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Bacon Cinnamon Rolls. They are the perfect sweet and savory combination. If you want to fancy it up, you can of course make the cinnamon rolls from scratch, but I really like the Pillsbury Cinnabon style of canned cinnamon rolls, so I use those. You can use a good quality precooked bacon, or regular bacon. I like the precooked bacon from Costco personally. Either way, you have to crisp up the bacon a bit before you add it to the cinnamon rolls. Use the microwave…
I ran across the beautiful pictures at Milk & Honey and decided this would be the perfect way to use up the strawberries I had left over from making freezer jam. May I just say that I hate my stupid oven. It can run anywhere from 100 to 200 degrees hotter than it should, then when I made this cake, I pulled it out after an hour in the oven and it was a lukewarm batter. Bah! This is why I don’t bake very often,…
If you are on a last minute hunt for party food, let me introduce you to this tasty Layered Bean Dip from Katie’s Nesting Spot. It comes together in less than 10 minutes, 5 if you are really scootin’ along. Spices are added to refried beans then you layer on sour cream and the toppings of your choice. It is easy, delicious and a crowd pleaser. It is also a great way to use up those pantry items, like refried beans, taco seasoning and black…
Sweet Chicken Bacon Wraps are tasty combination of sweet and spicy. With only four ingredients, it is simple and affordable to make for a crowd. As we march our way into the holiday season these would surely be a welcome addition to your next party or family get together. Sweet Chicken Bacon Wraps Makes 12-15 wraps 4 boneless, skinless, chicken breasts 1 (1-pound) package sliced bacon 2/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons chili powder
Have you ever had a delicious Strawberry Banana Smoothie? I took inspiration from that and created this tasty recipe for Strawberry Banana Bread. To up the yum factor, try toasting this in a toaster oven or in a skillet with just a dab of butter. Strawberry Banana Bread Makes one loaf 1/2 cup butter 2 eggs 3 large very ripe bananas 1 1/2 tablespoons sour cream or 1 1/2 tablespoons buttermilk 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1 cup sugar 2 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon baking…
Unlike a lot of spinach dip recipes that use a vegetable soup mix, this recipe calls for leek soup mix. The flavor is amazing. I received a lot of compliments when I made this for a party. Best Spinach Dip Ever Makes one bread bowl dip 1 cup mayonnaise 1 (16 ounce) container sour cream 1 (1.8 ounce) package dry leek soup mix 1 (4 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained 1 (1 pound)…
After school snacks can get a little boring after the same ol’ stuff is done day after day. This recipe for Light Pumpkin Dip is a delicious change. Serve with your favorite apple slices, or if you are feeling indulgent, with gingersnap cookies. Light Pumpkin Dip 12 Servings 3/4 cup (6 oz.) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup canned pumpkin 2 tsp. maple syrup 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 24 apple slices 1. Place first 3 ingredients in a medium bowl; beat…
Amy Bellgardt is a wife and mom of two boys, as well as founder and lead blogger at Mom Spark. Amy also manages Mom Spark Media, a social media and marketing firm, and is the Community Manager for Capri Sun. Featured in Walmart's Coupon Booklet!
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