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Caterpillar Kabobs

By Merissa on May 12, 2012
in Moms Need To Cook, Snacks

Here’s a cute summer snack to make for the kids as soon as grapes go into season!

  • Grapes
  • Long wooden skewers
  • Mini Chocolate chips
  • Vanilla Frosting

Head over to Six in the Suburbs to find out how to put these together.

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Reese’s Peanut Butter Bars

By Merissa on May 11, 2012
in dessert, Moms Need To Cook

In case yesterday’s bars weren’t good enough for you, here’s another yummy looking bar recipe. These look pretty simple too, you just need:

  • 1 cup butter melted
  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 cup + 4 tablespoons peanut butter
  • 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Head over to Baker Lady for the recipe!

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Crunchers Bars

By Merissa on May 10, 2012
in dessert, Moms Need To Cook
Caramel? Check. Butterscotch? Check. Chocolate? Check. Yes I think these pass the good bars checklist….to make them you need:
  • 80 club crackers
  • 1 cup butter
  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate morsels
  • 1/2 cup butterscotch morsels

Head over to Twirl and Taste for the recipe!

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Iced Coffee

By Merissa on May 9, 2012
in Moms Need To Cook

Need a cool coffee drink for the summer! Make Iced Coffee at home!

  • 1, 12oz can of evaporated milk
  • 1, 14oz can of sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 gallon water
  • 1 lb bag of your favorite rich coffee

Head over to Craving Comfort for the instructions!

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Raspberry Lime Poke Cake

By Merissa on May 7, 2012
in dessert, Moms Need To Cook
Here’s a little different cake for a change. It looks fancy but is actually so simple!
  • 1 box Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® white cake mix
  • Water, vegetable oil and egg whites called for on cake mix box
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 1 box. (4-serving size) raspberry-flavor gelatin
  • 1 box. (4-serving size) lime-flavored gelatin
  • 1 container (16 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed

Head over to Betty Crocker’s website for the recipe!

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Buckeye Cupcakes

By Merissa on May 6, 2012
in Cupcakes, Moms Need To Cook

Chocolate and peanut butter is the perfect pairing. Use that combo in these cupcakes! To make them you need:

Chocolate Cake Mix + ingredients
2 sticks (1 cup) butter (softened)
4 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 Cup to 3/4 Cup Creamy Peanut Butter
pinch of salt
4-6 Tablespoons milk

Head over to Sugar Bean Bakers for the recipe!

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Strawberry Shortcake Puffs

By Merissa on May 5, 2012
in dessert, Moms Need To Cook

Need to whip together a dessert last minute but want it to look like it took you all day? This Strawberry Shortcake Puff might be the one you are looking for. Strawberries are just starting to come into season too!

  • 1 pint fresh strawberries, trimmed and cut into 4 slices each
  • 2 T sugar
  • 1/2 of a 17.3oz package of puff pastry (1 sheet), thawed
  • 1 container (8oz) fat free whipped topping, thawed

Head over to Healthified Mom for the recipe!

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Individual 7 Layer Dips

By Merissa on May 4, 2012
in Appetizers, Moms Need To Cook

Planning a party in the future? Here’s a recipe to save! Instead of making regular 7 Layer Dip you can try these individual serving cups. No double dipping! To make you need:

  • 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
  • 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning
  • 1 cup guacamole or make homemade guacamole
  • 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
  • 1 cup chunky salsa or pico de gallo; or make homemade pico de gallo
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
  • 2 Roma tomatoes, diced
  • 1/2 bunch of green onions, sliced
  • 1 (2.25 ounce) can of sliced olives, drained
  • 9 ounce plastic tumblers
  • tortilla chips

Head over to The Girl Who Ate Everything for the instructions!

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Campfire Cones

By Merissa on May 3, 2012
in dessert

Here’s a new unique treat to make around the campfire this summer. To create the Campfire Cones you need:

  • Ice cream cones
  • Foil, big enough to wrap the cone
  • Chocolate chips
  • Butterscotch morsels
  • White chocolate morsels
  • Walnuts
  • Peanuts
  • Almonds
  • Toffee pieces
  • Mini marshmallows
  • Brown sugar
  • Coconut
  • Cocoa nibs (raw chocolate)
  • Banana pieces
  • Dried fruit

Head over to Chef Jessica Bright to find out how to make these!

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Homemade Coffee Creamer

By Merissa on May 2, 2012
in Moms Need To Cook

Coffee Creamer can get expensive if you go through it quickly. Here’s a recipe to make your own!

14oz sweetened condensed milk
14oz milk (whole, lowfat, or skim – doesn’t matter)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract OR Vanilla Coffee Syrup for a stronger flavor
a mason jar (quart is perfect)

Head over to Mrs Happy Homemaker for the recipe!

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