Nestle Candy – Holiday Gift Guide

December 11, 2012 By

Candy is always around during the holidays. Well, It’s around year round at my house, but you know, more so during the holidays. There is so much you can do with it!! Of course, Nestle Candy is a favorite here!

Just plain eat it…Yumm!

Pack it into a stocking for a yummy Christmas Morning.

Box it up and give it as a gift…. I love these Monkey Crunch Bars!!

 

Or bake it!!

 

I made some delicious cookies, but I made it the easy way… I used already made sugar cookie dough and added the Crunch Jingles.


Don’t these Peanut Butter Cookies with Butterfinger Bells sound delicious!! Similar but different!

Santa’s Thumb Print Cookies

Recipe Type: Dessert
Author: Meals.com
Prep time:
Cook time:
Total time:
Ingredients
  • 1 package (13 oz.) NESTLÉ BUTTERFINGER Jingles, unwrapped
  • 3/4 cup creamy or chunky peanut butter
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (optional)
Instructions
  1. PREHEAT oven to 375° F.
  2. BEAT peanut butter, brown sugar, butter and 1/2 cup granulated sugar in large mixer bowl until creamy. Beat in egg and vanilla extract. Gradually beat in flour and baking soda.
  3. SHAPE dough into 1-inch balls. Roll in 1 cup granulated sugar; place on ungreased baking sheets.
  4. BAKE for 7 to 9 minutes or until lightly browned. Immediately press 1 Nestlé Jingle into center of each cookie (cookie will crack around edges). Cool cookies on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.

I received Nestle Candy to review. Opinions are my own.

Anne

Anne

I'm a mother of 2 who likes to get involved in too much! Besides writing here I started a non-profit, I'm on the PTO board, very active in my community and volunteer in the school. I enjoy music, reading, cooking, traveling and spending time with my family. We just adopted our 3rd cat and love them all!

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Holiday Recipes with Winn Dixie

December 10, 2012 By

The holidays are almost here! I’m excited and yet a little anxious. We are hosting Christmas Eve dinner this year at our house. We had a big Thanksgiving Feast at my cousins house last month. I’ve never hosted a large dinner before because we’ve never lived this close to so many relatives before! It’s great to be able to share the holidays with family!

When I chose Christmas Dinner I started thinking of something different than the usual turkey or ham dinner. I wanted something fun and unique. So I choose Chili!

Here is our menu:

My husband’s famous sweet chili

Cornbread

Onion rings

Hot dogs

Corn chips and salsa

Rice

Crackers

Beer and Christmas Margaritas

and of course all the toppings like onions, sour cream and cheese!

 

Here is my Hubby’s recipe!

 

Don’s Chili

Recipe Type: Dinner
Author: Don
Ingredients
  • •6 yellow onions
  • •5 green peppers
  • •1 cup brown sugar
  • •2 – 12oz. Tomato Paste (8 cans of water)
  • •4 – 16oz. cans of Stewed Tomatoes
  • •8 cans Spicy chili beans
  • •6- 16 oz. Dark Red Kidney Beans
  • •6 Buschs baked beans
  • •3 pounds of ground beef
  • •optional (3 pounds mild Italian sausage)
  • •garlic salt
  • •onion powder
  • •chili powder,
  • •salt
  • •pepper
Instructions
  1. Brown the beef. Add salt, pepper, chili powder, onion powder, garlic salt.
  2. Cut up onions and peppers and sauté in a little oil.
  3. Add together with the beef.
  4. Add all cans – do not drain.
  5. Mix and simmer

 

Did you know that the Winn-Dixie Holiday Website  has a new e-cookbook? The Winn Dixie Holiday Recipes to Impress e-book is being featured on the Winn-Dixie Facebook page. You can find everything from appetizers to desserts.

 

You can also share your favorite recipes in the e-cookbook. Then after the holidays, the top recipes will be selected and included in the completed e-cookbook and shared for fans to download! How exciting!

 

Oh desserts! I need to find something yummy! I need to check the Winn-Dixie Facebook page for some yummy dessert ideas!

