Make It Monday- Patriotic Popcorn. Happy Monday! Hope you all enjoyed you Mother's Day. Mine was AH-mazing. I love my little ones. After finally getting around to putting away Easter decorations away, I am really looking all the patriotic holidays coming up. Memorial Day is a huge celebration in our town- a parade, fireworks and lots of fun pool parties thanks to the amazing southern California weather. So, I just had to pull out my fun party popcorn recipe and whip up something for these events coming up. Package it in a cute for for a party like the above picture or in individual containers for gifts to give to family, friends and especially to those serving our country! I will happily send the tags for free if you 1. I would also appreciate it if you. Bites: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner / life-changing mac & cheese is worth the 15 minutes by the stove. You won't believe how rich and creamy it is with NO butter, NO cream, and NO Velveeta in the recipe. (Boil noodles in milk!) This really is amazing i just.
Could it look more healthy?! « January 26, 2012 by Linda It is no secret that I love quinoa and eat it every chance I get! This salad is a re-make and a new favorite of mine – very light, summery, and fresh. The original had barley, but quinoa is so…NOW! I also cut the amount of corn in half, and added the edamame, some chili powder, and lime. These are fabulously complex carbs that give staying power to fuel you up.
It may seem like you won’t have enough dressing, but it’s just right. 2 cups frozen, shelled, edamame 1 cup frozen corn 1 cup cooked, cooled quinoa (leftover is great) 1 green onion, sliced (just green parts) 1/2 red sweet bell pepper, diced 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon chili powder 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Dash cayenne Briefly boil the edamame and the corn, just until tender. Like this: Like Loading... Tiny Tomatoes: Big Taste. Patriotic Push Up Pops.
Happy happy Friday, friends! Are you ready for the long Memorial Day weekend? I sure am! I have a festive push-up pop recipe that I’m sharing with you today that is absolutely perfect for Memorial Day or 4th of July celebrations! Red, white, and blue and so cute! Aren’t they just perfect for this weekend? And trust me, these mini jello treats are delicious!
And to amp up the patriotic feel, I added a little red and blue washi tape to the push-up pop holder. Push-Up Pop Recipe {I adapted this recipe from my 4th of July Trifle Jello recipe.} BLUE LAYER: 3 oz pkg blue jello {blue raspberry or berry blue} 1 cup boiling water 1 cup cold water WHITE LAYER: 1/2 envelope unflavored gelatin 1/4 cup water 1/2 cup milk 1/3 cup sugar 1 cup (8oz) sour cream 1 teaspoon vanilla RED LAYER: 3 oz pkg of red jello {strawberry or raspberry flavor} 1 cup boiling water 1 cup cold water cool whip and blueberries to garnish In a medium bowl, dissolve blue jello in 1 cup boiling water. Makes 16 push-up pops. linda. How to Make Perfect Brown Rice Every Time. A foolproof method for making perfect brown rice that is never sticky. I can make white rice in my sleep, rice was a staple in my home growing up and a task my mom taught me at an early age.
So naturally you would think making brown rice would come easy to me. Nope! I never liked making brown rice because it was hit or miss... until I found this recipe on Saveur. Now I can make perfect brown rice every time and because I make large batches, I use it during the week to create easy sides. I've played around with the original recipe quite a bit and found the perfect ratio of rice to water. A few ways to make brown rice fabulous... Chicken Sausage Brown Rice StuffingDirty Brown RiceStuffed Pepper Soup and I've even used it in place of white rice for myFiesta Lime Rice What's your favorite way to enjoy brown rice? 1 cup natural brown rice (I used long grain)8 cups cold water 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt Directions: Rinse the rice with cold water for 30 seconds.
Makes about 3 1/2 cups. Caramel Marshmallow Popcorn. Who doesn’t love popcorn?! I mean really! … It is such a delicious and addicting snack food! My family LOVES popcorn. I am going to let you in on a little secret. Popcorn is one of my husbands go to snacks. My hubby went on a business trip to France recently, and so I went and crashed with my parents for a couple days. The verdict… we all LOVED it! By Chef in Training May 31, 2012 Cuisine: AmericanCourse: SnackSkill Level: Easy A fast, easy and delicious snack! Ingredients Print This Recipe Instructions Pop popcorn until done, remove any unpopped kernels.Melt butter in a medium saucepan over low heat.Add brown sugar, corn syrup, vanilla and marshmallows.Turn heat to medium and stir until marshmallows are melted and mixture is smooth.
Enjoy! Recipe from: The Cupcake Theory. Cheesy Chicken and Rice Bake. Mr. How Sweet is a man of many moods. He is not a man of many foods. He likes to eat a lot of the same foods. Surprisingly, he likes to eat a lot of the same foods together. In casserole form. If his food does not come in casserole form, he has been known to mix and mash it together until it looks like it did. I think I’ve heard of other people doing this… other people who are 3-years old. Don’t mind this slop-pile mess of ugliness. Some of the most unattractive foods are the tastiest. It really doesn’t get much easier than this. In fact, I bet you can hide lots of veggies in here for veggie-haters. This recipe was born out of my desire to think outside the boring chicken box again.
