• Food,  Recipes

    Fried Oreos

    What You’ll Need: Egg Milk (any type) Vanilla Extract Pancake Mix (or from scratch: Flour, Baking Powder, Baking Soda) Cinnamon Sugar Confectioners Sugar Whisk together the egg, milk and vanilla in a bowl. An egg and 1/4 cup of milk (I use vanilla almond milk) makes enough for 12 cookies. Add a teaspoon of vanilla. Add a cup of pancake mix, or roughly 1 cup flour, 1 tablespoon baking soda, 1 tablespoon baking powder, with 2 tablespoons of sugar. Combine together until smooth. The mixture should be thick like cake batter and be able to hold its shape with the cookie. Dip and coat each cookie completely with the batter.…

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    Chicken Cutlets

    What You’ll Need: Boneless Chicken Breasts Breadcrumbs Parmesan Cheese Ranch Seasoning Italian Seasoning Red Pepper Flakes Salt & Pepper Eggs Flour Olive Oil Air Fryer Place all dry ingredients in a bowl: breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, ranch seasoning, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes and salt and pepper. There really are no exact measurements to this; eyeball the amount needed according to how much chicken is being used. If you do not add enough spices and breadcrumbs initially, you can always add more at a later time. Sift all dry ingredients together and set bowl aside. In two separate bowls, add the eggs to one and flour to another. Lineup the three…

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    Cupid Made Me Do It

    February 14th is my favorite. It is probably just because of my love for all things pink, glitter and hearts…and the fact that it involves lots and lots of chocolate! A little extra love is definitely in the air, but it doesn’t necessarily have to be romance. Whether you are celebrating a romantic holiday or having a Galentine’s weekend, I have rounded up date ideas and treats for you and your favorite babes! Breakfast Brunch is pretty much essential for any special occasion. Is is just me? I start the day off by making some fun heart waffles! Add red or pink food coloring for a little something extra. If…

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    Strawberry Champagne Cupcakes

    If you have never had champagne baked goods before, I am here to change your life! They are like heaven; the most moist and light treats of your dreams. And what better way to add a little romance to Valentine’s day or a wedding day/shower than a little champagne and strawberries? The combination of strawberries and champagne always reminds me of the scene in Pretty Woman, when Julia Roberts first meets Richard Gere. Anyone else? No matter the occasion these strawberry champagne cupcakes are the perfect treat. What You’ll Need: For the Cupcakes: 3 cups of Flour 3 teaspoons of Baking Powder 1 teaspoon of Salt 2 cups of Sugar…

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    Super Bowl Menu

    The Super Bowl is not only an American tradition but it is a great excuse to get your friends and family together for a day of yummy food and drinks! It only happens once a year, so have to do it justice! Football is basically synonymous with large quantities of food. Any finger food works and make it football themed when possible. Add a lot of American classics to the menu like, chips and dip, sliders, wings, nachos and charcuterie boards. I typically throw in a football themed dessert: this year and most years it is football rice krispie treats. Buffalo Chicken Dip What You’ll Need: Full Rotisserie Chicken Shredded…

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    Santa Sparks

    What You’ll Need. For the Cookies: 2.5 cups of white flour 2 teaspoons of Corn Starch 1.5 teaspoons of Baking Powder 1/2 teaspoon of Salt 1/2 cup of Unsalted Butter (at room temperature) 1 teaspoon of Peppermint Extract 1 teaspoon of Vanilla Extract 1/2 teaspoon of Cinnamon 1/4 cup of vegetable shortening 1 cup of Sugar 1 Egg 1 Egg White For the Frosting & Topping: 1 package of Cream Cheese (softened) 2.5 cups of Powdered Sugar 1 teaspoon Peppermint Extract Peppermint M&Ms 1 Candy Cane Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Sift the dry ingredients together: white flour, corn starch, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Pour about half of the…

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    Wine Not Cupcakes

    I cannot think of a better combination than chocolate and red wine! So why not make some boozy cupcakes. What You’ll Need. For the Cupcakes: 1 Box Devils Food Cake Mix 2 tablespoons of Baking Cocoa 1 cup of Red Wine 1/2 cup of Water 1/3 cup of Cooking Oil 3 Eggs Bag of chocolate chips Cupcake Liners Cupcake Pans For the Frosting: 2 Sticks of Softened Butter 3-6 cups of Powdered Sugar Cherries 1/4 cup of Red Wine Tub of Cream Cheese Frosting (optional) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Then line cupcake tins with cupcake liners (with all of the chocolaty goodness it is important to use the liners!)…

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    Cinnamon Toast Crunch French Toast

    Rise and Shine! If you are a french toast lover like me, you are going to be head over heels in love with this Cinnamon Toast Crunch French Toast! The cinnamon and sugar goodness will make all your french toast dreams come true. It is actually quick and easy to make! What You’ll Need: Get your pan warmed up on the stove with lots of butter coating it. While the pan is heating, take the entire box contents of the Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal and place into a large freezer bag. Seal the bag and use your rolling pin (You can use a pint glass if you do not have…

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    Birthday Cake Cinnabons

    I never thought Cinnabon buns could get any better, until I made Funfetti ones! Cinnabon + colorful sprinkles is the best breakfast to celebrate a birthday. You may be thinking, that sounds like a big commitment first thing in the morning, but I have a shortcut recipe for you. Instead of making the Birthday Cake Cinnamon buns from scratch, you can buy all of the ingredients at the store and add a little TLC. What You’ll Need. Pillsbury Grands Cinnamon Rolls Funfetti Cake Mix Rainbow Jimmies (Sprinkles) 2 tablespoons of Butter Softened Sheet Pan Candles Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Open the Grands Cinnamon Rolls and unravel them flat onto…