11 Truffles to Make

The path to my heart is paved with decadent things; soft pillows, sweet smelling flowers,  a warm animal to pet and truffles are a few of the things that can turn me to a puddle of mush!

This holiday season I have intentions to make and share some amazing truffles with my friends and family. You know what they say about intentions, so it is debatable whether my truffles will actually be shared, or if I will over indulge and then act like I didn't make any... HA!

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I found some amazing truffle recipes that sound fantastic! I can't decide if I should make one, two, or all of them!

Fudge Round Truffles by Shaken Together Life
Oreo Buckeye Truffles by Baking Beauty
Dark Chocolate Pistachio Truffles by Kleinworth & Co
Pumpkin Cookie Truffles by Club Chica Circle
Dulche De Leche Truffles by Thrifty Diva
Mudball Truffles by Creations by Kara
Red Velvet Truffles by Create Craft Love
Mint Oreo Truffles by Simplistically Living
Brazilian Coconut Truffles by DIY Candy
Milk Chocolate Truffles by Savory Experiments
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles by Who Needs a Cape


Which of these sound the best to you? If you have a favorite truffle recipe please give me the scoop in a comment!

Veggie Pizza

Summer is here! I am perfecting my recipes for cold meals that will satisfy the family. I don't want to turn on the oven for any longer than necessary, and that makes this the perfect recipe for the hottest days!

My tip is to prepare the crust early in the morning. This gives it plenty of time to cool and you won't need to swelter with the added heat of the oven in the afternoon.

To make Veggie Pizza you will need

One can of crescent rolls
Ranch Dip
Raw veggies (We used carrots, broccoli and sugar snap peas)
Shredded Cheese 

Unroll the crescent rolls. Make some sort of odd shaped crust with them on a cookie sheet. 

Poke lots of holes in the dough with a fork. 

Bake at 350 for about 8 minutes until the crust is flaky and golden.

Allow to cool completely.

Spread about 3 tablespoons of ranch dip onto the crust.

Top with veggies of your choice.

Sprinkle on cheese to taste.

Cut into squares and serve cold.


This recipe is a great side, main dish, or appetizer at a party. You can use any veggies you like, which makes it a great recipe for varying taste buds!

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Awesome Soft Pretzel Recipes

If you like soft pretzels you will want to check out these awesome pretzel recipes! These are so easy to make and are all as yummy as the next!

Little known fact, once upon a time I spent a summer rolling pretzels at a flea market. It was a long time ago but I still think about how lucky I was to eat nothing short of 100 pretzels that summer! I loved them plain, with and without salt. I loved them with dips, garlic butter and in bun form for a one of a kind sandwich!

I have been in the mood to make pretzels for a while now, so I started rounding up some recipes I knew I wanted to try with the kids. I wonder if I can still twist them up like a pro?

Easy Soft Pretzel Bites by High Heels and Grills
Vegan Homemade Pretzels by Nerdy Mama
Semi Homemade Pretzel Bites by Juggling Act Mama
Cheddar Garlic Pretzels by Layers of Happiness
Garlic and Cheddar Soft Pretzels by Palatable Pastimes
Garlic Parmesan Pretzel Bites by Somewhat Simple
Pumpkin Spice Pretzel Bites by Little Dairy on the Prairie
Soft Pretzel Footballs by Hungry Happenings

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My family has been loving this creamy carrot soup recipe

The Perfect Dish for Summer Sauteed Corn and Squash

Sauteed corn and squash makes for the perfect addition to any summer meal. It is delicious enough to make a meal on its own! Made with fresh and simple ingredients, this dish comes together in a matter of moments and is going to get rave reviews from anyone that samples it!

Summer is here you guys! I have never been so happy to hit the farmers market! After a long winter with access to a sad selection of fresh veggies, to see food grown with care and pride inspired my stomach and my menu planning.

I made the easiest dish for dinner last Sunday. It was a lazy summer day. The kids had been playing outside most of the day and I turned to my farmers market finds to create dinner. This recipe is so easy you guys it makes only 3 ingredients and the prep time is minimal, so you can spend more time making summer memories.

Chefs notes:

Use real butter. Butter is something that should not be sacrificed in any kitchen. I firmly believe that using butter to cook is healthier than turning to some scientifically created food like substance. Butter- just do it guys. 

