This is what we have for breakfast every Easter morning. These are so fun because when the rolls are done baking – they are empty inside – JUST like Jesus’ tomb! You need just 5 ingredients: crescent rolls, marshmallows, sugar, cinnamon and butter Give each child one triangle shaped section of crescent roll. This represents the tomb. Each child takes one marshmallow which represents the body of Christ. Dip the marshmallow in the butter and roll in cinnamon and sugar mixture. This represents the oils and spices the body was anointed with upon burial. Lay the marshmallow on the dough […]
Read MoreOur New Years Eve Traditions (A Recipe and a Meaningful Moment)
(pictured above – cabbage roll, sauerkraut, creamed corn, mashed potatoes, homemade crescent roll) In my 35 years of life, I have never celebrated New Year’s Eve without sauerkraut and cabbage rolls! Since I was born, my extended Hungarian family has gathered on New Years Eve and eaten what we call “Pigs In the Blanket“. About 8 years ago, I inherited the holiday as mine. So it’s been my task to make cabbage rolls for the entire extended family. Last year my sisters came to help me make them and I went to snap a photo of them hard at work […]
Read MoreTasty Tuesday: Homemade Waffles
For Mother’s Day my mother bought me a new waffle maker. Yep, you heard me right – my mother bought ME a Mother’s Day gift!!! She’s so generous! So here is my recipe for delicious Homemade Waffles! Ingredients: 2 cups flour 2 tbsp sugar 4tsp baking powder t tsp salt Mix together. In a separate bowl whisk these together: 1 tsp vanilla 2 eggs 1 1/2 cups milk 1/2 cup oil Add these to the dry ingredients. Cook your waffles according to the waffle maker instructions and Enjoy!!! Walk with the King! I am participating in Tempt Your Tummy Tuesday, […]
Read MoreTasty Tuesday: Homemade Blackberry Pie
Nothing says summertime like this fresh blackberry pie! During the Marriage Challenge, we were to make our husband’s favorite meals and desserts. Fruit pies are on the list of my husband’s favorite desserts (right next to Cheesecake)! Last week my sister had us over and she served this pie made with berries from her own yard (picture below). Since my vegetable garden did not do so well , I’m thinking maybe I should try growing some berries and things next year? We’ll see. Here’s her recipe for Blackberry Pie: Pastry for 9inch two crust pie (she used Aldi’s brand) 1 […]
Read MoreTasty Tuesday: Homemade Starbucks Mocha Frappuccino
This is my FAVORITE Starbucks drink! There can be 10 inches of snow on the ground and I still crave this icy drink! But we all know that these little Starbucks drinks are $4 a pop! So I was DELIGHTED to find that my oldest sister, Kristen, has discovered how to make these at home – bless her heart! This is what older sisters are for right? lol!Last week, while the kids swam at her house – she whipped one up (actually two and she offered me thirds but who’s counting right?) and it was delicious!!! Here’s the recipe: Starbucks […]
Read MoreTasty Tuesday:Quick Cottage Cheese Veggie Dip!
