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Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup

Published Jan 8, 2018 by Allyson
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Instant Pot Chicken Noodle soup is rich with flavor and takes only a fraction of the time to make. Warm up on a cold day with this major comfort food.

$Instant Pot Chicken Noodle soup is rich with flavor and takes only a fraction of the time to make. Warm up on a cold day with this major comfort food.$ If you haven't jumped on the Instant Pot bandwagon, you need to. This delicious Instant Pot Chicken Noodle soup comes together in just minutes and cooks up quickly as well. Deep with rich flavor, the instant pot helps bring out all the delicious favors of the chicken soup, without having to cook all day. You need to try this Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup now!

$Instant Pot Chicken Noodle soup is rich with flavor and takes only a fraction of the time to make. Warm up on a cold day with this major comfort food.$

Like I said, you need to hop on the Instant Pot Bandwagon. I am loving my new instant pot and it is SO versatile! You can cook pretty much anything inside the instant pot! I love that it has a slow cooker function, but you can also turn slow cooker recipes into quick cook recipes using the higher pressure! I have the 6 quart pot, but I think I might be upgrading to the 8 quart Instant Pot soon. If you don't have an Instant Pot, you can also make this Chicken Noodle Soup in the Slow Cooker- see below for instructions.

$Instant Pot Chicken Noodle soup is rich with flavor and takes only a fraction of the time to make. Warm up on a cold day with this major comfort food.$ When I bought the Instant Pot on Black Friday, little did I know how life changing it would be! If you don't have one, you NEED to grab one now! Anyway, the best part about this Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup is that you just dump it, set it, and forget it...for a short period of time. Everything goes into the pot, you set it for 7 minutes, and then you wait for it to finish. When it is finished, you are left with a super rick flavor from the chicken and vegetables. I consider this a super shortcut recipe, since we are using rotisserie chicken, but you can also make it with raw chicken breast cut into bite sized pieces, and cook it for the SAME amount of time. How about that, huh?

$Instant Pot Chicken Noodle soup is rich with flavor and takes only a fraction of the time to make. Warm up on a cold day with this major comfort food.$

You should remember when using the Instant Pot, that the time it takes to cook the recipe (7 mins), is not the total time of the recipe. You need to give the pot some time to 'come to pressure'.

Since this chicken noodle soup is a soup, it has a lot of liquid. In order for the pot to come to pressure, it needs to heat all of the liquid, which can take some time.
For me, it took about 15 minutes to the pot to come to pressure. Once it comes to pressure, the cook time will start to count down.
When the recipe is finished, you can either natural release the pressure, which will take about 15 more minutes, or you can quick release the pressure.
- I opted to quick release the pressure this time, and I had to be VERY careful because some liquid comes out of the pressure release. I recommend releasing it VERY slowly, and having a hand towel close by so you can catch some of the liquid. I held the towel about 5 inches from the top of the release and off to the side - being VERY careful that my skin wasn't in the path of the steam.
- You can avoid this by doing the natural release, but if you are in a rush to eat, you can do the quick release.

I highly recommend the Instant Pot and I am already in love with it! This Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup will definitely get you hooked!

My favorite Instant Pot Recipes:

Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Lettuce wraps are the perfect healthy chicken recipe! Make the spicy chicken in just minutes, then load up fresh lettuce wraps with your favorite toppings!
Instant Pot Asian Pork cooks up in just minutes, and is the perfect healthy dinner! Use the juicy meat in lettuce wraps, sliders, or a salad!
Instant Pot Bang Bang Chicken comes together in minutes and is so delicious! The classic spicy sauce is perfect on shredded chicken which can be used in rice bowls, salads, wraps, or however you want!
Instant Pot Honey Sesame Chicken Lettuce Wraps: Instant Pot Honey Sesame Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a delicious healthy meal that cooks in just 10 minutes! Simple to make, family friendly, and so tasty!
Instant Pot Hard Boiled Egg Loaf: In five minutes you can have a whole bunch of hardboiled eggs which are perfect for egg salad! No peeling or ice bath for this Instant Pot Hard Boiled Egg Loaf!
Instant Pot Thai Lettuce Wraps (pork or chicken) can be made with pork or chicken in the instant pot or slow cooker! Juicy pork or chicken covered in an easy Thai peanut sauce makes the perfect healthy easy dinner!
Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes: This Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes recipe has just a few ingredients that are easy to keep on hand so it is easy to make them as a side dish for a meal on any busy night!
Instant Pot Roasted Red Pepper Soup: Roasted Red Pepper Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons is the perfect comfort food without any guilt! Make it in the Instant Pot, Slow Cooker, or on the stove top!

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5 from 3 votes

Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

7 mins

Total Time

17 mins

Instant Pot Chicken Noodle soup is rich with flavor and takes only a fraction of the time to make. Warm up on a cold day with this major comfort food.

Servings: 8 1 cup servings

Calories: 297 kcal

Ingredients

2 large carrots, peeled and chopped
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 ribs celery, chopped
32 ounces reduced sodium chicken stock
2 cups water
2 teaspoon dried thyme
8 ounces whole wheat rotini pasta, uncooked
1 rotisserie chicken, all meat removed
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Add everything to the instant pot, close the lid. Select manual or high pressure, and add 7 minutes. Press start or manual again to begin.
It will take about 15 mins to come to pressure, then the time will begin counting down. Once the 7 mins is over, you can natural release (not do anything) for about 15 minutes, or you can quick release the pressure. If you quick release the pressure, move the release VERY slowly, and have a towel on hand for any soup splatter that may come out. Be very careful.
Remove top, serve immediately!
**Want to cook in the SLOW COOKER- Add all ingredients EXCEPT pasta. Cook on low for 6 hours. Add pasta and turn heat to high, cook for 1 more hour. Stir and serve.

Recipe Video

$Instant Pot Chicken Noodle soup is rich with flavor and takes only a fraction of the time to make. Warm up on a cold day with this major comfort food.$

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Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

Loaded Vegetable and Wild Rice Soup

Skinny Lasagna Soup

Ginger Sesame Fish Tacos

Published Dec 20, 2017 by Allyson
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Crispy fish, asian vegetables, and a delicious sweet and tangy ginger sesame sauce pair perfectly for these Ginger Sesame Fish Tacos.

With the New Year right around the corner, I am often trying to come up with healthier recipes I can feel good abut eating, but that also don't take forever to make! These Ginger Sesame Fish Tacos fit the bill. They are super delicious and take less than 30 minutes to whip up. Today's post is sponsored by Gorton's, but as always, all opinions are my own.

Being a full time business owner, mom, wife, and everything in between, I don't have a lot of time to prepare meals. I don't want to resort to unhealthy options, which is why I turn to Gorton's Smart Solutions when I am in a bind. They are a healthier line if products that are even aligned with weight watchers points, so it makes keeping tabs on your meals easy. These Ginger Sesame Fish Tacos have a handful of ingredients and your family will LOVE them!

First up, you need to cook the Gorton's Smart & Crunchy Breaded Fish Sticks. I love Gorton's because their seafood is fresh-caught, perfectly seasoned, and they have been around forever - 167 years in fact! While the fish sticks are cooking you can prepare a simple ginger sesame dressing (scroll down for full recipe). Once the fish sticks are cooked, you can assemble the tacos. Lay out your corn tortillas, then top with the fish sticks, slaw, and ginger sesame dressing. That's it - dinner is served! I love serving these with a side of guacamole, or a fresh corn salad.

Ginger Sesame Fish Tacos

Crispy fish, asian vegetables, and a delicious sweet and tangy ginger sesame sauce pair perfectly for these Ginger Sesame Fish Tacos.

Ingredients

For Tacos

1 bag Gorton's Smart & Crunchy Breaded Fish Sticks
¾ cup asian slaw, pre-packaged
8 corn tortillas
1 teaspoon sesame seeds

For Sauce

2 TBS rice wine vinegar
2 TBS soy sauce, lower sodium
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon garlic (about 1 clove) minced
1 TBS water

Instructions

For Sauce

Whisk all sauce ingredients together in a small bowl, set aside.

For Tacos

Prepare fish sticks according to package directions.
Taking your stack of corn tortillas, wrap them in a damp paper towel. Microwave on high for 25 seconds. Remove carefully. Set tortillas out on plates*.
Add 2-3 fish sticks to each tortilla. Top with asian slaw and dressing drizzled over the top. Repeat for all tacos. Serve and enjoy immediately.

Recipe Notes

*Alternatively, you could setup the ingredients as a taco bar and let your family put their own tacos together!

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Spicy Thai Zoodles

29 Quick and Easy One Pot Meals

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Garlic Cheese Dip

Published Dec 18, 2017 by Allyson
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Garlic Cheese Dip is perfect for when you need a delicious appetizer! Dunk your favorite Mozzarella sticks, Loaded Potato Skins, or even pizza in this dip!

With the holidays and still more game days to come, I am sharing my favorite Garlic Cheese Dip! It's perfect for Farm Rich Mozzarella Sticks, Loaded Potato Skins, or even pizza! With only three simple ingredients, you will be making this all the time! This post is sponsored by Farm Rich, however all opinions are my own.

I bought a whole bunch of Farm Rich snacks last week, because we were having people over for the SEC Championship (Go Dawgs!) Game, and I always turn to their simple-to-cook appetizers when I need to make a bunch of yummy food in a hurry! Typically I would serve Farm Rich Mozzarella Sticks with some delicious chunky marinara, but I wanted to switch things up. I decided to toss together a garlic cheese dip, which is only 3 ingredients and super delicious!

I love using Farm Rich because they're one of America’s favorite snacks and appetizers brands, offering the best snacks for your game day “homegate.” Farm Rich helps families make the most of their time together with a wide variety of wholesome and easy-to-prepare frozen foods ready in minutes. Not only that, but they are SUPER convenient and you can be a#HomegatingHero; Available at grocery stores across the U.S., Farm Rich products offer quick solutions for snacks, appetizers and meals that families can feel good about serving. They range from America’s favorite Mozzarella Sticks to a lineup of Meatballs. Today’s busy families have enough to deal with trying to get through the day, so Farm Rich helps make snack and mealtime easier and more fun!

Want to make your own garlic cheese dip? It's super easy! Follow this simple recipe, pickup your Farm Rich Mozzarella Sticks and other snacks to dip, and go to town!

5 from 1 vote

Garlic Cheese Dip

Ingredients

8 ounces cream cheese, room temp
¼ teaspoon minced fresh garlic
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
3 stalks green onion, diced
⅛ teaspoon dried chives

Instructions

Add all ingredients in a medium mixing bowl. Mix on a low speed or by hand until ingredients are totally combined. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes. Serve alongside dippers!

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Spinach Artichoke Egg Rolls

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Ultimate Kitchen Gift Guide

Published Dec 15, 2017 by Allyson
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This is the Ultimate Kitchen Gift Guide for the foodie or cooking lovers in your life! My best recommendations of gifts everyone will love!

Well, we are only a few short weeks away from Christmas, so I figured it's time to share my favorite kitchen gifts in this awesome Ultimate Kitchen Gift Guide! There is really something for everyone here; from air fryers to stainless steel measuring bowls to the ultimate hot sauce! I'd also love to hear what you are getting for the foodies in your life, so leave me a comment below and let me know! I don't want to miss anything this holiday season! Lets get started with 25 must have gifts from the Ultimate Kitchen Gift Guide!