At the last moment, I tossed roughly chopped fresh parsley into the veggie mix to add a splash of green and a little extra flavor. This is optional

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Ingredients

1 yellow squash

2 ears of corn on the cob

2 tablespoons of real butter

parsley to taste (optional)

Directions

Shuck your ears of corn 

Cut the corn from the cob

Chop the squash into chunks

Heat a skillet at a a medium heat setting

Add butter

Add corn and squash

Add parsley if desired

Sautee for about 20 minutes, stirring frequently. When your squash is tender you can remove from the heat and serve.

I served this along with garlic roasted asparagus for a delicious dinner that was extremely delicious and healthy. It offered a colorful plate packed with summer veggies! This is one of the many ways we love to enjoy summer squash.

 I would love to hear how you enjoy summer squash!

This dinner was so economical. It is one of the many examples of the reality that you can eat wholesome and healthy foods even on the tightest of budgets.  I always hear people claim that it costs too much to eat healthy. Recipes like this dispel that myth. While I didn't add meat to the meal- you could easily do so if you desired.

You might also like this Easy Berry Parfait Recipe for a quick and scrumptious dessert!

7 Luscious Lemonade Recipes

Summer is near, so the time to stock up on lemonade fixings is now! I have 7 Luscious Lemonade Recipes to inspire your summertime sipping!

Pin this to your drink board for later!

There is nothing like a glass of lemonade on a hot day. I found 7 awesome recipes that I can't wait to try. I think you are going to love these too. From the traditional twist of a strawberry version that promises to be easy to an unforgettable Lavender punch that tickles the taste buds in style.  I can't wait to hear which of these recipes you want to try first!

Sparkling Watermelon Lemonade
Strawberry Kiwi Lemonade
Easy Strawberry Lemonade
Sparkling Pineapple Lemonade
Lavender Lemonade Punch
Strawberry Basil Lemonade
Blueberry Lemonade Punch

Making homemade lemonade is super easy to do! I have a few tips to help you make the best ever lemonade at home!

1. 5 or 6 lemons will yield 1 cup of juice.
2. Select lemons that are bright yellow and firm.
3. Washing lemons after purchase will keep them fresher longer.
4. Room temperature lemons will yield more juice than a cold lemon.
5. Simple syrup is much easier for making lemonade than dissolving sugar.

Have you ever made a special lemonade recipe? I would love to hear about it to inspire my summer sipping!

We have a cute lemonade craft for kids that goes perfectly with homemade lemonade!

You might want to check out these homemade soda ideas.

 Don't miss these infused water recipes!

11 Fantastic Frito Recipes

If you like Fritos you are going to LOVE these 11 Fantastic Frito Recipes. From salads to casseroles, this collection has some amazing ways to add Frito corn chips to your table!

Fritos are a classic snack; they are crispy, crunchy and actually pretty yummy for how simple they are. My son LOVES when I add a bag of Fritos to his lunch and I started looking for ways that I could get him to try something new if it was made with a favorite snack.

I found these 11 Fantastic Frito recipes and I know you are going to wanna try a few of these too! I thin the Chili Cheese Frito Skillet looks awesome!

Frito Salad by My Craftily Ever After
Frito Corn Dog Muffins by Palatable Pastimes
Frito Bean Salad by Southern Plate
One Pot Frito Casserole by Clarks Condensed
Frito Chili Pie by Nerdy Mama
Frito Taco Casserole by Park Ranger John
Frito Sonic Chili Cheese Wrap by Copykat
Chili Cheese Frito Skillet by Thrifty Jinxy
Homemade BBQ Fritos by Palatable Pastimes
Frito Corn Salad by Spend with Pennies
Frito Taco Salad with Catalina Dressing by Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom

If you are hungry for more check out all of my recipes here.

Everyone loves these Coconut Rice Krispie Treats.

12 Delicious Lo Mein Recipes

Lo Mein makes for a family meal everyone can enjoy. It is easy, can be made so many ways, and is filled with delicious and healthy things! This collection of Lo Mein Recipes has a dozen ways to make it at home for a dinner that will satisfy in a flash!

There is nothing quite like a serving of Lo Mein on a long day. Ever since Chinese New Year, it has been all I crave! I rounded up 12 Delicious Lo Mein Recipes that I know you are going to want to try! These recipes are easy and are every bit as good as take out!

This collection of recipes includes options for Vegans, instant pot options and a to die for shrimp lo mein that comes together in 15 minutes!

