I was super excited when I found out I'd be hosting a Dole Frozen Smoothie Party. It was just in time for Gavin's Birthday and knowing all the kids were going to be running around outside they would be the perfect refreshment for them!With so many people and so many different frozen fruit options available from Dole I knew I'd have lots of options. If you're not a smoothie regular I want to share … [Read more...]
Yum! Strawberry Banana Smoothie Recipe!
Remember I got that awesome PowerEdge™ 700 Blender by Cuisinart?Well my kids really wanted to make Strawberry Banana Smoothies and you would think there would be a general basic recipe somewhere for this. They are all different. Each tasting somewhat different as well. I thought since after many trials with what we thought would be an easy find we'd share what we like best. We took just over 2 … [Read more...]
Crispy Chicken Parmesan Recipe
Since I haven't had any spare time to do any new baking or cooking I thought I'd recycle one of our favorite recipes in our home.~~~~~~~~~~~ Sunday night I was feeling sick of the same old same old and ready to try out something new. My hubby loves chicken parm and the picture in the recipe book was making me hungry so I chose it. Plus, I got to use my food processor. I got it for Christmas and … [Read more...]
Cheese Steak Grinder Recipe
Last week I posted a 'What was for dinner pic' on Facebook and you all asked for me to post my recipe for my Cheese Steak Grinder recipe. You'd be surprised o know how low cost this meal is for a family. Remember when you were a kid and your Mom made you Steak Umm's? Well, I made that kind of comment to my Husband a week or two ago. His response? What's a Steak-Umm? Seriously? So, on my next … [Read more...]
Cuisinart PowerEdge™ 700 Blender – Review & Chocolate Mint Milkshake Recipe
**Updated** This blender stopped working shortly after receiving it. I don't recommend purchasing it as $150 for a blender that breaks down almost immediately is not cool! It didn't even last one summer :( I have a love. That love belongs to Cuisinart. I'm obsessed with their small appliances. Not only do they line my counter tops but my pantry is filled with them as well! I own many of their … [Read more...]
Banana Cream Pie In A Bowl {Recipe}
A couple weeks ago I promised I'd share with you the recipe I tried out for Banana Cream Pie In A Bowl.Ingredients you'll need: 1 cup flour1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup butter or margarine 1/2 cup peanuts 1 box banana pudding (instant) 2 cups cold milk3 ripe bananas, sliced1 container of cool whip (8 oz) Preheat oven to 400 degreesI doubled the recipe. First take the flour and brown … [Read more...]
Cooking a Turkey in a Crockpot/Slow Cooker
I recently bought a turkey at the grocery store. It was so cheap that I really couldn't pass up the deal. However, I had never cooked a turkey before. I made a pork roast on Monday when I was home with Johnny and when I pulled out my little crockpot I thought if my turkey fit in my big one it would be a fun try. I googled cooking a turkey in a crockpot and all I found were posts on if anyone had … [Read more...]