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Crock-Pot Chicken Parmesan Recipe – Easy Prep, Freezer Friendly

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published date: October 22, 2013
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Crock-Pot Chicken Parmesan Recipe
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A healthier version of an Italian favorite. Similar flavors but skipping a few fattening steps-mainly breading and frying the chicken. One way to wake up the flavors of prepackaged foods is to doctor it up with fresh ingredients. Pop this in the slow cooker, go about your day and forget about it until dinner time.

Ingredients:

  • 3-4 large chicken breasts
  • 1- 24 oz. jar of spaghetti sauce (we are partial to Bertolli 5 Cheese)
  • ½ cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp. oregano
  • 1 package fettuccine
  • 1 -14 oz. can diced tomatoes

Preparation:

  • Place all ingredients into a gallon sized freezer bag, store in freezer until the morning you are going to prepare it.

Cooking Directions:

  1. Spray Crock-Pot generously with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Pour contents of bag into slow cooker.
  3. Cook on low for 5-6 hours.
  4. Shred chicken with a fork, serve over pasta.

Add a simple side salad and bread to make this meal complete.

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Teriyaki Chicken Stir-Fry Recipe – Easy Prep, Freezer Friendly

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published date: October 23, 2013
modified datt: April 03,2014

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Teriyaki Chicken Stir-Fry Recipe
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Sweet and Saucy Stir -Fry without the drive to pick it up. Change your every day dinner up from plain old burgers and fries to something exotic and sure to please the palete. If you love the sweet and salty, healthy yet full of flavor, you will really appreciate this dish.

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 bag frozen mixed stir-fry vegetables (you can also choose your own fresh veggies and cut them into matchstick size pieces)
  • 1 can pineapple tidbits
  • ½ cup Soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. honey
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tsp. ginger fresh grated, or paste
  • 3 Tbsp. Cornstarch

Preparation:

  1. Chop chicken into small bite sized strips.
  2. Drain pineapple, set juice aside.
  3. In a quart freezer bag mix chicken with salt and pepper to season.
  4. In another quart freezer bag combine; pineapple, ½ cup of reserved pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, garlic, ginger, and cornstarch.
  5. In a third bag placed chicken pieces-salt and pepper to season.

I like to stack my bags, including a bag of microwaveable instant rice to go with it, and wrap with a large rubber band to keep it all together.

Cooking Directions:

Sauté chicken in a large non-stick pan with 1-2 Tbsps. Olive oil (or sesame if you have on hand, but not necessary) over medium high heat until cooked almost through. Add bag of pineapple mixture, allow to simmer for 3 -5 minutes, stirring frequently.

Serve over rice or your favorite noodles.

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Cinnamon Dolce Syrup Recipe – Just like Starbucks!

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published date: November 02, 2013
modified datt: April 03,2014

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Cinnamon Dolce Syrup Recipe
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Love the Love Starbucks Cinnamon Dolce Flavor for your Coffee? Then you will love this Cinnamon Dolce Syrup recipe fantastic over pancakes, ice cream, brownies and more. When I discovered I could make this at home, you know in my pajamas, I was ecstatic. Even better? The taste is amazing. The sweet flavor begs to be added to your hot or iced coffee drinks. Most ingredients are probably already in your pantry. Stock up on cinnamon sticks and make a triple batch or even an entire case of jars . It’s a thrifty treat too, large bottles of this syrup sell for around $20, this recipe is about $2.00 to make so that is an INSTANT 90% savings.

Cinnamon Dolce Syrup Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • 1 Tbsp. vanilla extract
  • 3 cinnamon sticks
  • ½ tsp. ground cinnamon

Directions:

  1. In a medium saucepan place water, sugars, cinnamon, and cinnamon stick. Bring to a low boil, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, stir in vanilla.
  2. Remove from heat, and remove cinnamon stick. If desired strain through a cheesecloth or coffee filter to remove excess cinnamon powder.
  3. Allow to cool for 10 minutes and pour into container of choice.

Tuck a jar or dispenser bottle of this yummy homemade delight alongside some coffee, a pretty coffee mug, a seasonal inexpensive candle, and small package of chocolate covered espresso beans for a thoughtful and crafty gift. For storage, I love using mason jars. Tie it off with raffia and include a cinnamon stick and handmade label to finish it off. Perfect for gift exchanges, secret santa, or any coffee lover in your life.

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Easter Chick Sugar Cookie Recipe – Fun Spring Dessert

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by Filed Under: Easter, Frugal Living, Pinterest, Recipe, Restaurant

published date: April 01, 2014
modified datt: April 01,2014

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Easter Chick Sugar Cookie Recipe
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Looking for a yummy afternoon snacks for your chick-a-dees? Make these fun Chick Sugar Cookies for the spring and Easter season.

Ingredients:

  • 1 Roll Sugar Cookie Dough
  • 1/2 cup softened Butter
  • 2 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla
  • 1 tsp Milk
  • 5 drops Yellow Food Color
  • Yellow Sparkling Sugar
  • 24 Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips
  • 8-12 Orange Starburst candies

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350.
  2. Line Baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Roll out dough to about 1/8″ thick and cut out 3″ cookies.
  4. Bake 10-12 minutes or until edges just begin to brown.
  5. Place on rack to cool.
  6. Cream butter, vanilla and powdered sugar in mixing bowl.
  7. Slowly add milk until desired consistency is reached.
  8. Add yellow food coloring and mix until blended.
  9. Ice cookies with frosting.
  10. Sprinkle with yellow sugar.
  11. Transfer remaining icing to zippered bag and clip corner to pipe.
  12. Pipe wings on each side of cookies.
  13. Place 2 chocolate chips poiny side down for eyes.
  14. Cut Starbursts and shape a triangle for the beak and two three-toed feet for each cookie.
  15. Put beaks and feet in place.