Nutribullet -

Effortlessly pulverizes fruits, vegetables, and superfoods for nutritious protein shakes and green smoothies
High-torque power base and 600-watt motor
Power, patented stainless steel blade design with cyclonic action
Includes power base, 1 tall cup, 2 short cups, 1 flat blade and 1 emulsifying blade, 2 re-sealable lids, pocket nutritionist and manual with recipes

Instant Pot

Duo, the number 1 selling multi-cooker, combines 7 kitchen appliances in 1, Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Steamer, Sauté, Yogurt Maker and Warmer, prepares dishes up to 70% faster to support your busy lifestyle
Features 14 Smart Programs - Soup, Meat/Stew, Bean/Chili, Poultry, Sauté/Simmer, Rice, Multigrain, Porridge, Steam, Slow Cook, Keep Warm, Yogurt, Manual, and Pressure Cook. Now, your favorite dishes are as easy as pressing a button

LSA International Shot Serving Set & Oak Paddle (Oprah's Favorite Things)

Paddle collection is designed for informal social occasions. Designed for everyday living and entertaining. Suitable for home interior decorations. Designed for easy usage and storage
Suitable for all occasions.

Pre-seasoned Cast Iron Skillet

This 12.5 inches skillet pan is suitable for both stovetop and oven for evenly cooking variety of different meals; silicon handle that provides a secure and comfortable grip when handling hot cookware on the stovetop
You can make or toast breads, casseroles, egg dishes, burgers, chicken, fish and more!

I-Robot Roomba Smart Vacuum

Clean and schedule from anywhere with the iRobot HOME App; compatible with Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant
Patented 3-Stage Cleaning System and Dual Multi-Surface Brushes pick up everything from small particles to large debris
Dirt Detect sensors alert Roomba to work harder on concentrated areas of dirt, such as high-traffic zones of your home. Auto-Adjust Cleaning Head automatically adapts its height to effectively clean carpets and hard floors

Multifunction Food Scale with Removable Bowl

PRECISE MEASUREMENT: 11lb/5kg capacity with a division of 0.1oz/1g. High precision strain gauge sensors that deliver trustworthy results every time; LCD display for clear readout in kg(g), lb(oz) and °F
MULTIFUNCTIONAL: Includes temperature sensor and alarm timer in order to accomplish more tasks with less clutter on the kitchen counter
SLEEK & STURDY: Made with stainless steel for a long lifetime. Detachable bowl (2.15L) for easy mixing and pouring. Sophisticated and modern, fashioned to compliment your kitchen decor

Dual Breakfast Sandwich Maker

Makes 1 to 2 sandwiches- Ready in 5 minutes
Use your own fresh ingredients, including eggs, cheese and much more
Timer with audible tone; Quick and easy recipes included; Easy cleanup - all removable parts are dishwasher safe

Fleischer & Wolf Seville Series Cookware Set (10-Piece) - Tri-ply Hammered Stainless Steel Copper-Oven and Grill safe Kitchen Pots and Pans Set

Cooking Essentials:Premium Stainless Steel interior with a thick heat-radiating aluminum core for efficient heat distribution,shiny hammered effect copper exterior for better heat control and heat retention.
Handle: Stainless steel handles are built for strength and stability over a lifetime of use
Included: 8″ /9.5″ fry pan, 1QT/2QT/3QT sauce pan with cover, 5.75QT dutch oven with cover

Bamboo Cheese Board Set with 3 Cheese Tools Stored in Hidden Pull Out Drawer

A Picnic at Ascot original and exclusive - transforms from a wedge to a multi level 18" diameter cheese board
Hidden drawer on lowest level houses 3 stainless steel cheese tool. Clever design provides a sturdy cutting surface on all level without any instability
Folds away to a compact 9.5" size wedge for easy storage - makes a great unique gift

Truffle Sea Salt

SMOOTH & RICH FLAVOR - This pristine Sea Salt is infused with the finest Italian black truffles to add savory, gourmet wonder to any dish.
These aromatic truffles are blended with solar-evaporated sea salt and truffle oils that bring out a smooth and rich flavor and aroma that is best for your popcorn and french fries

Panini Press Gourmet Sandwich Maker

Grills sandwiches of any thickness
Cafe-style floating lid evenly presses any size sandwich

Sous Vide Immersion Stick Pod - Precise Accurate Even Cooker

Cooks Food Evenly- Primo Eats Sous Vide Stick features a powerful pump that keeps liquid temperature throughout the cooking bath uniformly, making sure that individual portions of food cook evenly for perfection in every bite.
Digital LCD Control Display- The sous vide immersion cooker comes with an extra large digital LCD display that lets you control the time and temperature in Celsius and Fahrenheit from across the room.
Reliable and Accurate - Don’t worry about uneven results our superb exclusive active control thermostat integrates precision temperature settings within +/- 1% degree and the circulation heating water pump keeps the water moving in order to yield a constant temperature and perfect results each time.
Easy maintenance- Cleaning your Primo Eats Sous Vide Precision Cooker is a breeze.

BlendTec Total Blender Classic

Commercial-quality 1,560-watt countertop blender with 3 peak horsepower direct-drive motor. Preprogrammed blending cycles, digital touchpad controls, auto shutoff
Includes FourSide blending jar, secure-fitting vented lids, user guide and recipe book with more than 230 great tasting recipes. 7-Year manufacturer warranty, for in-home use in the USA.Dimensions(inches): 7 wide x 15 tall x 8 deep.
Features 6 preprogrammed blending cycles: Batters, Ice Crush, Smoothie, Ice Cream, Whole Juice, Hot Soup with easy to read touchpad controls and 10 speed plus Pulse. This exclusive blend cycle technology creates the perfect blends with the touch of a button.

ScanPan

Braise, sear & deglaze food with the same gourmet results as if you were cooking in a stainless steel pan. Unique squeeze-casted cookware guarantees quick and even heat distribution for professional grade cooking
Patented ceramic titanium surface is 10 times harder than steel. SCANPAN uses only 100% recycled aluminum. Dishwasher safe for easy clean up.

Masterbuilt 20071117 30" Digital Electric Smoker

Digital panel controls on/off, temperature, and time. Four chrome-coated smoking racks
Patented side wood chip loading system - add wood chips without opening the smoker door
Integrated thermostat temperature control for even, consistent smoking!

KRUPS GX5000 Professional Electric Coffee Burr Grinder

Metallic flat burr grinder for coffee lovers. Burr mill system avoids overheating, preserves aroma and has grind fineness selector for a precise grinding
9 grind levels: From fine (espresso) to coarse (french press) to perfectly grind every type of coffee beverage
8 oz. Clear bean container; quantity selector from 2 to 12 cups to grind the exact quantity you need
Adjust the fineness level for any type of coffee through 9 main grind settings with 5 intermediary steps each. The cup selector lets you choose between 2 to 12 cups, while the auto-stop function provides full control and safety. Convenient features complete the package: a removable 15 oz. container, a removable top burr for effortless cleaning, and a large-capacity 7 oz. clear coffee bean container.

Clean Cocktails

In Clean Cocktails, holistic health coaches Beth Ritter Nydick and Tara Roscioli bring a clean-living mindset to craft mixology.Their recipes use nothing but naturally low-calorie spirits; fresh juices loaded with vitamins; gentle sweeteners like honey and maple syrup; and anti-inflammatory spices like cinnamon, cayenne, and turmeric―the perfect alternative to drinks that are typically loaded with refined sugars, artificial flavors, and dyes.

Portable Wood Pellet Pizza Oven W/ Stone and Peel

NEW model Uuni 3 wood-fired oven capable of 932°F. Heats up in just 10 minutes and cooks a pizza in 60 seconds
Powered by wood pellets

Air Fryer - Healthy and easy way to fry food using rapid air circulation

3.7 qt capacity.
8 cooking presets: Warm-Up, chips, chicken, steak, meat, cake, & fish.
Cooking timer up to 30 minutes; temperature control from 176⁰f - 392⁰f.

Vintage Mason Jar Kitchenware Set

Multi-Piece Kitchen Ceramic Décor Set w/ 4 Measuring Cups, 4 Measuring Spoons and Spoon Rest

KitchenAid Pasta Attachment

Pasta Roller rolls 6-inch sheets of pasta with 8 thickness settings.
Spaghetti Cutter cuts pasta sheets into classic Spaghetti noodles.
Fettuccine Cutter cuts pasta sheets into hearty Fettuccine noodles.
Includes Pasta Roller, Fettuccine Cutter, Spaghetti Cutter, Brush

Waffle Iron

Stainless housing. Adjustable temperature control for light and fluffy or crispy waffles. Nonstick cool touch handles. Power on and ready indicator lights
8-inch round baking plate

Glass Herb Preserver

Keeps herbs fresh Longer. Lift up lid for easy access. Designed to fit in most refrigerator doors
Clear sides allow you to easily identify what herbs are inside. Keeps herbs fresh for up to two weeks

Professional Deep Fryer

Crispy food perfect for a crowd. Professional style design. Large, 8 cup food capacity
Immersed heating element for fast cooking. Adjustable temperature with ready light

The Good Hurt Fuego (Oprah's Favorite Things)

7 DIFFERENT FLAVORS OF HOT SAUCE - Experience different flavor combinations and spice levels. For a true fan of hot sauce.
SPICY RANGES FROM MILD TO BLAZING HOT - Garlic herb is mild enough for those who just want a little bit of a kick. Ghost Pepper is a challenge for even the bravest hot sauce lovers.
DELICIOUS AND VERSATILE ENOUGH FOR ANY FOODS - Chipotle pepper for tacos, Smokey Bourbon for BBQ, Garlic Herb for Pizza, Garlic Pepper for Wings, and Cayenne Pepper for eggs. A Flavor for every food!

Well, that is all for this Ultimate Kitchen gift guide! But if you like giving as much as I do, please checkout my other gift guides as well!

40+ Gift Ideas for High Schoolers through College Students

50+ Gift Ideas for Infants through 8th Graders

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Cranberry Ginger Cocktail & Mocktail

Published Dec 3, 2017 by Allyson
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The Cranberry Ginger Cocktail or Mocktail is the perfect low calorie holiday drink! Fill up your punch bowl and get drinking!

Late fall is such an exciting and busy time of the year. It seems like once October hits, we have so many things going on and the time flies by! That’s why I like coming up with ideas of things I will make for the holidays, before the holidays sneak up on me. Not only do we have Thanksgiving and Christmas around the end of the year, but we also have my oldest son’s birthday and my grandmother-in-law’s birthday. I definitely need to keep everything organized and stay on top of things. Another thing I am always concerned about when the holidays come around are all the extra calories. All the seasonal drinks, desserts, and decadent foods can really throw your healthy eating plans for a loop. That’s why when I come up with recipes, I like to keep health in mind. This Cranberry Ginger Cocktail is the perfect easy cocktail, but if you aren't drinking, you can use the mocktail version (no alcohol)!

For the first drink, the Cranberry Ginger Holiday Cocktail, I decided I want an festive alcoholic beverage. I plan a lot of holiday parties and I always find that it’s important to have something alcoholic, but also to offer a non-alcoholic counterpart. This is why I decided to make a ‘mocktail’ for my second drink recipe – a Quick Cranberry Holiday Mocktail.

Both drinks turned out equally delicious. If you aren’t a fan of alcohol, you could even make the Cranberry Ginger Cocktail without alcohol. Same goes for the Quick Cranberry Holiday Mocktail because adding vodka or rum would compliment it well.

5 from 1 vote

Cranberry Ginger Cocktail & Mocktail

Ingredients

For the Cranberry Ginger Cocktail

12 ounces vodka could use flavored such as cranberry or ginger, but regular is fine
24 ounces cranberry juice
32 ounces ginger ale
lime slices for garnish 2 limes
frozen cranberries for garnish

For the Cranberry Holiday Mocktail

16 ounces 7 Up TEN
8 ounces cranberry juice
8 ounces sparkling cider
fresh cranberries to garnish

Instructions

For the Cranberry Ginger Cocktail

Mix the vodka, cranberry juice, and ginger ale in a large pitcher. Add a handful of cranberries and the lime slices from 1 lime. Fill the rest of the pitcher with ice, and then stir. Serve or refrigerate. Garnish glasses with lime slice and additional cranberries if desired.

For the Cranberry Holiday Mocktail

In a pitcher combine 7 Up TEN, cranberry juice, sparkling cider, and a handful of cranberries. Mix well, and then serve over ice with additional cranberries as a garnish.

