Category: Recipes

40 Cal Copy-Cat Iced Capp Secret Recipe!

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_____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ This copycat Iced Cappuccino recipe will have you wanting more day after day, after day, after day. Trust me, I should know since I have 2 EVERY single day! After all, it’s only 8 oz in total of coffee for an entire day’s worth! Since experimenting with numerous recipes I have finally come to the PERFECT combination of froth, ice, and coffee all in a couple of pumps on your kitchen mixer! Curious to know how to skip out on that morning drive-thru visit to your local Tims?…

Zucchini Chip Recipe

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_____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ It’s no secret that when my husband is told to pick up an item at the grocery store he often overstocks on a particular fruit or vegetable, leaving me to come up with ideas on how to use and reuse the item for the next week and a half. Sometimes I am thankful for these purchases, especially when it forces me to attempt new recipes that both my children and I can indulge in. I have been making vegetable chips for quite some time now but I never…

Easy Peasy Lemon Chicken!

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I am all about the lemons lately, and I have been experimenting with a number of recipes. So I thought, since the kids LOVE chicken and I love lemon, why not marry the two!! Here is a really easy recipe that is great when you are pressed for time, but want something with a little zest! Ingredients: – 4 Chicken Breasts (cut into strips) – 1 Lemon (juiced) – 1/2 Onion – 2 tbs Olive Oil – Salt/Pepper to taste – Mushrooms (optional) GET READY TO COOK!  1. In a…

Kids Won’t Eat Their Veggies – Zucchini Fritter Recipe!

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Ingredients: -2 medium zucchini -1/2 medium onion -1 tsp baking powder -8-10 tbs whole flour (I use whole wheat) -1 egg -pinch of salt -pepper Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. 2. Grate zucchini and onion and  towel dry to remove as much excess moisture as possible. 3. Place zucchini in a medium bowl and stir in the egg. 4. In a small bowl, mix together the baking powder, salt and 8-10 tablespoons of flour. 5. Combine the flour mixture with the zucchini mixture. 6. Add additional flour if…

Warm Caramel Gift Idea #NetfliXmas + #Giveaway!

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The holiday rush means life as you know it is about to get hectic! After all we are just days away from the kids staying home from school and the consumption of sweets will soon take over our bodies. If you are struggling for a last-minute gift idea for that special teacher or family friend, what better way to show them some love then with some yummy goodness made by YOU?Stack up two delicious apples and a cute jar of this delectable sauce a little bow and some clear plastic…

Easy Chickpea and Spinach Soup! A.K.A “Swamp Soup”

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  I am not personally a fan of soup, nor a fan of chickpeas or spinach….BUT I love this soup! My mother and aunt have been making it for years and I have finally decided to make it at home for my boys. Since most kids hate veggies, I pureed theirs to look like what we like to call ‘Swamp Soup.’ Later I realized they liked the soup with the ‘chunks’ too…either way, this is a hearty and delicious soup the whole family can enjoy! PLUS it is the perfect meal when…

Orange Vinegar All Purpose Household Cleaner!

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I have been on an ‘organic’ kick lately, and I saw this recipe on pinterest so I thought why not give it a try and save some money while helping the environment too! I also had a bunch of oranges that I was juicing to make fresh OJ, so it was perfect timing to try this! Here’s how you can make your own organic household cleaner for yourself! Let me know how it goes…               Ingredients: -1 gallon (or larger) glass jar – you…

Delicious Stuffed Chicken Thigh Recipe

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This recipe is well worth the indulgence, and it is really easy to make too! I always serve this meal with veggies and ‘healthier’ options on the side…yum! What you need: Approximately 12 boneless, skinless chicken thighs 1 green pepper sliced lengthwise Provolone Cheese or Mozzarella (12 slices or pieces) BBq Rub – Olive Oil 12 strips of Bacon   Instructions: Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Put a slice of provolone cheese or mozzarella and 1 slice of green pepper in the middle of each thigh and roll up. Wrap each…

Yummy Zucchini and Carrot Muffins!

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They taste so good, you won’t believe veggies are hidden inside! Here is a great recipe for kids and adults alike! I gave these to my sister to taste, and she couldn’t even tell there were vegetables in them! **TIP** I always sprinkle with granulated sugar or caramel chipits on top. Gives this recipe a little more ‘sweetness’ but they still taste great on their own too!!           Before you start: Grease and flour 12 muffin cups. Ingredients: 2/3 cup vegetable oil 2 eggs 2/3 cup…

Edible Sand Dessert Your Kids (And You) Will Love!

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Let’s face it, sometimes dessert is necessary…ok for some of us it is always necessary! lol Every year, in the summer we have made a traditional dessert in our home called ‘edible sand.’ Basically it consists of cookie crumbs and Philadelphia cream cheese and usually eaten in a plastic bucket, but for the purposes of this post I we did not have many cookie options nor clean new buckets to eat from so we substituted with a plain bowl and Dad’s Original Oatmeal cookies. I personally love this dessert because…