If you are into Twitter parties, check out the Winn-Dixie Twitter party on December 18, 9 p.m., EST. RSVP here .
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So what are you making for dinner for the Holidays?
This post was written in partnership with Niche Mommy Network & Conference and Winn-Dixie and I will receive compensation for posting this.
Anne

Anne

I'm a mother of 2 who likes to get involved in too much! Besides writing here I started a non-profit, I'm on the PTO board, very active in my community and volunteer in the school. I enjoy music, reading, cooking, traveling and spending time with my family. We just adopted our 3rd cat and love them all!

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Tuttorosso Tomatoes Review and Recipe

December 8, 2012 By

Tuttorosso is a popular company in the south and midwest. More than three generations of cooks have used Tuttorosso  for made from scratch, tomato based recipes. I never knew!

I figured a can of tomatoes is just as good as another. Not so! The Red Gold company (which makes the Tuttorosso brand) has been around since the 1940s. They focused on growing their tomatoes local, in the Midwest (Indiana, Michigan and Ohio) where true seasons impact the flavor of tomatoes. I guess that leaves South Florida out! I’m glad I moved to North Florida! The Midwest, while it’s cold in the winter, has the perfect growing season for tomatoes, perfect angle of the sun, perfect temps — and even the winter is good for tomatoes, as it breaks up the soil for tiny root systems.

 

I was sent some of the Tuttorosso Tomatoes to try out. I decided to make my mommy some dinner she could eat then and freeze some for later. We went to the store and bought some chicken breasts and I followed the recipe in the card I was sent. Very east to make. Just cut the chicken into bite sizes pieces and cook on stove with a little cooking spray until done. About 5 minutes each side. Remove.


Add the Peeled Plum Shaped Tomatoes with natural basil flavor (35 oz can) and 6 ox can of tomato paste. Cook 5-7 minutes to thicken and break up tomatoes with the back of a spoon.

Add chicken and simmer. Made your favorite pasta and viola! Easy, peasy dinner!

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Want to win some fun prizes? Now and every day until December 22, just visit the Tuttorosso’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/tuttorossotomatoes) to win! Prizes change every day, so they’ll need to return and enter each time they want a chance to win. Winners will be drawn randomly and notified as soon as possible.

Here are next week’s prizes!!

Sunday, Dec. 9: Fat Italian Spoon Rest

Monday, Dec. 10: Scoop Strainer by Guy Fieri with bonus paring knife

Tuesday, Dec. 11: Tuttorosso Tuesday – gift basket of Tuttorosso products and recipes

Wednesday, Dec. 12: 2-stage Knife Sharpener by Wusthof

Thursday, Dec. 13: Tuttorosso Thursday – gift basket of Tuttorosso products and recipes

Friday, Dec. 14: Pasta and salad bowl by Rachael Ray

Saturday, Dec. 15: Herb Mill by Microplane

 

 

 

 

 

I was sent product to review. Opinions are my own.

Anne

Anne

I'm a mother of 2 who likes to get involved in too much! Besides writing here I started a non-profit, I'm on the PTO board, very active in my community and volunteer in the school. I enjoy music, reading, cooking, traveling and spending time with my family. We just adopted our 3rd cat and love them all!

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Learn the Basics in Home Cooking

October 12, 2012 By

Don’t know what you’re doing in the kitchen? Then Southern Livings Home Cooking Basics is for you! I know it is for me, that’s for sure!

This book has just what it says, the basics, from the set up, the ingredients, the prep, methods and finally some recipes. Cause you have to know all the basic stuff before you can start on the recipes, right?

The Set Up section explains all the necessary cookware, bake ware, knives and other tools you need. There is even a section telling you how to set a proper table. There are beautiful pictures of everything throughout the book.

Ingredients go over every spice, salt, vinegar, oils and grains you can think of and more. I never knew there were so many kinds of corn, nuts and cheeses.

The Prep section explains every technique possible and then some. I never knew how to seed a cucumber, but now I do!! Instructions on how to zest a lemon are there too! I just recently learned this when I made desserts.

Many Methods are explained such as how to grill, saute, steam and “basic” ones like how to bake and boil. While explaining the different methods, recipes are included.

