Rainbow Cake in a Jar

By Merissa on January 21, 2012
in dessert, Moms Need To Cook

This Rainbow Cake in a jar looks so fancy but really only has a few simple ingredients and is easy to put together! To make it you need:

  • 1 box white cake mix made according to package instructions
  • Neon food coloring in pink, yellow, green, turquoise, and purple
  • 3 one-pint canning jars
  • 1 can vanilla frosting
  • Rainbow sprinkles

Head over to Babble Blogs to get the full recipe and instructions!

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Pizza in a Bite

By Merissa on January 20, 2012
in Appetizers, Moms Need To Cook

Another Superbowl snack food! To make Pizza in a Bite you need:

  • 2 recipes pizza dough (or 2 cans refrigerated pizza dough)
  • 8 oz block mozzarella cheese
  • 4 oz thin sliced pepperoni
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning (combine oregano, basil, parsley, and garlic)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
  • pizza or marinara sauce

Head over to Chaos in the Kitchen for the recipe.

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Walking Tacos

By Merissa on January 19, 2012
in Moms Need To Cook, Snacks

Here’s another snacky idea for a Superbowl party! Remember Walking Tacos? Ditch the plates and dishes at your Superbowl party and have your guests mix these up:

  • 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 6-8 little sweet peppers or 1 green and 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • Pinch of kosher salt and black pepper
  • 2 cans diced tomatoes
  • 1 Cup Herdez Salsa or your favorite salsa
  • 1 small can tomato paste
  • 1 Cup warm water
  • 3 cans of beans, drained (I used black, pinto and red kidney)
  • 1 can black olives sliced
  • 2 Tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 Tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 Tablespoon hot sauce, Tabasco
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • Pinch of Kosher salt, fresh cracked black pepper and Lawry’s Garlic Salt with Parsley (to taste)
  • 1/2 Cup fresh chopped cilantro
  • Bags of Fritos
  • Shredded cheddar cheese
  • Sour cream
  • Jalapenos, or green onions

Head over to Picky Palate for the instructions!

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Ham and Cheese Pretzel Bites

By Merissa on January 18, 2012
in Appetizers, Moms Need To Cook

If you are working on your food list for the Superbowl you might want to check out this recipe! These Ham and Cheese Bites need:

  • 1 package (1/4 oz) active dry yeast (or instant yeast)
  • 2 Tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon packed brown sugar, divided
  • 1/4 cup warm water (110-115 degrees F)
  • 1 cup warm milk (110-115 degrees F)
  • 2 1/2 to 3 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped ham (about 3 ounces)
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese of choice (I used cheddar)
  • 6 cups water
  • 4 teaspoons baking soda
  • 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1-2 Tablespoons coarse salt

Head over to Pennies on a Platter for the recipe!

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Valentine’s Oreos

By Merissa on January 15, 2012
in Cookies, Moms Need To Cook

Want to make a pretty treat this Valentine’s Day? Here’s what you need to make these pink Valentine’s Day Oreos.

  • 1 package of strawberry cake mix
  • 2 eggs
  • 3/4 cup of shortening
  • Frosting:
  • 8 oz. cream cheese
  • 1/2 stick of butter, softened
  • 2 tsp. vanilla
  • 4 c. powdered sugar

Head over to Thirty Handmade Days to find the full recipe and instructions!

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Orange Chicken

By Merissa on January 11, 2012
in Main Meals, Moms Need To Cook

This recipe for Orange Chicken looks amazing! Here’s what you need:

  • 2 pounds chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon canola or vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • oil for frying, enough to fill a pot or wok with 1 inch of oil
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, minced (or 1 teaspoon ground ginger)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper (1 1/2 teaspoon if you like it 1extra spicy)
  • 1/4 cup green onion, sliced (about 3 or 4 green onions)
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup water mixed with 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Sauce
  • 5 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 5 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 5 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • zest of 1 orange
  • juice of 2 oranges

Head over to Crepes of Wrath to find the full recipe!

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Breakfast Egg Bake (Weight Watcher Friendly: 6 Points Plus)

By Mindi Cherry on January 10, 2012
in breakfast, Moms Need To Cook, Weight Watchers Friendly


So after I made my Lemon Pound Cake for my children, I was looking for a use for the leftover egg whites and decided to make a breakfast egg bake. Nobody else in my family will eat meat substitutes, so I wrapped up the other 5 servings in individual bags and froze them. Now I have a great breakfast ready to go! Just pull one out of the freezer the night before to defrost and microwave to reheat!

Recipe: Weight Watcher Friendly Breakfast Egg Bake

Summary: stave off the mid-morning crash with a protein-packed breakfast!

Ingredients

  • 4 large eggs, beaten
  • 8 egg whites
  • 1/2 green pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 yellow onion, chopped
  • 4 Morningstar Farms sausage patties, prepared according to package directions and chopped
  • 1/4 lb shredded gruyere or swiss cheese
  • 3 slices reduced-calorie whole wheat bread, cubed
  • salt & pepper
  • non-stick cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Spray a 9″x6″ pan with non-stick spray
  2. In a bowl, combine all ingredients, stirring well to make sure that all bread has been coated by the eggs.
  3. Pour mixture in to prepared pan. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight
  4. Preheat oven to 350
  5. Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes or until eggs are set.
  6. Serve immediately

Quick notes

Weight Watchers Points Plus: 6 Points per serving

Preparation time: 15 minutes + refrigeration time

Cooking time: 30 minute(s)

Diet tags: Low calorie, Reduced fat

Number of servings (yield): 6

Culinary tradition: USA (General)

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Fried Mozzarella Balls

By Merissa on January 8, 2012
in Appetizers, Moms Need To Cook

Who doesn’t like deep fried cheese? These Fried Mozzarella Balls are fairly easy to make. You just need:

  • 3-4 cups peanut oil, depending on type of pan you will be frying the cheese in
  • 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
  • 2 lb. mozzarella bocconcini (about 50 pieces)
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups panko

Head over to the Curvy Carrot to get the recipe.

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Football Berries

By Merissa on January 6, 2012
in Moms Need To Cook, Snacks

Hosting a Superbowl party this year and want to server something other than junk food? Make these Chocolate Dipped Strawberries!

Just dip clean strawberries in melted chocolate and pipe white frosting on to make it look like a football!

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Cake Batter Pancakes

By Merissa on January 5, 2012
in breakfast, Moms Need To Cook

Don’t these Cake Batter Pancakes just sound so yummy?! These would be fun for a birthday breakfast or just for the heck of it:)

  • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup yellow cake mix
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • pinch of salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1-2 cups milk
  • assorted sprinkles

Head over to How Sweet Eats for the recipe!

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