Vegan Lo Mein with Zucchini Noodle Pasta by April Go Lightly

Beef Lo Mein by Cosmopolitan Cornbread

One Pot Sesame Chicken Lo Mein by How to This and That

15 Minute Shrimp Lo Mein by Living Sweet Moments

Instant Pot Lo Mein by Slap Dash Mom

Better than Take Out Chicken Lo Mein by Spend with Pennies

Quick and Easy Lo Mein by Dear Creatives

Peanut Butter Lo Mein by Mom Foodie

Chicken and Snow Pea Lo Mein by DIY Candy

Veggie Tofu Lo Mein by Hello Little Home

Shrimp Lo Mein by Kleinworth and Co.

Instant Pot Chicken Lo Mein by My Crazy Good Life

You can find more recipes here

10 Yummy Chinese Chicken Recipes

Peanut Butter Chicken

13 Must Try Jalapeno Recipes

There is nothing like the powerful punch of flavor that a simple jalapeno can bring to any recipe or dish! This collection of recipes includes some fantastic options to spice up your meals and add a delectable spicy flavor to the dinner table.

I can't wait to try the Bacon Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese! I can tell you from personal experience that the Jalapeno Popper Spread is fantastic. You will love it spread on crackers, dipped with chips or on a sandwich as a spicy and creamy spread to take the experience to a new level of deliciousness!

If you have a favorite recipe making use of the gorgeous little green pepper, be sure to give me the scoop in a comment! I am always looking to try something new and tasty!


Jalapeno Artichoke Mac n Cheese

Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Black Bean Burgers

Bacon Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese

Cheesy Jalapeno Corn Cakes

Pineapple Jalapeno Salsa

Jalapeno Popper Bread

Jalapeno Popper Wonton Cups

Loaded Jalapeno Bites

Cheesy Jalapeno Mushroom Bites

Jalapeno Popper Pizza

Jalapeno Popper Chicken

Bacon Jalapeno Cheese Ball

Jalapeno Popper Spread

Which one of these dishes will you try first?

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8 Awesome Ways to Eat Hot Dogs

Hot dogs and summer time are a match made in heaven. This year, your options aren't limited to grilled, boiled or baked! I have rounded up 8 Awesome Ways to Eat Hot Dogs that I know you are going to love!

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I love a good hot dog! From a sloppy chili dog to a simple grilled dog with peppers and onions! I started checking out some of my favorite blogs to get hot dog inspiration and what I discovered is a total game changer in the dog department!

From pineapple topped dogs to a mouth watering pizza recipe; this collection of recipes is sure to please hot dog fanatics all summer long!

Firecracker Hot Dogs
Buffalo Wing Hot Dogs
Cheesy Hot Dog Tartlets
Fried Hot Dog Sliders
Mexican Style Dogs
Chili Cheese Dog Pizza
Hawaiian Hot Dogs 
Philly Cheese Steak Dogs



Which of these recipes sounds the yummiest to you?

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7 Appealing Asparagus Recipes

Asparagus is one of those veggies that brings a lot of flavor to any meal! I discovered 7 new ways to cook this favorite green and I know you will want to try all of these recipes!

I could eat asparagus for every meal and never regret a single bite of it. I love it every way you can serve it and if I dine at a restaurant that has it on the menu, please bring me 2 sides of asparagus!!

I found 7 recipes that I can't wait to try and I think you are going to love too! From a delectable bacon wrapped asparagus to a yummy creamy version with rice! If you have a great recipe for asparagus, please share it with me in a comment!

Asparagus can be used in so many dishes! I love that you can use this delectable veggie in:

• Breakfast Burritos
• On the Grill
• Smothered in Hollandaise 
• Roasted to perfection and more!

Below are those yummy recipes you stopped by for! Click the link below to view the original source.

Cheesy Asparagus Straws
Cream of Asparagus Soup
Creamy Asparagus Rice
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Shaved Asparagus Pizza
Ham and Asparagus Spaghetti
Asparagus Salad

As if that isn't enough delicious ideas, you also might like my fully loaded breakfast burrito recipe, it has asparagus in it too!!

If you are craving more summer food check out this reader favorite  Must Try Corn on the Cob Recipes.

Cherry Berry Pie

Blackberry Cherry Pie is sweet and tart and incredibly crave-able. My recipe includes these fantastic little dough balls for a delicious addition to this lovely pie!

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I picked up some little boxes of blackberries over the weekend. I had this vision of baking an out of season pie to change up the flavor pace in my kitchen. Then, as I was indulging in a spot of champagne over the weekend, those lovely berries crossed my mind. How decadent would it be to float plump blackberries in some beautiful bubbly? Let me tell you, it was dreamy... but it also left me short on berries for my pie.

