In summertime, we love treating the kids and staying cool with ice cream.  The other day, we made this really easy peanut butter ice cream that doesn’t require churning!  It was so simple that I’m sure my kids could make it again themselves if they wanted!

Ingredients: 

• 2 cups Heavy Whipping Cream
• 1/2 cup Peanut Butter
• 14 oz Sweetened Condensed Milk
• 1/2 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
• Small bag of Reese’s Miniatures (about 40 mini Reese’s)

Directions: 

• Place the small bag of mini Reese’s in the freezer for about 10 mins.
• In a large bowl add cocoa powder to sweetened condensed milk, stir until fully combined.
• In another large bowl mix heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form, fold in condensed milk and chocolate mixture
• Heat peanut butter in microwave for about 20-30 seconds until melted

• Unwrap candies and cut each candy into 4 pieces
• Fold about 2/3 of the candy pieces into the mix

• Using a loaf pan, pour 1/3 of the mixture into the bottom of the pan, top with 1/3 of the melted peanut butter
• Repeat to add 2 more layers
• Once all layers are complete use a knife and run it through the pan to create a swirl in the mix
• Top with remaining candy pieces
• Freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight for best results
• Enjoy!

On Sunday I was in a position where I needed to fix a snack quickly for a bunch of people at my in-laws and wasn’t quite sure what I could make to serve.  I noticed that there were a bunch of avocados, but no tomatoes or onions to pair with to make my usual guacamole. They also didn’t have a food processor so I was in a bit of a pickle.

There was a can of Ro-Tel in the pantry, so I decided to wing it!  It turned out great!  Everyone was raving about it and I was surprised at how simple it was to make.

First up, you’ll need to cut open 4 or 5 avocados and take the pit out.  Put all the avocado goodness in a bowl.  Add 1/2 can of Ro*Tel and juice from 1 small lime.  You can add more Ro*Tel based on your preference.

Using a potato masher, mash it up!  Don’t get too carried away since you will want a little bit of texture to the guacamole.  The Ro*Tel already has salt in it, so you can serve it as is or add a teensy bit if you think it needs more.

Serve with chips and enjoy!

Today I was staring into the fridge trying to figure out what to make for dinner.  The kids I decided would have pizza, but I wanted something different.  I really wanted some brussels.  Typically when I make brussels, I throw them in a pan with some garlic and a little butter of mustard and some butter and cook until soft and tasty.  Today I decided I didn’t want to cook everything in separate pans to lessen the clean up.  Here’s what I came up with and it was absolutely fantastic.  Can’t wait until my husband is off shift so he can try as well!

First off, I cut up a kielbasa into small slices and sliced an onion as well.  Next up, slicing the pepper.

Everything went into the pan with some butter, minced garlic, and Weber’s horseradish mustard.  My husband absolutely loves Weber’s mustard.  He grew up near Buffalo, near where it comes from and now he’s got this southern girl addicted as well!

Cook everything together for 20 minutes or so until everything is cooked and tender and enjoy!

It’s cold outside, so perfect day for this recipe!  It’s really simple and just has a few basic ingredients.

First thing to do is gather up all of those beautiful veggies and get chopping!  You can make them as small or as big as you’d like, but of course larger chunks will take longer to cook.  You can even have fun making different shapes to excite the kiddos.

Since you’re already chopping, might as well grab a block of Velveeta and get chopping on that as well!

Now it’s time to make some magic!  The complete recipe is below!  I hope you enjoy!

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!

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.

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!