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What’s for breakfast: Puffed Pancakes

January 22, 2012 by 9 Comments

During the school week, things are always rushed and breakfasts are pretty much on the go, so I always make an effort to cook a “good” breakfast on the weekends.  My kids love pancakes, but I’m a multi-tasker and I get impatient sitting there waiting for the pancakes to cook which more than once has resulted in burnt pancakes.  I got this recipe for puffed pancakes from my friend Marci’s blog – On My Menu – about a year ago.  I LOVE this recipe because it is super easy to make and you can leave it in the oven and do other things while it’s cooking!

Here’s the recipe:

Ingredients:
1/2 stick butter (I have used margarine and it worked out fine…)
6 eggs
1 cup Milk
1 Cup Pancake Mix (or Bisquick)

Directions:
Preheat oven to 425 Degrees. Place butter in a 9 X 13 inch pan. Put in preheating oven until butter is melted. In a blender, combine eggs, milk and pancake mix. Pour batter into baking dish. Bake for a bout 15 – 18 Minutes until pancakes are puffy and lightly browned. Do not open oven while pancakes are cooking. Top with sifted powder sugar.

Serve with warm maple syrup or fruit toppings.

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30 Days of Valentine’s Fun Day #7: Fudge Lover’s Strawberry Truffle Cake

January 20, 2012 by Leave a Comment

My husband and I usually have the traditional chocolate dipped strawberries on Valentine’s Day, but this dessert might forever change our ways!  This cake looks absolutely delicious and it is actually fairly easy to make.  Thanks again Pinterest, for without you I never would have found this Betty Crocker recipe!

Here’s what you need to make this cake:

Cake

  • 1 box Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® chocolate fudge cake mix
  • Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box

Ganache Filling and Topping

  • 2 packages (8 oz each) semisweet baking chocolate, finely chopped
  • 1 1/3 cups whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup butter (do not use margarine)
  • 2 cups cut-up fresh strawberries

Garnish

  • 6 fresh strawberries, cut in half lengthwise through stem
  • 1/4 cup white vanilla baking chips
  • 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil

Here is where to go for the recipe -> Fudge Lover’s Strawberry Truffle Cake Tutorial

 

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Cooking with Kids Thursday: Rice Krispie Treats Fun Cups

January 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment

There are a million different desserts that you can mold Rice Kripsie Treats into, but I thought this was a really fun idea to do with kids.  You can make the cups ahead of time or do that with the kids.  Then you can set up a dessert bar with fillings and toppings and let the kids design their own fun cup.  I like the idea of doing fresh fruits with whipped cream on top.  Ice cream sundaes would be pretty yummy or even pudding.  See what I mean… the possibilities are endless!

Here is what you need to make these:

  • 3 Tbs. butter or margarine
  • 1 package (40 oz.) regular marshmallows or 4 cups miniature marshmallows
  • 6 cups Rice Krispies or Cocoa Krispies cereal
  • pudding, ice cream, frozen yogurt, fresh fruit or any other filling you wish
  • any toppings you choose

Here is how to make them -> Rice Krispies Treats Fun Cups Tutorial

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Tasty Treat Tuesday: Bisquick Danishes

January 17, 2012 by Leave a Comment

This recipes takes me all the way back to my early college days, which I am getting old enough now to not want to admit how long ago that really was.  My roommate introduced me to these during finals week when we were both delirious from pulling an all-nighter.  I have craved them ever since.  These danishes are delicious right out of the oven, but they are still pretty yummy the next day for breakfast.

Here is what you need to make these:

Biscuits
  • 2 cups Original Bisquick® mix
  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2/3cup milk or whipping cream
  • 1/4cup fruit preserves, any flavor
Vanilla Drizzle
  • 2/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons warm water
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla

 Here is how to make it -> Bisquick Danishes Tutorial

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Slow Cooker Monday: Cream Cheese Chicken

January 16, 2012 by 2 Comments

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This slow cooker recipe for Cream Cheese Chicken is one of my family’s FAVORITES!  We rarely have leftovers because it’s THAT good and honestly, a few family members have been known to try to lick the plate clean!  I love it because it’s so simple to make, too!  I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – I’m not a photographer.  This picture does not do this recipe justice!

Ingredients:
2-3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Salt and pepper (to taste)
2 pkg. dry Ranch or Italian dressing mix (we usually only use one)
1 can cream of chicken soup (you can also use cream of mushroom if you prefer or that’s what you have on hand)
8 oz. cream cheese – cut into cubes – substitute Philadelphia Cooking Creme, too!
½ c. chicken broth

Directions: Brush chicken with butter and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place in crock pot and sprinkle 1 pkg. dry mix over all. Add cream of chicken soup and chicken broth.  Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours. About 45 minutes before serving, add second packet of dry dressing mix (if you choose – we don’t usually use it) and cream cheese or cooking creme . Cook until smooth.  Serve over rice or pasta.

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