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Hello friends, I hope all is well in your world.
My family knows that I am not a real baker, you know the type that uses fresh ingredients and everything is made from scratch, nope, that’s not me. If and when I do bake it’s usually from a pouch or a box, but that doesn’t mean it tastes like cardboard. My hubby can also make a mean boxed cake because he uses pudding and it’s oh la la good!
During a recent shopping trip to Food Lion I noticed a new line of cupcake mixes by Duncan Hines, they may not be new to the market but they were certainly new to me. I purchased a box of Decadent Strawberry Cheesecake Cupcake mix.
Using these ingredients and following the directions on the box, they actually were decadently delicious!
My only complaint was there wasn’t enough cream cheese frosting to cover all the cupcakes, either that or I put too much inside the cupcakes…I think it was the latter.
What is your favorite baked dessert?
Stay Blessed ~ No Stress in 2014!
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Disclosure: This is a sponsored post for Jennie-O.com for which I received compensation, all opinions are 100% my own.
Hello Friends and Happy Fri-Yay!
As a family we don’t eat pork nor a lot of red meat so most of the time my meals are made with either chicken or turkey. Before becoming a member of the JENNIE-O Switch Circle, I had always purchased Jennie-O bacon and breakfast sausage which my son loves and I use the ground turkey in my lasagna and tacos.
This partnership is perfect because now when I receive coupons and merchandise from Jennie-O, it gives me an opportunity to try new recipes and then share them with you.
Today’s Friday Foodie Feature is
Spinach & Feta Cheese Frittatas with Turkey Bacon
Ingredients
- 1 package #JennieO Turkey Bacon
- 7 eggs
- 1 cup fresh spinach chopped
- 1/2 cup onions chopped
- 1/3 cup Feta Cheese
- 1/3 cup milk
- pepper to taste
- cooking spray
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray cold skillet with cooking spray then prepare JennieO Turkey bacon according to package instructions and set aside.
Rinse and remove stems from spinach leaves, chop them and 1/2 of the onion into bite size pieces
Saute both in same skillet used to cook bacon until spinach is wilted
Whip eggs, feta cheese, milk and pepper before adding spinach, onions and bacon. Cut bacon into bite size pieces, I use kitchen shears to make the job easier.
Because we drink Ricemilk I recently starting cooking with it, and find that foods tastes just as good if not better than when made with whole milk.
Spray muffin pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking then pour or spoon mixture into each cup approximately 2/3 full.
Bake 20 minutes, then watch out because they smell wonderful and my son couldn’t wait to try them!
Grab a cup of coffee or tea then sit back, relax to enjoy a leisurely breakfast or an afternoon snack.
What I like about this recipe is that I can make the Frittatas the night before, then hubby and the boys can warm them up the next morning in the toaster oven.
How about you, have you tried #JennieO turkey products or would you make the @SwitchToTurkey?
Jennie-O has offered to send $20.00 worth of coupons to one of my lucky readers! Just click JennieO.com and check out their product line, then come back and leave a comment telling us what Jennie-O Turkey product you would like to try and how you would prepare it?
1 winner (US only) will be randomly chosen by me, the contest ends next Friday, April 18th at Midnight
Have a fantastical Friday ~ See ya back here at 6:00 p.m. for the #WWDParty!
4/19/14
THE WINNER IS TERRI D. – CONGRATULATIONS!!!
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Hello Friends and Happy Fri-Yay!
Today’s Foodie Feature is not a Slow Cooked meal, but a tasty
Turkey Lasagna made with JennieO Ground Turkey.
Ingredients
- 1 package Jennie-O Lean Ground Turkey
- 1 Jar of spaghetti sauce, divided
- 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 cup total of chopped peppers, carrots and onions
- 1/4 teaspoon dried Italian Seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red peppers
- 1 container of Ricotta Cheese (15 oz)
- 1 package frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 3 cups Italian blend shredded cheese
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 12 lasagna noodles, cook and drained
- 1 tsp minced garlic (optional)
Preheat oven to 350 ~ and spray baking pan with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
Cook turkey until well done then pour in 1/2 jar of spaghetti sauce, tomato sauce, add peppers, carrots, onions, Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions and lay flat onto wax paper.
Mix ricotta cheese, spinach, 2 cups of shredded cheese and egg. Place 6 noodles in pan, and spread mixture on top of each noodle, then add ground turkey mixture.
Cover with remaining noodles and spaghetti sauce then top with Parmesan or additional shredded cheese.
Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and then bake an additional 15 minutes or until sauce is bubbly.
I served with Garlic Texas Toast and a Marinated Roasted Red Pepper for a tasty Friday night meal for my men.
