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Toasted Marshmallow Fudge

12/6/2024

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Toasted Marshmallow Fudge

This Toasted Marshmallow Fudge combines the irresistible flavors of s'mores with creamy fudge. It's the perfect treat for marshmallow lovers and a delightful dessert for any occasion.

Ingredients:

  • 3 cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips

  • 1 can 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk

  • 1/4 cup of unsalted butter

  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

  • 1 1/2 cups of mini marshmallows

  • 1 cup of crushed graham crackers

  • 1/2 cup of white chocolate chips optional for drizzle

Instructions:

Line an 8x8 inch 20x20 cm square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides for easy removal


In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and unsalted butter


Microwave the mixture in 30-second intervals, stirring each time, until the chocolate and butter are completely melted and the mixture is smooth


Stir in the vanilla extract until well combined


Fold in the mini marshmallows and crushed graham crackers, reserving a small portion of each for topping


Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly


Sprinkle the reserved mini marshmallows and crushed graham crackers on top of the fudge, pressing them gently into the surface


If desired, melt the white chocolate chips in the microwave in 15-second intervals and drizzle it over the fudge for an extra touch


Chill the fudge in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until it is firm and set


Once the fudge has set, use the parchment paper overhangs to lift it out of the pan


Cut the fudge into squares and serve


Enjoy!


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Quick Fish Tacos with Avocado Ranch Dressing

12/4/2024

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Quick Fish Tacos with Avocado Ranch Dressing

These quick and tasty fish tacos are perfect for a weeknight dinner. The crispy fried fish is complemented by the creamy and flavorful avocado ranch dressing, making these tacos a family favorite.

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb white fish fillets

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • 1 tsp chili powder

  • 1/2 tsp cumin

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs

  • 1 egg, beaten

  • 8 small corn tortillas

  • 1 cup shredded lettuce

  • 1 cup diced tomatoes

  • 1/2 cup diced red onion

  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro

  • 1 ripe avocado, sliced

  • 1/2 cup sour cream

  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise

  • 1/4 cup buttermilk

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

  • 1 tsp onion powder

  • 1/2 tsp dried dill

  • 1/2 tsp dried parsley

  • Juice of 1 lime

  • Oil for frying

Instructions:

Add salt, pepper, chili powder, and cumin to the fish fillets


Put some flour on each fillet, then dip them in an egg, and finally cover them with panko breadcrumbs


In a pan over medium-high heat, add the oil


Fry the fish fillets for three to four minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and cooked all the way through


To make the avocado ranch dressing, put buttermilk, garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, dried parsley, sour cream, and lime juice in a small bowl


To make the corn tortillas soft, heat them in a dry skillet or the microwave


To make tacos, put a fried fish piece on each tortilla and then add diced tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and avocado slices on top


Add the avocado ranch dressing and serve right away


Have fun with your Quick Fish Tacos with Avocado Ranch Dressing!


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Peanut Butter Pancakes with Honey Butter

12/2/2024

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Peanut Butter Pancakes with Honey Butter

A tasty change from regular pancakes are these Peanut Butter Pancakes with Honey Butter. The nutty taste of peanut butter and the sweetness of honey butter make a delicious breakfast treat.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 2/3 cup milk

  • 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter

  • 1 large egg

  • 2 tablespoons melted butter

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • For Honey Butter:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 2 tablespoons honey

Instructions:

Mix the sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl with a whisk


Put the peanut butter, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract in a different bowl


Mix until it's smooth


Add the wet ingredients to the dry ones and mix them together just until they are mixed


Don't mix it too much; lumps are fine


Set a griddle or nonstick skillet over medium-high heat


Grease it a little with cooking spray or butter


Place a quarter-cup of the pancake batter on the hot griddle for every pancake


While cooking, turn the pan over and cook the other side until it turns golden brown


If the edges look set, it's done


To make honey butter: Put softened butter and honey in a small bowl and mix them together well


On top of the peanut butter pancakes, put a small amount of honey butter


Have fun!


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Apple Pie Oatmeal Cookie Recipe - The Frugal Navy Wife

11/30/2024

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Apple Pie Oatmeal Cookie Recipe - The Frugal Navy Wife

These Apple Pie Oatmeal Cookies combine the flavors of apple pie with the goodness of oatmeal cookies. They're perfect for a frugal and tasty treat, whether for a Navy family or anyone else looking to enjoy a delightful dessert.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups old-fashioned oats

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar

  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 cup finely chopped apples

  • 1/2 cup raisins or dried cranberries

  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans optional

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 350F 175C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper


In a bowl, combine the oats, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt


Mix well


In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth


Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined


Gradually add the dry oat mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just incorporated


Fold in the chopped apples, raisins or dried cranberries, and chopped nuts if using


Scoop spoonfuls of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart


Flatten each scoop slightly with the back of the spoon or your fingers


Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown


Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely


Enjoy these delicious apple pie oatmeal cookies!


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Pink Rose Cupcakes

11/28/2024

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Pink Rose Cupcakes

Delicate pink rose cupcakes with a hint of rosewater flavor and a beautifully piped rose frosting. Perfect for special occasions or a delightful treat!