Cheesy Chicken and Rice Bake serves 4-6 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, grilled and shredded 4 cups cooked brown rice 3/4 cup frozen corn 1 15 ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup plain greek yogurt (you can use sour cream) 1 4 ounce can green chilis 1/2 cup chunky salsa cilantro for garnish. Rock Candy Jello Shooters with Midori Sour Melon. Rock Candy Jello Shooters with Midori Melon Sour ~ Put the kids to bed and have some fun with these Jell-O shots made into Rock Candy and spiked up with some Midori Sour Melon. Rock-Candy-Jello-Shooter with Midori Melon Sour Remember how much you loved those rock candies on a wood stick when you were a kid?
Well here it is reinvented as a Jello shooter. Can you tell I’m on a Jello shooter run? I don’t have one. Besides my football watching friends love my Jello shooters, so they challenged me to another round of creativity. Here’s my latest cocktail and Jell-O mash-up creation, Rock Candy Jello Shooters on a Stick. A few notes: This is an easy recipe, but it does take some time. For a non-alcoholic version that is kid friendly, replace the alcohol portion with 4 ounces of flat Sprite.
The Knox gelatin mix works as the glue to hold the diced Jello together. Other Jello shooters you may like: Lemon Drop Wedges and Strawberry Margaritas . Rock Candy Jello Shooters with Midori Melon Sour Jello: Brain Hemorrhage recipe. Strawberry Margarita Jell-O Shooters. Strawberry Margarita Jell-O Shooters Margarita Jell-O Shooters ~ A fun farewell to summer and a festive edition to your Sunday football tailgate party or gatherings.
For another Jello shooter variation like this one, check out my Lemon Drop Jello Shooters cut into the shape of lemon wedges and my Rocky Candy Shooters shaped just like the rock candy you loved as a kid. Strawberry Margarita Jello Shooters As many of you know, my Lemon Drop Jell-O Shooters are my issued dish from my girlfriend who holds the annual tailgate kickoff amongst our friends. This year with Matt being in the hospital, I sent them forward to the gathering in our absence.
Now that we can finally make the next one in two weeks, she has again requested Jell-O shooters. That being the case, I opted to try what you see here. Besides how cute and fun are these? Printthis recipe Saveto recipe box Yield: Makes 24-30 Shooters Ingredients: 24-30 Strawberries Margarita Mix Directions: Strawberry Prep: A few notes: Leave a Comment. Mediterranean Crescent Pinwheels Recipe from Pillsbury.
S’mores Snack Mix. So today is the last s’mores treat I have for you. While I have about a trillion other s’mores ideas, my peanut butter cups are getting jealous. And no one likes an angry peanut butter cup. Tomorrow I will have a swift recap of my week’s treats as well as a chance for all of you guys to link up your favorite s’mores treat. But first, let’s get this quick, easy and yummy snack mix made and in your belly. That IS where snack mix belongs. S’mores Snack Mix. All you need are 3 ingredients, a little dry time and you’re done! Get a box of Teddy Grahams… If you can’t find Teddy Grahams in your area you can use Golden Grahams or even broken graham crackers.
Lay those out on a wax paper lined counter… Melt some milk chocolate chips in a bowl. Drizzle the melted chocolate all over the Teddy Grahams. Next grab some of those cool new Mallow Bites. Sprinkle about a cup of those all over your wet chocolate… Be liberal. Let the chocolate set up. Perfect for parties or pack it in individual bags for snacks. Hi! Rice-Pasta Pilaf Recipe : Food Network Kitchens. S'mores Cupcakes | Add a Pinch | Robyn Stone.
Cinnamon Roll Pizza. Chocolate Chip S'mores Recipe. The Best Cookie Dough Dip. Samoa Bundt Cake | BetsyLife. I’m gonna go out on a limb here and say that this is the greatest cake I have ever made. Not only does it look like a hilariously over-sized Girl Scout Cookie, it also tastes insanely amazing. Practically the same as said cookie. Samoas are my absolute favorite cookie period. Caramel plus coconut is a win in my book, and the chocolate and shortbread are just added bonuses. The idea for this cake was actually The Hubs idea. I was thinking what I could do in honor of the Girl Scouts this year since last year I re-created all their cookie varieties (here, here, here, here, and here) He said, “why don’t you make a Samoa cake?” Now I’m not going to lie, this took nearly all day to make, but on the flip side, the people I fed it to responded with cheering and hugs. Samoa Bundt Cake recipe from Breakfast to Bed Ingredients For the Brown Sugar Batter For the Chocolate Batter For the Frosting For the topping 1 1/2 cups toasted coconut 1/2 cup chocolate chips, melted Instructions Make the cake.
Healthy Dinners / Skinny Macaroni and Cheese Soup with Broccoli #soup #macaroni #cheese #broccoli #skinny #vegetarian. Dessert Holiday: 4th of July / Star Spangled S’more Bars.