet, in a single layer and set aside.
2. In a microwave safe bowl, add the green chocolate melts. Microwave for 45 seconds. Remove from the microwave and stir until melted and smooth.
3. Drizzle the melted green chocolate on top of the popcorn. Before the chocolate hardens, drizzle the light green jimmies on top of the green chocolate.
4. Add the yellow chocolate melts to a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 45 seconds. Stir until completely melted and smooth. Drizzle on top of the popcorn. Before the chocolate hardens, sprinkle the dark green jimmies on top of the yellow chocolate.
5. Sprinkle the green, yellow and purple M&M’s on top of the popcorn. (I took the green and yellow ones from a regular bag of M&Ms. I purchased the purple ones at a party supply store).
6. In a microwave safe bowl, add the lavender chocolate melts. Microwave for 45 seconds. Remove from the microwave and stir until melted and smooth.
7. Drizzle the melted lavender chocolate all over the popcorn. Before the chocolate hardens, drizzle the gold and purple sugar crystals on top. Tuck the King Cake Baby into the mix somewhere.
8. Place in the refrigerator and chill for 20 minutes to allow the chocolates to harden.
9. Remove from refrigerator and break up into pieces.
10. ENJOY!!
Yields: 8 cups
Store in an airtight container for up to 1 month, but you might want to eat it before Lent starts in case you give up sweets, because this stuff will be tempting.
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25 MUST TRY Mardi Gras Desserts
February 14, 2017 by Leave a Comment
25 MUST TRY Mardi Gras Dessert Recipes
Pecan Praline King Cake Monkey Bread
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Totally Tempting Truffles
February 12, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Totally Tempting Truffles
Toasted Smores Truffle Pops
White Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffles
Raspberry Truffles
Copycat Ferrero Rocher Truffles
Pecan Sandie Truffles
Strawberry Cheesecake Truffles
Cake Batter Truffles
Oreo Buckeye Truffles
Churro Truffles
Samoas Truffles
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Nutella Crescent Rolls – Valentine’s Day or Any Occasion
February 12, 2017 by 8 Comments
Nothing says I Love You quite like delicious and warm baked goods. Make these for your Valentine, for yourself, for your co-workers, your neighbors — Just MAKE THEM, because they are SO GOOD! Vary the sprinkles to customize for any and all occasions.
Valentine Nutella Crescent Rolls
INGREDIENTS
Pillsbury crescent rolls – 8 ct. canister
13 oz jar of Nutella
2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons cold milk or cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Valentine sprinkles
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 375° F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and set to the side.
2. Keep refrigerated till ready to use the dough. Separate the crescent rolls into triangles per the directions on the package.
3. Generously spread 2 Tablespoons of Nutella onto each triangle and then roll each one up, beginning with the wide end of each triangle.
4. Place on the parchment lined cookie sheet, at least 2 inches apart from each other.
5. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the crescents turn light golden brown in color. Do NOT over bake. Cool a minute or two on the tray before icing.
6. While the crescents are baking, make the icing glaze. Put the powdered sugar in a mixing bowl. To the powdered sugar, add the milk and vanilla. Mix until a thick glaze forms. You may need a tiny bit more milk to get the consistency to drizzle with.
7. While the crescents are still a bit warm, drizzle the icing glaze generously over each crescent roll and then sprinkle with the Valentine sprinkles.
8. ENJOY!! Yield 8 Nutella crescent rolls. Once cooled, store in covered plastic ware in the fridge up to 2 days.
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Divinely Delicious Chocolate Desserts
February 11, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Divinely Delicious Chocolate Desserts
Double Dark Chocolate Cookie Cups
Chocolate Ganache Filled Cookie Cups
Chocolate Peanut Butter Hearts
Healthy Chocolate Truffles
Chocolate Lasagna
Dark Chocolate Mocha Cupcakes
Chocolate Ganache Tart
Chocolate Covered Cheesecake Bites
Homemade Almond Turtles
Sugar Free Nutella Truffles
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Scrumptious Strawberry Cheesecakes
February 10, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream
Strawberry Cheesecake Tart
Strawberry Cheesecake Pie
Mason Jar Strawberry Cheesecakes
Mini Strawberry Topped Cheesecakes
Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake
Berry Cheesecake Bars
Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake Smoothie
Chocolate Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries
No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake
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Boozy Chocolate Covered Strawberries
February 10, 2017 by 1 Comment
Boozy Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Ingredients:
2 pints of large ripe strawberries (some for making and some for munching on while you work)
1 cup Ghiradellhi chocolate
1 cup Chardonnay
20 plastic pipette tubes for infusion
Red and pink chocolate candy melts
Directions:
Wash and dry your strawberries. Pat dry and let them air dry awhile. Water and chocolate don’t mix.
Place your strawberries on a baking pan lined with parchment paper.
Take your pipettes and add your wine of choice. Insert one into each strawberry.
