The Tidbit Tray – Perfect “After-School” Snack

 

Janelle from Comfy in the Kitchen has the perfect “After-School” snack ideas!  Janelle writes:

There’s just “something” inviting about a tidbit tray….it helps congregate, holds ya over, and is a great way to offer hospitality. I make tidbit trays all the time- For family, guests…even for lunches! I use whatever I have on hand and it always seems to work…nothing fancy, just “comfy”.

If I know the children are really hungry around “almost” dinner time {while I am busy cooking!}, I’ll make them a tidbit tray and skip making a dinner salad. Again, I simply scour the refrigerator and cupboards for fruits, cheeses,crackers, pretzels, veggies….you name it. It’s SO worth the extra couple of mins to avoid “Maaaaaaaa……when’s dinner going to be ready!!!!!???”

Here they are… all in one place, easing those hunger pangs, talking about the cutest things. “Dinner’s almost ready kidos…don’t get too full!!!!!”

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Love it Janelle! Thank you for sharing these!

Chime in: What do you like to give your kids as an after school snack?

 Walk with the King,

Janelle

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Incredible Edible Dirt Pudding

 

Janelle from Comfy In the Kitchen is back with a  fun summer recipe!  She Writes:

Dirt pudding is so easy…so fun…so yummy! Adults and children alike enjoy this special dessert. You can dress it up with wormies, put it in a flower pot {or small pots like the ones shown above}, or simply serve it with the oreo “dirt” topping in a serving bowl. No matter the initial presentation, there will surely be a bowl licked clean in the end! Enjoy!

{This recipe can be multiplied to your desired amount}

*Oh, yes…I do enjoy making my own whipped cream but I am not offended by Cool-Whip once in a while. I know, I know. ;)

Whisk together pudding packages with milk and set aside in refrigerator.

Crush oreos by placing them in a large ziploc bag and pounding them with a mallet. Spread 1/2 of them down in the bottom of a pan {or whatever serving dish you desire}.

In another bowl, add butter, powdered sugar, and cream cheese.

Beat well.

Add cream cheese mixture to pudding and stir.

Fold in Cool-Whip

Layer onto crushed Oreos.

Top with remaining Oreos. Mmmm…. 

Incredible Edible Dirt Pudding
Prep time: 15 mins
Total time: 15 mins
Serves: 6
  • 1 (14 ounce) bag Oreo cookies
  • 2 (3 1/2 ounce) packages French vanilla instant pudding
  • 3 cups milk
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine (1/4 cup)
  • 1 (12 ounce) container Cool Whip
Instructions
  1. Break up cookies, put 1/2 on bottom of preferred dish and save other 1/2 for topping.
  2. Mix pudding and milk together, set aside.
  3. Mix sugar, cream cheese and butter.
  4. Add sugar mixture to pudding; fold in cool whip.
  5. Pour onto cookies, top with remaining cookies.
  6. let it cool in refrigerator.

 
Thank you Janelle for an easy and tasty recipe – my kids LOVE this one!

Walk with the King,

 

Janelle

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Easiest Donut Recipe Ever!

 

Mmmmmmm…that’s all I can say about Janelle’s Friday recipe for us!  My children say thank you  Miss. Comfy in the Kitchen!  lol!

Janelle writes:

Wow! Wow! Wow! These really are the easiest doughnuts ever! If you like Elephant Ears or Funnel Cakes…you are going to LOVE these- they taste just like them. Your family is going to run into the kitchen when they wake up to the smell of these “almost homemade” doughnuts.

Do you have guests staying with you over the Holiday weekend? This is a perfect breakfast solution that will get TONS of oohhhs and ahhhs! Serve with Easy Ham and Cheesy Quiche, mixed berries, and freshly squeezed Orange Juice.

I simply took a 1/4 tsp measuring spoon and pressed it into a buttermilk biscuit {regular sized}.

I folded the flap and pressed it in. No biggie. You can use any tool you would like to make a small hole-but most people have a measuring spoon.

Do this to the entire can of biscuits. Meanwhile, heat vegetable oil in a pan on high heat. Drop all doughnuts into hot oil and let cook for appx 2 mins a side until lightly browned.

Don’t overcook! It doesn’t take very long! This is the perfect color…beautiful.

Take doughnuts out with tongs and place on a paper towel lined plate and let cool for 2 mins.

Cover with cinnamon and sugar…

Or powdered sugar.

YUMMMMmmmmm!!!!

My little taste tester approves!!!!!

Easiest Donut Recipe Ever! 
Prep time: 5 mins
Cook time: 4 mins
Total time: 9 mins
Serves: 5
Ingredients
  • 1 can {10 count} Pillsbury Buttermilk Biscuits
  • 16 oz Vegetable Oil
  • 1 cup powdered sugar in a bowl (to cover doughnuts-optional)
  • 1 cup sugar 1 tsp cinnamon in a bowl (to cover doughnuts-optional)
Instructions
  1. Heat oil in a large skillet on high
  2. While oil is heating, put holes in every biscuit using a 1/4 tsp measuring spoon (or cookie cutter, biscuit cutter, etc)
  3. Place doughnuts in hot oil, cook for 2 mins and turn cooking 2 more mins until golden brown.
  4. Using tongs, take hot doughnuts out of oil and place on a paper towel lined plate.
  5. Let cool 2 mins.
  6. Roll warm doughnuts in either cinnamon and sugar or powdered sugar.
  7. Serve warm! {with a glass of cold milk}
 Thank you Janelle for an easy and tasty recipe my whole family will love!

Walk with the King,

 

Janelle

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Easy Peasy Delicious Dump Cake

Janelle from Comfy in the Kitchen is back with a delicious recipe for us!  This one is easy peasy and tasty – just don’t count the calories people lol!!

Janelle writes: This recipe is so easy, a 4 and 6 year old can make it! I am not typically a pineapple lover..but I have to say this recipe is deeeeeelicious! It is one of “those” recipes that if left on the counter, covered, you get a fork..lift the foil… and take a bite before you leave the kitchen…over and over….agh! This is a keeper!

5 Ingredients. 1 box yellow cake mix, 1 21 oz can cherry pie filling, 1 15 oz can crushed pineapple, 8 oz chopped walnuts, 1/2 cup butter. I’m serious…that’s it

Pour the cherries and the pineapple in a pan-( I used a throwaway pan because I was cooking for a family on this night.)

Stir together

“Dump” dry cake mix over top

Stir until just combined (you may also leave it just like this-whatever you prefer)

This is what it looks like just combined

Add nuts to top

Ladle on the butta

Bake for 35-40 mins in a 350 oven

Dump Cake
1 (21 oz) can cherry pie filling
1 (15 oz) can crushed pineapple
1 box of Cake Mix
8 oz chopped walnuts
1/2 cup butter

In 9×13 pan mix cherries and pineapple. Sprinkle with dry cake mix over top and stir until just combined. Sprinkle walnuts on top and drizzle with butter. Bake in 350 oven for 35-40 mins.

OHHHH YUMMMMM Enjoy!

~Janelle

 I’ve never had this with nuts but it looks Mmmmm…so good! Thank you once again Janelle for another great dessert recipe!

Walk with the King,

 

Janelle

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