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Pineapple Vinaigrette Salad Dressing

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Pineapple Vinaigrette Salad Dressing

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Take your salad up a notch with this Pineapple Vinaigrette Salad Dressing. The taste is fresh and light! It’s not high in calories or fat which is a bonus and it’s perfect to toss with a dinner salad to accompany the flavors of your meal. Make all of your salads at home taste like they’re from a restaurant tossed with this delicious dressing. With the perfect tang of vinegar mixed with the sweet tartness of pineapple, this recipe will be your go to dressing of choice! Enjoy!

Ingredients:

  • 1/3 cup Pineapple Juice
  • 1/4 cup Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1/3 cup Olive Oil
  • Sea Salt to taste
  • Fresh Ground Pepper to taste

Directions:

  • Combine ingredients and shake or whisk until well blended.

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Pineapple Vinaigrette Salad Dressing

  • Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living
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Ingredients

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  • 1/3 cup Pineapple Juice
  • 1/4 cup Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1/3 cup Olive Oil
  • Sea Salt to taste
  • Fresh Ground Pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Combine ingredients and shake or whisk until well blended.
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Try this Salad Dressing Recipe with these Summer Salads. Pin to Pinterest.

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Love Dressing? Try this Copycat Olive Garden Salad Dressing – Pin to Pinterest.

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Easy Marshmallow JELL-O Pinwheels Recipe

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published date: July 21, 2015
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Easy Marshmallow JELL-O Pinwheels

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Get ready to have fun with this Kids Food Craft! These Jell-O Pinwheels are the perfect treat for a birthday party, playdate and holidays. It’s an easy kitchen activity for the kids to help with. Not only could you make them in custom colors to match any theme but, how cute would they be as ‘Monster Tongues’ for a Monster party!! Mix marshmallows and chilled gelatin for these fun wiggly pinwheels. 3 ingredients is all you need to make a tray full. A tray of red and green Jell-O pinwheels will be lovely for Christmas!

Ingredients:

  • 3 oz package Flavored Gelatin
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 1 1/2 cup Mini Marshmallows

Directions:

  1. Lightly spray 8″ square glass baking dish with non-stick spray. Wipe off excess.
  2. Whisk together water and gelatin in microwave safe bowl.
  3. Microwave for 1 minute.
  4. Whisk contents well, add marshmallows and stir.
  5. Microwave for 30 seconds and stir until marshmallows are dissolved. If they do not completely dissolve microwave another 15 seconds.
  6. Pour contents into prepared dish and refrigerate for 30-45 minutes.
  7. Use a butter knife to loosen around edges. Roll up and place seam side down on cutting board.
  8. Use dental floss or twine to cut into slices by sliding under roll, wrapping over top and pulling ends.
  9. Refrigerate slices until ready to serve.
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Easy Marshmallow JELL-O Pinwheels Recipe

  • Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 8 1x
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Ingredients

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  • 3 oz package Flavored Gelatin
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 1 1/2 cup Mini Marshmallows

Instructions

  1. Lightly spray 8″ square glass baking dish with non-stick spray. Wipe off excess.
  2. Whisk together water and gelatin in microwave safe bowl.
  3. Microwave for 1 minute.
  4. Whisk contents well, add marshmallows and stir.
  5. Microwave for 30 seconds and stir until marshmallows are dissolved. If they do not completely dissolve microwave another 15 seconds.
  6. Pour contents into prepared dish and refrigerate for 30-45 minutes.
  7. Use a butter knife to loosen around edges. Roll up and place seam side down on cutting board.
  8. Use dental floss or twine to cut into slices by sliding under roll, wrapping over top and pulling ends.
  9. Refrigerate slices until ready to serve.
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Don’t forget this fun JELL-O Playdough Recipe. Pin to Pinterest.

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Sweet Fried Banana Bites

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published date: July 11, 2015
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Sweet Fried Banana Bites

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Growing up, these were always a treat for my Cuban Family – fried bananas. We actually never used it as a dessert, it was a side to our entree almost every meal. The slightly crunchy outside wrapped around a soft, tangy, almost melted banana. It’s true comfort food. This version gives it a sweet twist that is perfect as a treat for after your meal. We might suggest you play with the recipe adding brown sugar or cinnamon – so many flavors you can consider blending. Serve with caramel sauce, chocolate sauce or ice cream. Your family will love them!