Let sit until all the wine has been absorbed into the strawberry, at least 20 minutes.
Begin to melt your chocolate:
Using a double boiler, fill the bottom pot 2/3 of the way with water and bring to a boil on medium heat.
Place the second pot onto of the first one. You want the water to touch the bottom of the top pan.
Reduce heat to low.
Add your chocolate to the second boiler.
Stir to melt, making sure to not let it get too hot. However, you want the chocolate to be good and warm. Cold chocolate will streak and dry dull. TO make it be pretty, make sure your chocolate is fully melted for a few minutes.
Dip each strawberry into the chocolate, covering 3/4 of the strawberry.
Place the strawberry back on the baking sheet and to allow to harden.
Begin to melt the the pink and red wafers.
Drizzle the various chocolate colors on your berries for a classy look. I use a butter knife for the drizzling.
Enjoy! Store these in the fridge for up to 2 days.
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Green Cocktails For St. Patrick’s Day
February 10, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Check out these Green Cocktails For St. Patrick’s Day
Mojito Sherbet Punch
Jalapeno Cucumber Gin and Tonic
Sparkling Leprechaun Kiss
Green Appletini
Blushing Whiskey Sour
Vanilla Mint Leprechaun Kisses
Green Destiny Cocktail
Shamrock Sour
Homemade Irish Cream
Shamrock Martini
Craveable Carrot Cake Treats
February 10, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Craveable Carrot Cake Recipes and Treats
The Baking Fairy – Carrot Cake Waffles
The Bewitchin’ Kitchen – Carrot Cake Pancakes with Chia Jam
Maybe I Will – Carrot Cake Dip
Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom – Microwave Carrot Cake
To Simply Inspire – Carrot Cake Bites
Cincy Shopper – Carrot Cake Cheesecake
Things to Share and Remember – M&M’s Carrot Cake Monster Cookies
Teaspoon of Goodness – Baked Carrot Cake Donuts
Flour on My Face – Carrot Cake Jam
The Gracious Wife – Carrot Cake Roll
Intoxicated on Life – Carrot Cake Fritter Pancakes
Food Folks and Fun – Carrot Cake Whoopie Pies
Simply Stacie – Carrot Cake Cups
Premeditated Leftovers – Carrot Cake Overnight Oatmeal
Kasey Trenum – Carrot Cake Blondies
The Baking Fairy – Carrot Cake Pops
Crockpot Ladies – Crockpot Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Grandbaby Cakes – Carrot Cake Pound Cake
The Bewitchin’ Kitchen – Carrot Cake Homemade Protein Bars
Wicked Good Kitchen – Carrot Cake Cheesecake Crumble Bars
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New Orleans Style Classic Big Easy Hurricane Cocktail
February 10, 2017 by Leave a Comment
New Orleans Style Classic Big Easy Hurricane Cocktail
The Hurricane became popular at Pat O’Briens bar in 1940’s New Orleans, and is now an iconic staple of New Orleans. The story behind the drink claims that it debuted during the 1939 World’s Fair in New York City and got its name from the hurricane lamp-shaped glasses that the first drinks were served in, and still known as hurricane glasses today. Enjoy our version of this classic made famous in the Big Easy. These pack a heck of a punch, so please enjoy responsibly.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 ounce grenadine
- 1/2 ounce lemon juice
- 1 ounce lime juice
- 1 ounce orange juice
- 1 ounce simple syrup
- 2 ounces mango passion fruit juice
- 2 ounces white rum
- 2 ounces dark rum
- Ice
- Fresh slice of orange
- Maraschino cherry with a stem
Directions:
- Into a cocktail shaker half filled with cubed ice, add: grenadine, fresh squeezed lemon and lime juices, orange juice, simple syrup, mango passion fruit juice, white rum, dark rum.
- Place the lid on the cocktail shaker and shake it vigorously for 30 seconds.
- Strain cocktail into a 12-ounce Hurricane glass filled with cubed ice.
- Garnish with orange slice and a single Maraschino cherry.
- Serve, sip, enjoy.
Drink responsibly, and never drink and drive.
