How To Make Apple Pie Spiced Pretzels

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Once upon a time, I bought a really small container of apple pie spice just to see what it tasted like. I just use cinnamon and sugar in my apple pies so I didn't know what apple pie spice was all about. How was it different that what I already used? Well, except for being way more expensive per ounce than my beloved cinnamon/sugar mixture it also contained allspice and cloves- but I didn't think … [Read more...]

How To Make Soft Pretzel Bites

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We are a pretzel lovin' house! Hard, soft, dipped in chocolate or jalapeno cheese sauce- we love them all. I have made pretzel buns for burgers many times, and I've used this same recipe for traditional large soft pretzels, but pretzel bites are relatively new to me. Since I'm always on the lookout for smaller, kid sized foods to serve to my girls for snacks and treats I was so excited when these … [Read more...]

Alternative Halloween Treats With Bread: Witches Fingers, Ghostwiches & Jack-O-Toasters

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cc licensed ( BY ) flickr photo shared by gamene With Halloween right around the corner, Nature's Own, America's #1 soft variety bread brand, is sharing recipes for alternative halloween treats that are fun, delicious and healthy. These recipes are a great opportunity for families to come together in the kitchen and create ghoulish delights that can be served at halloween parties. Below are a … [Read more...]

Mango Salsa Using Kraft Pourables Anything Dressing {#anythingdressing #cbias}

For our Spongebob Party I searched for the perfect fruity and creative recipes and snack ideas. While searching I discovered that Kraft had changed up their dressing packaging to say "Anything Dressing." This got the wheels turning in my head. What could I create with the help of dressing? I had never thought of using dressing for more than salads but that was a brilliant idea! I discovered … [Read more...]

Fruit Salad in a Pineapple Boat

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A Pineapple Boat for your fruit salad is such a fun way to add character to your table. It looks so elegant and people will think you spent hours on it! But you can create this in less than 10 minutes! This was perfect for our Spongebob Party! All you need is: a pineapple other fruits for your salad a very sharp knife   Lay the pineapple on its side. Cut the top … [Read more...]

Chicken BLT Taco Salad

Chicken BLT Taco Salad Ingredients Dressing: 1/2 cup Old El Paso® Thick ‘n Chunky Salsa 1/2 cup French dressing Salad: 8 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices 6 cups torn romaine or iceberg lettuce 1 medium yellow bell pepper, coarsely chopped 2 large tomatoes, coarsely chopped 1 medium avocado, peeled, … [Read more...]

Cherry Fruit Magic Dessert

Cherry Fruit Magic Dessert This recipe is so easy and delicious!  It is on the side of the Jiffy box and is a great little dessert to make.  There are three ingredients to this dish and can be put together in a matter of minutes! Ingredients: 1 can cherry pie filling 1 pkg. white cake mix, Jiffy size 1/4 c. soft butter Spread pie filling in 8 x 8 inch pan. Combine cake mix, … [Read more...]

Quick and Easy Personal Pizzas

Here is a fun diner that we made this week. The kids were very involved because it was fun and easy! And it was a cheap dinner idea Ingredients: 2 cans biscuits (I used Walmart Brand) Pepperoni Shredded Cheese 2 8ounce cans Tomatoe Sauce Seasoning (I used an Italian blend) Step 1: Press out each biscuit so that each lays then Step 2: Pour tomatoe sauce on each buscuit until … [Read more...]

Glee Inspired Lunches Your Kids Will Love

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It’s time to pack those school lunches for your little gleeks using these easy recipes provided by the cast of Glee! Emm's Crustless Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwiches 12 slices of bread Peanut butter Fruit jelly or preserves of your choice Toast 4 of the bread slices. These pieces will be used in the center of the sandwiches. After cooling, spread both sides of one center … [Read more...]

Easy Fried Zucchini Wheels

Fried Zucchini This has got to be national Zucchini month! I have so many of these yummy vegetables from my Mom's garden and I have made tons of delicious recipes!  These fried Zucchini wheels are one of my favorite!     Ingredients: Zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch rounds 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups panko bread crumbs 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan 2 … [Read more...]