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder

  • 1/4 tsp salt

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 1 cup granulated sugar

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1/2 cup whole milk

  • 2-3 drops pink food coloring

  • 1/2 tsp rose extract

  • For the rose frosting:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 2 cups powdered sugar

  • 2-3 tbsp milk

  • 1 tsp rose water

  • Pink food coloring

  • Edible rose petals for decoration

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350F 175C and line a cupcake tin with paper liners


In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt


Set aside


In another bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy


Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition


Stir in the vanilla extract


Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry mixture


Mix until just combined


Add the pink food coloring and rose extract, and mix until the batter turns a pale pink color


Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full


Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean


Allow the cupcakes to cool in the tin for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely


For the rose frosting, beat the softened butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar, milk, rose water, and a few drops of pink food coloring


Beat until smooth and fluffy


Once the cupcakes are completely cool, pipe the rose frosting onto each cupcake using a piping bag and a star tip


Decorate with edible rose petals and serve


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Simple Side Salad - Erica Julson

11/26/2024

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Simple Side Salad - Erica Julson

A side salad recipe by Erica Julson that is quick and easy. There are lots of fresh flavors in this simple salad, and it goes well with any meal.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups mixed greens

  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

  • 1/4 cup cucumber, sliced

  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced

  • 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled

  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette dressing

  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion


Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly


Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese on top


Season with salt and pepper to taste


Serve immediately as a refreshing side salad


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Gluten-Free Gingerbread Men Cookies

11/24/2024

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Gluten-Free Gingerbread Men Cookies

Enjoy the classic taste of gingerbread men cookies without gluten. These cookies are perfect for holiday baking or anytime you're craving a festive treat.

Ingredients:

  • 3 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar

  • 1/2 cup unsulphured molasses

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions:

Whisk the salt, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda, and gluten-free flour blend together in a medium bowl until everything is well mixed


Put softened butter and brown sugar in a large bowl


Use an electric mixer to mix the two together until the mixture is light and fluffy


To the butter mixture that has been creamed, add the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract


Beat the mixture until everything is well mixed


Mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients one at a time until a dough forms


Make two halves of the dough


Cover each halves with plastic wrap and put them in the fridge for at least an hour


Warm the oven up to 350F 175C and put parchment paper on baking sheets


Take a piece of dough out of the fridge and roll it out to a thickness of about 1/4 inch between two pieces of parchment paper


Using gingerbread man cookie cutters, cut shapes out of the rolled dough


Carefully place the cookies on the baking sheets that have been prepared, leaving space between each one


Do the rolling and cutting again with the rest of the dough


The cookies should be in a hot oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until they are set and the edges are just barely golden


After taking the cookies out of the oven, let them cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheets before moving them to a wire rack to cool all the way down


Once the gingerbread men cookies are cool, you can decorate them however you like with icing, candies, or other things


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Mexican Pasta Salad

11/22/2024

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Mexican Pasta Salad

A Mexican-style summer salad that is cool and filling. There are lots of fresh vegetables, creamy avocado, and a tangy dressing in this pasta salad.

Ingredients:

  • 2 small avocados

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

  • 1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed

  • 1/2 cup corn kernels

  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped

  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

  • 8 oz pasta your choice

  • 1/4 cup sour cream

  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise

  • 1 lime, juiced

  • 1 tsp chili powder

  • 1/2 tsp cumin powder

  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Follow the directions on the package to cook the pasta


Take it out and let it cool down


The cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, black beans, corn, red onion, and cilantro should all be put in a large bowl


Whisk the lime juice, chili powder, cumin powder, salt, and pepper into the sour cream in a separate bowl


Put the dressing on top of the pasta salad and toss it around to cover everything


The diced avocados should be added slowly


Put the salad in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before you serve it so that the flavors can mix


Put your Mexican Pasta Salad in the fridge and enjoy it!


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Slow Cooker Cheesy Herb Dinner Rolls

11/20/2024

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Slow Cooker Cheesy Herb Dinner Rolls

These cheesy herb dinner rolls made in a slow cooker are a great addition to any meal. When you mix cheeses and herbs, you get a tasty and comforting side dish that is also easy to make.

Ingredients:

  • 1 can refrigerated dinner rolls

  • 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

  • 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

  • 1 tablespoon melted butter

  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs such as oregano, basil, thyme

Instructions:

Spread the dinner rolls out on a flat surface


On top of each roll, put some shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese


Put the cheese inside the dough and roll it back up


Line up the rolls in the slow cooker so they don't touch


Brush the rolls with a mixture of melted butter and dried Italian herbs


Put the lid on top and set the heat to low


Let it cook for two to three hours, or until the rolls are done and the cheese melts


Enjoy while still warm!


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Grilled Pineapple Turkey Burgers with Pepper Jack Cheese

11/18/2024

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Grilled Pineapple Turkey Burgers with Pepper Jack Cheese

These Grilled Pineapple Turkey Burgers with Pepper Jack Cheese are a delicious twist on traditional burgers. The combination of juicy turkey patties, grilled pineapple, and melted pepper jack cheese creates a mouthwatering flavor that's perfect for a summer barbecue.

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb ground turkey

  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs

  • 1/4 cup diced red onion

  • 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper

  • 1/4 cup diced fresh pineapple

  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

  • 4 slices pepper jack cheese

  • 4 hamburger buns

  • Lettuce and tomato slices for garnish

  • Cooking spray or oil for grilling

Instructions:

Ground turkey, breadcrumbs, red onion, red bell pepper, fresh pineapple, cilantro, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper should all be mixed together in a bowl


Take the mixture and shape it into 4 burger patties


Set your grill to medium-high heat and use cooking spray or oil to coat the grate


Put the turkey burger patties on the grill


Cook for 5 to 6 minutes on each side, or until they're done all the way through and have nice grill marks


In the last minute of cooking, put a slice of pepper jack cheese on top of each burger and let it melt


While the burgers are cooking, use the grill to lightly toast the buns


Take the burgers and buns off the grill


Put a tomato slice and a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each bun


Then put a turkey burger with melted cheese on top of that


Finally, put the top half of the bun on top of that


Enjoy while hot!


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