Here’s a coupon to help you save on your next purchase of JennieO Ground Turkey.
Stay Blessed – No Stress in 2014!
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Hello Friends and Happy Fri-Yay!
You know that during the week I don’t get home until after 6:00 p.m. so I’m always on the look out for ingredients to make dinner an easy-breezy meal. I shop on Sunday’s for fresh meats and veggies and using coupons I’ll purchase pantry items such as Kraft Fresh Take Cheese & Breadcrumb Mix. We don’t eat a lot of red meat and chicken and turkey can easily become boring so it helps to have something like this at the ready that is quick, easy and good.
Kraft Fresh Take Smokey Mesquite BBQ Cheese & Breadcrumb Mix
Chicken Tenders
Separate packet to mix cheese and seasoned breadcrumbs
Rinse chicken in cold water
Spray pan with cooking spray
Coat chicken with mixture, sprinkle extra on top
Bake in preheated oven at 375~ for 15-20 mins or until done
I chose to serve with BirdsEye Steamfresh Rice Blends
Dinner was ready in less than hour
Meal was served on my grandmother’s plate
Kraft Fresh Takes can also be used on fish and pork.
Disclosure Statement
I was not financially compensated for this post, the product was purchased with my own money. The opinions are 100% completely my own based upon my experience.
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Saturday morning…Ding Dong ….not fully dressed, hair not done so I stayed partially hidden…hopefully they’ll go away….hearing nothing….peered through the side window to see The Brown Man running quickly down the front yard…he jumped back into his truck and drove away….opened the door slowly looking for the familiar brown box delivery…looked left…then right…then looked down…what the…what is this bright orange box…oh wow…my 1st Influenster VOXBOX!!!
Not fully dressed, hair not done…called #2 son to come downstairs quickly...what Ma?…here take this camera and go outside and take a picture...what?...go outside and take a picture of the box on the front step…what is it?...boy, just go out and take a picture…and not too close so you can see our address…what?…take the picture puhleeze (closed the door)…IT’S COLD OUT HERE!
Pic taken now he wants to open it up, grabs the letter opener while I stand aside, heart beating a mile a minute…I’ve read about these boxes but never actually saw one…it was exciting…son slits through the packing tape…lifts the lid and ta-da…this is what “we” got:
Son is not impressed…“Ma…can I have the biscuits, I’m hungry…next time tell them to send a car to test drive”, and with that off he went.
Inside the VoxBox were the following products:
Vaseline Spray & Go Moisturizer Total Moisture 6.5 oz can
This was by far my favorite product because of the spray-on application which is how I buy my sunscreen. It was not oily or overpowering in fragrance, also not thick and sticky which can be a problem when putting on clothes immediately after applying lotion.
Nectresse Natural Sweetener – 40 packets
I don’t use white sugar and don’t particularly like the bitter taste of artificial sweeteners but this was neither. It’s not raw sugar nor is it an artificial substance, it’s 100% natural fruit extract with zero calories. I used 1 packet in my coffee and a packet in my Spinach Smoothie this morning and it was really good. A recipe booklet with a measurement conversion chart was included so I’ll bake something this weekend and post the results next week.
Dickinson’s Original Witch Hazel Oil Controlling Towelettes – 20 count box
These towelettes were designed to be used as a quick refresher to remove dirt and oils from face and neck. I used one after removing my makeup for the night, the smell wasn’t pleasant but Witch Hazel has never been. It also contains aloe which gave it a cool and refreshing feeling that didn’t dry my skin or leave a residue. I think these will be good after gardening, doing yard work, or after poolside lounging, I’ll let you know in a few months.
and money saving coupons
belvita Breakfast Biscuits
My son ate the sample but since I had previously purchased I knew that I liked them. I’ve bought the single packs from Walmart as well as the boxes of 5, each contain 4 biscuits per pack. They are a perfect commuting breakfast because they don’t crumble and fall apart. A good source of fiber, I especially like the Blueberry flavor and bought a box yesterday from Super G.
Colgate Optic White Toothpaste, Mouthwash and Toothbrush
I suffer from Periodontal Disease so I am very particular with the products that I use for oral care. I regularly use a Rotadent Rotary toothbrush at night with a toothpaste for sensitive teeth; a manual toothbrush in the morning as well as for brushing at work. I also use a mouth rinse but this was the first time using Colgate Optic White Mouthwash. I immediately knew it contained peroxide by the way it foamed in my mouth, as a kid I used to brush with peroxide and baking soda. The Optic White Toothpaste was Sparkling Mint, did not have a gritty texture and didn’t irritate my sensitive teeth and gums. I really like the Colgate Optic White Toothbrush because of the whitening cups, soft bristles, cheek and tongue cleaner.