There are so many recipes to choose from, but since I love breakfast so much, I thought I would share a breakfast recipe.

 

Sausage and Cheese Frittata

Recipe Type: Breakfast
Author: Home Cooking Basics Cook Book
Serves: 6
Ingredients
  • 1 (12 oz) package reduced-fat ground pork sausage
  • 8 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 Tbsp. butter
  • 1 cup (4 oz) shredded 2% reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350. Brown sausage in a 10-inch ovenproof nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 10 minutes or until meat crumbles and is no longer pink;drain and transfer to a bowl. Wipe skillet clean.
  2. Whisk together eggs and next three ingredients until well blended.
  3. Melt butter in skillet over medium heat; remove from heat and pour half of egg mixture into skillet. Sprinkle with cooked sausage and cheese. Top with remaining egg mixture.
  4. Bake at 350 for 23-25 minutes or until set.

 

 

 

I received the above book to review. Opinions are my own.

Anne

Anne

I'm a mother of 2 who likes to get involved in too much! Besides writing here I started a non-profit, I'm on the PTO board, very active in my community and volunteer in the school. I enjoy music, reading, cooking, traveling and spending time with my family. We just adopted our 3rd cat and love them all!

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Southern Living Classic Southern Desserts Cook Book Giveaway

September 12, 2012 By

Having been home since the move in February I have been trying to cook more and try new things. When asked to review Southern Living Classic Southern Desserts Cookbook, I was ecstatic!

I asked my cousin, Merrilee if she would like to have a girls cooking day. I went to her house and found 20 recipes we wanted to try. But we had to narrow it down a bit. There are so many fun and yummy recipes to choose from. Merrilee took down a few recipes while we were looking. Here hubby likes anything lemon.

We choose – Hummingbird Cake, Peach Pie and Blackberry – Peach Coffee Cake.


The Blackberry -Peach Coffee Cake

The Peach Pie

Savannah went to help put! She had fun stirring and measuring and cracking the eggs! Merrilee loves to bake and cook and she has everything you could ever want! I’m so glad I went to her place to do this!! The only thing she didn’t have was 3 9-inch cake pans! I should have pre-read more carefully and brought mine too. We made it work and just used 2.


Some tips I learned from all of this? (All from Merrilee)

Room temperature eggs cook better.

Always measure correctly. I’m one of those people that just kinda guesses.

Place wax paper on plate before frosting. When done, just peel away the paper and your plate is clean!

I choose to share the Hummingbird Cake recipe with you! I hope to share the others with you soon!

 

Hummingbird Cake
Recipe Type: Dessert
Author: Southern Living
Prep time: 20 mins
Cook time: 23 mins
Total time: 43 mins
Serves: 12
Ingredients
  • 3 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 3/4 cups sugar
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 (8 oz) can crushed pinepple, undrained
  • 1 3/4 cups mashed ripe banana (about 5-6 bananas)
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesause
  • 3 tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla exract
  • 5 cup Lemon-Cream Cheese Frosting
  • Garnish:chopped walnuts
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350. Combine flour and next 4 ingredients in a large bowl. Stir together eggs and next 5 ingredients; add to flour mixture, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened. (Do not beat) Pour batter into 3 greased and floured 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. Bake at 350 for 23-25 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool in pans on wire racks 10 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks and cool completely (about 1 hour).
  3. Spread 5 Cup Lemon-Cream Cheese Frosting between layers and on top and sides of cake. Garnish, if desired.

5 Cup Cream Cheese Frosting –
prep. 10 min

2 (8oz) packages of cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 (32oz) package powered sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract

1. Beat cream cheese and butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add powered sugar, beating until fluffy. Stir in vanilla.

 

 

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I received a copy of this book to review. Opinions are my own.

Anne

Anne

I'm a mother of 2 who likes to get involved in too much! Besides writing here I started a non-profit, I'm on the PTO board, very active in my community and volunteer in the school. I enjoy music, reading, cooking, traveling and spending time with my family. We just adopted our 3rd cat and love them all!

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