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Tasty Tuesday: Make Peppermint Bark

November 12, 2013 By MommyOctopus 2 Comments
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Who knew that making peppermint bark was so simple and yummy? I sure didn’t! I’m going to be making a ton of this during the holiday season! Here’s what you need:

Simply melt the chocolate, layer in and throw in the crushed candy canes! MMMmmm Good!

and ENJOY!

Make Peppermint Bar

Ingredients

11 oz White Baking Chips
11 oz Milk Chocolate Baking Chips
1/2 tsp Peppermint Extract
12 Candy Canes

Instructions

Place Candy Canes in Food Processor and crush.
Line sheet with parchment paper.
Melt Milk Chocolate in microwave by heating at 50% for 1 minute and stirring until smooth.
Pour milk chocolate into pan and level.
Place in refrigerator for 20 minutes.
Melt White Chocolate in microwave by heating at 50% for 1 minute and stirring until smooth.
Add Peppermint extract to white chocolate.
Pour white chocolate into pan and level.
Pour crushed peppermint over white chocolate.
Place in refrigerator for 20 minutes.

How To Make Snickers Minecraft Pops

November 1, 2013 By MommyOctopus Leave a Comment
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Supplies

Pop Sticks
Green Candy Melts
Black Candy Melts
Snickers Bite Size
Toothpick

Directions

Unwrap the bite size Snickers. Then take a pop stick and push it into the Snickers, sending it almost all the way through.

Now in a coffee mug or another small size microwavable dish, melt about ½ cup green candy melts according to the directions on the bag. Dip the Snicker into the melted green candy, spinning it around so that it gets coated on all sides. Try to do it fast as the chocolate on the Snickers will melt. Place the stick end in a glass so that they are standing up.

Allow to cool/harden. After they are hardened, do it again. Buy doing a second dip you will be able to cover any remaining brown that is showing. Allow to harden.

In another small size microwavable dish, melt about 6 or 7 black candy pieces. Dip your toothpick into the melted black candy. Find the flattest side of the pops and use the toothpick to paint on the face. Make the eyes and mouth as square as possible.

Tasty Tuesday: How To Make Tie Dye Marshmallows

October 29, 2013 By MommyOctopus Leave a Comment
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If there is going to be a chocolate fountain at any of your holiday parties this year, or if you just think your guests would enjoy the fun festiveness marshmallows offer, you are going to want to pay attention. This holiday season, why not add some charm to your marshmallows with a pop of color? Below, you will find out how to make your very own Tie Dye Marshmallows, perfect for celebrating the holiday season in colorful style. Take a peek!

Ingredients:

Large, white marshmallows
Food coloring
Small bowls
Toothpicks
Cupcake cups
Water

Directions:
1. Begin by adding 2 drops of the your food coloring choices to individual bowls.
2. Add ¼ cup of cold water to each bowl. Mix well so the food coloring blends with the water.
3. Insert a toothpick into each marshmallow. This will act as your holder when you dip it.
4. Begin dipping by placing the bottom portion of the marshmallow into the mixture and hold it for 5-7 seconds. If you wish for brighter color, just add an extra drop of coloring and mix. Do NOT soak it in the mixture longer as it will just soften the marshmallow and make it sticky and soggy.
5. To allow the extra mixture to run off and allow the marshmallow to dry, set it onto a cupcake cup to dry.
6. Once your marshmallow is relatively dry, you can dip it in the second color. To do this, move the toothpick to the opposite end of the marshmallow (the recently colored side) and repeat the process in a new color.
8. Place the marshmallow in a clean cupcake cup so it can continue to dry.
9. Allow your marshmallows to dry for one hour before using.

Now all you need to do is gather your freshly colored marshmallows in a bowl or place them on skewers for dipping. They make not only a tasty treat, but can actually add some color and décor to your party as well. Give this simple DIY project a try and see how fun it can be to tie dye your very own marshmallows.

Simple Crock Pot Chicken Quesadilla Recipe

September 20, 2013 By MommyOctopus 2 Comments
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Around here, dinners often times need to be kept simple especially when we are getting home right at dinnertime from dance some days or if I know I’m going to be running errands all day. This recipe is by far one of the most simple things that turns out perfect every time! There usually is enough for leftovers as well!

Put the following ingredients in the crockpot on low in the morning and allow to cook all day:

1 can Rotel – undrained
1 package cream cheese
6 boneless skinless chicken breasts

About 30 minutes before dinnertime, go ahead and shred the chicken with two forks. It should fall apart and blend nicely with the rotel and cream cheese. It has the most amazing flavor! It should look like this

Now when it’s dinnertime, go ahead and heat up your frying pan, spray it and add a flour tortilla. Sprinkle mozzerella cheese on top and add in the chicken mixture on half. Fold over when it’s brown and enjoy your fantastic and super easy chicken quesadilla!

Recipe: Mom’s Lasagna

June 5, 2011 By MommyOctopus Leave a Comment
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One of the first things I learned how to make was lasagna. It’s so simple and easy, anyone can make it, including my 7 year old 🙂

Ingredients needed:

4 jars of spaghetti sauce
8 cups of mozzerella cheese
1 box of lasagna noodles
1 carton of cottage cheese

First things, first. Boil noodles according to package instructions, drain, rinse with cool water. They may need time to cool before you can touch them.

1.Spray your pan

2. Spread a light layer of sauce.

3. Layer noodles on top of sauce and add a spoon full of sauce on each noodle

4. Spread the sauce over each noodle.

5. Add a spoon full of cottage cheese on each noodle and spread out just like the sauce.

6. Add 2 cups of cheese spread out evenly.

7. Repeat all steps 3-4 times, or as pan allows room, starting with the sauce layer.

8. Finish with a layer of sauce on top.

Bake at 350 until the middle is bubbly and enjoy!