May 22, 2013

Father’s Day Italian Feast with World Market #CelebrateDad

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Meatloaf Meatballs and Pasta with Meatball and Red Pepper Bruschetta - Recipes from World Market

Hi friends! Father’s Day is right around the corner so it’s time to start planning the menu, right? Well today I’m sharing with you a delicious *Father-Approved* Father’s Day Italian feast with gourmet food items we picked up from Cost Plus World Market! Last weekend I took my husband shopping at World Market for Father’s Day and to get an idea of what kind of meal he would want for his special day. What cracks me up is that he whined at first (shopping?!), but as soon as he saw all the awesome products World Market has to offer, he was singing a different tune.

We headed into the gourmet food section of World Market – have you been? There is just so much to offer! After my husband had grabbed every bowl of Vietnamese Pho that the store had, we finally got to talking dinner. After looking at everything, here are the items we picked up…

Gourmet Food Products at Cost Plus World Market tomato basil pasta sauce / meatloaf seasoning / nest egg pasta / red pepper bruschetta sauce

And what did I make with those products? Well from the photo above you may have guessed: Meatloaf Meatballs and Pasta and a Meatball and Red Pepper Bruschetta appetizer. And let me tell you…yuuuummy! It was so tasty. My husband is a huge fan of meatloaf but honestly I have always been scared to give it a try. But just by adding the meatloaf seasoning to a pound of beef was instant goodness. So, are you ready for the recipe? Here ya go!

Meatloaf Meatballs and Pasta - Recipes from World Market

Meatloaf Meatballs and Pasta
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Cuisine: Dinner
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A delicious meatball and pasta recipe – with a twist!
Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 package Maggi Meatloaf Seasoning
  • 1 jar World Market Tomato Basil Sauce
  • ½ package Grand Mere Egg Nest Pasta
  • Water
  • Vegetable oil
Instructions
  1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Mix together meatloaf seasoning, ½ cup water and ground beef.
  3. Form meatball rounds from ground beef mixture and set aside.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a pan and place meatballs in the pan, turning occasionally to simply sear the meat around the outside.
  5. Place seared meatballs on a tray and bake in the oven for 30 minutes.
  6. While meatballs are cooking, cook pasta according to the instructions on the package.
  7. Heat up tomato basil pasta sauce as well.
  8. Once meatballs are cooked, plate pasta, meatballs and cover with pasta sauce.

Meatball and Red Pepper Bruschetta - Recipes from World Market

Meatball and Red Pepper Bruschetta
4.0 from 1 reviews

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Cuisine: Italian
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An easy and delicious twist on a traditional bruschetta appetizer.
Ingredients
  • Sliced baguette bread
  • Meatballs
  • World Market Cucina & Amore Piquillo Pepper Bruschetta sauce
  • Garlic clove, cut and peeled
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Instructions
  1. Bruch baguette slices with EVOO on both sides.
  2. Place in a hot pan or broil until both sides are toasted.
  3. Rub one side of the baguette slice with a garlic clove.
  4. Top with red pepper bruschetta sauce and half a meatball (or whole if you made them smaller – see meatball recipe above).

Delicioso! And for someone who was scared of meatloaf before, I think the meatballs turned out quite tasty! I definitely preferred the taste of the meatloaf meatballs over just plain ground beef.

Meatloaf Meatballs and Pasta

Meatball and Red Pepper Bruschetta

And I made my husband happy – what is better than that? I know I’ve done a good job when he’s telling me how good it is as we’re eating, you know, rather than when I have to ask 100 times during the meal, “is it ok?” Haha. So be certain that this was one of those “winning” moments in the kitchen.

I’ve always loved shopping at World Market – and now I’ve won my husband over too! For me, it’s the gourmet food, housewares, kitchen supplies, and jewelry! But there is plenty for the men in your life too, including great Father’s Day gifts! From BBQ & Grilling, Outdoor Furniture & Decor, to a wide variety of products for your Home Bar, they’ve got your man covered! In fact, I have a Father’s Day gift idea from World Market that I’ll be sharing SOON! And you know World Market is taking it one step further this holiday season with Dad’s Day Sweeps!

Dad's Day Sweeps at Cost Plus World Market #CelebrateDad

From now through June 7th, if you’re a World Market Facebook fan, you can enter for a chance to win a $1,000 World Market gift card for you and dad! Now who wouldn’t love that? You can earn bonus entries for liking our Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram & Tumblr. So head over and enter the Dad’s Day Sweeps today!

Happy Father’s Day!

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May 19, 2013

Chunky Chicken Salad Cups

Chunky Chicken Salad Cups

I don’t know about you, but I love me some appetizers! In cute cups. Wonton cups. Filled with Chunky Chicken Salad.

Okay, so, I didn’t always put my famous chicken salad in wonton cups, but now I have and I love it even more. Yes, it’s famous. It doesn’t matter if it’s only famous in my corner of the world – to me it is famous. These cups might make it famouser. I know what you’re saying, I can hear you – That’s not a worrrrrrd! … Oh… well… now it is! :P

Soooo, what do you do with leftover chicken?

I throw it on top of a pizza, sometimes I add it to a taco shell, or I mix it in this salad together with marinated mushrooms, pickles, and sour cream. YEP! Don’t knock it ’til you try it! You will be eating up your fingers – it’s that good!

In fact, when I go to a BBQ, this is the salad that I am asked to bring 90% of the time. The other 10% is reserved for dessert. But, I bring dessert wherever I go – can’t have me a partaaaaay without somethin’ sweet, ya know.

And since the weather decided to go from 45 to 90 in less than 42.5 hours, I think you need to go to a BBQ and bring this salad with you.

Chunky Chicken Salad Cups

Imma tell you one thing – you can put as much or as little as you want into that salad. I never measure. As I said, I just throw in the ingredients, mix in the sour cream, and fill up the wonton cups.

ENJOY!

Chunky Chicken Salad Cups
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Cuisine: American
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A refreshing chicken salad mixed with pickles, mushrooms and sour cream.
Ingredients
  • For the Wonton Cups
  • 12 Wonton Cups
  • baking spray
  • For the Chicken Salad
  • 2 cups shredded, cooked chicken breast, cooled
  • 1 cup chopped marinated mushrooms (canned mushrooms work just as well)
  • 1 cup chopped baby dill pickles
  • 1 tub (8 oz.) sour cream (I prefer to use Daisy Sour Cream for this recipe)
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350.
  2. Lightly grease a 12-cup cupcake tin with baking spray.
  3. Place wonton wrappers in the bottom of the pan.
  4. Bake for 5 to 7 minutes, or until crisp and slightly brown.
  5. Prepare the chicken salad by combining all ingredients in a medium-size mixing bowl; mix well.
  6. Fill baked wonton cups with chicken salad.
  7. Serve.

 

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May 13, 2013

Strawberry Box Cake – Tastes Like Homemade!

Tastes Like Homemade Strawberry Box Cake #cake #recipe

Hi friends! I hope you had a fabulous weekend and if you’re a mom, that you had a great Mother’s Day! Today I’m sharing a delicious strawberry cake that, yes – starts with a box cake – but you’d never know by the taste! Now, the story behind this cake. Strawberry cake is my husband’s favorite cake. And I’m sure I’m not the only one in history who’s tried a shortcut here and there – right? So when I was shopping for Easter lunch and saw a strawberry boxed cake and strawberry frosting in the store I thought I had hit the jackpot! But then I made the cake. And whoa. It was not at all what I had in mind! It tasted like some kind of strawberry candy – and when most of the cake went uneaten, I knew I wasn’t the only one who wasn’t impressed. So I set out for a delicious compromise.

