When I was growing up, there were certain recipes that my mother would prepare regularly that she had learned how to cook from her own mother, my grandmother. Many times, my sister and I would come home from school and sit with her in the kitchen telling her about our day as we helped her prepare dinner. One of her favorite recipes was for homemade meatloaf and I was always intrigued by how she mixed all the ingredients together in a large bowl and kneaded her hands throughout the mixture to blend them all together. These are the recipes that I prepare in my own home for my children. Not only do they remind me of happy times during my childhood, but they also help me to carry on family traditions with my boys. They also will often descend upon me in the kitchen to tell me all about how their day went at school. The best part is that they love meatloaf as much as I did when I was a kid and will usually clean their plates when I serve it to them. Hopefully your family will … [Read more...]
Banana Split Cupcake Recipe
As my boys are getting older, I have noticed that they prefer cupcakes over other desserts. I think part of it is that cupcakes are so convenient to transport and eat. Since we are constantly on-the-go, they often have to eat snacks while we are on the road. Banana Split cupcakes are some of their favorites because they contain fresh strawberries and my sons love them. In the past, I have served cupcakes at family dinner parties and events at my kids' school. This particular recipe is reserved for special events because these cupcakes are so decadent and sophisticated. Every single one of these is made from scratch and you can taste it as soon as you take the first bite. Chocolate Cake 1/4 Cup of unsalted butter ( room temp ) 1 Cup of sugar 1 Cup of chocolate chips 2 Large eggs ( room temperature ) 2 Large egg yolks ( room temperature ) 1/2 Cup of vegetable oil 2 Teaspoon of vanilla extract 1/3 Cup of sour cream 1 Cup of flour 1/2 Teaspoon of tea … [Read more...]
Make Chocolate Peanut Butter Eggs For Easter!
Now that Easter is right around the corner, my boys have been putting in their requests for the candy that they are looking forward to getting on Easter morning. You've probably noticed that chocolates and treats get really expensive around these kinds of holidays and, if you are like me, you look for ways to get the best deals on your kids' favorite goodies. In our home, not only do our sons love chocolate and peanut butter candies but my husband also likes them. This year, I have figured out a way to make these delectable desserts right at home without spending tons of money. The best part is that your family won't even know the difference between these and the store-bought kind. They will just be glad to find these in their Easter baskets! CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER EGGS Yields: 10 eggs Ready in 35 minutes Ingredients: 1 cup peanut butter ¼ cup butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 ½ cup powdered sugar 10 oz. dark cocoa melting … [Read more...]
Rice Krispie Treat Chicks
If your kids are like mine, they love Rice Krispie Treats. I can still remember the looks on their faces the first time they tried them. Ever since that day, they love for me to incorporate them somehow into each holiday's festivities. Most of the time I don't complain because, not only are they pretty easy to make, but they taste great too! This Rice Krispie Treat Chicks recipe is very easy for busy Working Moms to make. That is why I tried to make this one as easy as possible by including store bought Rice Krispie treats that are already made which makes the whole process a little easier. All you have to do is buy them at your local grocery store and then carve them according to your health needs. This is a great snack to eat and go. Ingredients - 1 8 ct package of Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats Wilton yellow gel icing Wilton black gel icing Wilton yellow sprinkles Baby chick cookie cutter *Wilton products are located in the Wilton aisle/section at major … [Read more...]