I will admit that my recipes are not spectacular – actually they reveal my very basic cooking skills lol! The good news is I have a spectacular cook coming to Women Living Well for Tasty Tuesdays in September – she’s gonna knock your socks off!! But until then – you’re gonna have to put up with my 3 ingredient recipes lol!!! Two weeks ago we had our church VBS all week long – I worked with the sweet 1st graders! We have it in the evening and we serve the children dinner! Our church served over 500 dinners every night […]
Read MoreTasty Tuesday: Hawaiian Meatloaf
I mentioned yesterday that this is one of my husband’s favorite dinners. This is a great summer meatloaf that I’ve been serving since our first year of marriage! Hawaiian Meatloaf (can also be made into meatballs) 1 lb ground beef 1 egg 1/3 of a can of crushed pineapple (or tidbits if you aren’t trying to hide them from the children like I am! 🙂 , Drain and save the juice 1 tbsp. chopped onion 2 tbsp. of pineapple juice 1/3 cup of breadcrumbs 1 tsp. of salt Mix it all together. Bake it in the oven at 350 for […]
Read MoreTasty Tuesday: Marshmallow Fluff Fruit Dip
This simple 3 ingredient recipe is a hit with a fruit plate and perfect for summer fun!! Marshmallow Fluff Fruit Dip Recipe 1-8 ounce package cream cheese, softened 1-7 ounce jar marshmallow creme 1/2 teaspoon vanilla Instructions: Step 1: Soften cream cheese by leaving out on the kitchen counter or by microwaving on low power 30 seconds. Step 2: Place cream cheese in a bowl and beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Step 3: Add marshmallow creme and vanilla and beat until fluffy. Step 4: Serve with an assortment of fresh fruit. Makes 2 cups. Walk with the King! […]
Read MoreTasty Tuesday: Dirt Cake
I just made this dessert for the 4th of July. It was a hit! It is so cute and so tasty you have to try it! Dirt Cake Ingredients: (serves 12-15) 2 sixteen ounce packages Oreo Cookies 6 ounces cream cheese, room temperature 3 tablespoons butter, room temperature 2 packages (3.9ounces) of instant chocolate pudding 2 1/2 cups milk 1 16oz carton frozen whipped topping thawed 15 gummy worms 1. Chop Oreo cookies very fine in a food processor – set aside. 2. Combine cream cheese, butter and stir until creamy – set aside. 3. In another bowl combine the […]
Read MoreTasty Tuesday: Lady Bug Appetizer
First, I want to share that I am being featured at Tip Junkie’s Birthday Bash!! Monday’s title is Princess and Fairy Birthday Girl Ideas . There’s 20 birthday girl ideas featured and I’m number 11! If you have never been to Tip Junkie, I must say you are missing out! Her crafty ideas and features are AMAZING! So I am honored to have the opportunity for Lexi’s Cinderella 4th birthday party to be featured! So while I am featured there, I want to feature my friend Clare’s 1st birthday party for her daughter Lila! It’s a Lady Bug Birthday Party!!! […]
Read MoreTasty Tuesday: Pineapple Pretzel Fluff
My friend Janelle from ComfyInTheKitchen.com, showed up at my house with this bowl in her hands. It looked so pretty in the bowl that I did what bloggers do! I grabbed my camera and took pictures!!!I was even happier when I discovered how amazingly delicious it was. I had at least 3 servings and possibly 4 (and if I could have had a 5th without embarrassing myself I would have lol!) The next picnic I attend I’m bringing this! So who wants to have me over? lol!! Here’s how to make Pineapple Pretzel Fluff: Ingredients 1 cup coarsely crushed pretzels […]
Read MoreTasty Tuesday: How To Cut A Watermelon
Have you been hacking at your watermelon for years? I have! Actually, I am a little scared of cutting watermelons – I feel like it’s dangerous – because the first slice is so difficult. Â BUT 2 summers ago, my sister Kristen taught me this really neat way to cut up a watermelon quite easily! I shared it with a few of my friends this week and when I saw the amazement in their eyes – I thought what a typical blogger thinks – I better blog about this! lol! Â So I’m compelled to share it with you all […]
Read MoreTasty Tuesday: The Duggar’s Tator Tot Casserole
If you watch the Duggar’s Show titled 19 Kids and Counting, then you may have heard Jim Bob say this Tator Tot Casserole is his favorite! Look how simple it is with only 5 ingredients – woohoo! That’s my kind of recipe and yes – it’s good – the kids ate it! (Alexis took some coaxing but eventually she ate it lol!) Ingredients for the Duggar’s Tator Tot Casserole: 1lb ground beef, cooked 2lb bag of tator tots (frozen) 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 12oz can of evaporated milk Preheat the oven […]
Read MoreTasty Tuesday: Tuna Noodle Casserole with Fishy Crackers
This is a really fun recipe your kids will love! You can see in my cook book that it says the prep time is only 8 minutes – who doesn’t love that kind of prep time? Also, here’s a tip for trying out new cookbooks. Mark in them the date of the first time you try a recipe and what the family thought about it. Someday my daughter will enjoy my cookbooks – not just for the recipes but also for the personal notes from her mother in the margin!Ingredients for Tuna Noodle Casserole with Fishy Crackers: 1 16oz package […]
Read MoreTasty Tuesday: Easy Orange Julius
Last Tuesday I shared my Strawberry Smoothie Recipe. Today I want to share my Orange Julius Recipe – because this one has become a summer staple in our home. This is my mom’s recipe from when I was a child – so it’s tried and true! Orange Julius Ingredients:6oz can of frozen OJ concentrate (I use a 12oz can and make 2 batches)1 cup water1 cup cold milk (optional – in the pictures below the milk was omitted)1/2 sugar1 tsp. vanilla10-12 ice cubes Enjoy! I am participating in Tempt Your Tummy Tuesday, Dining With Debbie , Balancing Beauty and Bedlam […]
Read MoreTasty Tuesday: Spring Time Frozen Yogurt Smoothies!
