Monday, December 26, 2016

Fruit Dip (2 Ingredient)

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Eating fruit is always high on my priority list.  Sometimes, my kids want a little incentive to eat more fruit.  That's just what this dip does... it gives them some serious incentive to eat a lot of fruit.  
 
This dip could not be easier to make since it only contains two simple ingredients.  You can pair it with any fruit you enjoy... my favorites were the strawberries, blackberries and pineapple.



Ingredients:
1 (8oz) brick cream cheese  (softened)
7-8oz marshmallow cream
*assorted fruit washed and cut into small pieces.

Directions:
Mix two ingredients together, then chill.  Serve along side assorted fruit.  Enjoy. 
 



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Monday, December 19, 2016

Christmas Recipes 2016

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Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas!!
May your day be full of Feasting, Fun and loads of Fa la la la la, la la la!

 I am off to to enjoy some time with my family so I'll be back to blogging after the Christmas holiday... Here are some recipes to make your Christmas extra special...

 
Chocolate Cheesecake Candy Cane Bars
Gingerbread Milkshake
Plum Jam Thumbprint Cookies with Almonds
Reindeer Cupcakes
Candy Cane Milkshake
 Candy Cane Hearts


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Monday, December 12, 2016

Jalapeno Pimento Cheddar Cream Cheese Spread

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I love a big chewy toasted bagel for breakfast.  Of course, who wants to eat a dry bagel for breakfast!  You can put some butter or some plain cream cheese on  it, but I can't resist something spicy for breakfast so I came up with this easy cream cheese spread. 

This jalapeno cream cheese spread goes perfectly on a bagel.   I simply took some store bought cream cheese and blended it up with all the ingredients that make a great jalapeno pimento cheese filling.  It was quick and easy and now I have a tasty topping for my breakfast bagel for the entire week.  Bagel + Jalapeno Pimento Cheddar Cream Cheese Spread = breakfast harmony.



Ingredients:
1 8oz brick of cream cheese softened
2 cups grated cheddar cheese
2-3 seeded jalapenos chopped
1/4 cup of jarred pimentos drained
1 tsp granulated garlic powder
red chili flakes to taste
black pepper to taste
salt to taste




Directions:


In a food processor, blend the cream cheese, cheddar cheese and seasoning until smooth.  Then add the diced jalapenos and blend again.  Finally fold in the pimento.  Chill mixture until needed. Keep refrigerated.  Serve with bagel or toast.  Enjoy.






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Monday, December 5, 2016

Carrot Cake Bread

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My holiday baking is in full swing and I have bought loads of baking ingredients.  I couldn't decide what to use first, so I decided to throw a bit of everything into these "Everything but the kitchen sink" mini carrot bread loaves.  

I made them mini, but you can always put them in a regular sized loaf pan or even a bundt pan if you wish.  

The best part about this "bread" is that it is so moist and full of pineapple, nuts and tangy craisins.   Each bite is definitely bursting with yummy goodness.

It's a great breakfast, snack or treat to hand out to your guests this holiday season. 

 


Ingredients:
1 cup grated carrots
1 cup of drained canned crushed pineapple or tidbit size (reserve can juice for glaze)
1/2 cup applesauce
1/2 cup craisins or raisins
1/2 cup baking coconut (sweetened)
1/2 cup chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts or almonds)
2 large eggs
1 cup of sugar
1 tsp of vanilla
1 cup all purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
pinch salt
1 tsp of cinnamon

Glaze:
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2-3 Tbs pineapple juice reserved from canned pineapple

Directions:
Beat eggs, sugar and applesauce together.  Next add drained pineapple, craisins, nuts, coconut and mix together.
Add grated carrots and mix well.  Sift dry ingredients (flour, cinnamon, salt, baking powder and baking soda). Mix with wet ingredients with a spoon (not an electric mixer). 

 Spray loaf pan with cooking spray and pour batter into mini loaf pan.  Fill only 3/4 way up. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.  Allow bread to cool to room temperature.  Mix powdered sugar with canned pineapple juice and glaze tops of loaves. Enjoy. 
 





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