Ingredients:

  • 3 Bananas
  • 1 cup Pancake Mix
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 1 Egg
  • 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar
  • Vegetable Oil (for frying)

Directions:

  1. Slice bananas into 1/2″ slices.
  2. Combine pancake mix, milk and egg. Beat until blended.
  3. Line a plate with paper towels. Set aside.
  4. FIll a pan with oil 1/2″ deep and heat to 350 to 375 degrees.
  5. Dip each banana slice in batter and allow excess to drip off.
  6. Place in oil and fry for about 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
  7. Remove to prepared plate.
  8. Dust finished bites with powdered sugar.
  9. Serve with caramel sauce, chocolate sauce or ice cream.
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Sweet Fried Banana Bites

  • Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living
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Ingredients

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  • 3 Bananas
  • 1 cup Pancake Mix
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 1 Egg
  • 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar
  • Vegetable Oil (for frying)

Instructions

  1. Slice bananas into 1/2″ slices.
  2. Combine pancake mix, milk and egg. Beat until blended.
  3. Line a plate with paper towels. Set aside.
  4. FIll a pan with oil 1/2″ deep and heat to 350 to 375 degrees.
  5. Dip each banana slice in batter and allow excess to drip off.
  6. Place in oil and fry for about 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
  7. Remove to prepared plate.
  8. Dust finished bites with powdered sugar.
  9. Serve with caramel sauce, chocolate sauce or ice cream.
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Copycat 3 Musketeers – 2 Ingredients

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published date: July 14, 2015
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Copycat 3 Musketeers

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Love trying new recipes? Check out this Copycat 3 Musketeers Candy Bar. You will not believe how easy this sweet treat is to make! It uses 2 ingredients and is so incredibly smooth and comforting you’ll wonder how you haven’t been making them for years! We love the idea of being able to make your own candy that is perfect for gift giving too! Think Teacher’s Gifts, New Neighbor, Holidays, etc. Be sure to check out our other copycat candy recipes!

Ingredients:

  • 16 oz Chocolate Candy Coating
  • 7 oz Marshmallow Creme

Directions:

  1. Line a loaf pan with aluminum foil and grease. Set aside
  2. Take 8 ounces of chocolate and melt by microwaving for 45 seconds, stirring and repeating until melted and smooth.
  3. Heat marshmallow creme in a large bowl by microwaving for 30 seconds.
  4. Stir melted chocolate into marshmallow creme and =til blended and spread into prepared loaf pan.
  5. Place in freezer for 30 minutes.
  6. Remove from pan and cut into serving sized bars.
  7. Return to freezer for 1 hour.
  8. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  9. Take remaining chocolate and melt by microwaving for 45 seconds, stirring and repeating until melted and smooth.
  10. Dip each bar in chocolate to cover completely (shaking off excess) and place on prepared sheet.
  11. Place in refrigerator until set.
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Ingredients

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  • 16 oz Chocolate Candy Coating
  • 7 oz Marshmallow Creme

Instructions

  1. Line a loaf pan with aluminum foil and grease. Set aside
  2. Take 8 ounces of chocolate and melt by microwaving for 45 seconds, stirring and repeating until melted and smooth.
  3. Heat marshmallow creme in a large bowl by microwaving for 30 seconds.
  4. Stir melted chocolate into marshmallow creme and =til blended and spread into prepared loaf pan.
  5. Place in freezer for 30 minutes.
  6. Remove from pan and cut into serving sized bars.
  7. Return to freezer for 1 hour.
  8. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  9. Take remaining chocolate and melt by microwaving for 45 seconds, stirring and repeating until melted and smooth.
  10. Dip each bar in chocolate to cover completely (shaking off excess) and place on prepared sheet.
  11. Place in refrigerator until set.
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Make your own candy! Check out these copycat candy recipes.

Also check out this Sweet Fried Banana Bites! Pin to Pinterest!