Recipe Notes

The cocktail recipe serves 8-10

The Mocktail makes 4 eight ounce drinks but can be doubled.

What types of cocktails do you enjoy around the holidays?

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Cheesy Tomato & Artichoke Savory Pastries

Published Nov 28, 2017 by Allyson
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These savory pastries are filled with tomatoes, artichokes, cream cheese, and delicious goat cheese! Only a few minutes to whip up and you have tasty pastries!

Now that holiday parties are right around the corner (ehhh, within weeks really!), I have been whipping up some different recipes to use at our annual holiday party. I LOVE good savory pastries, and am always trying different flavor combinations. Using cream cheese and goat cheese with the delicious artichoke and tomato flavors pairs perfectly in these savory pastries. This post today is sponsored by Tuttorosso, but all opinions are my own.

One of the reasons these savory pastries are so easy to make, is because you'd likely have most of the ingredients on hand. I always keep canned artichokes and Tuttorosso Diced Tomatoes in my pantry. We also always have cream cheese in the fridge, and typically goat cheese too (cheese lover right here), and I love keeping puff pastry in the freezer. With that said, even if you don't have these items on hand, it's a very short list of things to pickup in order to make these.

You could use fresh tomatoes in these savory pastries, but now that they are out of season I really love using Tuttorosso Diced Tomatoes. They don’t use any artificial colors, flavors or preservatives because their tomatoes are not “processed food” – they are canned using only steam to preserve them. In the factory (where I have actually seen this in person!), the tomatoes are personally selected for you: they use color sorters to make sure we only provide rich, red tomatoes and they physically inspect each one for imperfections. Every Tuttorosso can has their Steam Sealed Flavor-Loc system to protect the fresh, vine-ripened flavor of our summertime tomatoes with no can taste. These are literally fresher than pretty much any 'fresh' tomato you can buy at the super market. Mind blown. Oh, I also love how they have NON-GMO harvest and Non-BPA lined cans! All these reasons just go to show why Tuttorosso is the best selling Italian inspired canned tomato brand in the US!

Like I said earlier, putting these savory pastries together is SO easy! Mix up your cream cheese, Greek yogurt, and spices and spread it over your puff pastry squares. Then load them up with chopped artichokes, Tuttorosso Diced Tomatoes and goat cheese, and then wrap them closed.

I like serving the Cheesy Tomato & Artichoke Savory Pastries at parties or even brunch! They are good hot or cold, so if they are sitting out for a bit, they still taste great!

Cheesy Tomato & Artichoke Savory Pastries

These savory pastries are filled with tomatoes, artichokes, cream cheese, and delicious goat cheese! Only a few minutes to whip up and you have tasty pastries!

Servings: 8 pastries

Ingredients

1 box puff pastry (2 sheets), defrosted
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
¼ cup plain greek yogurt
½ teaspoon dried basil leaves
½ tsp dried oregano
⅛ teaspoon salt
⅛ tsp black pepper
1 14 ounce can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1 14 ounce can Tuttorosso Diced Tomatoes, drained
4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
1 large egg
1 teaspoon water

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
In a medium bowl, add cream cheese, greek yogurt, all spices; stir to combine completely. Set aside.
Open your puff pastry sheets and slightly roll out with a rolling pin. Cut the sheet into 4 even squares, repeat for second sheet. Place squared on a nonstick baking sheet (or line with parchment paper).
Add the cream cheese mixture to the center of the squares (about 1 ½ TBS to each), and spread leaving ½ inch uncovered around the edges. Repeat for all squares.
Add chopped artichokes to center, then tomatoes, then sprinkle goat cheese crumbles over the top; repeat for all squares. Pull up the corners that are diagonal from each other and slightly press down the edges; repeat for all squares.
In a small bowl whisk egg with water; brush lightly over the tops of the pastries. Place into oven and cook 15 minutes. Check at that point, and continue to cook 5-10 more minutes or until tops are slightly browned. Remove from over and serve.

Recipe Notes

The tops of the pastries may start to open while baking. When you remove from oven, carefully press the corners back down to 'close' them up.

Like delicious easy appetizers as much as I do?! Check out these other recipes from Domestic Superhero:

Cranberry Baked Brie

Spinach Artichoke Egg Rolls

Cheesy Pizza Dip Bread Bowl

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Cranberry Cheesecake (Slow Cooker)

Published Nov 14, 2017 by Allyson
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Slow Cooker Cranberry Cheesecake is made in the slow cooker and topped with the most delicious cranberry compote! Perfect holiday dessert!

Y’all, I LOVE cranberries! I haven’t shared too many recipes with them, but really, they are my favorite during the holidays. Last year I shared an easy Cranberry Margarita and some White Chocolate Dipped Cranberry Macadamia Nut Cookies, and I seriously couldn’t get enough! I love them! So when I decided to roll up my sleeves and make this delicious Slow Cooker Cranberry Cheesecake, I was super excited to sample the recipe…until something crazy happened…

Uhhhh, WHAT HAPPENED?!?!? I started freaking out! I get so stressed out when my recipes don’t turn out that I was feeling really anxious about this! As you can see from my cake mess, it was a total fail the first time. But, this is why I am the recipe tester and then give you the tried and true recipe, once I know it won’t be a disaster. The second time I made the Slow Cooker Cranberry Cheesecake it came out SO SO good..and it's EASY too!!

Making the cranberry cheesecake in the slow cooker takes it to the next level in creaminess. The cream cheese combo turns so smooth and creamy, it’s just delicious. Then all you have to do is whip up the sweet cranberry compote for the top, which is also super easy. I recommend using a 6 inch springform pan, because it fits in most slow cookers!

I added some lemon to the cranberry compote, which really made it super delicious, but you could also make it with orange zest and orange juice as well. I love the lemon cranberry combo and making the cake in the slow cooker takes all the hard work out of it….just make sure you DON’T overfill the pan like I did the first time. You should only use 1 and a half packages of cream cheese for the filling, that way it won’t spill over.

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5 from 2 votes

Slow Cooker Cranberry Cheesecake

Ingredients

Ingredients for cake

1.5 Packages cream cheese- 12 ounces total cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup sugar + 1 TBS Sugar
1 TBS flour
¼ teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup sour cream or plain greek yogurt
¾ cup graham cracker crumbs
2 TBS butter, melted

Ingredients for topping

3 cups fresh cranberries
1 lemon, juice and zest reserved
1 TBS cornstarch
1 cup sugar
½ cup water

Instructions

In the bowl of a stand mixer, add cream cheese, vanilla, and 1⁄2 cup sugar, salt and flour; using the paddle attachment beat on medium until completely combined and no lumps. Add eggs, one at a time, beating until mixed. Add sour cream and beat for 30 seconds; scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula; beat 15 additional seconds. Set mixture aside.
In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, butter and 1 TBS sugar. Pour crumbs into the bottom of the spring form pan and press down evenly to make the crust.
Pour the cream cheese mixture on top of the crust, into the spring form pan. Do not overfill.
Add 1 inch of water to your large slow cooker (5, 6, or 7 quart slow cooker). Place a wire rack into the bottom (I used 2 rings from Mason jar lids to set it on), and then place the filled spring form pan on top of rack. Lay 3 layers of paper towels across the top of the slow cooker (hold tight so they don’t fall and touch the cheesecake), then place the lid on top.
Cook on high for 2 hours (do not remove the lid at all during this time), turn off, remove lid and paper towels, and let stand for 1-2 hours or until slow cooker is cool. Place cheesecake in pan into the fridge and let set for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Using a non-serrated long knife, run it between the cake and the pan sides, then release the lock and pop to cake out on the base.
In a medium sauce pot, add cranberries, sugar, water, lemon juice and lemon zest; bring to boil. Reduce and simmer for 5 minutes. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with about 1 TBS water, and then pour into the pot. Simmer for 1 minutes or until mixture thickens. Remove from heat.
Pour cranberry topping over cheesecake, slice and serve. Store cheesecake in fridge when not eating.

The Best Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes

Published Nov 13, 2017 by Allyson
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Over 15 of The Best Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes can be found right here! Everything from pies, to tarts, to truffles! You are going to want to dig in!

Now that Thanksgiving is just a short time away, I thought y'all could use a list of the Best Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes! There is definitely something for EVERYONE on this list! We have pies baked in cakes (what?!?!), cupcakes, muffins, poke cakes, tarts, truffles, and so much more! I cannot wait to make a handful of these on Thanksgiving since I am in charge of dessert this year! I love eating on Thanksgiving, obviously, but dessert is definitely the BEST part! Okay, lets get into our list of the Best Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes!

Caramel Apple Poke Cake

Easy Chocolate Pie

Cannoli Sugar Cookie Cups

French Silk Tart

Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes

Individual Crustless Pumpkin Pies

Easy Pear Tart

Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownie Bites

Dutch Apple Pie

Four Ingredient Pumpkin Pie Dip

Bourbon Pecan Pie

Country Cinnamon Apple Dumplings

Caramel Apple Pie Bars

Pecan Pie Bars

Pumpkin Apple Pie

Pecan Pie Truffles

Chocolate Pecan Piecaken

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Buffalo Chicken Fries

Published Nov 8, 2017 by Allyson
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Waffle fries loaded with shredded buffalo chicken, bleu cheese, buffalo sauce, more cheese, and ranch make the most epic Buffalo Chicken Fries EVER!

Buffalo chicken fries are pretty much what dreams are made of...food dream that is. These are the ULTIMATE appetizer, game day snack, tv show binge watching food, you name the occasion, these are PERFECT.

With only a handful of ingredients and being super easy to make, these buffalo chicken fries are going to be a regular go-to recipe from here on out.

Buffalo recipes are always a favorite, as you know from when I shared Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas and Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip! You can make your own delicious Homemade Buffalo Sauce as well!

Did I mention the cheese, y'all? There are THREE cheeses on these buffalo chicken fries...THREE! We have some spicy pepper jack cheese, mozzarella cheese, and of course buffalo anything isn't complete without bleu cheese. So yum.

Then you cover these bad boys in buffalo wing sauce, ranch, green onions, and parsley and BOOM, they are complete! People go crazy over these on game day, trust me.

PRO TIP: Another thing I love about these Buffalo Chicken Fries, is if you don't want to bake the chicken, you can use Rotisserie chicken in place of the baked shredded chicken...that will save even more time!

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5 from 2 votes

Buffalo Chicken Fries

Course: Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: buffalo chicken fries

Servings: 6

Ingredients

1 bag frozen waffle fries, cooked according to package directions
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, can also use 4-5 chicken breast tenders
⅓ cup buffalo sauce, plus ¼ cup more for topping (recipe in notes below)
½ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
½ cup pepper jack cheese, shredded
⅓ cup bleu cheese crumbles
4 green onions, chopped
2 TBS fresh parsley, chopped
¼ cup ranch

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a baking dish arrange chicken. Pour ⅓ cup buffalo sauce over the top and spread over chicken. Place in oven and bake 20-25 minutes or until chicken is cooked through (this is a good time to cook the fries as well). Using 2 forks, shred the chicken and set aside.
Turn oven to 425 degrees.
Using a large baking sheet either covered in parchment or sprayed with nonstick spray, arrange waffle fries in a single layer. Add mozzarella cheese, then chicken, pepper jack cheese, bleu cheese crumbles, and buffalo sauce. Bake for 5-10 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Remove from oven.
Add ranch, green onions, and parsley. Serve immediately while hot!

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

If you want, you can use rotisserie chicken in place of the baked chicken. Just shred the rotisserie chicken well and add buffalo sauce to coat.

Buffalo sauce recipe here

Chocolate Tres Leches Cake

Published Nov 6, 2017 by Allyson
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Chocolate Tres Leches Cake is the BEST dessert. This traditional three milks cake has chocolate added to it for an even better flavor!