So like many of our cupcake recipes here on A Night Owl, our Tastes Like Homemade Strawberry Cake starts with a box cake mix!

Strawberry Box Cake – Tastes Like Homemade!
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A delicious strawberry cake starting with a box cake mix, but tastes like homemade!
Ingredients
  • 1 plain white cake mix
  • 1 3oz box strawberry Jello
  • 4 tbsp flour
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup milk
  • 4 large eggs
  • ½ cup chopped strawberries and juice (fresh or thawed frozen)
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Mix cake mix, strawberry Jello, flour, oil, sugar, milk, eggs and strawberries and juice with an electric mixer until well blended.
  3. Pour batter into a rectangular cake pan or into three round cake pans.
  4. Bake for 33-35 minutes or until toothpick inserted into the middle of the cake comes out clean.
  5. If you’re stacking round cakes, remove from the pans and allow to cool for at least 30 minutes before frosting.
  6. Frost with Easy Strawberry Frosting and enjoy!

Easy Strawberry Frosting
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  • 8 tbsp (1 stick) butter at room temperature
  • 4 cups sifted confectioners sugar
  • ½ cup chopped strawberries
Instructions
  1. With an electric mixer, blend softened butter.
  2. Add sifted confectioners sugar and strawberries (with minimal juice) and mix on low until blended.
  3. Continue to blend on low until the frosting is creamy.
  4. If the frosting is too thin, add more sugar; if it is too thick, add more strawberries.

 

Tastes Like Homemade Strawberry Box Cake #cake #recipe

Well there you have it! The cake is fairly easy and tastes oh so delicious! And if making your own frosting is too much, you could even use a can of frosting from the store and I’m sure it would taste great as well. I think a yummy cream cheese frosting would be fantastic too – I just try to limit the amount of dairy in desserts I make for my boys.

So if you’re looking for a shortcut that won’t taste like a shortcut (ahem, strange-tasting strawberry box cake), then give this a try! Let me know what you think! This is one cake that didn’t go to waste in our home, and I’ll be making it again soon!

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May 5, 2013

Easy Buffalo Chicken Wrap with Tyson Chicken Fries

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Easy Buffalo Chicken Wrap with Tyson Chicken Fries #ChickenFryTime

Hi friends! Today I’m sharing with you a quick, easy and delicious Buffalo Chicken Wrap recipes made with Tyson Chicken Fries! We’re big fans of Tyson chicken in our house – previously we’ve shared a delicious Barbecue Chicken Pizza with Tyson Honey BBQ Strips and our boys just love Tyson Chicken Nuggets! So when I had the opportunity to try out Tyson Chicken Fries and come up with a yummy recipe – I jumped at the chance!

So this past weekend I headed down to our local Sam’s Club to pick up some groceries and our Tyson Chicken Fries. You can check out my entire shopping trip in this Google+ Album! I was excited to get the chicken fries home to give them a try and to use them in a recipe. Since I love all things buffalo sauce, I decided on coating the fries with a little buffalo sauce and to incorporate the buffalo chicken fries into a delicious wrap!

Tyson Chicken Fries #ChickenFryTime

So I grabbed they Tyson Chicken Fries and my Franks RedHot Wing sauce and got to work.

How to make an Easy Buffalo Chicken Wrap with Tyson Chicken Fries #ChickenFryTime

Easy Buffalo Chicken Wrap
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Cuisine: American
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Ingredients
  • Tyson Chicken Fries
  • Buffalo sauce
  • Wraps or tortillas
  • Salad mix or chopped lettuce
  • Ranch or bleu cheese dressing
Instructions
  1. Cook Tyson Chicken Fries according to directions on the bag.
  2. Coat cooked fries with buffalo sauce.
  3. Place coated fries in the broiler for 5 minutes.
  4. During that time, toss salad or chopped lettuce in ranch dressing.
  5. Once buffalo chicken fries are done, lay out wrap or tortilla, top with salad mixture and buffalo chicken fries and roll it up!

Easy Buffalo Chicken Wrap with Tyson Chicken Fries #ChickenFryTime
So simple – but let me tell you, they are delicious! I was actually quite surprised at how much I liked them and finished off the wrap in no time. If you want to try this recipe or have many more in mind, I really do recommend that you pick up the Tyson Chicken Fries! They were a breeze to prepare and so tasty! I know that we’ll continue to use them in easy chicken recipes and give them to the boys as is, as well. Be sure to visit Tyson to learn about more of their fabulous products and how they can save you time and effort, without skimping on the flavor! Also visit Tyson on Facebook as you will soon be able to enter to win free Six Flags tickets for your family vacation!

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April 29, 2013

Spinach and Artichoke Dip Pizza

Spinach and Artichoke Dip Pizza | #recipe #pizza

Here I am, back again… quick, who sings these lyrics?!

( the song is stuck in my head, but I have no clue whose song it is… :-) )

So! Did you like that Strawberries and Cream Ice Cream Cake? It’s crazy-good, right?! I love that stuff!

Wanna know what else I love? PIZZA! Can you relate?

BUT, I only like homemade pizza. For reals. I’m not one to call up a pizza place and order delivery. I did that a lot back in college and have not done it ever since. I make my own. Including the crust!

Spinach and Artichoke Dip Pizza | #recipe #pizza

Lemme tell you about this crust. It’s sooooo easy, you’ll probably want to jump on it as soon as you read the recipe. It will only take 5 minutes of your time to prepare.

And then there’s the toppings!! Oh, the toppings… so, so good. Sautee some spinach here, open up a can of artichokes there, mince some garlic, spread some cream cheese, and…and that’s it! Pop it in the oven for about 15 minutes and have yourselves a partaaaaay!

Now go and make it! Make sure to let me know how you have fallen in love with the best pizza you have ever made. Everrrrr! :-D

Spinach and Artichoke Dip Pizza | #recipe #pizza

ENJOY!

Spinach and Artichoke Dip Pizza
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Homemade pizza crust topped with spinach, cream cheese, and artichokes.
Ingredients
  • For the Crust
  • 1 cup warm water (110 degrees Fahrenheit)
  • 1 package (1/4 oz.) instant yeast
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • Garlic powder
  • For the Toppings
  • 4-ounces Whipped Cream Cheese
  • 1 can (14 oz.) quartered artichokes
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 bag (9 oz.) spinach
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups Shredded Mozzarella cheese
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375.
  2. Pour the warm water in a large bowl; whisk in the yeast until completely dissolved.
  3. Add in the olive oil and flour.
  4. Stir with a wooden spoon until it all comes together and a ball of dough is formed. You may need to use your hands.
  5. Cover with a kitchen towel and set in a warm place for 15 minutes.
  6. Line a baking sheet or a pizza pan with aluminum foil and spray it with non-stick spray.
  7. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 3 minutes.
  8. Spread the pizza dough on the prepared pan, using the palm of your hands and fingers to stretch it out to about a 1-inch thickness. (You can make it as thin or as thick as you want)
  9. Bake it in the oven for 10 minutes.
  10. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
  11. Spread the cream cheese on top of the pizza crust.
  12. Separate the artichoke leaves and spread over the cream cheese; set aside.
  13. Heat the olive oil in a frying pan and add the spinach.
  14. Season with salt and pepper, and cook until just wilted.
  15. Mix in the minced garlic and remove from stove.
  16. Spread the spinach mixture on top of the artichokes.
  17. Top with cheeses.
  18. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until crust is browned and cheese is melted.
  19. Serve.