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Easter Egg Cake Bites Recipe and Tutorial – Pink and Blue Cake Center

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published date: March 29, 2014
modified datt: March 29,2014

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Easter Egg Cake Bites Recipe
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Ready for Easter and want to make a fun little treat – check out these homemade Easter Egg Cake Bites with a fun bright pink or blue center! Simple tutorial for your little bunny!

Ingredients:

  • 1 package White cake mix
  • 3 Eggs
  • 1/3 cup Vegetable Oil
  • Food Coloring
  • 1 cup Marshmallow Creme
  • 14 oz White Melting Chips

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Directions:

  1. Prepare cake mix according to package directions except split in half and add different food cooing to each half. Bake as directed.
  2. Cool completely on wire rack.
  3. Crumble cake into large bowl.
  4. Add marshmallow creme and mix until well blended.
  5. Roll and shape into egg sized portions and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  6. Melt white chocloate in microwave by heating tor 30 seconds then stirring and repeating until cany is smooth and completely melted.
  7. Dip cake bites using a fork to make sure they are completely coated.
  8. Tap fork against edge of dish to help remove excess.
  9. Place cake bites on wax paper and refrigerate to set.
  10. Separate remaining white chocolate and tint using food colors.
  11. Transfer to zippered sandwich bags and clip tip of corner to use for piping and drizzling on cake bites.

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Sugar Cookie Fruit Pizza – Cookie Dough Crust and Cream Cheese Center

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published date: March 23, 2014
modified datt: March 23,2014

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Sugar Cookie Fruit Pizza Recipe
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Interested in taking the Sugar Cookie to a whole new level. How about improving your dessert with a sugary, warm cream cheese center topped with fruit. This Fruit Pizza Recipe is sure to please any sweet lover. You might hear your kids ask for pizza more than they already do!

Ingredients:

  • 1 Package Sugar Cookie Dough
  • 1/2 cup softened Butter
  • 8 oz softened Cream Cheese
  • 4 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Milk
  • 1 lb favorite Fruits

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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350
  2. Roll out cookie dough and cut out circles with cookie cutter or drinking glass.
  3. Place on parchment paper lined baking sheet.
  4. Bake 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned.
  5. Place on cooling rack to cool.
  6. Beat butter and cream cheese in large bowl until light and fluffy.
  7. Add in powdered sugar and milk and beat on high until smooth.
  8. Ice cookies with icing and top with fruit.
  9. Serve immediately.

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Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix Recipe|Budget-Friendly Pantry Ingredients

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published date: March 20, 2014
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Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix Recipe
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This recipe calls the amount of ingredients needed for a single meal. If making the mixture to keep on hand, just multiply the ingredients and store in an airtight container. The mixture calls for budget-friendly seasonings found in most house-hold pantries.

Ingredients:

  • 1 tbsp Chili Powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Corn Starch
  • 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1/4 tsp Oregano
  • 1/4 tsp Brown Sugar (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne (optional for more heat)

Directions:

Mix all pantry ingredients together. Store in a airtight container. Double or triple the recipe to keep the Mexican ingredients on hand.

If preparing with me, mix all ingredients with a 1/2 cup of water for 1-2 lb of ground meat.

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Easter Bunny Bread Recipe and Tutorial – Veggie Tray for Spring

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published date: March 19, 2014
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Easter Bunny Bread Recipe and Tutorial
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Ready for Easter, hosting and want to make your Veggie Tray Pop! Check out this easy Easter Bunny Bread Tutorial for the Spring Season. Friends will ask you to make it every year!

Ingredients:

  • 2 1 lb loaves Bread Dough
  • 2 Raisins
  • 2 Sliced Almonds
  • 1 Egg

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Directions:

  1. Spray a baking sheet with non-stick spray.
  2. Cut off 3/4 of first loaf to make body. FOrm into an oval and place about 1 1/2″ from bottom of baking sheet (to leave room for legs).
  3. Take remaining 1/4 of first loaf and form into oval for bunny’s head and place just above and touching body.
  4. Cut off 1/4 of second loaf and then split that piece in half. Form each of these into 12″ long ropes. Double each over to form ears. Put in place and tuck loose ends under head on each side.
  5. Cut about 1″ portion of the end of the remaing loaf and then take 1/5 of that and form a ball for the nose. Split the rest in half and form each into approximately 1″ disk for each cheek.
  6. Put cheeks and nose in place. Add 2 raisins for eyes and 2 almond slices for teeth.
  7. Take remainder of loaf and but into 4 rectangles. Put in place for arms and legs just touching body. Cut 2 slits at the end of each to make fingers/toes.
  8. Preheat oven to 350.
  9. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.
  10. Whisk egg in a small bowl, then brush entire surface of bread.
  11. Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
  12. Cut out a hole in bunny’s body to hold dip if desired.

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