Okay guys, this is pretty serious. I have been DYING over this chocolate tres leches cake for the last couple of years. To be honest, I didn’t make this…my wonderful Mother-in-Law did. She actually went to culinary school recently, but has making Tres Leches Cake forever. She even bakes it for a local restaurant that gets voted one of the best restaurants in Atlanta year after year. All of my friends ask for her delicious chocolate tres leches recipe, or even better, for her to make them a cake. She always does, she LOVES making cakes and meals for people, and everyone loves getting them. When she told me she had been making chocolate tres leches cake, I knew I had to try it, and I am SO happy she let me share the recipe with ya’ll, because it is seriously the best ever.

Most people think that this decadent chocolate tres leches cake is actually difficult to make, but don’t be intimidated, it’s not. Traditionally made in South America or Central America, she learned at an early age how to make this perfect cake. Since she and my husband are from Colombia, she had lots of opportunities to learn their traditional recipes. Tres Leches translates to three milks, which is exactly what it takes to make this cake. Heavy cream, condensed milk, and evaporated milk are all used in the traditional recipe. To make the recipe chocolate, it’s easy, just add cocoa powder. Don’t like chocolate? Leave it out and make the traditional Tres Leches Cake.

Chocolate Tres Leches Cake is the BEST dessert. Trust me, it's super easy, and people will think you slaved for hours. So worth it, and perfect for the holidays!

When I first heard of this cake, which is soaked in these three milks, I thought it sounded disgusting…who wants a bunch of soggy cake? Not me. I hardly even like cake. BUT, then I found out that this cake doesn’t get soggy, it gets delicious. Since the cake is more of a sponge cake, it has TONS of little air bubbles in it, which prevents it from getting soggy (and nasty). When my mother-in-law first had me try this cake, I was not expecting it to be very good, but, WOW, it was seriously the best ever. You need to try it right now. This would be a great cake for the holidays or anytime really. Just make sure you aren’t on a diet, because it’s likely you will end up eating way more than you expected. Oh, and as the days go by, and the cake sits in the fridge, it gets better and better. It’s hard to describe, but just trust me.

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Chocolate Tres Leches Cake

Chocolate Tres Leches Cake is the BEST dessert. This traditional three milks cake has chocolate added to it for an even better flavor!

Ingredients

Ingredients for Cake

1½ cups all purpose flour
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder sifted
1 tablespoon . baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
4 egg whites
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 egg yolks
½ cup milk

Three Milks Ingredients

14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
1 cup heavy cream or whipping cream
12 oz can evaporated milk
3 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder.

Ingredients for Chocolate Cream Topping

½ cup confectioners sugar, sifted
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
2 cups whipping cream

Instructions

Directions for cake

In a medium bowl mix flour, baking powder, cocoa powder and salt. Set aside.
Whisk egg whites until frothy. Then, slowly add sugar while whisking at high speed until it thickens, approximately 3-5 minutes.
Add egg yolks one at a time while mixer is still running and mix at high speed for another 3-5 minutes until they're blended thoroughly.
Add half of the flour mixture and keep mixing until it is well blended. Then, add the milk and the vanilla extract. Finally, add the remaining flour. Keep mixing for about 3-5 more minutes until everything is well blended.
Grease and flour a 9 x 13 inch baking pan pour in the batter. Tap a few times, and bake at 350ºF for about 20-25 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool about an hour.
In a small container mix the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, heavy cream and 3 tbsp. of cocoa powder. Mix well and set aside.
Poke cake all over with a skewer or fork. Then, slowly pour the milk mixture over the cake. Cover it let rest in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, until cake absorb the milk mixture.Then cover it with the chocolate cream, refrigerate 4 hours, preferably overnight.

Directions for the Chocolate Cream Topping

Place mixing bowl and whisk in the freezer at least 15 minutes before making your whipped cream.
Mix powdered sugar and cocoa powder in a small bowl and set aside.
Take the mixing bowl and whisk out of the freezer and add the whipping cream. Whisk between medium to high speed for about 1-2 minutes or until it thickens.
While still whisking add the dry ingredients very slowly. Remember to scrape the sides of the bowl to incorporate well all of the ingredients. Keep whisking at high speed for about 2-3 minutes or until soft peaks form.
Spread evenly over the cake, refrigerate at least an hour, and serve!

Recipe Notes

The cake will get better and better as it stays in the fridge longer and longer! Lasts up to 10 days. Delicious!

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Milky Way Caramel Cheesecake Brownies

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Fall Slow Cooker Recipes

Published Oct 23, 2017 by Allyson
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Fall is full of delicious foods and drinks! On this list you will find over 15 Fall Slow Cooker Recipes which are perfect to set and forget!

Now that we are into fall, I love having fall type recipes, and I ESPECIALLY love having fall slow cooker recipes on the back burner! It's so easy to set your slow cooker and forget about it until dinner time! It's really the best! On this roundup list, I have everything from a delicious cinnamon roll breakfast to a cranberry cheesecake. Did you know you can make cheesecake in the slow cooker?! It's the BEST! Make sure you pin this for later because you are definitely going to want to come back to these fall slow cooker recipes and make them all! What is your favorite slow cooker recipe during fall?

Slow Cooker Cranberry Cheesecake

Crock Pot Roast with Vegetables

Crock Pot Cranberry Cider

Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup

Slow Cooker Beef & Vegetable Soup

Sriracha Lime Slow Cooker Turkey Tenderloin

Slow Cooker Beer Bratwurst with Onions & Peppers

Slow Cooker Beer Beef Sliders

Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Sandwiches

Slow Cooker Chicken Cordon Bleu

Crockpot Baked Potato Soup

Slow Cooker Apple Butter

Crock Pot Cinnamon Roll Casserole

Slow Cooker Cheesy Ham Chowder

4 Ingredient Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Pasta

Apple Balsamic Chicken

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Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

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Philly Cheese Steak Egg Rolls

Published Oct 10, 2017 by Allyson
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Philly Cheese Steak Egg Rolls are a fun spin on America's favorite sandwich! Beef, cheese, peppers, and onions wrapped into the perfect party snack!

I've been on somewhat of an egg roll kick lately, so I was brainstorming ideas on what I could pack into a delicious crispy egg roll wrapper. Well, it was no surprise when I thought about a Philly Cheese Steak Egg Rolls version, because the Philly Cheese Steak is one of the most popular sandwiches! Of course it would be delicious! Be sure to checkout my popular Spinach Artichoke Egg Rolls, Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls, Bang Bang Shrimp Egg Rolls, and Turkey Club Egg Rolls!

This Philly Cheese Steak Egg Roll recipe is actually VERY simple, and you only need a handful of ingredients! You need to cook up the meat and veggies in a skillet, then add a simple sauce base and the cheese - done! Then you just place some of the mixture into the center of the egg roll wrapper and roll it up! Give it a quick fry and boom, you are done! Scroll down to see a step by step video on how to make them yourself!

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Philly Cheese Steak Egg Rolls

Philly Cheese Steak Egg Rolls are a fun spin on America's favorite sandwich! Beef, cheese, peppers, and onions wrapped into the party snack!

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1 TBS butter
1 small yellow onion, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
⅓ cup broth (chicken or beef)
2 TBS ketchup
1 TBS worcestershire sauce
dash of salt
dash of black pepper
1 teaspoon corn starch
6 slices provolone cheese, chopped
12-14 egg roll wrappers
¼ cup water
4-6 cups oil for frying, amount depends on size of pot, you want about 2 inches of oil
2 TBS parmesan cheese, for garnish

Instructions

In a large skillet, add beef and let cook for 4-5 minutes before breaking apart. Slowly break apart and continue to cook until mostly cooked through. Remove from pan and drain off fat/grease; set aside.
Add butter to skillet and melt. Add onions and green peppers and cook for 3-4 minutes. Add beef back to skillet and combine; cook 2-3 minutes.
In a small bowl add broth, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and cornstarch; mix until combined. Add to skillet over medium heat; stir. Add cheese and continue to stir until the cheese is melted. Remove from heat.
Using one egg roll wrapper at a time, add about 3 TBS of the filling to the center of the wrapper. Dip your finger in the water and run along all edged of the wrapper (see video). Fold the egg roll up carefully, taking care to press along the seams to seal the egg rolls. Repeat until filling is all used.
In a frying skillet/pot, add oil and heat over medium for about 5 minutes. Carefully drop egg rolls into the skillet, cooking 4-5 at a time, not crowding them. Cook 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown, then carefully flip over and cook another 2 minutes or until browned. Remove and place on a paper towel lined plate. Repeat for all egg rolls.
Garnish with parmesan cheese and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Recipe Video

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Best Game Day Snacks

Published Sep 29, 2017 by Allyson
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Over 15 of the best game day snacks to keep you full during those stressful games! Everything from wings to cheese dip, there's something for everyone!

Now that football season is upon us, it's super important to have great snack recipes around...not just any snacks though, the BEST Game Day Snacks are a MUST (especially when your team isn't doing so hot)! I have compiled a great list of game day snacks! Everything from quesadillas to stuffed cheesy bread to wings to dessert! There is definitely something (or several things) that you and your football besties will be drooling over! So whip up a few of the best game day snacks and settle in for the season...it's going to be a long one!

Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Cheese Bread

Pepperoni Bread

Sriracha Ranch Dipping Sauce

Pine Nut Hummus Pico de Gallo Tostadas

Chicken Fajita Quesadilla

Baked Honey Soy Chicken Drumsticks

Cheesy Hot Jambalaya Dip

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Dip

Italian Pepperoni Roll Ups

5 Minute Restaurant Salsa

Spicy Pretzels

Hot Sausage Beer Dip

Baked Adobo Chicken Wings

Easy Cheese Ball

Sausage Stuffed Cherry Peppers

Cheesy Taco Sliders

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Best Game Day Recipes

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Buffalo Chicken Lasagna

Published Sep 27, 2017 by Allyson
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Buffalo Chicken Lasagna is full of your favorite ingredients! Buffalo chicken and pasta are paired with four different cheeses make this the best lasagna EVER!

This buffalo chicken lasagna is what weeknight dinner dreams are made of! You get all your favorite buffalo flavors - buffalo sauce, bleu cheese, mozzarella cheese, celery, and green onions...then you toss it between delicious carby noodles...it's a definitely WIN! Your family will be begging you to make this all the time! It's not only the perfect dinner, but also the perfect game day recipe!

Putting together the Buffalo Chicken Lasagna does take a bit of effort, but trust me, it's totally worth it. You need to make the cheese sauce from scratch, but it comes together in just a few minutes. I also baked the chicken, but you could use leftover or rotisserie chicken to save time as well. I also made a not so traditional ricotta filling because I wanted to make sure the meal had the signature creaminess that comes from delicious ricotta cheese.

It ended up a tad spicy (love the homemade buffalo sauce), super creamy, and really had all the flavors from buffalo chicken wings. Adding the celery was a great touch and then topping the lasagna with more green onions and buffalo sauce gives it another punch of flavor. I would say the spice level here is medium, so if you like it HOT, go ahead and add more buffalo sauce!

Buffalo Chicken Lasagna

Buffalo Chicken Lasagna is a delicious tasty meal! Popping flavors and protein packed chicken in this delicious dish!

Ingredients

Chicken:

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
⅔ cup buffalo sauce, divided (recipe in notes)
2 stalks celery, chopped

Cheese Sauce:

2 TBS butter
2 cloves garlic
2 cups milk/cream/half and half (either works)
⅓ cup flour
1 package cream cheese, cubed
½ cup bleu cheese, crumbled or chopped
⅓ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
⅛ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper

Filling:

16 ounces ricotta cheese
6 green onions, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
1 large egg
1 TBS ranch seasoning, (optional)

Lasagna:

1 box ready to use lasagna noodles (you can use noodles that need to be cooked, but you need to cook beforehand in that case)
1 cup mozzarella, shredded (for layering)

Garnishes

2 TBS buffalo sauce
3 green onions, chopped

Instructions

Chicken:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place chicken breasts in baking dish and cover with ⅓ cup buffalo sauce (reserve remaining) and celery, brush sauce over the tops to coat. Place in oven and bake 25 minutes or until cooked through (time varies depending on size of chicken).
Remove from oven and shred chicken. Add remaining ⅓ cup of buffalo sauce and stir to coat. Set aside.