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April 18, 2013

World Market Blood Orange Sangria and #MyAmazingMom

World Market Blood Orange Sangria

Hi friends! Mother’s Day is coming up and do you know what that means? Presents and family time and most likely breakfast, lunch or brunch with your loved ones! If you’re dining at home this year, why not head on down to Cost Plus World Market to find gourmet goodies to make your meal just a little extra special? As part of the World Market Trendsetter Tribe I got to do a little shopping in order to come up with a tasty recipe that you can use this Mother’s Day. And with World Market’s fabulous selection – that was easy! And using their delicious Blood Orange Italian Soda, I came up with this amazing sangria recipe!

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World Market Blood Orange Sangria
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A simple and delicious sangria made with white wine, berries and World Market Blood Orange Italian Soda!
Ingredients
  • 1 bottle World Market Blood Orange Italian Soda
  • 1 bottle white wine
  • 1.5 cups orange juice
  • 2 cups berries or fruit of choice
  • ice as needed
Instructions
  1. Simply combine the World Market Blood Orange Italian Soda, white wine and orange juice together in large pitcher and stir.
  2. Add in berries or fruit of choice and ice as needed.

 
Doesn’t that sound amazing? Well, it is! It’s light and the soda adds in just the right amount of flavor and fizz. I might just head back down to World Market to grab a few more of these bottles to have on hand. They also have Orange Mango Passion Fruit and Pomegranate flavors as well – we might just have to try those too!

World Market Blood Orange Sangria 3 I love shopping at World Market. Not only for fun gourmet food finds, but for housewares, kitchen supplies, jewelry and scarves! In fact, you can find amazing Mother’s Day gifts at World Market too! Your one-stop shop for a very special day! And of course World Market is taking it one step further this holiday season with the My Amazing Mom Contest & Fan Sweepstakes.

My Amazing Mom Contest

From now through May 3rd, if you’re a World Market Facebook fan, you can nominate your mother for a chance to win a $5,000 World Market gift card! Your can upload a photo of your mother and tell World Market what makes her special. Once the photo and essay is complete, you can share your entry on your social media channels and ask your friends to vote for her. The top 5 submissions will be entered as finalists and World Market judges will review and choose a final winner. Don’t want to nominate your mother? No worries you can still enter their Fan Sweepstakes. Simply follow World Market on your favorite social media channels (this must be done within the Facebook application) for more chances to win one of 10 $500 World Market gift cards.

Doesn’t that sound amazing? So enter the My Amazing Mom Contest & Fan Sweepstakes, then head down to World Market today to pick up a fabulous Mother’s Day gift and goodies to make your Mother’s Day meal extra special this year!

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April 17, 2013

Strawberries and Cream Ice Cream Cake

Strawberries & Cream Ice Cream Cake | Layers of pound cake, strawberries, and ice cream make this a decadent and creamy frozen treat | #recipe #icecream #cake #strawberries

Hi, everybody!! *waving*

Ooooooh, this is exciting!

I should probably introduce myself, ha!? OK. Pretend that we’re shaking hands…

Hi, my name is Katerina, but you can call me Kate! Now let’s hug!! :-D

I am the new girl around here… please be gentle!

I love love love Kim’s blog, and I was super excited when she asked me to be a contributor on A Night Owl. How cool is that?!? You, my new friends, will be seeing my face a few times a month. Cool?! I sure hope so!

Oh, wait! I should also tell you that I am the author of the food blog, Diethood! Don’t worry. There’s nothing diet-y about it. It’s just a play on words. In fact, my blog’s tag line is, “Not a Diet-Food Food Blog”. See! No diets.

Seriously, though, just look at this cake. Does this cake look like a green smoothie to you? No, of course not! It’s a cake! AND an ice cream! I don’t know about you, but in my world Cake + Ice Cream = LOVE. The best math formula, everrrr!

You know what’s sorta embarrassing about this cake?

It’s like 3, or 8 already made ingredients, and there’s no baking involved. All you have to do is assemble it! Yaha! <—- (said in my best “Ross” voice. P.S. I’m obsessed with Friends!).

Do you just want me to shut up and give you the recipe?

FINE! ;-)

Go grab a pound cake, some strawberry ice cream, heavy whipping cream, and some berries… I’ll be right here waiting for ya.

ENJOY!

Strawberries & Cream Ice Cream Cake | Layers of pound cake, strawberries, and ice cream make this a decadent and creamy frozen treat | #recipe #icecream #cake #strawberries

Whipping Cream
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  • 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
Instructions
  1. In your mixer’s bowl, combine cream, vanilla, and sugar.
  2. Beat the mixture on high until stiff peaks form; about 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. Put it in the fridge until ready to use.

Strawberries and Cream Ice Cream Cake
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Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • Whipping cream
  • 1 all-butter pound cake (I use Sara Lee), cut into 8 slices
  • 2 cups strawberry ice cream
  • 10 whole strawberries, sliced
Instructions
  1. Line a 9×5 loaf pan with aluminum foil, leaving an overhang on opposite sides to lift the cake out.
  2. Place half of cake slices in a single layer in bottom of prepared pan.
  3. Using an offset spatula, spread the ice cream over cake.
  4. Layer sliced strawberries over ice cream.
  5. Spread half of the whipping cream over the strawberries.
  6. Place the rest of the cake slices over the whipping cream.
  7. Spread the rest of the whipping cream on top of the cake slices.
  8. Let cake set in the freezer for at least 6 hours or overnight.
  9. When ready, lift the cake out of the pan, cut and serve.

 
Strawberries & Cream Ice Cream Cake | Layers of pound cake, strawberries, and ice cream make this a decadent and creamy frozen treat | #recipe #icecream #cake #strawberries

Thank you for reading!! If you want to say HI, hop on over to my blog, Diethood, or you can find me on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest… girl, I’m all over the place!

xo, Kate

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April 15, 2013

Loaded Baked Potato Casserole with Kraft #FreshTake #CBias

Loaded Baked Potato Casserole with Kraft #FreshTake #Cbias

Hi friends! I am so excited to share a fun, new recipe with you today: Loaded Baked Potato Casserole with Kraft Fresh Take! Kraft Fresh Take is a meal kit that provides you with a fresh take on any meal. The cheese and breadcrumb mix gives you flavorful, crisp and cheesy dishes with easy preparation! So when I was tasked to come up with a tasty side with Kraft Fresh Take – I immediately thought of a yummy loaded baked potato! But baked potatoes (depending on how you cook them) can take some time to prep, and I’m usually a quick 30-minute meal kind of gal. So I came up with this idea to mix loaded baked potato ingredients with some mashed potatoes, top with Kraft Fresh Take, and make it a casserole side dish!

Once I had this idea in mind, I headed down to my local Walmart to pick up the groceries. You can see the Google+ Album of my shopping trip here! I grabbed all the things I needed, including Kraft Fresh Take. You can find Kraft Fresh Take varieties in the refrigerated cheese section of your local Walmart.

Kraft Fresh Take in the refrigerated cheese section of your grocery store!

Once I had groceries in hand, I headed home to whip up the Loaded Baked Potato Casserole as a side to our rotisserie chicken for dinner! Here’s the recipe I came up with.

