Tin Cakes

Well do you ever get stuck trying to figure out what to do 

for a kids birthday party!?

Well we've come up with a Cake Boss Party!!

The kids will each get to make their own little cakes in 

an empty tin can, such as a soup or veggie can!!!

What you'll need:

1 Box White Cake Mix

1 Can of soda 

(ex. Cranberry Splash or Cherry 7up)

Pam spray 

Flour

1 Tin Can Per Person

Toothpick

Pre-heat oven according to directions on the cake box. 

Spray each can with pam on the inside and then lightly flour inside of can.

In a large mixing bowl dump cake mix and a can of soda.

Mix until well combined,

add batter to each can filling it half full.

Bake them for 20-25 mins or until toothpick comes out clean.

Let cool then dump cakes out of can.

You can decorate as a whole piece or

slice the top off to make it level,

then slice the cake in half or into 3 piece

and decorate like a layered cake!!

Enjoy this fun project!!

Slimmed Down Taco Dip

I am such a food junkie,

I have now admitted my addiction!

Step one of my recovery program is

Try to skinny up my cooking!!!

Now wish me luck!

What you'll need:

1 Reduced Fat Cream Cheese

 (brought to room temp)

1 Cup Reduced Fat Taco Cheese

1 Cup Reduced Fat Sour Cream

2 Cups Guacamloe  (optional)

1 Cup Salsa

1 Packet Taco Seasoning

1 Cup Diced Tomatoes

1 Cup Shredded Lettuce

1/2 Cup Sliced Olives

1/2 Cup Chopped Onion

Mix cream cheese, sour cream and taco seasoning together.

Spread in a serving dish, now in layers top with guacamole,

salsa, lettuce, tomatoes, olives and onion.

Set in fridge to let flavors combine

until ready to serve!!!

Fixed Up Baked Beans

Who really wants to make baked beans from scratch??

Well maybe try in once but not every time you want beans.

So I fix up a can of pre-made beans!

Make sure you bake them,

no pan heating!

No one will ever know the difference.

What you'll need:

1 lg can of Baked Beans 

(whatever's your fave, I use onion)

1/2 cup brown sugar

1 small onion, diced

2 tbsp ketchup

1 tbsp mustard

crisp bacon or real bacon bits

In a oven safe dish pour in your beans, brown sugar,

onion, ketchup, mustard and bacon.

As much bacon as you like!!!

Mix well and 

bake @ 350 for 2 hours.

Enjoy!!  

Rouladen

This is a German dish also known as 

Flip Steaks.

The cooking process isn't your 30 min meal

prep but this is yummy!

Can we say Bacon,
Now what's the saying ????
Ahh that's right.....

Everything's better with bacon!!

What you'll need:
4-6 round steaks (sliced thin)
2-3 cups beef broth
dijon mustard
4-6 slices of bacon
1 medium onion sliced
salt & pepper
2 tbsp oil
2 tbsp butter
flour
water
toothpicks


To begin you'll need to pound your meat slices really thin.
Now it times to fill the steaks.
Salt and pepper one side of the meat,
then flip over and spread a thin layer of mustard over the meat.
Now put a layer of onion on each steak using half the onion
 and then top each steak with one piece of  bacon
(I fold my bacon into a V shape on top of the onion.)
Now roll them up and secure with a toothpick.
In a large skillet with a lid heat the oil and butter.
Brown the roll-ups on each side,
add the rest of the onion in the pan after browned,
cook onion for a couple minutes.
Add 2 cups broth
 (add more broth if needed before thickening)
and simmer for 2 hours.
Once simmered remove meat,
(remove toothpicks)
in a small bowl add 2 tablespoon flour and some water,
just enough to make a thin paste.
Add to broth mixing well and add meat back.
Let simmer until thick and/or until meat is tender.

Enjoy 

Bacon Cheese Burgers

The weather is fabulous! 

Time pull out the big bad GRILL!!!

I love grilling and not to mention 

big blown out BBQ Bashes!!

What you'll need:

1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese

1 small onion, chopped

1 egg

1 tablespoon ketchup

1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon pepper

1 lb ground beef

16 slices bacon

Preheat a grill for high heat.

In a large bowl, mix together the cheeses, onion, egg, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Add ground beef, and mix together by hand. 

Form into 8 patties, and wrap two slices of bacon around each one, kinda like in a plus sign.

 Secure bacon with toothpicks.

Place patties on the grill, and cook for 5 minutes per side, or until well done. Remove toothpicks before serving on hamburger buns.

Happy grilling to you!

Ginger Soy Kani Salad

So I've started a diet and I love a 

Kani Salad.

But its full of mayo, So I kinda changed it up some!

What you'll need:

1 pkg. Imitation Crab

2 English Cucumbers

4 Hard Boiled Eggs

Ginger Soy Sauce 

Julianne the crab, cucumbers and eggs.

Mix them altogether and 

drizzle the ginger soy sauce over top

Just enough to coat the salad.

This is to die for,

Hope you enjoy!!!  

Oreo Poke Cake

Ohhh how my children love Oreo's. 

So I heard someone say something about Oreo Poke Cake, 

So I did my search and to find out its pretty simple. 

Just my style!!

So I decided to make one myself,

but I think I want to attempt to add cream cheese.

SO here it is, YUMMM-O!!

What you'll need:

1 Chocolate Cake Mix (made according to directions)

2 Boxes Oreo Pudding

4 Cups Milk

1/3-1/2 A Package of Oreo's crushed

Bake your cake as directed on box,

just before you take it make your pudding mix.

Mix both boxes with 2 cups milk.

Let the pudding sit for a few minutes and

 then take your cake your.

With the round end of a wooden spoon 

poke holes all over the warm cake.

Pour pudding mix over cake, cover with crushed 

Oreo's and then 

let it sit in the fridge at least an hour.

Then serve!!!

Easy Cocktail Meatballs

Who doesn't love meatballs?!

Well in my house these are a huge hit!

What you'll need:

1 Bag of Frozen Meatballs

1 Jar Cocktail Sauce

1 Can Cranberry Jelly

Hot Sauce (optional)

Dump your bag of meatballs in a crock pot and 

pour cocktail sauce and cranberry jelly on top. Once 

the sauce has combined about an hour after you start 

add a couple drops of hot sauce.

More or less as to how hot you'd like it.
But hot sauce is optional.
Serve by self or on buns!

Kani Salad

Every one that knows me knows

I LOVE SUSHI!!!

Here's a salad I like when eating sushi.

What you'll need:

1 Tbsp Kewpie Mayo

 1 Tsp Hot Sriracha Sauce

Imitation Crab

Cucumber

Julienne your cucumber and crab

and toss in a mixing bowl.

In a small bowl mix 

mayo and hot sauce.

Double or triple the batch till you have enough 

for your salad.

Toss spicy mayo, crab and cucumber together.

Now dig in and enjoy!!