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How to Make Your Own Brown Sugar

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published date: July 07, 2015
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How to Make Your Own Brown Sugar

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Brown sugar is one of those ingredients that makes baking and toppings so much better! I get so upset when a recipe calls for brown sugar and I just don’t have it or, it’s as hard as a rock! Do you realize that making brown sugar requires two easy ingredients? Keep Molasses on hand and make brown sugar whenever you need it with this 1 cup to 1 Tbsp ratio. I also just saw a tip for putting a few marshmallows in your brown sugar to keep it soft, can’t wait to try it.  Happy Cooking!

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Molasses

Directions:

  1. Combine both ingredients in a food processor or blender and pulse until well blended.
  2. Store remaining brown sugar in an airtight container. We suggest you make enough when you need it to keep it fresh.
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  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Molasses

Instructions

  1. Combine both ingredients in a food processor or blender and pulse until well blended.
  2. Store remaining brown sugar in an airtight container.

Notes

We suggest you make enough when you need it to keep it fresh.

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Also check out this No-Fry Fried Ice Cream – Pin to Pinterest! We love the crispy outside that uses the simplicity of Corn Flakes.

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Brown sugar makes up think of caramel, try this yummy Salted Caramel Apple Spread. Pin to Pinterest. Need something more simple, check out these Caramel Apple Nachos – Pin to Pinterest.

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Ground Pork Lean Stuffed Tomatoes

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published date: June 30, 2015
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Ground Pork Lean Stuffed Tomatoes

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My family loves this recipe! Loaded with flavor, these stuffed tomatoes are great served with a side salad for a light lunch. They’ll also compliment a main dish perfectly. Our favorite way to serve them is at a picnic! Wrap them in foil after baking for easy transport. It’s great during summer when tomatoes are fresh and most in season. Easy to make and a treat for everyone. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

  • 6 medium Tomatoes
  • 1 lb Lean Ground Pork
  • 1 small Red Onion
  • 2 tsp Minced Garlic
  • 1/4-1/2 cup chopped Bell Peppers (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 cup Bread Crumbs
  • 1 beaten Egg
  • 2 tsp chopped Parsley

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350.
  2. Split tomatoes through center and scoop out centers into a bowl.
  3. Place hollowed tomatoes into a baking pan and set aside.
  4. Chop tomato centers.
  5. Peel and finely dice onion.
  6. Place a little olive oil in a skillet and begin to cook pork.
  7. Add diced onion, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  8. Cook and stir until meat is no longer pink.
  9. Add bell peppers and diced tomato centers and cook for 2 more minutes.
  10. Remove from heat.
  11. Add beaten egg and bread crumbs mixing well.
  12. Fill tomatoes with skillet contents.
  13. Place tomatoes in oven for 40-45 minutes until tomatoes are tender.
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Ingredients

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  • 6 medium Tomatoes
  • 1 lb Lean Ground Pork
  • 1 small Red Onion
  • 2 tsp Minced Garlic
  • 1/4–1/2 cup chopped Bell Peppers (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 cup Bread Crumbs
  • 1 beaten Egg
  • 2 tsp chopped Parsley

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350.
  2. Split tomatoes through center and scoop out centers into a bowl.
  3. Place hollowed tomatoes into a baking pan and set aside.
  4. Chop tomato centers.
  5. Peel and finely dice onion.
  6. Place a little olive oil in a skillet and begin to cook pork.
  7. Add diced onion, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  8. Cook and stir until meat is no longer pink.
  9. Add bell peppers and diced tomato centers and cook for 2 more minutes.
  10. Remove from heat.
  11. Add beaten egg and bread crumbs mixing well.
  12. Fill tomatoes with skillet contents.
  13. Place tomatoes in oven for 40-45 minutes until tomatoes are tender.
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Like this Stuffed Tomatoes Recipe, also check out our Inside Out Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers Recipe on Frugal Coupon Living. Pin to Pinterest.

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Shark Week Ideas for Kids

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published date: June 12, 2016
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Shark Week Ideas for Kids

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Are you a fish out of water when it comes to planning the perfect themed party?  For me, it takes days to sometimes search the internet and find some of the best themed content for our special occasion. Shark Week, which starts Sunday, June 26th,  is right around the corner and we wanted to give you some of the Best Shark Week Ideas for Kids. From crafts, to foods to printables, there is a little bit of something for everyone!

