Sleeping Beauty

 My 4 year old daughter is obsessed with Sleeping Beauty.  Funny thing is, she had never seen the actual film before- until Thursday night.  We finally had the opportunity to watch it with another Aroura fan.  In honor of the special occasion we prepared Sleeping Beauty Pudding cups (Strawberries-N-Cream pudding with a Cool Whip topping), and Sleeping Beauty Cupcakes (strawberry cake with vanilla frosting, topped with a small strawberry).  The cupcakes were just little bite-size treats. 

I actually loved the movie!  Meriweather was by far my favorite character.  She was just too adorable.  And I must say, I'm a bit frustrated with her and Flor (I think it was Flora?).  If they would have acted just a bit more mature Aurora would have been a-okay!

Bite Size Apple Pie

Wow.  I haven't been here in a very long time.  I'm still on the fence regarding my interest in keeping this blog going.  I started this post back in November and thought I'd post it and see how I feel.

Anyway.  I found this recipe for Mini Apple Pies on none-other-than Pinterest.  It was super easy and they really were quite tasty and fun to eat.  My kids even enjoyed them!

Candy Filled Brownie Bites

This recipe came from Aly over at Some Kind of Delicious.  I've been wanting to make these go-to treats for months now and finally got around to it this morning. 

Check Aly out.  She has tons of tasty treats and delicious meals.

Citrus Splash

Hot this Summer? Cool yourself down with a simple Splash of Citrus. 

Citrus Splash
Mandarine oranges
Pineapple tidbits
Vanilla yogurt

Pour vanilla yogurt in bottom of glass
Layer with mandarine oranges
Then pineapple
Repeat

Peanut Butter Squares

These homemade Peanut Butter Squares have been a family favorite for as long as I can remember. I don't really even know where the recipe came from, but it's always been around.  It's quick, easy, and super addicting.  Use caution; you'll want to eat it for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Homemade Peanut Butter Squares
1 package + 2 whole crackers from another package of graham cracker crumbs crushed
2 cubes margarine melted
1 cup peanut butter
1 box powdered sugar
6 oz chocolate chips

Combine crushed graham crackers, margarine and peanut butter
And powdered sugar
Press in 9x13 pan
Melt chocolate chips and pour over peanut butter mixture
Cool in fridge

Rainbow Jello Slices

Apparently I have a fetish for fun foods.  I saw these on pinterest and had to try them.  Good thing I had a birthday party to use them at.  These were so much fun! They are just a tad time consuming to make (if you make 6 different colors) but well worth it for the kids.

All have you have to do is:

1.  Cut oranges in half

2.  Remove fruit down to the peel

3.  Fill with jello

4.  Let set as jello recipe calls for

5.  Slice into normal size orange slices

The kids LOVE to eat them.

Rainbow Fruit Kabobs

It's no secret that kids (especially my kids!) love fruit.  I saw these online and thought it was a great treat for my girl's birthday party.  No recipe needed.  Enjoy!

Happy Father's Day!

FYI: Brownie mix also works in the waffle iron.

Waffle My Heart

I heard of this a few months ago and finally got around to trying it out. It's so genius.  Who doesn't love waffles, and who doesn't love cake?  What a combo.

All you have to do is prepare a  cake mix (I just used a box to try it out) and cook it in the waffle iron instead of the oven.  Be aware, it cooks quickly so don't leave it on the iron too long.  Serve with a scoop of cold ice-cream.  Delish!

Fruit Pudding

Pudding Fruit Salad (yum!)

1 c seedless grapes
2 can drained chunked pineapple
2 can mandarin oranges
2-3 bananas
2 boxes vanilla instant pudding (3 oz size)
1 12 oz cool whip
2 c buttermilk

Mix pudding powder, cool whip, buttermilk. Add fruit. Chill. Delicious! Add a package
of crumbed fudge stripe cookies for an extra treat. You may also need to add more fruit
b/c it makes a lot of the pudding stuff.

Happy New Year!

I looooooooooooooooove my mom's homemade cinnamon rolls.  What better way to eat your way into the New Year?

And because I'm in a giving mood I'll share the recipe.  The recipe for the actual cinnamon rolls makes 4 dozen.  I cheat now and use the bread maker on the dough setting- makes 12 rolls- perfect for my little family.

Mama Nyholm's Cinnamon Rolls

Mix together and set aside:

2 c warm water (like baby bath)
4 Tbs yeast
½ c. sugar

Mix together:
2 c warm milk
2 eggs
½ c. Crisco (softened)
1 Tbs salt

Mix yeast mixture with milk mixture
Add 7-10 c flour and knead
Let rise 1 hour (covered) or until double in size

Punch down and divide into 4 balls

Roll out into 8x10 inch rectangle
Smear butter, sugar, cinnamon
Roll LONG way (12-14) inches long)
Cut into 12 rolls and place on cookie sheet
Let rise 30-40 minutes
Bake 10-15 minutes, then glaze

Glaze (for 12 rolls):
1 c powdered sugar
1-2 Tbs water or milk
1 tsp butter (soft)
½ tsp vanilla
Mix all together

Not Yummy, but SO cute

So you can't really eat these cakes, in fact, they take care of the exact opposite of eating, but they're so cute and are, indeed, cakes.