The warm days of April mean ice cream in our house! Make ice cream extra special with homemade hot fudge sauce. Homemade Hot Fudge Sauce is frugalicious and fast! Give this hot fudge recipe a try, and you'll never buy the stuff in a jar again...I promise! Homemade Hot Fudge Sauce is frugal because it costs less than $1 to make! Homemade Hot Fudge Sauce is delicious! Homemade Hot Fudge Sauce is fast...in less than 10 minutes you'll be ready to enjoy a delicious hot fudge … [Read more...]
Saffron Rice Pudding
March 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Ingredients 185 g (6 oz/1 ¼ cup) basmati rice 75 ml (2 ½ fl oz/ ½ cup ) milk Pinch saffron threads 30 g (1 oz/6 teaspoons) butter 2 green cardamom pods, bruised 2.5 cm (1 in) cinnamon stick 2 cloves 90 g (3 oz/ ½ cup) sultanas 60 g (2 oz/ ¼ cup) caster sugar 45 g (1½ oz/ ½ cup) flaked almonds, toasted Directions Wash rice under cold running water and put Into a large saucepan with 625 ml (20 fl oz/ 2 ½ cups) cold water. Bring to the boil, then reduce heat and simmer, … [Read more...]
2 Ingredient Mountain Dew Cake
March 9, 2012 By 1 Comment
Are ready for the simplest cake you have ever made in your life? I mean seriously Coulter made this cake all by himself minus the oven. Be prepared for a ready made cake in the oven in five minutes and then you can put your feet up and relax. Ingredients 1 vanilla or white cake mix 1 12 oz can of Mountain Dew Directions 1. Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees and prepare pan as needed. 2. Make sure to throw a little bit of the cake mix on your face so it looks like you worked hard. 3. … [Read more...]
Light & Fluffy Homemade Marshmallows
February 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment
What am I taking to the boys daycare for Valentine's Day? I have a plan to take some of the Valentine's pretzels we recently made but my biggest surprise is homemade marshmallows. Just the look of awe people give me when I say that is impressive. So I wanted to pass this recipe you before the big day so if you wanted to do something wow with only a bit of work this is it. The recipe is originally from Alton Brown and works like a charm. While the task may sound daunting it is one of the easiest … [Read more...]
We made the valentines pretzels
February 6, 2012 By 1 Comment
Remember last week I had a guest post for Valentine's day treats. Well we made them a test run to take to the boys Valentines day party. These pretzels have a hershey kiss and a conversation heart which means you have a small ingredient list, which equals very simple and kid friendly. The boys loved making them and eating them even more. Cory and I were not sold entirely on the combination but neither of us are big conversation heart lovers. So if you are looking for an inexpensive treat for … [Read more...]
Cheater cinnamon rolls
February 2, 2012 By 4 Comments
So my family lives cinnamon rolls from scratch but they can be time consuming and in Sunday mornings I don't always want to put that much effort into it. … [Read more...]
Cake Batter Cookie Stackers
January 27, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Cookies 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker® sugar cookie mix 1/2 cup Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® yellow cake mix (dry mix from box) 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 egg 1/2 cup Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® yellow cake mix (dry mix from box) Frosting 2 cups powdered sugar 1/3 cup butter, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 to 2 tablespoons milk Liquid food colors (neon pink, neon blue, neon green, classic yellow and red to make orange) Multicolored sprinkles Directions ~ Heat … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Day Pretzel Treats
January 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The holiday season might be over, but that doesn’t mean we can’t look forward to the next one! Over the next couple of weeks, red and pink will fill your hallways—and the department stores—as the holiday of LOVE draws near. And what might you be giving your Valentines this year? Reminding loved ones how much they mean to you doesn’t have to cost a fortune: all you need is something yummy to fill their stomachs and their hearts. Here’s a spin on one of my favorite treats to make … [Read more...]
Old Fashioned Pumpkin Cookies
August 15, 2011 By 1 Comment
I love anything baked with pumpkin. Cookies are the top favorite in my house and I can convince myself that the kids are eating their vegetables. Right? The picture is before they were baked. They were gone before I even got one let alone a picture taken. There is always next time... … [Read more...]
Almond Mocha Cookie Bars
August 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Want to learn how to make the best Almod Mocha Cookie Bars on the planet? Keep reading to find out! … [Read more...]
Easy Peach Cobbler
July 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment
If you're looking for a quick and easy summertime dessert, try Easy Peach Cobbler! It's a 4-ingredient peach cobbler made with a cake mix and canned peaches that is frugalicious and fast! Easy Peach Cobbler is perfect for a pot luck dinner or a cookout. Preparation Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 35 minutesServes: 12 Ingredients:1 box yellow cake mix2, 16 oz. cans sliced peaches in heavy syrup1 stick butter, meltedcinnamon sugarvanilla ice cream for serving Directions:Preheat oven to 375.Empty … [Read more...]
White Chocolate Mousse
June 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Ingredients:8 ounces imported white chocolate, chopped 1 3/4 cups whipping cream 4 tablespoons light corn syrup 3 ounces semisweet chocolate (or bittersweet), choppedDirectionsStir white chocolate, 1/4 cup cream and 2 tablespoons syrup in saucepan over very low heat until chocolate is melted and smooth. Pour into a bowl and allow to cool to lukewarm.Beat 3/4 cup cream with electric mixer to firm peaks.Fold cream into the white chocolate mixture in 2 batches.Divide mousse among 4 … [Read more...]
Guest Recipe: Mysterious Chocolate Chip Cookies
April 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment
I’m a real estate estate agent who is having so much fun killing people I may never sell another house. But my murder and mystery spree isn’t all gruesome. The trail of dead bodies I’ve created has also lead to a recipe for what my readers call “really good chocolate chip cookies.” The cookies are made with an unusual mystery ingredient.I never intended to write anything other than enticing advertising copy for my real estate listings, but in 2008 I decided to take an early, and … [Read more...]
A Walk Down Memory Lane with Coca Cola
April 14, 2011 By 3 Comments
As I walk past a can of coke or an advertisement I am forced to take a walk down memory lane. I was a huge Coca Cola collector including many wagons, stuffed animals, bottles from the Olympics, Disney World, playing cards for over ten years and the list just gets longer. One of my fondest memories from my teen years is the time I spent working at TK's Truckstop. Those who know me what I am talking about...think homemade french fries served with a Cheeseburger for $4.00 (a real … [Read more...]
Apple Cinnamon Whole Wheat Muffins
March 14, 2011 By 5 Comments
Ingredients:Crisco® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray 1 cup Pillsbury BEST® All Purpose Flour OR Pillsbury BEST® Unbleached Flour 1 cup Pillsbury BEST® Whole Wheat Flour 1/2 cup sugar 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups peeled and shredded apples (3 medium) 1/2 cup shredded carrots 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans 1/2 cup shredded coconut (optional) 1/2 cup Crisco® Pure … [Read more...]
