Cherry Vanilla Dr. Pepper Cupcakes I am a firm believer that it doesn’t really matter what we can’t do in life, what DOES matter is how we handle our weaknesses. I mean, we can’t all be good at everything. And that’s fine. So long as we recognize it. Like myself, for instance. I’m bad at lots of stuff–I’m uncoordinated, scared of bugs, scared of the outdoors, awful with a lawn mower, and I’m completely and immaturely insanely jealous of women with good hair. So you don’t see me out there trying to mow the grass and messing the whole lawn up, or taking my uncoordinated self skiing and falling down the mountain, gradually becoming a giant snowball with feet, hands, and skis sticking out by the time I reach the bottom. Nope, not me. Instead, I let my husband mow the lawn and when he skis, I sit inside and read and sip cocoa. I mean, it’s a hard life, but a girl’s gotta know how to say when. I still haven’t figured out a way around the girls with good hair thing, though. ***Want another fun soda cupcake recipe?
Two-Ingredient Banana Peanut Butter Ice Cream Recipe Brown spotted bananas were sitting on our counter, staring me down. I tried to ignore them, but they kept haunting me. It seems like I can never eat bananas fast enough. I was a little skeptical about this recipe. I sliced up four ripe bananas and put them on a large plate. I put the frozen banana slices in my Blendtec blender. I pulverized the banana slices for a few minutes, scraping down the sides a few times. If you are looking for a new way to use up your ripe bananas, try this Two-Ingredient Banana Peanut Butter Ice Cream. Ingredients: 4 large very ripe bananas 2 tablespoons peanut butter Directions: 1. 2. *Note-if you have a hard time creating a creamy consistency, you can add 1-2 tablespoons of milk to help puree the banana slices. Follow twopeasandpod on Instagram and show us what recipes you are making from our blog! If you like this Two-Ingredient Banana Peanut Butter Ice Cream, you might also like:
2 Ingredient Coconut Cookie Dough Balls! You know me. You know I like recipes that are fast and easy. So these coconut cookie dough balls are pretty much a dream come true. It can’t get any easier than that! I also now have new recipe tab: 5 Minute Dessert Recipes. (If you click on the above link, you’ll see all of my recipes that take 5 minutes or less to make! I’m not even sure I can call this a “recipe.” Coconut Cookie Dough Balls (no added sugar!) Scant 2/3 cup pitted dates (80 g) (I like Sunmaid brand, because they’re softer. Blend everything together in a food processor. View Cookie Dough Balls Nutrition Facts Note: the cookie dough balls in the photos contain nuts. If you want balls without coconut butter, try one of these similar recipes: German-Chocolate Fudge Bites Girl-Scout Cookie Bites Are you a fan of quick and simple recipes? Or do you prefer the challenge of making fancier, more-complicated recipes?
Cheese Crisps Recipe I have a confession to make. I’m a little obsessed with the show Chopped on the Food Network. I don’t know what it is – you don’t get recipes from it, the 30 minute time limit they have to cook in is frustrating, and some of the items they have to cook with, I’ve never even heard of. However, I love to see people following their passion in life which is what all of the chefs are doing. As I said you don’t come away with any usable recipes however on a recent episode I did get inspired to make these tasty Cheese Crisps. Cheese Crisps1 block cheddar or Colby jack cheesePackage Baked Cheese NipsUsing a grater, shred a small pile of cheese into a circle onto a baking pan {about 12 slides on the grater}. These cheese crisps are little bites of heaven. Give these a try this weekend. BTW, the adorable chevron paper place mats in the photos are a new item from Layla Grayce.
