I’m a busy mom of habit. Not sure why, but I just am! We have had “Taco Tuesday” for about a year now. My kids love tacos and they are super quick and easy for me to make. They are great for the budget as well. Hubby isn’t too impressed with Tacos, but endures […]
Recipe: Stuffed Bell Peppers #velveetarotel
January 4, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Here is a YUMMY recipe sure to impress your family! This is the first time I have tried it with VELVEETA® and RO*TEL® and I will NEVER make it without them again! WHAT YOU NEED 1/4 lb VELVEETA®, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1 can (10 oz.) RO*TEL® 1 lb hamburger meat, cooked 1 cup rice, cooked 4 bell peppers (any color) […]
25 Days of Christmas Cookies: Day 25 Christmas Tree Bread
December 25, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Today concludes my 25 Days of Christmas Cookie Series! I have enjoyed giving you fun Christmas recipes! I hope you have had a chance to try one or two of them! Today I leave you with a family tradition of my own! My mom has made these year after year and they NEVER get old! […]
25 Days of Christmas Cookies: Day 24 Old Fashioned Butterscotch Cookies Recipe
December 24, 2011 by 1 Comment
I love butterscotch flavored anything! Here is a rockin recipe for Butterscotch Cookies! INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup butter, melted 1 egg 3/4 cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon milk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract 1 1/4 cup flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking powder butterschotch baking chips (optional) PREPARATION: Melt butter and add brown sugar; […]
25 Days of Christmas Cookies: Day 22 Mexican Wedding Cookies
December 22, 2011 by Leave a Comment
My Grandma made these cookies each year! They are yummy! Ingredients 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar, plus more for coating baked cookies 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting hands 1 cup pecans, chopped into very small pieces Directions Preheat the oven to […]
25 Days of Christmas Cookies: Day 20 Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies
December 21, 2011 by 1 Comment
1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker® sugar cookie mix 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 egg 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/3 cup seedless raspberry jam 1 cup white vanilla baking chips Red or green sugar, if desired Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, stir cookie mix, butter, egg and flour until […]
25 Days of Christmas Cookies: Day 20 Holly Cookies
December 20, 2011 by Leave a Comment
I made these as a kid and LOVED them! Warning if you are going to be making them with kids…hands will turn GREEN! Ingredients: ½ cup butter 30 large marshmallows 1/2 tsp vanilla 1 ½ tsp green food coloring 3 ½ cups corn flakes red cinnamon candies Melt butter and marshmallows, add vanilla and food […]
25 Days of Christmas Cookies: Day 19 Chewy Molasses Cookies
December 19, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Today’s Yummy Cookie is a Chewy Molasses cookie! Molasses can be hard to find at the store…check your baking isles or speciality areas. 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups sugar 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened […]
25 Days of Christmas Cookies: Day 18 Puppy Chow
December 18, 2011 by Leave a Comment
I grew up eating Puppy Chow and LOVING it! Now I am passing on the tradition to my girls! This is an easy fun recipe to make! Puppy Chow 9 cup Chex 1 cup chocolate chips 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/4 cup butter 1/4 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/2 cup powdered sugar Put cereal in large […]