Loaded Baked Potato Casserole with Kraft #FreshTake #CBias
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A delicious “loaded” mashed potato recipe made with Kraft Fresh Take cheese & breadcrumb mix.
Ingredients
  • 2 cups mashed potatoes (fresh or instant)
  • 2 cups steamed broccoli
  • 2 oz real bacon bits
  • 1 tbsp cream cheese
  • 6 oz package Kraft Fresh Take Cheddar Jack & Bacon Mix
  • Sour cream (opt)
  • Chives (opt)
Instructions
  1. Mix 1 tbsp cream cheese into mashed potatoes.
  2. Stir in steamed broccoli and bacon bits.
  3. Spread mashed potato mixture into a casserole dish.
  4. Open Kraft Fresh Take package to mix cheese and breadcrumbs.
  5. Cover mashed potatoes with Kraft Fresh Take mix.
  6. Bake for 20 minutes at 375 degrees.
  7. Remove from oven, dish out portions and serve with sour cream and chives (optional).

Make a Loaded Baked Potato Casserole with Kraft #FreshTake #Cbias

The end result was amazing. I’m serious. Because I don’t have a lot of time during the week outside of work and other activities, I don’t spend a lot of time in the kitchen. So when I make something that my husband really likes, he says so. Over and over. And this weekend he raved about this dish, and specifically about the Kraft Fresh Take topping. So I’ve started thinking of how I can incorporate more Kraft Fresh Take into our meals! It’s really a quick and easy (and inexpensive!) way to kick your meals up a notch.

Also, be sure to watch for the Kraft Fresh Possibilities Tour truck which will be making stops across the country from March through the end of July. To see if they are making a stop in your town you can check this website: Fresh Possibilities Tour.

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April 10, 2013

50 Perfect Popsicles – The Ultimate Summer Survival Guide!

50 Perfect Popsicle Recipes - Mint, Mango, Margarita and MORE! The Ultimate Summer Survival Guide! #popsicle #recipes

Hi friends! Today I’m sharing a yummy list of 50 Popsicle Recipes! Is it Spring-time where you live? I’m in sunny AZ and we’re well into warmer temperatures. And you know what that means, time to break out the ultimate Summer survival tool, the popsicle! A little hint to a review and giveaway coming up – we just received a Zoku Quick Pop Maker! I wanted to do a little popsicle research up front, thus this lovely list was born. I’ll be trying out some of these fabulous recipes and whipping up a few of our own I’m sure, so stay tuned! (Check out our Orange Julius Popsicles!)

    1. Raspberry Yogurt Popsicles {Evan’s Kitchen Ramblings}
    2. Mango and Salted Coconut Popsicle {The Design Files}
    3. Lemonade Stand Popsicles {Somewhere Splendid}
    4. Avocado Popsicles {Cup of Jo}
    5. Cereal and Milk Popsicles {The Little Foodie}
    6. Creamy Lemon Popsicles {Gimme Some Oven}
    7. Blue Bottle Macchiato Pops {Daily Waffle}
    8. Mango Orange Yogurt Popsicles {6 Bittersweets}
    9. Peaches and Creme Popsicles {Babble}
    10. Chocolate-Vanilla-Swirl Pudding Pops {Chow}
    11. Butterscotch Pudding Pops {Chow}
    12. Vanilla Pudding Pops {Chow}
    13. Chocolate Pudding Pops {Chow}
    14. Oreo Popsicles {Little Inspiration}
    15. Root Beer Float Popsicles {Cupcakes and Cashmere}
    16. Blood Orange Creamsicles {Babble}
    17. Blackberry, Honey and Yogurt Pops {Lottie + Doof}
    18. Coconut Cream Popsicles {Smile Monsters}
    19. Peach Popsicles {Chocolate and Carrots}
    20. Lemon Buttermilk Sherbet Pops {Daily Waffle}
    21. Cantaloupe Popsicles {Tutti Dolce}
    22. Strawberry Champagne Popsicles {Brown Sugar}
    23. Chai Popsicles {La Spelonca Vegetariana}
    24. Samoa Popsicles {My Baking Addiction}
    25. Orange Creamsicles {Oven Love}
    26. Rainbow Pudding Pops {Sandy Toes and Popsicles}
    27. Boston Cream Pie Popsicles {Something Swanky}
    28. Frozen Pina Colada Pops {Loves Food and Art}
    29. Fresh & Fruity Grape Popsicles {Mom Endeavors}
    30. Pistachio Cream Popsicles {Little Inspiration}
    31. Blackberry Lime Cheesecake Popsicles {Simple Bites}
    32. Rosemary-Infused Lemonade Popsicles {Babble}
    33. Honeydew Raspberry Popsicles {Kitchen Simplicity}
    34. Strawberry-Ricotta Popsicles {My Baking Addiction}
    35. Pumpkin Pie Popsicles {Kitchen Corners}
    36. Minted Watermelon Popsicles {Food & Wine}
    37. Bloody Mary Popsicles {Fork and Beans}
    38. Nutella Fudgesicles {Daily Waffle}
    39. Mango Mojito Pops {Tasty Trials}
    40. Pineapple Coconut Cilantro Popsicles {Keep Your Diet Real}
    41. Honey Yogurt Berry Pops {Joylicious}
    42. Peach Bellini Popsicles {Bespangled}
    43. Sweet Tea Ice Pops {Foodie with Family}
    44. Fig, Vanilla and Sour Cream Popsicles {Bay Area Bites}
    45. Strawberry Lemonade Popsicles {Pass the Sushi}
    46. Mint Chocolate Cheesecake Popsicles {Good Life Eats}
    47. Mudslide Poptail {Endless Simmer}
    48. Margarita Popsicle {Confections of a Foodie Bride}
    49. Dark Chocolate Pineapple Popsicles {Got Chocolate}
    50. Strawberry Shortcake Popsicles {Babble}
      NEW! Orange Julius Popsicles {A Night Owl}

One word: yum! It almost makes me look forward to those 100-degree temperatures! Ok, not quite, but with the Zoku and these fabulous recipes I think we just might make it through! Do you have a favorite popsicle recipe or trick? Share it with us in the comments. I’m so excited to start experimenting!

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March 30, 2013

{Late Night Snack} Salty Butterscotchy Chocolaty Yummy Cookies

Salty Butterscotchy Chocolaty Yummy Cookies

Hi friends, Jen here for this months Late Night Snack!!  This month I’m gonna share with you recipe that is from scratch but still pretty easy and believe me WORTH the hassle. Especially if you’re a salty/sweet combo loving fool like me!  Let me introduce to you my Salty Butterscotchy Chocolaty Yummy Cookies!

I created this recipe to use up the partial bag of chocolate and butterscotch chips I has leftover and then decided to throw in some kosher salt because I’m obsessed with salty sweet combinations.

{Late Night Snack} Salty Butterscotchy Chocolaty Yummy Cookies
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A salty sweet treat!
Ingredients
  • 2¼ cup flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • ½ cup of butter
  • ½ cup Nutella
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¾ cup chocolate chips
  • ¾ cup butterscotch chips
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl.
  3. Mix sugar, butter, Nutella, vanilla extract and eggs. Stir until smooth.
  4. Stir in flour mixture a little at a time until fully combined.
  5. Stir in chocolate and butterscotch chips.
  6. Spoon rounded balls of cookie dough onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
  7. Bake for 10 minutes.
  8. Cool and enjoy.

