Recipes

Baking with Mike & Ike for Valentine’s Day {fun sugar cookie recipe}

by Karen Mendes | Product Review, Recipes, Valentine's Day Ideas! | 16 Comments

This post is Sponsored by Mike & Ike but my opinions are 100% my own! Are you looking to make a fun treat for the kids for Valentine's Day? How about making some cookies with Mike & Ike Passion Mix? These will not only look cute, but the kids will love them. We received some Mike and Ike® Passion Mix and Hot Tamales® Hottie and while they are great just on their own, they are fun to add to cookies. The Mike and Ike® Passion Mix blend includes Paradise Punch, Strawberry, Grape and Cherry flavors. The Hot Tamales® special edition for Valentine’s Day is the classic Cinnamon flavor everyone loves and the box comes ready to gift with a tag fully integrated into the packaging! My...

12 Back to School Lunch Ideas

by Karen Mendes | DIY, Kid Stuff, Lunch Recipes, Recipes, Summer | 0 Comments

I know some of you are getting ready to send your kids back to school. Whether it's all week in school or hybrid they will most likely need to take lunch to school. Some schools are making the kids eat in their classrooms. So if you have to make lunches this year here are some creative school lunch ideas to make it fun for the kids. These are 12 of my favorite school lunch ideas. 12 Back to School Lunch Ideas Turkey Wraps | The Simmsworks Family – Ditch the traditional sandwich! Send your kid to school with a healthy tortilla wrap! Baked Corn Dog Muffins | Lick the Bowl Good – These are not just for Super Bowl Sunday! These little hot dog treats are perfect for a cute lunch! Peanut...

13 Quick Beef Dinners for a Busy Week

by Karen Mendes | Beef Recipes, Dinner, DIY, Kid Stuff, Recipes | 0 Comments

This is a busy time of year for families and who feels like going out to eat on busy evenings!? I have a stash of quick beef dinners that I use this time of year and a lot of them contain beef for a few reasons. First of all, beef is affordable and almost always on sale, my family will eat beef so that's a plus and it's so easy to make. I like to buy a few pounds of beef at a time and brown it all ahead of time then freeze in one-pound bags. Then I can pull it out of the freezer and put it in the fridge in the morning and by the time I'm ready to cook dinner, it's thawed and ready to go. Then I can add it to my favorite recipes. You can substitute ground chicken or turkey for most...

New Years Crack {Recipe}

by Karen Mendes | Recipes | 19 Comments

A few years ago over the holiday season, I tried a new recipe for Christmas Crack. It was delicious and everyone who tried it loved it. What is Christmas Crack you ask? It's a yummy saltine cracker, toffee, and chocolate treat that you can whip up in under 30 minutes. Sounds good right? If you are looking for an easy, inexpensive recipe this is one for you. I found a few variations to the recipe and while I loved the first one, I wanted to try something a little different this time. I also learned a few things with the first batch to do differently the second time around. I like to make this for our family New Years Family Gathering for something different other than leftover...

Luscious Cherry Desserts {Recipes}

by Karen Mendes | Dessert Recipes, Recipes | 0 Comments

Luscious Cherry Desserts for the summer time or any time of the year! Dessert.... my family loves dessert! They'd have it before dinner everyday if they could! I didn't grow up eating dessert after dinner but I know a lot of people that did. I'd rather they fill up on nutritious food first and then we can talk about dessert! They disagree. Luscious Cherry Desserts I've compiled 10 Luscious Cherry Desserts for you to try this year. Cherry Fluff | Mom on Time Out - Just a few ingredients and you'll be ready to grab this and go to your next cook out! Cherry Cheesecake In A Jar | Stockpiling Mom - This is perfect to give to your friend with a sweet tooth! Or make for a party and...

Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipe: Roasted Potatoes, Cauliflower and Brussel Sprouts

by Karen Mendes | Recipes, Side Dish Recipes | 3 Comments

Since Thanksgiving is next week, I've asked my good friend Jennifer from Savor The Thyme to share with us some side dish ideas that would go great with you Turkey! For the next few days I'll share one of her recipes that I would certainly serve at my house, and I may actually make some of them too! Whether you like it or not, vegetables are a major part of the Thanksgiving day spread so make it fun with this medley of potatoes, cauliflower and brussel sprouts. Check back tomorrow for the next recipe! Full recipe here. Photo credit Jennifer from Savor the Thyme.

Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipe: Apple Cider Gravy

by Karen Mendes | Recipes, Side Dish Recipes | 1 Comment

Since Thanksgiving is next week, I've asked my good friend Jennifer from Savor The Thyme to share with us some side dish ideas that would go great with you Turkey! For the next few days, I'll share one of her recipes that I would certainly serve at my house, and I may actually make some of them too! Oh gravy! No really, let's talk gravy because if you don't have a good one ready for your guests, there might be a mutiny. This gravy recipe uses apple cider and don't worry if you forgot to save the pan drippings because you don't need them this time. Can't wait to see what's next? Make sure you stop by tomorrow for another great recipe from Jen! Full recipe here. Photo credit Jennifer from...

Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipe: Quick & Creamy Mashed Sweet Potatoes & Carrots with Dill

by Karen Mendes | Recipes, Side Dish Recipes, Thanksgiving | 3 Comments

Since Thanksgiving is next week, I've asked my good friend Jennifer from Savor The Thyme to share with us some side dish ideas that would go great with you Turkey! For the next few days, I'll share one of her recipes that I would certainly serve at my house, and I may actually make some of them too! If you want to serve some mashed potatoes but need an alternative to the white variety, consider whipping up some sweet potatoes and carrots with dill. Think of it is a veggie BOGO. Full recipe here. Photo credit Jennifer from Savor the Thyme.

Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipe : Mashed Potatoes with Horseradish and Sour Cream

by Karen Mendes | Recipes, Side Dish Recipes | 0 Comments

Since Thanksgiving is next week, I've asked my good friend Jennifer from Savor The Thyme to share with us some side dish ideas that would go great with you Turkey! For the next few days I'll share one of her recipes that I would certainly serve at my house, and I may actually make some of them too! Did someone say 'Where are the mashed potatoes?' Well, here they are and these guys are whipped with horseradish and sour cream. Yeah! Come back tomorrow for another side dish recipe! Full recipe here. Photo credit Jennifer from Savor the Thyme.

Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipe : Portuguese Chorizo Sausage & Apple Stuffing Muffin Cups

by Karen Mendes | Recipes, Side Dish Recipes | 1 Comment

Since Thanksgiving is next week, I've asked my good friend Jennifer from Savor The Thyme to share with us some side dish ideas that would go great with you Turkey! For the next few days I'll share one of her recipes that I would certainly serve at my house, and I may actually make some of them too! Everyone need a good stuffing recipe and if you, like Jen, prefer not to stuff it in the bird, these stuffing cups are for you. If you prefer, feel free to skip the cups and stuff this right into the bird after all. Check back tomorrow for another great recipe from Jen! Full recipe here. Photo credit Jennifer from Savor the Thyme.

13 Breakfast Ideas Perfect for Back to School Time!

by Karen Mendes | Breakfast Recipes, DIY, Kid Stuff, Lunch Recipes, Recipes, Summer | 0 Comments

This week we are getting ready to go back to school. While the kids pack their back packs, I'm planning our meals. Once school starts, the craziness of the day gets in the way and I can't think straight. This week I'll be sharing lots of meal ideas to help make back to school run smoothly in your house. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, especially when the kids are in school. I make sure they have full bellies when they leave the house. I like to come up with breakfast ides to surprise them and cook some of their favorites. Especially when school is back in session. If they have a good breakfast, they'll be in a good mood heading to school. Check out these breakfast...

13 Quick Back to School Pasta Dishes!

by Karen Mendes | DIY, Kid Stuff, Lunch Recipes, Pasta Recipes, Recipes, Summer | 0 Comments

13 Back to School Pasta Dishes We are Italian therefore pasta is one of our food groups! I love pasta no matter how you cook it or what you put on it. Pasta can be a budget friendly item on your menu and also can turn into some quick dinners. Below are a list of my favorite quick pasta dishes that will be super helpful for back to school nights. Sausage Pepper Fettuccini Skillet | Let the Baking Begin – This slightly spicy meal in a skillet is super healthy and packs good flavor all while being super quick to make! Creamy Spinach Tomato Tortellini | Cooking Classy – This quick pasta dish is extremely good and so creamy. If you want to go meatless, this dish is perfect for you or you can...

10 of My Favorite Back To School Lunch Ideas

by Karen Mendes | General, Lunch Recipes, Recipes | 22 Comments

10 of My Favorite Back To School Lunch Ideas Are you in need of some Back to School lunch Ideas? Because I am. I seriously can not believe I'm about to say this - school starts this week!! How about you? Did the summer fly by as fast for you as it did for me? Because I feel like I was just there the last day of school, wishing everyone a happy and fun Summer. Now I'll be there in like a minute, asking everyone how there summer was. CRAZY. Next week we will be getting back into school mode. The girls will be getting up a little earlier to get ready for the mornings, we'll run through the morning routine a few times to get them back to thinking about actually doing things in the...

Peach Muffin Smoothie Recipe

by Karen Mendes | Kid Stuff, Recipes, Smoothie Recipes, Summer | 1 Comment

How about starting your day with a delicious Peach Muffin Smoothie! I will find every way I can sneak add more fruits and veggies into my girl's day. Sometimes I have to be creative and other times I have to make it seem like it's nothing at all. This includes adding things to recipes they love and convincing them they won't even know. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. If you are a parent, you know exactly what I mean. When I find a deal on fruits and veggies, I like to stock up and then figure out what I'll do with them. With the summer coming, I know that's going to happen a lot! There is nothing better than fresh fruits and veggies that are on in season. Especially...

Dip Recipes for any Occasion

by Karen Mendes | Dip Recipes, DIY, Recipes, Summer | 4 Comments

It' It may not be warm outside, but it's still a good time to throw a get together of some sort. No party or event is complete without a splendid dip recipe to keep people happy before the main course begins. Therefore, I found some irresistible dip recipes to make for any event! Dip Recipes for any Occasion Meat/Chicken/Seafood Dips Buffalo Chicken Dip | Bombshell Bling - Spicy and perfect for sports enthusiasts. Wings and sports are a duo. Try this buffalo wing taste-a-like at your next shin dig. Cheesy Sriracha Chicken Dip | Bare Feet in the Kitchen - Do you like cheese? Do you like hot and spicy? This dip is the one for you! Mississippi Sin | Plain Chicken - It's almost a sin how...

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