Cheese Sauce (make while chicken is baking)

In a medium sauce pot over medium heat, add butter and melt. Add garlic and stir to cook- about 30 seconds. Add flour and stir for 30 seconds. Slowly add milk/cream in about ⅓ cup increments, whisking between each addition. Bring to a boil, whisking constantly. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 seconds.
Add cream cheese, bleu cheese, mozzarella cheese, salt, and pepper and whisk until cheese are melted through. Remove from heat and set aside.

Ricotta filling:

In a medium bowl, add ricotta, green onions, celery, egg, and ranch seasoning (optional); stir to combine completely. Set aside.

Assembling Lasagna:

Begin by pouring a bit of cheese sauce on the bottom of the Lasagnera, then top with noodles. Add ⅓ of the ricotta mixture and spread across noodles. Top with ½ buffalo chicken, ⅓ mozzarella cheese, and then ⅓ of the remaining cheese sauce. Top with noodles and repeat layers once more.
For the 3rd layer (3rd set of noodles), top noodles with remaining cheese sauce and mozzarella cheese. Cover loosely with foil.

Cooking:

Place in preheated oven (350 degrees) and bake for 60 minutes. Remove foil and bake 10 more minutes. Remove from oven.
Top with garnishes: buffalo sauce and green onions. Slice and serve!

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

Homemade buffalo sauce recipe here!

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Caprese Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

Published Sep 13, 2017 by Allyson
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Caprese Stuffed Spaghetti Squash is loaded with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, and then topped with a delicious balsamic glaze! Perfect healthy dinner!

If y'all follow Domestic Superhero, then you might know that I am OBSESSED with spaghetti squash! It's really the best. Spaghetti Squash is SO low calorie that you can pretty much load it with whatever you want and not feel too guilty. For this Caprese Stuffed Spaghetti Squash, you load it up with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, basil leaves, and then add a sweet balsamic glaze. They are the BEST!

I feel like Caprese style anything is sort of a summery meal, but when you add it to spaghetti squash you can have it anytime! Spaghetti squash is a fall vegetable, so extending those summer flavors just puts me in a good mood. The cheese here is totally clutch, so don't forget that fresh mozzarella! I love blasting it under the broiler for a few minutes at the end, that way the cheese gets a little toasty - yum!

If you don't know how to cook a spaghetti squash, don't worry, it's easy (see video below)! You basically cut the squash in half, then roast it for just under an hour. Let it cool off a bit, then use a fork to scrape out the 'spaghetti'. Once you have the filling scraped out, you can proceed to make your Caprese Stuffed Spaghetti Squash! YUM!

5 from 2 votes

Caprese Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

Ingredients

1 whole spaghetti squash, cut in half length wise
1 TBS olive oil
8 ounces fresh mozzarella ball
¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
3 roma tomatoes, 2 chopped, 1 sliced into rounds
10 fresh basil leaves
⅛ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon pepper
⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
3 TBS sugar

Instructions

To prepare squash

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cut squash in half, lengthwise. Remove seeds from inside. Drizzle olive oil over the inside, and rub to cover all flesh. Add dash of salt and pepper. Place face down on a baking sheet/dish. Bake for 45-60 minutes or until tender (time will vary depending on size of squash). Remove, let cool for at least 15 minutes, then using a fork scrape out the squash, while being careful not to poke holes in the skin. Set aside.

For glaze

Combine balsamic vinegar and sugar in a small pot. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then simmer for about 5-8 minutes or until thickened. Do not overcook or it will harden.

For the Caprese Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Cut fresh mozzarella ball in half. Using one half, cut into small cubes. With the remaining half, slice into thin rounds, set aside.
In a large bowl, add spaghetti squash filling, mozzarella cubes and ¼ cup shredded mozzarella, chopped tomatoes (reserve rounds), basil leaves salt, and pepper. Mix together. Add about 2 TBS of the balsamic glaze, stir to combine.
Scoop the mixture into both sides of the skin of the spaghetti squash. Top with mozzarella rounds and tomato rounds. Loosely cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Remove foil, turn oven to broil, and broil for 3-5 minutes, or until mozzarella is slightly browned (watch carefully as it can burn quickly). Remove from oven.
Drizzle remaining glaze over the tops, serve immediately.

Recipe Video

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Loaded Quinoa Chili (One Pot or Crock Pot Recipes)

Published Sep 11, 2017 by Allyson
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One Pot or Crock Pot Loaded Quinoa Chili is the perfect healthy vegetarian chili that will satisfy even the pickiest meat eater!

I love chili, but being a vegetarian it's hard to find a good chili that isn't just all beans. I like beans, but I also like a little variety. I love this recipe because it is loaded with veggies and beans, and it's so easy to make! You can either make this in the crock pot or make it on the stove pot! This One Pot or Crock Pot Loaded Quinoa Chili is a perfect healthy recipe (scroll down for nutritional info) for a cool fall or winter day!

This loaded quinoa chili is really yummy! It's hearty and satisfying, and I know plenty of meat eaters who also love it, and don't even miss the meat. I love how healthy this chili is too; at only 208 calories per servings (not counting the garnishes), it's really waist friendly! It's perfect for cold winter days, and it would be perfect to bring to a football party or cookout! It's up to you if you want to whip it up in 30 minutes on the stove top, or if you want to let it cook all day in the crock pot. I have made it both ways and it's always delicious.

While this loaded quinoa chili is vegetarian, you could also add meat if you want. You can easily make this recipe vegan as well, just leave off the cheese and sour cream!

One Pot or Crock Pot Loaded Quinoa Chili

Ingredients

½ cup uncooked quinoa
3 cups water or vegetable stock
15 ounce can kidney beans drained and rinsed
15 ounce can black beans drained and rinsed
1 cup unsalted tomato sauce OR ¼ cup unsalted tomato paste + ¾ cup water
1 TBS olive oil
1 onion chopped
2 celery stalks chopped
3 garlic cloves minced garlic
1 jalapeño minced
½ green bell pepper diced
½ red bell pepper diced
1 teaspoon cumin powder
2 teaspoon coriander
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried thyme
⅛ teaspoon chipotle pepper powder
1 bay leaf
1 TBS reduced sodium soy sauce
Fresh ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup chopped cilantro
cheddar cheese optional for garnish
green onions optional for garnish
greek yogurt optional for garnish

Instructions

Stove-top Directions-30 minute cook time (see below for slow cooker)

Rinse the quinoa in a colander, set aside.
In a soup pot, heat the oil on medium-high; add garlic, jalapeno, onion, and celery. Sauté until soft (about 3 minutes). Add green and red peppers and cook 5 more minutes. Add spices and herbs; sauté 2 minutes. Add the beans, water, tomato sauce/paste, and quinoa; bring to boil, cover, and simmer 20 minutes or until quinoa is cooked. Stir in soy sauce and pepper.
Serve garnished with cilantro, green onions, cheese, and greek yogurt if desired.

Crock Pot Directions

Sauté jalapeno, garlic, celery, and peppers in oil for 5 minutes on med-high. Add spices and herbs, stir 2 minutes
In the crock pot add water, tomato sauce, salt, quinoa and beans. Add ingredients from above that were sautéed.
Cover and cook on low for 5 – 6 hours
Add soy sauce and pepper.
Serve garnished with cilantro, green onions, cheese, and greek yogurt if desired.

Recipe Notes

I use kidney and black beans for this recipe, but you could really use any type you have on hand. You can add other veggies that you like as well; carrots, corn, more peppers, zucchini…it would all be good! I also usually freeze this, because it reheats really well.

Enjoy!

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Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream FREAK Cake

Published Sep 1, 2017 by Allyson
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream FREAK Cake is the ULTIMATE DESSERT! All of the above plus mini cookies, donuts, chocolate syrup, and whipped cream!

I've never made a FREAK CAKE before, so when I came up with the idea for my friend's birthday, I knew it would be amazing! This Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream FREAK Cake is loaded with SO many delicious and decadent toppings, it is over the top freaky! This post is sponsored by I Love Ice Cream Cakes, and as always, all opinions are my own.

Now, ever since I was a little girl I was a big fan of ice cream cakes...what's not to like?! They combine two delicious desserts. Now, the Ice Cream Cakes come in many different styles and sizes, including original Carvel®, Jon Donaire® and OREO®, however, the Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Cake takes it to a new level! Two giant chocolate chip cookies surrounding delicious vanilla ice cream, then rolled in little chocolate crunchies on the outside...it's DELICIOUS!

I knew this base would be PERFECT for my FREAK cake! I decided to add my friend's favorite treats - whipped cream, mini chocolate chip cookies, mini chocolate glazed donuts, mini chocolate chips, and chocolate syrup! It's a chocolate ice cream monster!

When the Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream FREAK Cake was revealed at my friend's birthday celebration, he went nuts! Oh, nuts!!! I should have added nuts!!! that would have been another great addition to the FREAK cake! Anyway, everyone thought it was awesome and couldn't wait to try it out! I was more worried about how I was going to cut the cake, but it ended up working out perfectly!

I Love Ice Cream Cakes showcases delicious frozen ice cream cakes for all occasions and summertime celebrations, I found mine at my local Publix, but they are available in grocery stores in the bakery or freezer section nationwide. Find your ice cream cakes here! Want to make it a FREAK cake too?! Load it up with your favorite toppings! The only part I actually made was the whipped cream - 2 cups heavy cream whipped to stiff peaks, then added ¼ cup powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla and whipped some more! Voila - freak cake done!

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Chocolate Covered Pumpkin Cheesecake Truffles

Caramel Apple Poke Cake

Fudge Brownie No-Bake Cheesecake

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Best One Dish Meals

Published Aug 29, 2017 by Allyson
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Rounding up over 15 of the Best One Dish Meals makes dinner time easy for you! These recipes are easy, delicious, and don't make a big mess!

With school back in full swing and activities ramping up, I love having delicious recipes that are just one dish meals! Keeping my kitchen clean (for the most part) while still cooking up a delicious dinner is not only awesome, but it makes my life so much simpler. The last thing I want to do after a long day is cook dinner and then clean up a million pots and pans. The beauty of one dish meals is just that, it's ONE dish/pot/skillet/baking sheet...JUST ONE! So you don't have 2 dishwasher loads to do and you can spend more time doing what's important...like watching the season finale of Game of Thrones...just saying. One dish meals are versatile...from soups and pastas, there is a little something for everyone! What is your favorite one dish meal?

One Pot Spicy Thai Noodles

Spinach & Sausage One-Pan Alfredo

One Pot Creamy Jalapeno Popper Pasta

Sheet Pan Spicy Balsamic Roasted Chicken & Veggies

Easy skillet Dijon chicken

Pesto Salmon Sheet Pan Dinner

Penne alla Vodka

One Pot Bruschetta Pasta

One Pot Chicken and Dirty Rice

Taco Pasta

One Pan Cheesy Quinoa

Sheet Pan Crispy Salmon

One Pot Taco Gnocci

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Spaghetti with Meat Sauce

Spicy Thai Zoodles

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Grilled Sausage Foil Packs

Published Aug 28, 2017 by Allyson
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Grilled Sausage Foil Packs are loaded with delicious Yuengling infused sausage, red potatoes, mini corn cobs, and onions! Perfect for a quick easy dinner!

These Grilled Sausage Foil Packs are so perfect for the summer while you can enjoy the weather and outdoor grilling! This post is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Smithfield®. The opinions and text are all mine.

