Summers are filled with picnics and BBQs, pool parties and lazy days at the beach, weekends at the cabin and camping trips. We love any excuse to get together with friends and family. Often, the coolers are packed with delicious food and lots of ice cold beverages. If you happen to be pregnant or planning on becoming pregnant, are the sober cab for your fun get togethers, or want special drinks for the kids to enjoy, the Minnesota Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (MOFAS) has some refreshing ‘summer sippers’ that we think you’ll enjoy. With help from supporters, they have compiled a whole recipe book full of great non-alcohol drinks worth checking out, whether you are a mommy-to-be or not! 049 These mocktails/summer sippers are super yummy and are not only good for pregnant ladies, they make perfect drinks for kids, and some are a great substitute for calorie filled alcoholic beverages if you are on a weight loss challenge like Jamie is this summer! Nightlock We wish … [Read more...]
Avocado Corn Dip
Doesn't this look tasty? My kids LOVE it and it goes great with tortilla chips. A perfect summer dip. Here's the recipe: 1 can black beans(drained) 1-16oz frozen corn 1 can sliced black olives 1 onion 4 small tomatoes 3 cloves of garlic, minced 1/3 cup olive oil 1 lemon 3 T oregano 1/2 tsp. salt/pepper 3 T vinegar 4 ripe avocados Mix and enjoy! Leave the avocado pits in the salad to keep the avocados from discoloring. … [Read more...]
Dump Cake
Don't let the name of this tasty treat fool you! It is SUPER good! My mom introduced our family to this recipe a few weeks ago and it has been a frequent request since then. To make this Dump Cake you'll need: 21-24 oz Cinnamon Spice apple pie filling (or plain apple pie filling and 2 tbsp cinnamon) 1 box Duncan Hines yellow cake mix (must be Duncan Hines without pudding in the mix) 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts 1/2 cup coconut (optional) 2 sticks of unsalted butter Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Now for the extremely easy and ubber fun part: Dump each ingredient (in the above order) evenly into a 9x13 inch baking pan to make layers of the ingredients. The butter will need to be cut into tablespoon size pieces and evenly placed across the pan. Bake for 40-50 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped topping. … [Read more...]
Amazing chocolate and salt bars
Are you ready for the most amazing blondies in the world? Ingredients: 2 1/4 C flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt 2 sticks of butter, softened 3/4 C sugar 3/4 C brown sugar, packed 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla 1 bag of semi sweet chocolate chips 2-3 tablespoons kosher salt Mix all but kosher salt together and spread into a square baking pan. Sprinkle the kosher salt on top of the brownies before baking. Bake at 375 for about 40 minutes. Grab a HUGE glass of milk and enjoy! HEAVEN! … [Read more...]
Memorial Day Fruit Kabobs
Holidays tend to be surrounded by food, at least they are in my family. Memorial Day is no exception! Looking for a snack that will sure to please, then look no further. Memorial Day Fruit Kabobs are really easy to make AND there are a few different ways to do them. My kids love watermelon and blueberries so I usually use those fruits. All you need is a few skewers and some fruit and a few marshmallows. Ideas for RED Ideas for BLUE Ideas for WHITE Strawberries Blueberries Bananas Cherries Grapes Apples Watermelon Blackberries Marshmallows Raspberries Popcorn Grapes … [Read more...]
Raspberry Cheesecake Salad
Get ready to become addicted! I am telling you that this dessert scores me points EVERY time I make it. I got this recipe from a friend about 6 years ago and I am going to bet you will love it as much as we do! I even make it for my hostesses when they have a Scentsy party with me...I've learned to bring the recipe with me on little cards otherwise I will get numerous emails afterwards begging for it! 1st layer you will need- 1 6oz package raspberry Jell-o 2 Cups boiling water 1 20oz package of frozen raspberries WITH juice (thawed) I like to thaw my raspberries and juice in the pan I am going to serve the dessert in. Next I combine the water and Jello in a bowl and pour into the raspberries. Let Jello completely set before adding next layer. 2nd layer you will need- 1 8oz package of cream cheese (softened) 1 8oz container of Cool Whip (sorry tried not to mention names) 1 Cup sugar I like to combine these ingredients in a large bowl and use my mixer to mix them really … [Read more...]