Satisfying Soups and Stews for Your Instant Pot Pressure Cooker
February 10, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Satisfying Soups and Stews for Your Instant Pot Pressure Cooker
Beef & Butternut Squash Stew
Instant Pot Tomato Soup
Pork Goulash
Broccoli Cheese Soup
Easy Gumbo
Minestrone Soup
Winter Vegetable Soup
Loaded Baked Potato Soup
Cauliflower Mushroom Soup
Copycat Wendy’s Chili
Vegan Posole
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20 Valentine’s Day Worthy Cookies to LOVE
February 8, 2017 by Leave a Comment
The First Year – Valentines Day Slice n Bake Cookies
Cooking Classy – Valentines Linzer Heart Cookies
Life Love and Sugar – Strawberry Cheesecake Chocolate Cookie Cups
Chelsea’s Messy Apron – Heart Shaped Valentines Oreos
The Decorated Cookie – You Complete Me Heart Cookies
The Domestic Rebel – Soft Chewy Red Velvet Cookies
A Farmgirl Dabbles – Raspberry Shortbread Heartswith Raspberry Cream Cheese Marshmallow Dip
Bakingdom – Cinnamon Red Hots Shortbread Cookies
Brown-eyed Baker – Conversation Heart Sugar Cookies
Crazy for Crust – Nutella Chocolate Pudding Cookies with Strawberry Hearts
Frugal Mom, Eh – Valentines Day Macarons
I Am Baker – Red Velvet Peanut Butter Blossoms
The Frugal Girls – Stawberry White Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies
Something Swanky – Soft Batch M&M Pudding Cookies for Valentines Day
Baked by Rachel – Marbled Valentine Sugar Cookies
Camille I Am – Valentines Day Fortune Cookies
One Little Project – Gummy Bear Heart Cookies
Life Love and Sugar – Nutella Cheesecake Chocolate Cookie Cups
The Decorated Cookie – Warm and Fuzzy Heart Cookie Pops
My Litter – Valentines Day Cherry Chocolate Kiss Cookies
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Valentine’s Day Hershey Kiss Sprinkle Sugar Cookie
February 7, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Make it easy from a cake mix box. These little cookies are cute as can be and filled with a kiss! Fun for kids to make these, too. Mine love to roll the balls into the sprinkles, and they love to push the kisses into the hot cookies. The best part is eating these! Enjoy.
Valentine’s Day Hershey Kiss Sprinkle Sugar Cookie
Ingredients:
1 box of white cake mix
2 eggs at room temperature
1/3 cup of vegetable oil
Candy heart cake sprinkles (Shown)
Approximately 24 Hershey Kisses, unwrapped
Directions:
- Pre-heat your oven to 350 degrees F.
- Mix the cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil using a stand mixer or hand mixer until combined and a soft dough forms.
- Place your dough mix into the fridge for 5-10 minutes to firm up the dough.
- Using a spoon or cookie scoop, scoop out cookie dough and roll into approximately 1 inch sized balls.
- Roll cookie dough balls into multicolor candy heart sprinkles.
- Place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper, 2 inches apart.
- Bake in pre-heated oven for 8-10 minutes, till just starting to brown. Do NOT overbake.
- Rest on the cookie sheet 2 minutes and push one Hershey candy into the center of each cookie.
- Remove from cookie sheet and place on a cookie cooling rack to cool completely.
Yield approximately 24 cookies.
Cool at least 10 minutes before eating as the chocolate will be very hot. Cool completely before storing in plastic ware up to 10 days.
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Fabulous Appetizers For The Win
February 5, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Fabulous Appetizers For The Win
Chili Cheese Boats
Easy Sausage Balls
Chicken & Waffle Sliders
Bacon Cheese Ball
Game Day Nachos
Barbeque Chicken Stromboli
Layered Mexican Bean Dip
Cheesesteak Bites
Tangy Sesame Wings
Loaded Mashed Potato Bites
Bacon Cheese Mushrooms
Crescent Roll Pizza
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Delicious and Savory Cold Dips to Try
February 4, 2017 by 2 Comments
Delicious and Savory Cold Dips to Try
Pineapple Bacon Dip from Spaceships and Laser Beams
Cranberry & Caramelized Onion Cheese Spread from Who Needs a Cape
Parmesan & Bacon Dip from Who Needs a Cape
Avocado Hummus from Mama Likes to Cook
Sour Cream & Herb Dip from Spaceships and Laser Beams
Dill Pickle Dip from Cincy Shopper
Caramelized Onion Dip from Who Needs a Cape
Roasted Curry Cauliflower Dip from Savory Tooth
Perfect White Queso Spinach Dip Appetizer from Mrs. Wright Writes
Chunky Avocado Salsa from Leave No Leftovers
Spinach Hummus from Mama Likes to Cook
Mango Dipping Sauce from Spaceships and Laser Beams
Bacon Cheddar Ranch Dip from Crafty Housewife
Easy Veggie Cream Cheese Dip from Frazzled and Frugal
Homemade Ranch Dip and Dressing from Simply Sherryl
Perfect Veggie Dip from Daily Momtivity
Spicy Black Bean Hummus from The Foodie and The Fix
Copycat Fritos Bean Dip Recipe from Thrifty Jinxy
Easy Creamy Onion Dip Recipe from Thrifty Jinxy
Veggie Ranch Dip Recipe from Thrifty Jinxy
Roasted Garlic and Chia Guacamole from Eat Thrive Glow
Easy Bacon Ranch Dip from Baking Beauty
Seven Layer Dip Cups from Baking Beauty
Cream Cheese Pickle Wrap Dip from Living a Sunshine Life
Homemade French Onion Dip from Naturally Loriel