  Salty Butterscotchy Chocolaty Yummy Cookies

Salty Butterscotchy Chocolaty Yummy Cookies

Enjoy!

Jen of Life According to the Streets is a contributor for A Night Owl.

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March 27, 2013

Easy Enchilada Casserole

Easy Enchilada Casserole

Hi friends! Today we’re sharing an EASY but delicious Enchilada Casserole! This is my go-to party recipe; a few ingredients can feed a lot of folks without a lot of work!

Easy Enchilada Casserole
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Love enchiladas but don’t have the time to prepare? Pull this casserole together in minutes with the same great taste!
Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 dozen corn tortillas
  • 1 can chopped olives
  • 1 10oz can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 10oz can cream of mushroom soup
  • ½ chopped onion
  • 1 lb shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 can diced green chilies
  • 1 10oz can enchilada sauce
  • Optional garnish: sour cream, guacamole and salsa
Instructions
  1. Cook the ground beef until well done.
  2. Mix together soup, enchilada sauce, olives, onion, and chilies.
  3. Add ground beef and cheese.
  4. Cut corn tortillas into strips or sections and add in to the mix.
  5. Transfer to a casserole dish and bake for 45-60 minutes at 350.
  6. Garnish with sour cream, guacamole and/or salsa (optional).

 

Easy Enchilada Casserole

Easy Enchilada Casserole

Easy Enchilada Casserole

And just like that you’re done and you have a delicious meal that is sure to please! Do you have a go-to recipe that is so easy but is a crowd-pleaser? Share it with us here in the comments!

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March 20, 2013

50 Fabulous Smoothie Recipes

50 Fabulous Smoothie Recipes #smoothie #recipes

Hi friends! I have another tasty list for you today – 50 Fabulous Smoothie Recipes! Now recently you may have seen that I shared 100 Nutella Recipes and 50 Sweet & Savory Pies. While those lists are terrific and tasty, they may not be swimsuit friendly. I received a specific request (you know who you are) for a healthier smoothie list – so here you are! Do you love smoothies? I do! In fact when I’m trying to make healthier choices I tend to make more smoothies to help curb my sweet tooth that so often gets me into trouble! So I’m definitely taking note of some of these new-to-me recipes as well as sharing them with you!

    1. Papaya-Ginger Smoothie {Martha Stewart}
    2. Blueberry Swirly Smoothies {BHG}
    3. Apple Pie Smoothie {The Bestest Recipes Online}
    4. Raspberry + Coconut Smoothie {A Beautiful Mess}
    5. Peanut Butter Banana Green Smoothie {Mom On Timeout}
    6. Mocha Covered Banana Smoothie {Shibley Smiles}
    7. Cherry-Almond Smoothie {BHG}
    8. Hawaiian Smoothie {Delish}
    9. Easy Strawberry Smoothies {The Gunny Sack}
    10. Apple and Beet Smoothie {Citron Limette}
    11. Chocolate Avocado Smoothie {Knead to Cook}
    12. Pomegranate-Berry Smoothie {Delish}
    13. Blueberry-Pineapple Smoothie {BHG}
    14. Blood Orange Smoothie {Hungry Hannah}
    15. Healthy Shamrock Mint-Flavored Smoothie {An Edible Mosaic}
    16. Quick Strawberry Smoothies {Winner Dinners}
    17. Raspberry-Avocado Smoothie {Delish}
    18. Tutti-Fruity Smoothie {BHG}
    19. Blueberry Chia Blast Smoothie {The Curvy Carrot}
    20. Dark Chocolate Blackberry Smoothie {A Girl Worth Saving}
    21. Walnut-Date Smoothie {Aida Mollenkamp}
    22. Banana Smoothie {Clever Pink Pirate}
    23. PB+J Smoothie {BHG}
    24. Peach Smoothie Recipe {Taste of Home}
    25. Kiwi-Pineapple Smoothies {BHG}
    26. Coconut Orange Pineapple Smoothie {M Double M}
    27. Orange Cranberry Smoothie {Sparkles and a Stove}
    28. Melon-Ginger Smoothie {Delish}
    29. Coconut Blueberry Smoothie {Coconut Recipes}
    30. Blueberry Sunrise Smoothie {BHG}
    31. Orange Banana Smoothie {Social Cafe}
    32. Very Berry Banana Smoothie {Cookies & Clogs}
    33. Vegetable Smoothie {Delish}
    34. Peach Green Smoothie {Let’s Talk Fitness}
    35. Carrot Lemonade Smoothie {Let’s Talk Fitness}
    36. Green Piña Colada Smoothie {The Kitchn}
    37. Pumpkin Smoothie {About a Mom}
    38. Kiwi-Melon Coolers {BHG}
    39. Mango Coconut Smoothies {Kitchen Confidante}
    40. Banana-Peanut Butter Smoothie {Delish}
    41. Avocado Berry Breakfast Smoothie {Avocado Central}
    42. Mudslide Smoothie {The Breakfast Project}
    43. Watermelon Smoothie {Food Doodles}
    44. Vegan Cinnamon Bun Smoothie {Pop Sugar}
    45. Blueberry Lemonade Superfood Smoothie {Let’s Talk Fitness}
    46. Cherry Banana Smoothie {Weight Watchers Recipes}
    47. Raw Chocolate Strawberry Superfood Smoothie {Linda Wagner}
    48. Strawberry Ginger Smoothie {The Lemon Bowl}
    49. Orange-Berry Smoothie {Whole Living}
    50. Pineapple Coconut Smoothie {All Healthy Recipes}

Ok which is your favorite? Which one will you try first? I think I might give the PB+J one a try! Let me know if you try one or if you have an award winning smoothie recipe of your own! Leave your link in the comments!

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March 18, 2013

Easter Basket Cupcakes

Easter Basket Cupcakes

Hi friends! Now that we’ve made it past St. Patrick’s Day, I think we can focus our full attention on Easter crafts and recipes – and we have a great one for you today – Easter Basket Cupcakes! These are again straight from Grandma’s Kitchen. My mother is probably the best baker that I know, and I love that she loves to make fun treats for our family. Last week we shared her famous Honey Caramel Corn with you, and this week we’re sharing these adorable cupcakes!

She made them in just a few easy steps…

Easter Basket Cupcakes
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Cute and easy Easter Basket Cupcakes!
Ingredients
  • Chocolate cake mix and ingredients called for on the box
  • Cupcake liners
  • Vanilla icing
  • Shredded coconut
  • Green food coloring
  • Jelly beans
  • Chocolate Twizzlers
Instructions
  1. Simply bake the chocolate cupcakes according to the directions on the box.
  2. While baking, color shredded coconut with green food coloring.
  3. Once cupcakes are baked and cool, top with vanilla frosting, green shredded coconut and jelly beans.
  4. Insert a chocolate Twizzler like a “basket handle” into the cupcake.
  5. And you’re done!

And here’s how they turn out…

Easter Basket Cupcakes

Easter Basket Cupcakes

Aren’t they just the cutest? They look great and they’re tasty too! If you’ve never colored coconut before and need more detail on that step, check out this how-to by Nest of Posies! I think this would be a fun activity with the kids as well. Let each one decorate their own basket! I hope you enjoyed another installment of From Grandma’s Kitchen. Do you think we should make this a regular segment. I sure do!