The warm spring weather beckons me to pull out my blender! It’s smoothie time in our home and here is our number 1 favorite smoothie! It’s our Fat Free Frozen Yogurt Strawberry Smoothie! There is no exact science to what exactly I put in – so here’s what I kinda put into the blender:15 sugar free frozen strawberries (slightly thawed in the microwave for 45 seconds)1 ripe banana (you can leave this out if you want)3-4 splashes of orange juice1-2 tablespoons of sugarAnd a bunch of scoops of fat-free frozen yogurt (we use Edy’s – fat free and only 90 […]
Read MoreTasty Tuesday: Monster Mix Perfect for the Kids!
I will admit – this recipe I am about to share is very unimpressive! BUT your kids will think you are amazing! Pack it in baggies for a snack at the park and you will be one popular mommy! So what goes in a monster mix? My monster mix has: Cheerios, salted peanuts, m&m’s, peanut butter chips and chocolate chips. Your mix could include raisins, sunflower seeds, teddy grahams, chex mix, pretzels, fishy crackers – whatever you have in the cupboard – just don’t forget the m&ms! That’s what makes it a hit for the kids AND with the change […]
Read MoreTasty Tuesday: How To Make Simple Deviled Eggs
I wish I could rename this recipe to “Angelic Eggs” but no one would know what I’m talking about – so Deviled Eggs it is! I have been making these since my first year of marriage and every year, I am the one who brings the deviled eggs to Easter dinner at my moms. I enjoy making and eating these! Here’s a few of my tips along with my recipe. 1. Hard boil 12 eggs. I put 12 eggs in a pot and cover them completely with water. I put the lid on the pot, bring them to […]
Read MoreTasty Tuesday: Easter Morning Breakfast Resurrection Rolls
This is what we have for breakfast every Easter morning. These are so fun because when the rolls are done baking – they are empty inside – JUST like Jesus’ tomb! The pictures included in this post are from Easter last year! Resurrection Rolls Ingredients: 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough 8 large marshmallows Melted butter Cinnamon Sugar Directions: Give each child one triangle shaped section of crescent roll. This represents the tomb. Each child takes one marshmallow which represents the body of Christ. Dip the marshmallow in the butter and roll in cinnamon and sugar mixture. This represents the […]
Read MoreTasty Tuesday: Easter Story Cookies
A few years ago my sister gave me this recipe. This is a great way to share the truth of God’s word in an interesting and meaningful way with your children and grandchildren! Ingredients:1 cup whole pecans1 tsp. vinegar3 egg whitespinch of salt1 cup sugarzipper baggiewooden spoontapeBible Preheat oven to 300 degrees (this is important to do before you start the mixing) Place pecans in zipper baggie and let children beat them with the wooden spoon to break into small pieces. Explain that after Jesus was arrested, He was beaten by the Romans soldiers. Read John 19:1-3. Let each child […]
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