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Cappuccino Flats

By Merissa on May 25, 2012
in Cookies, Moms Need To Cook
These cookies not only look good but they are also gluten free!
  • 2 cups Bisquick® Gluten Free mix
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules or crystals
  • 1 teaspoon hot water
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 oz unsweetened baking chocolate, melted and cooled
  • 1 1/4 cups chocolate chips
  • 1/3 cup shortening

Head over to the Betty Crocker website for the instructions!

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Fresh Orange Smoothie

By Merissa on May 24, 2012
in Moms Need To Cook

Use fresh oranges to whip up this refreshing summer drink! To make it you need:

  • 4 fresh oranges, peeled
  • 2 cups ice
  • 1/3 cup milk (your preference – regular, soy, coconut, etc.)
  • 2 Tbsp. honey (or agave nectar, or sugar) – optional
  • 1 tsp. vanilla

zest of 1 orange

Head over to Gimme Some Oven for the instructions.

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Broccoli Chicken Foil Packets

By Merissa on May 23, 2012
in Main Meals, Moms Need To Cook

Want dinner for the family but don’t want to stand over the stove all afternoon? Make these broccoli and chicken packets right in your oven. To make them you need:

  • 1 package Stuffing mix; chicken flavor
  • 1 1/4 cups Water
  • 4 Boneless skinless chicken breast halves
  • 4 cups Broccoli Florets
  • 1 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
  • 4 slices Cooked bacon; crumbled
  • 4 tbsp Ranch dressing divided

Head over to Best Life 4 Moms for the recipe!

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Frozen Strawberry Mojito

By Merissa on May 22, 2012
in Moms Need To Cook

Head over to the Heather Ross Blog for the full recipe!

  • 1 can frozen limeade
  • 1/2 can (the one that held the limeade) rum
  • 2 cups frozen strawberries
  • few leaves of fresh mint
  •  pulp of two limes
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Chocolate Surprise Peanut Butter Cookies

By Merissa on May 21, 2012
in Cookies, Moms Need To Cook

Peanut Butter and Chocolate? Is there a better combo than that? These cookies combine those 2 amazing things, soft peanut butter cookies with a nice surprise of gooey chocolate in the middle! To make them you need:

  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup peanut butter
  • 1 tbsp shortening
  • 3 tbsp butter or margarine, softened
  • 1 egg
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • pinch salt
  • 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Head over to My San Fransico Kitchen for the recipe.

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Crockpot Rocky Road Cake

By Merissa on May 20, 2012
in dessert, Moms Need To Cook
I love making meals in my crockpot, just throw in the ingredients and forget about it! This recipe is even better though because it’s dessert that you can throw together and not have to worry about cooking! To make this cake you need:
  • 1 (18.25-oz.) package German chocolate cake mix
  • 1 (3.9-oz.) package chocolate instant pudding mix
  • 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/3 cup butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 1/4 cups milk, divided
  • 1 (3.4-oz.) package chocolate cook-and-serve pudding mix
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate morsels
  • Vanilla ice cream (optional)

Jump over to My Recipes for the instructions!

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Apricot Coconut Balls

By Merissa on May 19, 2012
in Appetizers, Moms Need To Cook

These Apricot Coconut Balls look like a quick snack to mix up and somewhat healthy as well! To make them all you need is:

  • 1 (6 oz.) package dried apricots (1 1/2 cups)
  • 2 cups flaked coconut
  • 2/3 cup Eagle Brand® Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • Powdered sugar

Head over to the Eagle Brand website for the full recipe!

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Mini Almond Joy Poptarts

By Merissa on May 18, 2012
in breakfast, Moms Need To Cook
Wow, all the flavor of Almond Joys in a mini pop tart! To make this unique treat you will need:
  • 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
  • 3 oz cold cream cheese, cubed
  • 1 1/4 cups flour
  • 1 1/2 cups sweetened flaked coconut
  • 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp water
  • 1/2 cup canned chocolate frosting
  • raw, unsalted almonds for garnish

Head over to Cookies and Cups for the recipe!

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Homemade Ritz Crackers

By Merissa on May 17, 2012
in Moms Need To Cook, Snacks
Don’t these crackers look amazing? Just like store bought Ritz Crackers! To make them you need:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp + another 1/2 tsp salt for topping
  • 6 tbsp cold unsalted butter + 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2/3 cup water

Head over to The Cupcake Project for the full recipe!

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7 Up Biscuits

By Merissa on May 16, 2012
in breads, Moms Need To Cook

These biscuits look so good and so easy! All you need to make them is:

  • 2 cups Bisquick
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup 7-up
  • 1/4 cup melted butter

Head over to Extreme Personal Measures for the full recipe!

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