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Printables

Get these FREE Shark Food Printables for your Yummy Bites. From Pretty Providence.

Is this not adorable? Print how this FREE Shark Cootie Catcher from Easy, Peasy, and Fun!

Live Every Week Like it’s Shark Week with this Printable from The Crafted Sparrow.

For your little bite, these Shark Bait Snack Cups are perfect from My Printly.

Pick up these Shark Paper Straw Covers from Mother Natured.

Also print these free Printable Shark Facts from All for the Boys.


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Foods

We really like this Shark Chocolate Bark from Sandy Toes and Popsicles.

Take a look at this Watermelon Shark with Tutorial from Sun Scholars. (Jo and Sue Below also have a fun watermelon shark filled with fruit)

Don’t forget your drink, this Ocean Water on Frugal Coupon Living will help everything go down!

Apparently much easier than I thought, The Decorated Cookie has these fun Shark Marshmallow Pops (less time than a cake pop!)

How fun is this Cucumber Shark by Jo and Sue?

These Shark Bite Cupcakes look yummy and scary at the same time. Recipe on Cupcakes and Cashmere (you have to see the inside!)

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Crafts

Everyone can make their own Mason Jar Shark Aquarium with this activity found on Hello Wonderful.

Have fun with an Oven Mitt Shark Puppet from Dollar Store Crafts.

How adorable is this Paper Plate Shark Jaw? Source Unknown but there is a tutorial HERE

Additionally, how cute are these Napkin Ring Lifesavers as seen on Tickled Pink with Roses and Pearls?!

Turn Party Hats into Sharks wit this idea on Me and My Insanity.

Make a Wooden Shark Backdrop and Photo Drop from Dukes and Duchesses.

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If you are hitting the beach, also take a look at our Beach Tips and Hacks. Pin to Pinterest.

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Pirate Homemade Sand Playdough

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Take a look at this homemade sand playdough on Frugal Coupon Living. We paired this kids craft with a fun pirate vignette for all the more fun. Aaarrgghh!

Pirate Homemade Sand Playdough

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Aaaarrrrgggghhhh! It’s talk like a pirate day every day when you have this Homemade Sand Playdough. We had fun with this creative, crafty vignette. Create a fun pirate scene for hosting a party or just for an afternoon of play at home. This DIY project is much easier than you think using your every day pantry ingredients including water, vegetable oil, flour, salt and cream of tartar. We added some fun elements like decorative sand, gems (our loot), and pirate figures. Of course you could personalize this to any scene creating an under water adventure with mermaids, fish, and coral. We think this could be a fun scene for finding nemo. My girls wanted to use the leftover sand playdough for Barbie. Create a fun shoreline for Barbie to sit down and relax on her next beach getaway. If creating sensory play for for preschoolers, get some small dump trucks and go over giant mounds of sand! Whatever your style, you choose the scene, you choose the fun!

Pirate Homemade Sand Playdough

Supplies:


Directions:

  1. 1. Add the water and oil to a large sauce pan and stir to combine. Add the flour, salt and cream of tartar and whisk until all of the ingredients are wet and the flour lumps have disappeared.
  2.  Keep stirring over medium heat until a stiff ball of dough forms and you can no longer stir the dough easily (3-4 minutes). It will look like a ball of pizza dough.
  3. Immediately remove from the heat and place the warm playdough on a level workspace. Knead for 1-2 minutes or until soft and smooth.
  4. Flatten the kneaded playdough out on your workspace and sprinkle 1/4 cup of the craft sand on top. Knead the sand into the playdough and add another 1/4 cup of sand. Continue to work the sand into your playdough with your hands until its well mixed.
  5. Sprinkle the remaining sand on top and add a few aquamarine gems for water. This homemade sand playdough will give your kids hours of sensory and role playing fun! Add pirate figurines, trees, treasure chest, crocodile, etc…any kind of fun pirate accessories you may have. This is a great sensory activity!
  6. ENJOY!!

You can keep in an airtight plastic bag or container for up to three months. We think Tupperware works great!


Also take a look this fun up-cycled craft. A Upcycled Jelly Fish made from a recycled water bottle. Pin to Pinterest.

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