Now that summer is here, I LOVE grilling out! I love coming up with new recipes to utilize my grill, and I love entertaining friends outside as well. We recently updated our patio with some fun lights and it's been really fun spending more time outside. When I heard about these new Smithfield® Craft Collection™ Yuengling® Bratwursts, I knew I wanted to try them in multiple recipes, but especially some yummy, easy grilled foil packs! The bratwurst is infused with real Yuengling Traditional Lager, and obviously they pair really well with an actual Yuengling Lager (I like the glass bottles best)! You can find them at Kroger and select locations.

You only need a few ingredients to whip up these Grilled Sausage Foil Packs; corn cobs, onion, red potatoes, the bratwurst, Yuengling lager, paprika, and garlic powder - so easy!

You are going to chop up the bratwurst, corn, onions, and potatoes, then toss them in a few tablespoons of the Yuengling Lager, olive oil, and the spices. Work everything throughout with your hands and don't be afraid to get messy! I love that you don't need to add much to this recipe because the bratwurst is made with premium cuts of pork and a special blend of sweet and savory spices - it adds a lot to the flavor of the foil packs!

Once you have everything mixed up, go ahead and distribute the ingredients onto sheets of foil, and then wrap and seal them closed. You want to make sure you leave a little room inside the packs so that the heat can circulate throughout the inside of the pack.

After they cook for about 20 minutes, it will be time to grab them from the grill and serve them! I like to chop up a bit of parsley and sprinkle it over the top. It gives a nice pop of color to the Grilled Sausage Foil Packs! I also love how this is such an easy cleanup recipe - you can serve these to your guests right in the foil and just give them a fork!

Don't forget to serve these to your friends and family with a cold Yuengling Lager! Yuengling Lager has roasted caramel malt for subtle sweetness and it pairs great with grilled food!

Oh, and so exciting, save $1.00 when you purchase ONE Smithfield Yuengling Bratwurst, 19 oz at participating Kroger locations.

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Grilled Sausage Foil Packs

Grilled Sausage Foil Packs are loaded with delicious Yuengling infused sausage, red potatoes, mini corn cobs, and onions! Perfect for a quick easy dinner!

Ingredients

4 Yuengling sausages, sliced
1 large onion, cut into chunks
2 ears corn, cut into 1-2 inch slices
10-12 baby red potatoes/fingerling potatoes, cut into bite sized chunks
1 tbs olive oil
1 teaspoon paprika
⅛ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

Heat grill over medium heat.
In a large bowl combine the first 5 ingredients. Sprinkle paprika, salt, and pepper over the top and then mix to combine.
Lay out 4 heavy duty sheets of foil (at least 10 inches long), and divide mixture evenly between the foil sheets. Taking the long end of the foil, meet them at the top and then roll down to seal. Roll up sides to seal. Make sure not to roll too tightly as you need some space inside for the heat to move around.
Place foil packs on the grill and then close grill. Cook for 10 minutes, then using a pot hold shake around each packet a bit. Close and cook 5 more minutes.
Remove, open packets and serve right from packet or pour onto a plate. Serve with your favorite Yuengling beer!

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Best Banana Bread and Muffins

Published Aug 24, 2017 by Allyson
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This is the Best Banana Bread EVER!!! It's moist, delicious, and SO easy to make! With only a handful of ingredients needed, this whips up in no time!

Making the Best Banana Bread EVER is a cinch when you have this easy recipe! It's only 6 ingredients and can be whipped up in minutes. Feel free to add whatever you like to the bread as well...nuts, blueberries, chocolate chips..they are all great additions.

When I was in college there came a day when I felt like I needed to start baking things. I was a nanny for 2 boys who were in elementary school, and they loved eating sweets and baked goods. My go-to was a zucchini bread. Delicious? Yes. Healthy? Um, this could be debated, but I always had an excuse to make it because the vegetable garden yielded tons of zucchini's every spring.....HUGE zucchinis. I'd make bread for my family, friends, families from the boy's school...the zucchini was never ending. Eventually I decided to attempt some other breads...how hard could it be? I tried cranberry lemon bread, chocolate walnut bread, pumpkin bread (with chocolate chips, YUM!), and then finally the simplest of all, banana bread.

Moist, banana-y, sometimes with nuts or sometimes without...it was perfect. Hundred's of loafs and muffins later, I am still using the same recipe. It is so easy and simple, yet so perfect. It can be made in a loaf, a cake, or banana bread muffins...the options are endless.

Don't have ripe bananas? No problem! Try this awesome technique on how to ripen bananas quickly for the Best Banana Bread EVER! I love eating this with some honey lemon breakfast yogurt on the side too!

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The Best Banana Bread or Muffins

Ingredients

3 or 4 ripe bananas mashed
⅓ cup butter melted
¾ cup sugar
1 egg beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon baking soda
Pinch of salt
1 ½ cups flour
½ cup nuts chopped (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Mix butter and bananas in a large mixing bowl until combined. Add sugar, egg, vanilla; mix well. Add baking soda and salt and mix. Add the flour last, and mix until just combined. You don't want to over mix. Add nuts if desired.
Pour mixture into a buttered 4x8 inch loaf pan or muffin tin. Bake for 50-55 minutes for the loaf, or 22-25 minutes for the muffins. Test with toothpick for doneness.
Cool on a rack. Remove from pan and slice to serve. Top with butter or cream cheese and enjoy!

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

For a bit of a healthier take, divide flour and use ¾ cup white flour and ¾ cup whole wheat flour. Still comes out delicious!

Chocolate Covered Pumpkin Cheesecake Truffles

Published Aug 20, 2017 by Allyson
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Chocolate Covered Pumpkin Cheesecake Truffles are a super delicious dessert that are perfect for fall and the holidays!

I love cooking with pumpkin, and even after ‘fall’ starts, I like to keep cooking with it. You may recall my One Pot Creamy Pumpkin Pasta or my Pumpkin Coconut Curry Soup, but this recipe is brand new, and everyone is going to flip over it! Using only a handful of ingredients, these Chocolate Covered Pumpkin Cheesecake Truffles will be making everyone’s mouth water at your next event! You HAVE to try them! I also made a step by step video so you can see just how simple these are to make; check that out below!

Once you have the goods, the rest is easy. Mix your canned pumpkin with your white cake mix (JUST pumpkin and cake mix, do not add anything else), and then bake that bad boy up. Once it’s done cooking, crumble it up, and toss it into your stand mixer. Add a block of softened cream cheese and let her rip! Once everything is mixed together, roll the batter into little balls, and place them onto a baking sheet. Pop it into the freezer for about an hour, then take it out and get ready to cover them! Melt your chocolate chips and then dunk each Pumpkin Cheesecake Ball into the chocolate, and then set back onto the baking sheet. Crumble a bit of graham cracker over the top, and then on to the next! Keep going and going until you are finished covering all of them, then pop those bad boys back into the freezer for at least 2 hours! Boom, Chocolate Covered Pumpkin Cheesecake Truffles, DONE!

Chocolate Covered Pumpkin Cheesecake Truffles are so so tasty and super easy! They keep for a long time in the freezer/fridge too, so you could make them ahead of time and then bring them to a party when you need them! How easy is that!

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Chocolate Covered Pumpkin Cheesecake Truffles

Ingredients

1 15 ounce can Libby's Pumpkin Puree
1 box white cake mix
8 ounces cream cheese softened
1 bag Nestle Tollhouse Milk Chocolate Morsels
1 TBS shortening optional
2 graham crackers crushed

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, combine pumpkin puree and white cake mix (do not add any other ingredients, just he bag of the white cake mix) until completely combined. Spread mixture into a 9x13 baking dish, and place into the oven. Bake for 25-28 minutes or until done.
Carefully crumble up the baked cake mixture (you can wait until it cools, or use the oven mitts-careful not to burn yourself!) until all broken up, and dump into the bowl of a stand mixer (can also use hand mixer). Add cream cheese, beat on medium until the cream cheese is completely incorporated into the cake and it's a pliable dough consistency (shouldn't take more than a few mins).
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop out dough in about 1 TBS rounds, rolling into a ball with your hands. Continue until all dough is used. Place into freezer for 30 minutes.
In a medium microwave safe bowl, melt your chocolate chips: Microwave for 30 seconds, then MIX with a fork or spoon. Place back into microwave for 15 seconds, remove and mix again. Continue in 15 seconds increments until melted and MIX in-between increments. Once melted you can add 1 TBS shortening and this will thin the chocolate allowing easier coating.
Dip each pumpkin truffle into the chocolate until covered, and using a fork allow the extra chocolate to drip off (see video); set covered truffle on parchment and sprinkle graham cracker crumbs over the top. Repeat for all truffles.
Place into the freezer for at LEAST 2 hours to allow the chocolate to firm up. Serve. When not serving, keep in the fridge or freezer to prevent the chocolate from melting.

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

-See video for step by step instructions.
- Be sure to add graham cracker crumbs after every one or 2 dipped truffles. Once the chocolate hardens, the crackers wont stick anymore!

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S'mores Stuffed Brownie Bites

Published Aug 17, 2017 by Allyson
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S'mores Stuffed Brownie Bites are full of gooey marshmallows, melted chocolate, and graham cracker crumbs; they are totally irresistible!

Y'all are in for a {literal} treat today!! S'mores Stuffed Brownie Bites are not only DELICIOUS, but they are so easy to make you can pretty much let your kids do all the work for you! You have to make these; everyone will be begging for more and you will be the star of dessert time!

These S'mores Stuffed Brownie Bites are so good that I've made them TWICE in the last week. I always post treats like this in my neighborhood Facebook group because I don't want to end up eating them all! People went CRAZY for these brownie bites and fights were almost breaking out over them. I have tons of cookie recipes like Double Chocolate Chip Cookies and Oatmeal Chocolate chip Cookies, but these take the cake!

They are SO easy to make too! You only need a handful of ingredients, and it takes less than 20 minutes from start to finish! These are great served right out of the oven because the marshmallow stays gooey. If you have to serve them later, pop them in to the microwave for 5-10 seconds to heat up the marshmallow again....so good!

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S'mores Stuffed Brownie Bites

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

15 mins

Total Time

20 mins

S'mores Stuffed Brownie Bites are full of gooey marshmallows, melted chocolate, and graham cracker crumbs; they are totally irresistible!

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: S'mores Stuffed Brownie Bites

Servings: 24 bites

Ingredients

1 box fudge brownie mix
24 marshmallows
½ cup chocolate chips
1 TBS crisco/shortening
1-2 sheets graham crackers

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degress. Prepare brownies according to package directions. Using a mini muffin tin, scoop 1 TBS brownie mix and place into each opening. Repeat for all of the mix. Place into preheated oven and cook for 10 minutes. Remove and set aside.
While the brownies are cooking, add graham cracker to a bag and crush into crumbs, set aside.
Melt your chocolate chips: Add chips and crisco to a small bowl. Heat in microwave for 30 seconds; stir. Repeat in 15 second intervals, stirring between every 15 seconds, until chocolate is melted.
Remove brownies from muffin tin and transfer to a baking sheet. Preheat oven to BROIL HIGH. Using the bottom of a 1 teaspoon measuring spoon, press an indent into the center of each brownie. Top with marshmallows. Place into oven under the broiler, watching VERY carefully. Cook 2-4 minutes, or until lightly browned on the top. WATCH CAREFULLY as they can burn quickly. Remove from oven.
Drizzle chocolate over the tops and then sprinkle graham crackers crumbs on top. EAT!

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

These are best served immediately, but if you serve later just pop into the microwave for 5-10 seconds to warm up the marshmallows!

The Best Homemade Playdough Recipe

Published Aug 7, 2017 by Allyson
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The BEST Homemade Playdough - I have tried every recipe and this is by far the best! Lasts 3+ months, coloring does NOT stain hands, and it's super easy!

Over the years I have tried at least 10 Homemade Playdough recipes, and some have been big hits, and some have been big misses. I feel like I have finally figured out the best recipe for Best Homemade Playdough, and I am going to share it with you!! It is pretty easy, and involves ingredients that you likely have at home all the time (except maybe you don't have cream of tartar...maybe...).