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March 13, 2013

50 Sweet & Savory Pies

50 Sweet & Savory Pies! #pie #dessert #recipes

Hi friends! Tomorrow is National Pi Day, good ‘ole 3/14! And in the spirit of “Pi” we’ve rounded up 50 Sweet and Savory “Pies” for your baking pleasure! So why not start off dinner with a Savory Pie below then end with a Sweet Pie for dessert? Some of these recipes are new to me, I know we’ll be giving a few a try!

Savory

    1.  Burrito Pie {Taste of Home}
    2. Chicken Pot Pie {Chef in Training}
    3. Savory Focaccia Pie {BHG}
    4. Tamale Pie {Cinnamon Spice & Everything Nice}
    5. Cottage Pie {My Foodbook}
    6. Meatloaf Pie {Tastebook}
    7. Mushroom and Feta Phyllo Pie {Closet Cooking}
    8. Greek Chicken Phyllo Pie – Kotopita {Cinnamon Spice & Everything Nice}
    9. Baked Mexican Pie {Recipe.com}
    10. Shepherd’s Pie {Paula Deen}
    11. Ricotta Pie {Cinnamon Spice & Everything Nice}
    12. Spinach Pie {Martha Stewart}
    13. Zucchini Pie {Whole Living}
    14. Farmland Vegetable Pie {Epicurious}
    15. Spaghetti Pie {Key Ingredient}
    16. Rustic Dutch Rosemary Asparagus Pie {Blissfully Content}
    17. Savory Chicken Pie {Paula Deen}
    18. Pasta Pie {Key Ingredient}
    19. Spaghetti Squash Pie {Sprint 2 the Table}
    20. Crescent Zucchini Pie {Southern Hospitality}
    21. Cheeseburger Pot Pie {Key Ingredient}
    22. Potato Cheese Pie {Foodista}
    23. Country Chicken Bacon Pot Pie {Key Ingredient}
    24. Green Tomato Pie {Paula Deen}
    25. Chicken Quesadilla Pie {Kudos Kitchen by Renee}

Sweet

    1. Easiest Pie Crust Ever + Strawberry Pie {Thistlewood Farms}
    2. Nutella Hand Pies {Folk via At the Picket Fence}
    3. Caramel Apple Crumb Pie {Oh, Ladycakes}
    4. Caramel Apple Pie {Sweet Tooth}
    5. No-Bake Pumpkin Pie {Little Inspiration}
    6. Lemon Pie Bars {Happy Hour Projects}
    7. Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Pie {Growing Up Gabel}
    8. Salted Caramel Banana Pudding Pie {Pink Cake Plate}
    9. Toll House Pie {Pink Cake Plate}
    10. Gluten Free Apple Pie {All for the Everyday}
    11. Easy Nutella Cream Pie {Country Chic Cottage via Mom Endeavors}
    12. Leftover Candy Hand Pies {Diethood}
    13. Mud Pie {Girl. Inspired}
    14. St. Patty’s Apple Pie {Family Feedbag}
    15. Tiramisù Pie {Good Food}
    16. Boston Cream Pie {Whisk Kid}
    17. Salted Honey Pie {Cookie Crazed Mama}
    18. Skillet Apple Berry Pie {Diethood}
    19. Fresh Pear Pie {All Recipes}
    20. Banana Cream Pie {Simply Delicious}
    21. Lemon Meringue Pie {Martha Stewart}
    22. Hot Fudge Pie {Key Ingredient}
    23. Classic Sour Cherry Pie with Lattice Crust {Key Ingredient}
    24. Peanut Butter Cup Pie {World of Delciousness}
    25. No Bake Key Lime Pie {Eat Good 4 Life}

Ok which is your favorite? I think we’ll maybe do a Chicken Pot Pie for dinner and then why not give Thistlewood’s Easy Pie Crust and Strawberry Pie a try? It all sounds so delicious! Let me know if you try one or if you have an award winning pie recipe of your own! Leave your link in the comments!

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March 11, 2013

Honey Caramel Corn

Honey Caramel Corn - made with zero corn syrup but just as delicious! #caramel #corn #recipes

Hi friends! Today I’m sharing with you the most delicious recipe for caramel corn, WITHOUT any corn syrup – Honey Caramel Corn! This recipe is straight from Grandma’s Kitchen, that is, from my mom! Our oldest is really sensitive to processed sugars so she came up with this awesome recipe so that he could still enjoy Grandma’s sweet snacks. How sweet is that? She made it for Little Man’s birthday party and it was a HIT! And because I know there are so many out there that might be in the same boat, we definitely wanted to share this tasty recipe!

Honey Caramel Corn
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Do you love caramel corn but don’t love using corn syrup? Then this is the caramel corn for you! Made with sweet honey, it’s equally as delicious!
Ingredients
  • 10 cups popped popcorn
  • ½ cup honey (local honey is my preference)
  • 3 Tbsp. oil or butter
  • ¼ tsp. salt
  • ½ tsp. baking soda
Instructions
  1. Pour popped popcorn into a large casserole dish .
  2. Heat the honey, oil & salt in a saucepan until bubbly.
  3. Keep at a low boil, whisking occasionally, for 4-5 minutes, until the mixture begins to thicken.
  4. Add the baking soda, whisk and pour over the popcorn.
  5. Mix until popcorn is well coated. (This is very hot so use caution).
  6. Bake for 1 hour at 275 degrees, stirring every 15 minutes.
  7. Pour into a large container & allow to cool before serving.
  8. Store in an airtight container.
  9. Optional: Add nuts to the popcorn before topping with the caramel.

 
Now doesn’t that just look and sound delicious? Let me tell you – it is! So make some today for your kiddos with a little less guilt and maybe a little less sugary side effects!

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March 6, 2013

100 Nutella Recipes – Cookies, Cakes, Crepes and MORE!

100 Nutella Recipes - Cookies, Cakes, Crepes and MORE! at { anightowlblog.com } #nutella #recipes

Hi friends! So I’m sharing something amazing with you today – 100 Nutella Recipes! Ahhh, I have to tell you I was dying just putting this post together! And yes, I know I am LATE to the game here. I’ve dabbled in the hazelnut and cocoa goodness here and there, but lately it has been on my mind. I bought my first full jar a few weeks ago and there it sat. For days. Then this weekend I broke it out, and now I can’t stop thinking about it. It haunts me from my pantry, hehe! So I asked all of you on Instagram – what you love with Nutella? And it was a great list! So I started making an actual list, then it turned into THIS. This lovely, delicious, long list. Oh and I’m adding to it, so if you’ve got a glorious Nutella recipe that isn’t listed here, share it in the comments! I have a lot of baking to do…

