Twinkie Sushi!Many people are happy to welcome Twinkies (no affiliation) back to the stores this summer. With tender sponge cake surrounding sweet creamy filling, what's not to love? Well, they have a lot of sugar and plenty of chemicals, but what the heck--they're Twinkies! In celebration of the return of Twinkies here are some ideas for a Welcome … [Read more...]
Easy Jalapeno Popper Dip Appetizer
Watching the big game with friends? What better dip than a clone of jalapeno popper flavors? This dip is hugely popular and is much easier to make than jalapeno poppers. Double the jalepenos if you want it really hot. Do not add bacon because it does not taste good in this. Use toasted slices of French bread as dippers for the best contrast. Be … [Read more...]
Ultimate Blueberry Muffins
These could very well be the Ultimate Blueberry Muffins. If you know someone who loves blueberry muffins, make these for them & they will not forget! Use fresh blueberries--the muffins will not be nearly as good if you use frozen berries. One reviewer says you can use other fresh fruit & the muffins are very good. Be sure to double the recipe … [Read more...]
Cinnamon Tortilla Dessert Bowls or Taco Salad Bowls
You've seen these at restaurants and everyone loves to order them. Tortilla bowls! I love how these have a swirly shape. These are sprinkled with a cinnamon-sugar mixture before baking to fill with any sweet treat after they've cooled. Ice cream, pudding with fruit on top, sundaes, etc. will be great in these edible bowls. I'm thinking a … [Read more...]
Carnivore’s Delight: Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
For being so easy to throw together this is a very satisfying sandwich. The secret ingredient seems to be a can of root beer!The recipe calls for pork tenderloin, but use a cheaper cut of pork like Boston butt for equally good results at half the cost.This is great for easy entertaining, especially game day. Super Bowl is just around the … [Read more...]
Game Day Ideas and Football Field Table Runner
Game day is coming up again. Woohoo! Here are some ideas for foods, decor, and fun that work well for the Super Bowl, but also for most regular season games.The idea of using astroturf as a table runner is cute. You can paint it & deck it out to look like a football field. It reminds me of the gridiron brownies recipe I've posted.Click title … [Read more...]
Margarita Pie
My friend makes this pie and it's delicious! If you like margaritas, you will love this pie. Very easy to make. It has alcohol in it, so not for the kiddies.From the reviews: "The filling is tasty (I added some extra Tequila and Triple Sec for more kick and flavor) but the crust is too salty. I will try it next time using a graham cracker … [Read more...]