This recipe is quick, yields a lot of playdough, and the playdough actually stays good for a long time. This would work great as a class activity for kids, or as a home activity for kids. It really is a great indoor activity!

How to make Homemade Playdough

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In a medium saucepan, add 1 cup of flour, 2 teaspoons of cream of tarter, and ⅓ cup of salt (the salt keeps it from sticking and also helps preserve it).

Next, add 1 cup of water and 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil

Turn your burner on medium/low and stir. It will be a little lumpy and that's fine

Before it starts getting thick (this is going to happen fast, so be ready) you want to add whatever color Food Coloring you want. If it gets to thick before you add it, it's hard to get an even color. Add the color and stir!

Keep stirring, it is going to start thickening up. This could take anywhere from 30 seconds-2 minutes depending on how hot your pan/stove is.

Now you can see it's getting thicker, keep stirring, and keep scraping the bottom of the pot.

Now the clumps are coming in! Getting thicker...

Keep stirring and scraping the bottom

Once you notice the dough isn't wet anymore, take it out of the pot.

Like I said, the whole process shouldn't take more than a few minutes. it goes really fast, and even faster when you make additional batches because the pot/stove is already warm.

Put the dough on some wax paper and allow to cool (30 minutes or so). Then take the ball in your hands and knead for a few seconds (like 30 seconds).

Store in a zip-lock bag or airtight container IN THE FRIDGE.

It shouldn't dry out, but if you notice it getting a bit dry you can add a few drops of water and knead that into the dough. You can also add a drop or 2 of scented essential oil to make the playdough smell great!

I just love all the colors!

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The BEST Homemade Playdough

Prep Time

3 mins

Cook Time

5 mins

Total Time

8 mins

The BEST Homemade Playdough – I have tried every recipe and this is by far the best! Lasts 3+ months, coloring does NOT stain hands, and it’s super easy!

Servings: 1 ball

Ingredients

1 cup flour
1 cup water
2 teaspoon cream of tarter
⅓ cup salt
1 TBS vegetable oil
gel food coloring

Instructions

Mix together all the ingredients, except the food coloring, in a medium saucepan.
Cook over low/medium heat, stirring. Once it begins to thicken, add the food coloring.
Continue stirring until the mixture is much thicker and begins to gather around the spoon.
Once the dough is not wet, remove and put onto wax paper or a plate to cool.
After cooling (30 minutes) knead playdough for a few seconds.
PLAY and Store in an airtight container in the fridge!

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

The above will make you ONE large ball of playdough. I usually make it repeatedly for however many colors I want (so if you want 6 big balls, know that you will need 6 times the ingredients listed above, but you need to make them separately).

Peanut Butter & Jelly Sliders

Published Aug 3, 2017 by Allyson
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Peanut Butter & Jelly Sliders are the perfect switch up on the traditional square sandwich. So simple to make and the kids will LOVE them!

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of The J.M. Smucker Company. The opinions and text are all mine. #PBLove

As most of y'all know, I am a mom of two boys and they are PICKY eaters! I am constantly looking for fun takes on typical foods, because they get tired of eating the same thing all the time...even though they refuse to try new things! This is where Peanut Butter & Jelly Sliders come in! It's not the traditional sandwich with the crust cutoff, but a special mini roll topped with Jif® Creamy Peanut Butter and juicy Smucker’s® Strawberry Jam!

This 'recipe' is so easy because all you need is THREE things! I usually grab my Jif® Creamy Peanut Butter and Smucker's® Strawberry Jam from Walmart. Typically they have great prices and it's easy to find! I also grab a few packages of slider buns or mini rolls as some brands call them. I like to buy a few packs because my kids go through these pretty quickly, and you can also freeze them which help me avoid extra trips to the store if we run out!

The strawberry jam and creamy peanut butter are by far my children's favorite combination for their sandwiches. They don't like lunch meat so it doesn't really leave me many options of things to 'make' for them! I also like throwing these Peanut Butter & Jelly Sliders together and freezing them! Then I can just grab them out of the freezer and pop them into a lunch box!

Mmmm creamy peanut butter from Jif® is really the best! The consistency is perfect and the price is right! Our family makes so many sandwiches that I try not to break the bank. I love that Jif® and Smucker's® power's their day so my kids have energy throughout the day to participate in all the fun activities during the summer!

Like I mentioned earlier, these PB&J Sliders come together in seconds. Take your mini roll, slather on some Jif® Creamy Peanut Butter.

Next, scoop up your Smucker's® Strawberry Jam and put it onto the other side of the mini roll.

That's it! Just repeat for however many sliders you want to make! I usually do two sliders per child and they gobble them up! Sometimes they ask for another one, so I just judge how many to make depending on whatever else I put into their lunch boxes or serve with lunch. My kids also love when I cut a banana in half and then slather it with PJ&J and sprinkle chocolate chips on the top! It's one of their favorite snacks or desserts, and Jif® and Smucker's® make the perfect combo in these fun 'treats'!

Peanut Butter & Jelly Sliders

Peanut Butter & Jelly Sliders are the perfect switch up on the traditional square sandwich. So simple to make and the kids will LOVE them!

Ingredients

4 TBS Jif® Peanut Butter
4 teaspoon Smucker's® Strawberry Jam
4 slider buns

Instructions

Take 1 TBS peanut butter and put it on one side of the bun, then 1 teaspoon of jelly on the other. Close the bun together.
Repeat for the remaining 3 buns.

Need more topping ideas for Peanut Butter & Jelly Sliders?

Add raisins between the PB & J!
For a dessert type slider, add mini chocolate chips between the PB&J and microwave for 30 seconds!
Add marshmallow mini's between the PB&J for a gooey twist!

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BEST Summer Treats

Published Jul 26, 2017 by Allyson
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So many options here for the BEST Summer Treats! From dips to pies to skewers, there is a treat for everyone's tastes! You have to see this list!

We are in the midst of summer, so of course I have compiled the BEST Summer Treats for you! Whether you have a sweet tooth for pie or popsicles, we have a little something for everyone! I am obsessed with no bake recipes this summer, because you don't have to turn on your oven and heat up the house. Several of these recipes are no-bake, as well as some icy cold treats like delicious popsicles! I can't wait to try those Banana Split Skewers as well - YUM! Check out all the Best Summer Treats below!

Mini Banana Puddings

Key Lime Creme Poke Cake

Banana Pudding Dip

Easy S'mores Funnel Cake

Rhubarb Crisp

Caramel S'mores Popcorn

Strawberry Cheesecake Dip

Blueberry Maple Mini Cheesecake Parfaits

Chocolate Cream Pie

No Bake Turtle Cheesecake

Blueberry Lavender Yogurt Pops

Hummingbird Cake

Chocolate Pecan Coated Ice Cream Balls

Banana Split Treats

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Hawaiian Style Hot Dogs

Published Jul 25, 2017 by Allyson
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Hawaiian Style Hot Dogs are covered with fresh pineapple and cilantro, then drizzled with sweet BBQ sauce! This is a meal even your pickiest eater will enjoy!

Now that we are in the midst of summer, I am always trying to find fun ways to incorporate dinner into our normal routine. When I came up with these Hawaiian Style Hot Dogs, I knew my family would be fans!

Hawaiian Style Hot Dogs are covered with fresh pineapple and cilantro, then drizzled with sweet BBQ sauce! This is a meal even your pickiest eat will enjoy!

Now you probably would never guess but my kids are SUPER SUPER picky eaters! Being a recipe developer and food blogger, this drives me pretty insane. However, I've learned to pick my battles, and I've come to the conclusion that fighting over food is not a battle I am going to pick. I try to work around flavors they like, and I encourage them to try foods that are similar to foods that they already like. Well, sure enough they love hot dogs, especially Hebrew National Hot Dogs grilled with a toasty bun! They also like pineapple, so I wanted to jazz up the hot dogs with a bit of what they like.

I had Austin, my older son, in the kitchen helping me, and I find this always helps make meal time more pleasant as well. Even if we are having a food he doesn't love, he will usually try it if he is helping prepare it. Do you bring your kids into the kitchen with you? We mixed fresh pineapple with cilantro and some salt. Adding this 'salsa' of sorts to the grilled hot dogs really gives the meal a burst of flavor!

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Hawaiian Style Hot Dogs

Ingredients

6 Hebrew National Hot Dogs
1 ½ cups chopped pineapple
2 TBS chopped cilantro
⅛ teaspoon sea salt
BBQ sauce
6 toasted hot dog buns

Instructions

In a medium bowl add pineapple, cilantro, and salt; stir to combine.
Grill your hot dogs until desired done-ness. Place into toasted buns.
Top with pineapple mixture and drizzle with BBQ sauce. Serve and enjoy!

BEST EVER Salty Herbed Smashed Red Potatoes

Published Jul 18, 2017 by Allyson
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The BEST EVER Salty Herbed Smashed Red Potatoes are the perfect side dish! Smothered in tasty herbs and chunky salt, these are finger-lickin' good!

Gosh, I just love salt. I know it’s not great for you, and you probably shouldn’t eat too much of it, but when you do eat it, PLEASE eat the good stuff; I prefer kosher or sea salt as they're the best options for roasting vegetables by far.

You are doing yourself an injustice if you are roasting your veggies with table salt…just don’t do it. If you are going to indulge and use salt, use the good stuff.

With that said, when I was making these Salty Herbed Smashed Red Potatoes, I knew I had to go for the good stuff; the big chunky kosher salt. By loading these bad boys up with kosher salt, herbs, and olive oil, they really are The BEST EVER Salty Herbed Smashed Red Potatoes.

As much as I wish I could, I can’t take credit for this recipe. However, it was so good, I felt like I had to share it. This recipe comes from non other than The Pioneer Woman.

Funny story…I was talking to one of my friends, and she was telling me that a friend of hers from high school was going to be on TV. She wasn’t really sure why, but she thought it was something to do with cooking.

She told me that her friend did some ‘pioneering stuff’…at which point I questioned her, “Umm, are you talking about The Pioneer Woman?”..she wasn’t sure. She told me her name was Ree Drummond, and at that point my jaw dropped hitting the telephone.

“Wait, your friends with THE PIONEER WOMAN???” She nonchalantly said, “Yeah, I guess, if that’s who it is..” I went on to try to explain just how well known Mrs. Drummond is, but my friend was still like, “oh well, I don’t know, you know I don’t cook!”…yeah, okay.

Sure enough, I tuned into her TV appearance and there she was, my friend’s friend, the Pioneer Woman.

Turns out my friend’s brother dated The Pioneer Woman’s sister like for years, so they knew each other. Crazy. I guess that’s what happens when you are from small town.

You are probably guessing this is before the Pioneer Woman got huge, but it wasn’t…this was like a year ago…she already had her own TV show, a line of cookbooks, and was pretty recognizable. But again, my friend doesn’t cook, so how would she know?!

About 3 months after I found out about all this, I actually was able to meet Ree, The Pioneer Woman, at a blog conference. I brought up my friend and she knew exactly who she was, about her family, and asked me some very personal questions about my friend and how she is doing. Anyway, it was a great time and fun to have a mutual friend!

The Pioneer Woman and Domestic Superhero!

The Pioneer Woman and me! I’m 8 months pregnant here (June 2014), don’t judge!

Anyway, I did tweak this recipe a bit, so I will post the recipe below, but you can also check it out on The Pioneer Woman’s Blog.

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The BEST EVER Salty Herbed Smashed Red Potatoes

The BEST EVER Salty Herbed Smashed Red Potatoes are the perfect side dish! Smothered in tasty herbs and chunky salt, these are finger-lickin' good!