I am using all three products together as suggested for whiter teeth in 5 days, I will report my results next week.
Influenster is free to join and sends products for opinion of products and experiences.
I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes
Share your thoughts
Saturday morning…Ding Dong ….not fully dressed, hair not done so I stayed partially hidden…hopefully they’ll go away….hearing nothing….peered through the side window to see The Brown Man running quickly down the front yard…he jumped back into his truck and drove away….opened the door slowly looking for the familiar brown box delivery…looked left…then right…then looked down…what the…what is this bright orange box…oh wow…my 1st Influenster VOXBOX!!!
Not fully dressed, hair not done…called #2 son to come downstairs quickly...what Ma?…here take this camera and go outside and take a picture...what?...go outside and take a picture of the box on the front step…what is it?...boy, just go out and take a picture…and not too close so you can see our address…what?…take the picture puhleeze (closed the door)…IT’S COLD OUT HERE!
Pic taken now he wants to open it up, grabs the letter opener while I stand aside, heart beating a mile a minute…I’ve read about these boxes but never actually saw one…it was exciting…son slits through the packing tape…lifts the lid and ta-da…this is what “we” got:
Son is not impressed…“Ma…can I have the biscuits, I’m hungry…next time tell them to send a car to test drive”, and with that off he went.
Inside the VoxBox were the following products:
Vaseline Spray & Go Moisturizer Total Moisture 6.5 oz can
This was by far my favorite product because of the spray-on application which is how I buy my sunscreen. It was not oily or overpowering in fragrance, also not thick and sticky which can be a problem when putting on clothes immediately after applying lotion.
Nectresse Natural Sweetener – 40 packets
I don’t use white sugar and don’t particularly like the bitter taste of artificial sweeteners but this was neither. It’s not raw sugar nor is it an artificial substance, it’s 100% natural fruit extract with zero calories. I used 1 packet in my coffee and a packet in my Spinach Smoothie this morning and it was really good. A recipe booklet with a measurement conversion chart was included so I’ll bake something this weekend and post the results next week.
Dickinson’s Original Witch Hazel Oil Controlling Towelettes – 20 count box
These towelettes were designed to be used as a quick refresher to remove dirt and oils from face and neck. I used one after removing my makeup for the night, the smell wasn’t pleasant but Witch Hazel has never been. It also contains aloe which gave it a cool and refreshing feeling that didn’t dry my skin or leave a residue. I think these will be good after gardening, doing yard work, or after poolside lounging, I’ll let you know in a few months.
and money saving coupons
belvita Breakfast Biscuits
My son ate the sample but since I had previously purchased I knew that I liked them. I’ve bought the single packs from Walmart as well as the boxes of 5, each contain 4 biscuits per pack. They are a perfect commuting breakfast because they don’t crumble and fall apart. A good source of fiber, I especially like the Blueberry flavor and bought a box yesterday from Super G.
Colgate Optic White Toothpaste, Mouthwash and Toothbrush
I suffer from Periodontal Disease so I am very particular with the products that I use for oral care. I regularly use a Rotadent Rotary toothbrush at night with a toothpaste for sensitive teeth; a manual toothbrush in the morning as well as for brushing at work. I also use a mouth rinse but this was the first time using Colgate Optic White Mouthwash. I immediately knew it contained peroxide by the way it foamed in my mouth, as a kid I used to brush with peroxide and baking soda. The Optic White Toothpaste was Sparkling Mint, did not have a gritty texture and didn’t irritate my sensitive teeth and gums. I really like the Colgate Optic White Toothbrush because of the whitening cups, soft bristles, cheek and tongue cleaner.
I am using all three products together as suggested for whiter teeth in 5 days, I will report my results next week.
Influenster is free to join and sends products for opinion of products and experiences.
I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes
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I cook chicken so often that I’m afraid one day we’ll sprout feathers! We like chicken, it’s quick, easy to prepare, and cheap but sometimes it can be BORING. Yesterday I came across a recipe by Caramelpotatoes.com and since I had all the ingredients I decided to give it a try.
Ingredients:
1.5 lbs chicken tenders ( I cut up chicken breasts into chunks)
1 egg
1/2 can sweetened condensed milk (I used unsweetened coconut milk)
1 1/4 cups coconut
1 cup bread crumbs or Panko (I used both)
1/2 cup melted butter
Preheated the oven to 400~
Used parchment paper to line baking sheet
Cut up chicken breasts into chunks
Egg and coconut milk on one side
Coconut and Panko on the other side
Dipped chicken into egg/milk mixture
Coat both sides of chicken in crumbs and coconut
- Placed chicken on baking sheet covered with parchment paper
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