    1. Nutella Lava Cookie Cups {Table for Two}
    2. Nutella Buttercream {Craft Bake Sew Create}
    3. Nutella + Blackberry Hand Pies {FOLK}
    4. Nutella + Apple Pizza {Big Red Kitchen}
    5. Salted Nutella Peanut Butter Thumbprint Cookies {The Spiffy Cookie}
    6. Reeses Nutella Banana Bread {Back for Seconds}
    7. Nutella Popcorn {BruCrew Life}
    8. Nutella Cookies {Bubbly Nature Creations}
    9. Nutella Baklava {Epicurean Mom}
    10. Nutella Milk {Bell’alimento}
    11. Nutella Cloud Frosting {Crumbs and Chaos}
    12. Nutella Oatmeal Crumb Bars {Edible Life in NYC}
    13. Nutella Buns {Saveur}
    14. Nutella Donuts {Damndelicious}
    15. Nutella Brownies {Mother Thyme}
    16. No-Bake Healthy Energy Pops {Little Inspiration}
    17. Nutella Cupcakes {My Baking Addiction}
    18. Nutella Shooters {Key Ingredient}
    19. Nutella-Stuffed Brown Butter + Sea Salt Chocolate Chip Cookies {Ambitious Kitchen}
    20. Nutella in the Middle Pancakes {Munchkin Munchies}
    21. Nutella Bundt Cake {Mata Cukierenka}
    22. Nutella Hamantaschen {Growing Up Gabel}
    23. Nutella Freezer Fudge {Damy Health}
    24. Peanut Butter Nutella Crepes {Joylicious}
    25. Nutella Heart Ravioli {Recipe Girl}
    26. Nutella Dip {What’s Cooking, Love?}
    27. Chocolate and Nutella Lava Cakes {FOLK}
    28. Nutella Truffles {My Baking Addiction}
    29. Nutella S’more Bars {Chef in Training}
    30. Chocolate Nutella Cookies {Pixelated Crumb}
    31. Banana Nutella Smoothie {The Chef Next Door}
    32. Nutella Filled Sugar Donuts {Buns in My Oven}
    33. Nutella Meringues {Cream Puffs in Venice}
    34. Triple Chocolate Nutella Cookies {Mom Endeavors}
    35. Nutella Hazelnut Pots de Creme {Bell’alimento}
    36. Nutella Pudding {Food 52}
    37. Nutella S’more Stuffed Crust Pizza {Pardon the Dog Hair}
    38. Chocolate Nutella Alfajores {6 Bittersweets}
    39. Nutella Ring {Key Ingredient}
    40. Cheesecake Nutella Twists {Inside BruCrew Life}
    41. Nutella Mousse Cups {Dinners, Dishes & Desserts}
    42. Vegan Nutella Bites {My Whole Food Life}
    43. Nutella Pear Tart {The Lovely Cupboard}
    44. Nutella Kiss Cookies {Something Swanky}
    45. Nutella Waffle Sandwich Cookies {Just a Taste}
    46. Nutella Banana Crepes {Clever Pink Pirate}
    47. Nutella Pancakes {Bell’alimento}
    48. Nutella Swirled Blondies {Food Ramblings}
    49. Nutella Pie Pops {Call Me Cupcake}
    50. Nutella Croissant Puddings {Butter Baking}
    51. Strawberry Nutella Milkshake {Two Peas and Their Pod}
    52. Nutella Scones {Dessert by Candy}
    53. Banana Nutella Granola {Sally’s Baking Addiction}
    54. Nutella & Meringue Tart {bellaNutella}
    55. Nutella Pretzel Brownies {Bakingdom}
    56. Nutella Sticky Buns {Cinnamon Spice & Everything Nice}
    57. Nutella Reese’s Cups {Making the World Cuter}
    58. Salted Peanut Nutella Puppy Chow {Sally’s Baking Addiction}
    59. Nutella Cheesecake Bars {Tide & Thyme}
    60. No-Churn Nutella Ice Cream {The Noshing Bride}
    61. Funfetti Nutella Cupcakes {Inside BruCrew Life}
    62. Nutella Biscotti with Hazelnuts & Chocolate {Patty’s Food}
    63. Nutella Souffle {Big Girls Small Kitchen}
    64. Coconut Nutella Cupcakes {Your Cup of Cake}
    65. Nutcrackle – Chewy Nutella Cookie {Hungry Rabbit}
    66. Nutella Banana Mini Muffins {This Gal Cooks}
    67. Nutella Swirl Brownies {bellaNutella}
    68. Nutella Banana Pops {Zinnrunner}
    69. Nutella Crescents with Cinnamon Walnut Crumble {Deep South Dish}
    70. Nutella Brownie Oreo Cupcakes with Nutella Frosting {Butter Baking}
    71. Nutella Mousse Trifle {Something Swanky}
    72. Oatmeal Nutella Scones {Portuguese Girl Cooks}
    73. Nutella Fudge Pops {Chocolate-Covered Katie}
    74. Nutella Cinnamon Rolls with Vanilla Glaze {Averie Cooks}
    75. Nutella Bites {Diethood}
    76. Nutella & Sea Salt Stuffed Sugar Cookie {Cookin’ Canuck}
    77. Fried Nutella Banana Hand Pies {Heather Christo Cooks}
    78. Flourless Nutella Cake {Bell’alimento}
    79. Nutella Almond Bars {The Messy Baker}
    80. Nutella Ganache Covered Cheesecake {Kitchen Confidante}
    81. Nutella Mudslides {Kitchen Treaty}
    82. Peanut Butter Frosted Nutella Brownies {Nutmeg Nanny}
    83. Nutella Drop Biscuits {Two Peas and Their Pod}
    84. Chocolate & Nutella Macarons {Cake + Allie}
    85. Nutella Mug Cake {Kuntal’s Kitchen}
    86. Nutella Pudding Icebox Cake {Dessert by Candy}
    87. Nutella Hot Chocolate {The Hungry Housewife}
    88. Vanilla Nutella Butterball Cookies {Make and Take}
    89. Nutella Crepe Cake {Kumquat}
    90. Strawberry-Banana Nutella Shortcake {Babble}
    91. Nutella & Cinnamon Swirl Bread {Mmm is for Mommy}
    92. Nutella Chocolate Chip Cake {Culinary Concoctions by Peabody}
    93. Nutella Oat Breakfast Cookie {In Katrina’s Kitchen}
    94. Red Velvet Nutella “Cinnamon” Roll Hearts {Yammie’s Noshery}
    95. Nutella Instant Iced Coffee {Plateful}
    96. Coconut Macaroon Nutella Nests {Two Peas and Their Pod}
    97. Nutella Chocolate Chip Banana Bread {Something Swanky}
    98. Strawberry Nutella Mug Cake {Cookie Crazed Mama}
    99. Nutella Stuffed Cinnamon Sugar Muffins {Sally’s Baking Addiction}
    100. Nutella French Toast with Strawberries {The Kitchen Life of a Navy Wife}

Are you hungry now? I know I am! In fact, I’ve been trying out a new easy Nutella recipe of my own tonight! This may be a “thing” and I’ll apologize in advance, haha! But if your love of Nutella is mutual, let’s be Nutella buddies and share our obsession through recipes!

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February 22, 2013

10 Tasty Margarita Recipes

10 Tasty Margarita Recipes

Hi friends! It’s National Margarita Day so today we’re sharing 10 Tasty Margarita Recipes for you to try out! Now if you don’t drink alcohol, I think you’ll find that many of these recipes would make a tasty fizzy fruit drink as well, minus the tequila! So give them a try and let me know which one you think is best!

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February 18, 2013

Southwestern Chicken Tortilla Soup with Classico Tomatoes #CookClassico

Date Night with Classico Tomatoes #CookClassico

Hi friends! Today I’m s haring the yummiest (yes, that’s a word) recipe for Southwestern Chicken Tortilla Soup with you that I made with Classico Tomatoes! But first, let me provide you with the background story. Did you have a romantic date night for Valentines? With two little ones, we don’t get out much, so a quiet dinner at home is our typical date night these days. So that’s just what we did! And what better to round out our Winter months with a delicious homemade soup?

Healthy Meals with Classico Tomatoes #CookClassico

We ADORE soup in our home. All of my boys love it! And I find that it’s an easy meal to put together for this busy, working mama. And since my boys all have aversions to dairy, most of the soups I make are tomato-based. And there’s a new tomato in town, Classico Canned Tomatoes! Classico Tomatoes are 100% all-natural, always packed fresh with no preservatives! And that’s always important when you’re cooking for your loved ones.