Nutella Hot Chocolate This week is going to be recipes that all would be perfect for breakfast on Christmas morning. I always enjoy a yummy hot drink and Christmas morning. Last year I shared a delicious hot cocoa recipe and ideas for a hot cocoa bar. This year I found a great twist on the normal hot chocolate, it’s hot chocolate made with nutella. Be sure to enter the giveaway I have starting today on my giveaway page. Nutella Hot Chocolate 4 cups whole milk ½ cup Nutella mini marshmallows or whipped cream In a medium sauce pan over medium-low heat, whisk together milk and Nutella until the Nutella is melted and milk gets nice and warm. Advent Day 8: Eggnog Muffins I created this recipe after seeing Ice Cream Bread on thekitchn.com. I figured if one could make that bread using ice cream, then why not use eggnog in place of ice cream- it’s eggs, sugar, and milk too. These little muffins are a breeze to make and a serendipitous discovery as well. Have you ever had a French Cruller? Eggnog Muffins1 1/2 cups self-rising flour**2 cups regular eggnog, not lite or lowfat In a large liquid measuring cup, measure 2 cups eggnog. Eggnog Icing1/2 cup powdered sugar2 1/2 tsp. eggnogfresh ground nutmeg for sprinkling, optional Mix well. **If you do not have self-rising flour, for every one cup of all purpose flour add 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder and 1/2 tsp. salt. Note- I made the first batch of muffins in cupcake liners and felt they were a bit difficult to release from the paper. Can also be baked up in one dozen greased, 4 ounce jelly Mason Jars in 18 minutes! Come back tomorrow for Day 9.
two-ingredient maple soufflé I know, I know. You read that post title and thought to yourself, Katy is clearly messing with us this morning. And then you thought, Seriously, Katy? You got us all excited for what is obviously some kind of very cruel joke, because who on this planet can craft a soufflé out of two ingredients? Well, I can. And I thought I’d share the recipe with you, but if you’re going to be like that, I’ve changed my mind. But… I suppose if you really want it that much. It sounds weird to pair eggs with maple syrup, but eggs in soufflés are essentially an invisible ingredient — they give structure and density to something that otherwise tastes like flavored air (in fact, if your soufflés taste like egg, you’re probably overcooking them). You may notice that in this recipe, I don’t ask you to butter and sugar the ramekins. Please. two ingredient maple soufflé recipe INGREDIENTS 2 eggs 1/3 cup maple syrup (I use Grade A Dark Amber) DIRECTIONS Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Serves 4.
Cake Batter Energy Bars These snack bars will rock your face off. Say goodbye to your face. “No-bake” energy bars that taste surprisingly like cake batter. It’s weird, but they really do. Hope you weren’t attached to your face Cake Batter Energy Bars (Can be gluten-free!) Inspired by my Homemade Luna Bars 1 cup rice crispies (brown or white, or certified gf) (30g)packed 1/2 cup oat flour (70g) (Or make your own by grinding rolled oats in the food processor until they turn into a fine powder. Combine all dry ingredients and stir well. View Nutrition Facts Cute story: One of my friends came over yesterday with her 4-year-old daughter, and we thought it’d be fun to make sprinkle maracas by pouring the sprinkles into containers (above) and shaking. Then she decided he needed food, and so she proceeded to dump the entire contents of her sprinkle maraca onto the ground for Bobby to eat. But I think we’ll now be getting ants Link of the Day: Cake Batter Ice Cream
Kiss Pies Only 5 days before Christmas! Woohoo, is everyone ready? What a great time of year. I’ve got such a fun little pie to share with you today that really couldn’t get any easier. I decided to use the rest of my Mint truffle Kisses, but ANY Hershey kiss will work beautifully here. Hope you enjoy! Here you have it, some refrigerated pie crust and any Hershey Kisses I used these bad boys! Unroll your pie crust after it’s been thawed and place the first group your kisses around like so. You’ll cut a 2 1/2- 3 inch circle for each kiss. You’ll brush a light egg wash over each little pie…. ….and sprinkle with sugar. Trying to do this with one hand while taking the photo=dumping of sugar, lol! Here they are, I seriously love these! Awhhhh, look at these little Kiss Pies Little cuties. One of my readers who lives in China sent me these adorable mini forks! 1 refrigerated pie crust, thawed 14 Hershey Kisses of choice, I used Mint Truffle today 1. 2. about 14 little pies. Other recipes you may enjoy...
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Saag Paneer: Spinach with Indian Cheese Recipe : Aarti Sequeira In a large bowl, whisk together the turmeric, cayenne, 1 teaspoon salt and 3 tablespoons oil. Gently, drop in the cubes of paneer and gently toss, taking care not to break the cubes if you're using the homemade kind. Let the cubes marinate while you get the rest of your ingredients together and prepped.Thaw the spinach in the microwave in a microwave-safe dish, 5 minutes on high, then puree in a food processor until smooth. Alternatively, you can chop it up very finely with your knife.Place a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, and add the paneer as the pan warms. In a couple of minutes give the pan a toss; each piece of paneer should be browned on one side.