Ingredients

12 red potatoes
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 TBS olive oil
½ teaspoon dried basil leaves
½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
½ teaspoon dried rosemary

Instructions

In a large stock pot filled halfway with water, bring to boil and liberally salt water. Add red potatoes, and boil for 15 minutes, or until they are fork tender. Strain; set aside.
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Using a baking sheet, drizzle some olive oil onto the sheet, and spread around using hand (or paper towel). Line your potatoes up 4 to a row, 3 across, making sure they aren't too close to each other. Using a potato masher or strong fork, press down in the center to smash your potato; repeat for all potatoes.
Drizzle olive oil over the tops of the potatoes, then brush around the entire potato (I used a basting brush). Sprinkle kosher salt, pepper, and all herbs over the tops of the potatoes. Place into oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until browned on the top.

Recipe Notes

These are delicious by themselves, but also taste amazing topped with sour cream or greek yogurt, and also parmesan cheese! Yum!

The BEST EVER Salty Herbed Smashed Red Potatoes are the perfect side dish! Smothered in tasty herbs and chunky salt, these are finger-lickin' good!

Crispy Honey Sesame Tofu

Published Jul 17, 2017 by Allyson
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Honey Sesame Tofu is the perfect dinner for meatless Monday or vegetarians. The tofu is fried crispy and then tossed in a delicious sweet sauce!

Another tofu recipe! This time we are making Honey Sesame Tofu! I am all about posting recipes for tofu that will make people LIKE tofu. So many people say, “I don’t like tofu because the texture is weird…”, but I bet 99% of the people who say that, haven’t had tofu cooked properly, and if they did learn to cook it right, they would love it. Tofu is one of those foods that takes on the flavor of whatever it’s cooked in; so if you make a delicious sauce, that is what the tofu tastes like- bada bing, bada boom! This Honey Sesame Tofu is crispy, sweet, a little spicy, and just delicious.

For this Honey Sesame Tofu, you can cook the tofu using the dry frying method, baking, or frying. I ended up baking it, so that is how I will show in the recipe below. If you want more breading on the tofu, follow the frying process I use for my General Tso’s Tofu – it works very well.

Don’t forget the most important thing while preparing the tofu – you MUST drain out all the extra liquid:

cut the tofu block in half long wise (so you have the full size block, but now it’s only ½ inch thick or so, you want to make it skinnier when you cut it)
place a folded clean kitchen towel on the counter
place the 2 tofu halves next to each other on top of the towel
top tofu with another clean folded kitchen towel
Place something heavy on top of the towel – a cast iron skillet, a heavy cutting board with skillet on top, a bunch of books
Allow to press/drain for at LEAST 20 minutes, the longer the better

After it's drained for at least 20 minutes, you are ready to get cooking! Don't forget to PIN this recipe to save it for later!!!

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Honey Sesame Tofu

Ingredients

1 block extra firm tofu , drained (see post for instructions)
1 TBS low sodium soy sauce  + 1 TBS
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 TBS honey + 1 TBS
2 teaspoon Oyster sauce (look for vegetarian oyster sauce if you want to keep this vegetarian)
½ teaspoon sea salt/salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
1 TBS rice wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 teaspoon corn starch
2 TBS sesame seeds
3 green onions , chopped

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly spray a non-stick baking sheet with oil or use a silicone mat.
In a medium bowl, stir together the 1 TBS soy sauce, red pepper flakes, 3 TBS honey, oyster sauce, salt, pepper, rice wine vinegar, and oil. Cut tofu into ½-inch cubes. Gently add/stir tofu cubes into sauce. Cover, and marinate at least 15 minutes.
Place the tofu on the baking sheet in a single layer (reserve marinade). Spray tops with olive oil (I use the Misto) and bake in a preheated oven for 20 minutes. Turn tofu, and bake until the tofu turns golden brown, about 20 minutes more or until develops a nice crisp crust.
Add additional soy sauce and honey ( 1 TBS each) to the marinade bowl. Add corn starch; whisk to combine.
In a large skillet over medium high heat, add the marinade. Place the tofu cubes into the skillet as well, and stir to coat. Bring the sauce up to a quick boil, then reduce heat to a low simmer. After a few minutes the sauce will thicken; stir to coat tofu. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions and serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

If you would rather fry tofu (a bit fast than baking), see link above in post for General Tso's tofu.
Serve over rice or quinoa!

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Strawberry Coconut Cocktail

Published Jul 13, 2017 by Allyson
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Strawberry Coconut Cocktail is the perfect refreshing cocktail! It's sweet and coconut-y! Only 4 ingredients and super easy to make!

With Valentine’s Day next week, I am excited to bring you this delicious Strawberry Coconut Cocktail! It would be perfect to accompany dinner at home, or as an after dinner cocktail. BUT, not only am I going to share this yummy recipe with you, but I am also going to share links to recipes for you to complete an entire at home Valentine’s Day dinner! Cocktails, appetizers, dinner, and dessert…get ready, it’s about to get really delicious!

The thing I like best about this strawberry coconut cocktail, aside from the amazing flavor, is that there are only 4 ingredients; coconut water, fresh strawberries, simple syrup (super easy to make), and vodka. If you don’t care for vodka, you can sub it with your favorite liquor. I think rum or tequila would be equally delicious in this cocktail!

Strawberry Coconut Cocktail

Strawberry Coconut Cocktail is the perfect refreshing cocktail! It's sweet and coconut-y! Only 4 ingredients and super easy to make!

Ingredients

10 strawberries hulled and tops removed
1 cup coconut water
3 TBS simple syrup or agave see below for recipe
4 ounces vodka

Instructions

In a blender, add strawberries, coconut water, simple syrup, and vodka; blend on high for 30 seconds or until strawberries are completely blended.
Pour cocktail over ice, serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

1. Cocktail may be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge.
2. Simple syrup recipe: 1 cup sugar + 1 cup water; bring to a boil and simmer until thickened, about 10 minutes. Store in an air tight container in the fridge; lasts about 6 months.

Berry Boozy Popsicles

Published Jun 26, 2017 by Allyson
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Berry BOOZY Popsicles are loaded with Strawberries, Blueberries, and Vodka. They're the perfect summer poolside pop-tail!

Y'all, I am on a Boozy Popsicles making rampage! I'm currently working on every imaginable flavor combo and everyone has been LOVING them! These Berry Boozy Popsicles include strawberries, blueberries, and vodka and they are out of this world delicious!

It's so easy to make these Berry Boozy Popsicles because it's only a handful of ingredients. The hardest part about them? Waiting 24 hours until they are REALLY frozen! You have to make sure you make them at least 24 hours before when you need them, otherwise they will not be frozen all the way through. Since they contain alcohol, they need that extra time to freeze. Leaving them in the freezer for 24 hours (at least) is a MUST! Don't skimp on the time - trust me!

I found the best DIY popsicle bags on amazon, and you get 125 bags for only $12 which is a pretty good deal! I went through so many different types, reading the reviews, and finding the ones that had the best reviews. I've made around 40 popsicles in the last week, and I haven't encountered a single leak or issue with these bags, so I highly recommend them. Make sure you don't fill them past the 'fill line' because the volume of the liquid will expand when it freezes.

I made another version last week that has BLOWN UP on Facebook! You can check out the Strawberry Basil Margarita Popsicles here!

Berry Boozy Popsicles

Ingredients

6 strawberries, diced
⅓ cup blueberries, muddled
¼ cup lemonade concentrate
5 ounces vodka
12 ounces water
8 popsicle bags

Instructions

In a large mason jar or sealable container, add strawberries, muddled blueberries, lemonade concentrate, vodka, and water. Shake vigorously for at least 2 minutes.
Using a slotted spoon, remove berries and place into a separate bowl on the side.
Open a popsicle bag and fill about halfway with berry mixture, then add liquid mixture up to the fill line. Seal bag carefully. Repeat for all bags/liquid.
Freeze for at least 24 hours or until completely frozen. Keep frozen until ready to serve, they will melt quickly if not kept frozen.

Recipe Video

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Spicy Black Bean Hawaiian BBQ Burgers

Published Jun 22, 2017 by Allyson
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These Spicy Black Bean Hawaiian BBQ Burgers will be a hit at your next BBQ, and even the meat eaters will be asking for this recipe!

With summer rapidly approaching I have been wanting to make the perfect summer veggie burger. These Spicy Black Bean Hawaiian BBQ Burgers will be a hit at your next BBQ, and even the meat eaters will be asking for the recipe! With pops of BBQ sauce, gooey cheese, crispy onion rings, and then sweet pineapple, these burgers are loaded with huge flavors that meld perfectly together! Don't want a veggie burger? Use the same toppings on this delicious Air Fryer Hamburger!

I actually love frozen veggie burgers, and I have experimented with several homemade veggie burger recipes, but I have never found one that stood out. It’s hard to get the texture and consistency right, and often times they end up falling apart. Making these burgers was incredibly easy and they were by far the most delicious burger I have ever consumed. They did turn out a bit spicy, so if you don’t like a lot of spice, I would suggest scaling back on the spice a bit…for my family, they were spot on! After I made the black bean burgers, I topped them with two delicious slices of Swiss cheese, grilled pineapple slices, crispy onion rings, and Honey BBQ sauce. We could not get our hands on these fast enough!

These are amazing for BBQ's along with these of Best Grilling Recipes!

Spicy Black Bean Hawaiian BBQ Burgers

These Spicy Black Bean Hawaiian BBQ Burgers will be a hit at your next BBQ, and even the meat eaters will be asking for this recipe!

Ingredients

Ingredients for spicy black bean burger patties

½ onion , chopped
1 jalapeno , seeded and chopped
3 garlic cloves
14.5 ounces black beans , rinsed and drained (I used canned, but you can also use cooked dry beans as well)
½ cup rolled oats
½ cup corn , at room temperature (frozen or fresh is fine)
1 green onion , chopped
2 teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon curry powder
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ cup breadcrumbs , plain
salt and pepper
3 TBS vegetable or coconut oil

Toppings

Pineapple slices (about 12 slices for 4 burgers), grilled
12 onion rings
Honey BBQ sauce
Swiss Cheese Slices
4 Ciabatta rolls , lightly toasted and cut in half

Instructions

Directions for burger patties

Put onion, jalapeno and garlic into a food processor and pulse for a few seconds. Add beans, oats, corn, green onion, cumin, curry powder, and cayenne pepper. Season with salt and pepper and pulse for about 20 seconds or until fully mixed. Scrape downs sides of the bowl and process for 10 seconds.
Place mixture into a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least two hours.
Remove chilled mixture from refrigerator and stir in breadcrumbs. Adjust seasonings to taste.
Pour oil into a skillet and place over medium heat. Form mixture into four equal patties (using a ½ cup measuring cup works well). Cook for 5 to 7 minutes on each side or until a crust develops and the patties are heated through.

To assemble burgers

Place bottom of roll on plate and add 1 slice of swiss cheese on top. Then add a spicy black bean burger patty, a smear of honey BBQ sauce, another slice of cheese, 3 pineapples slices, 3 onion rings, and about 2 TBS of honey BBQ sauce (more or less if desired). Place top of roll on the top of the burger.
Eat and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Serve with lots of napkins and additional sides if desired.
**Makes 4 burgers

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This post was sponsored by Kraft, however all opinions are my own.

The BEST Summer Salad Recipes

Published Jun 19, 2017 by Allyson
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Hot weather is here and that means you need the Best Summer Salad Recipes! Whip these up for your next BBQ and leave your guests begging for more!

Summer is here, y'all, and you know what that means?! BBQs! I love making the best summer salad to bring to a BBQ or potluck. Salads in the summer are awesome because they are lightened up and don't leave you feeling like you just ate a huge meal. I hate feeling like I am going to sink to the bottom of the pool after a big meal! These summer salad recipes are quick, easy, and most importantly, delicious! You can make everything from chicken salad to fruit salad. There is definitely something for everyone and hopefully a few new recipes you will give a try this summer! Lets get to the list of the BEST Summer Salad Recipes! First off....