So we decided to give it a try for our Date Night soup of choice: Southwestern Chicken Tortilla Soup. We used both Classico Crushed Tomatoes and Classico Heavy Tomato Puree along with just a few other ingredients to make it a meal!

Southwestern Chicken Tortilla Soup with Classico Tomatoes #CookClassico

And I am going to be completely honest with you, the soup was DELICIOUS. So much so that my husband has instructed me to use these same tomatoes in all of our soups and tomato-based meals going forward. So are you ready for the recipe? I know you are!

Southwestern Chicken Tortilla Soup with Classico Tomatoes #CookClassico

Southwestern Chicken Tortilla Soup
5.0 from 4 reviews

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An easy and delicious, hearty soup made with Classico Tomatoes!
Ingredients
  • 1 28oz can Classico Crushed Tomatoes
  • ¼ cup Classico Heavy Tomato Puree
  • 1 can whole black beans, drained
  • 1 can corn, drained
  • 1 can green chilies
  • 1 can chicken broth
  • 1 package taco seasoning
  • 1 shredded rotisserie chicken
  • Shredded cheese (opt)
  • Sour cream (opt)
  • Tostada shells or fried corn tortillas (opt)
Instructions
  1. Mix together crushed tomatoes, heavy tomato puree, black beans, corn, green chilies, chicken broth, taco seasoning and shredded chicken in a large pot.
  2. Bring to a boil then lower heat to simmer for 30 minutes.
  3. Spoon soup into bowls, garnish with cheese and sour cream (opt) and serve with ready-made tostada shells or fried corn tortillas.

 

Southwestern Chicken Tortilla Soup with Classico Tomatoes #CookClassico

So give the soup a try. And be sure to grab Classico Tomatoes, it makes all the difference in the world! Classico products can be found at your local Walmart. So head on over and grab the ingredients you need to make this today! You won’t be disappointed!

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February 4, 2013

Game Day with Tyson Honey BBQ Chicken Pizza #MealsTogether

Game Day with Tyson Honey BBQ Chicken Strips #MealsTogether

Hi friends! Did you all celebrate the Big Game yesterday with family and friends? We did! We love football parties in our house. And this year we had some fabulous food and appetizers, thanks in part to Tyson Honey BBQ Chicken Strips! Now I love a good home-cooked meal just like any other gal, but if you put together parties you know that the food portion of party planning can be tricky! You want a delicate balance of homemade, tasty and easy so that you’re not stressing out over every little detail at the end.

For our party I decided on a menu of some sweet treats, snack mix, drinks and some fabulous BBQ Chicken Pizza! I knew that I could get all I needed and more from our local Walmart, so me and little man set out to shop. You can check out our fun shopping experience in our Game Day Shopping at Walmart Google+ album! While there we picked up everything we needed, including some Tyson’s Honey BBQ Strips!

Tyson Honey BBQ Chicken Strips #MealsTogether

Now these strips came in so handy! Rather than having to cook the chicken, I just grabbed a ready-made pizza crust, our favorite BBQ sauce and cut up the strips to put on the pizza! Genius, right?

Tyson Honey BBQ Chicken Pizza #MealsTogether

Just top that baby with some diced green onions and fresh mozzarella and you have  yourself one FANTASTIC pizza! I have to admit, I think I loved it even more with the Tyson Honey BBQ Chicken, over the grilled chicken we normally have. The flavor was so rich and amazing! Sound good? Well here’s the recipe, just for you!

Tyson Honey BBQ Chicken Pizza #MealsTogether

Tyson Honey BBQ Chicken Pizza
4.3 from 3 reviews

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Cuisine: Pizza
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Serves: 6
Ingredients
  • Tyson Honey BBQ Chicken Strips
  • Ready-made (or homemade) pizza dough
  • Favorite BBQ Sauce
  • Sliced red onions
  • Fresh mozzarella
  • Fresh cilantro
Instructions
  1. Cook pizza dough according to instructions; I laid my ready-made dough onto a cookie sheet and baked for 8 minutes before preparing the rest of the pizza.
  2. Spread a layer of BBQ sauce on the pizza dough.
  3. Cut the Tyson Honey BBQ Chicken Strips into small pieces and arrange on pizza dough.
  4. Layer sliced red onions over the chicken.
  5. Cover with mozzarella and bake until the cheese begins to turn golden on peaks and edges.
  6. Sprinke fresh, chopped cilantro over the pizza, slice and serve!

 

Tyson Honey BBQ Chicken Pizza #MealsTogether

The Tyson Honey BBQ Chicken Strips really are delicious and a time-saver and I highly recommend giving them a try! As you can tell, the outcome was a crowd-pleaser (even if the game wasn’t)!

Game Day with Tyson Honey BBQ Chicken Pizza #MealsTogether

What are your tips for party planning? Do you make all of your food and decorations or do you find ways to save on time and energy? I always love to learn more tricks of the trade! Be sure to visit Tyson to learn about more of their fabulous products and how they can save you time and effort, without skimping on the flavor, for your next party!

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January 28, 2013

Easy Peasy Pizookie

How to make your own BJ's or Oregano's Pizookie (Pizza Cookie) at home by { anightowlblog.com }

Hi friends! It’s likely my favorite dessert on planet Earth – the Pizookie. If you know of it, it’s probably from the likes of BJ’s Brewery or Oregano’s. Both delicious, both high on my list. But did you know that they are also so very easy to make at home? We had a night alone this weekend while the kids were at the grandparents, so I whipped up a couple as a sweet treat for me and the hubs. And I posted it on Instagram, and you all asked for the recipe! PS – I also showed a sneak peak on Vine, the new 6-second video sharing app, HERE! If you’ve joined, be sure to come find and follow me at “anightowlblog” and I’ll follow you back! And back to the recipe…

Easy Peasy Pizookie
4.5 from 2 reviews

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Adapted from Nestle Chocolate Chip Recipe.
Ingredients
  • 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. salt (I use sea salt)
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) butter or margarine, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 2 cups vanilla ice cream
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Mix flour, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl.
  3. Cream together butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract in large bowl with hand or stand mixer.
  4. Add eggs and beat until well mixed.
  5. Add in flour mixture slowly until completely blended.
  6. Here I add dough to 1 pt sized Pyrex baking dishes, which work perfectly for the pizookie. You can also use small cast iron or other glass baking dishes.
  7. Since my husband likes white chocolate and I like milk chocolate, I then add chocolate chips to the top of the dough. You could always incorporate them into the dough first if that is what you prefer.
  8. Bake the pizookies at 375 until golden brown around the edges, approximately 18 minutes.
  9. Remove from the oven; the center will be somewhat mushy still, but perfect for a pizookie!
  10. Serve with a scoop of ice cream on top and you’re good to go!

This is how they look before going into the oven…

How to make your own BJ's or Oregano's Pizookie (Pizza Cookie) at home by { anightowlblog.com }

And here’s how the goodness turns out…

How to make your own BJ's or Oregano's Pizookie (Pizza Cookie) at home by { anightowlblog.com }

Top it with some ice cream and you’re golden!

How to make your own BJ's or Oregano's Pizookie (Pizza Cookie) at home by { anightowlblog.com }

That’s it! If you love a good pizookie, I hope you’ll give this a try! Let me know how it turns out for you!

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