I was still craving a blackberry pie, with dough balls, but I do not kid anyone with a mini pie. A good pie is a pie that you can share! A mini pie is not share-able!

I surveyed my kitchen and found 2 cans of cherry pie filling. I thought it over. I like cherries and berries. I like pie. Yep, this was destined to be. Luscious, fresh blackberries sprinkled with sugar and blended with cherry pie filling. 

Ingredients:

2 cans of cherry pie filling

2 boxes of blackberries

2 pie crusts

1/3 cup of sugar

Directions:

Combine your clean blackberries and sugar. Stir and allow to sit for a moment.

Place one pie crust in a pie pan, form small balls of dough with the other and drop these in the pie crust.

Combine your cherry pie filling and sugared berries, stir.

Pour the fruity mixture into the pie crust, over the dough balls. Bake for 25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.

This easy pie can be made with pre-made or homemade pie crust. You could leave the dough balls out, but that is the BEST part of the pie in my opinion!

You will also want to check out this blueberry pie recipe or the always popular pie crust cookie recipe.

Best Blueberry Pie Recipe

I am going to make a confession to you guys today. I am borderline obsessed with baking pies. You guys probably already know how I feel about blueberries... yep an addict. I cannot get enough of them! It seemed only natural that I would share a favorite Blueberry Pie Recipe with you!

This pie comes together easily, especially if you use a premade pie crust. While I have a few unbelievable pie crust recipes, sometimes life with 2 little kids gets crazy busy. I take a helping hand where I can get it, and Pillsbury is always willing to shave a few moments off for me by producing lovely premade pie crusts!

Ingredients

• 1 refrigerated pie crust
• 4 cups blueberries
• ½ cup sugar
• 2 ½ tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon butter
• ½ teaspoon grated lemon peel

Instructions

1. Roll out one sheet pie crust to flatten. Fit into a 9-inch pie dish.
2. In a medium saucepan combine 1 cup of the blueberries, sugar, cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until mixture is thickened and clear. Stir in butter; cool for 5 minutes. Stir in the remaining 3 cups blueberries and lemon peel.
3. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Turn cooled filling into pie shell. Lay the remaining pie crust on a sheet of wax paper. Roll out to flatten. With a knife or pastry wheel cut pastry into 3/8-inch wide strips. Arrange in a criss-cross pattern on top of blueberries, pressing ends into the edges of the bottom crust and crimping to seal.
4. Place pie on a baking sheet. Bake in the bottom third of oven until crust is golden and filling bubbles gently, about 30 minutes. Cool on rack.

What is your favorite kind of pie? I honestly don't have a favorite. I like them all!  I hope you enjoy this recipe for Blueberry Pie! If you make it, I would love for you to share a pic with me on facebook! Don't forget to check out some of my other recipes!

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Strawberry Shortcake Floats

All of the flavors of a Strawberry Shortcake, but in a decadently cool float form! There is nothing like an ice cream float on a hot summer day!

You will want to pin this recipe to your dessert board for future reference!

Summer is the perfect season to make ice cream floats. This one is perfect for a dessert or a decadent way to cool off on a summer day.

I love strawberry shortcake on a summer day! But, sometimes I want something cooler than cake. A float is a perfect solution to cure my cravings.

These floats look and taste gourmet, but they are so easy to make! The most basic of ingredients come together to create a treat that is going to become a most requested drink in your house!

This was so good. I had to have a second float! My guilt subsided when my husband asked for another one but in a bigger glass.  This is an easy way to impress a guest or a delicious addition to any day of the week!

If you love floats, you won't want to miss this delicious strawberry cheesecake float or this blackberry cheesecake float.

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Homemade Rice Pudding

This rice pudding recipe comes together in about 35 minutes and will impress your family in ways that the pre packaged variety of this classic dessert could only dream of!

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If you like rice or pudding, you are going to love this recipe for homemade rice pudding! It comes together easily and creates a deliciously economical dessert that your family will love!

I usually purchase Rice Pudding in a container and feel content with it, but a few days ago, I was inspired to try my hand at making it myself. The process was simple and the results were marvelous!

Cooks Tips

• I used long grain rice. If you have another variety, feel free to use it and adjust the cook time.
• You can use raisins or craisins in this recipe if you like. 
• I like to top my rice pudding with cinnamon, brown sugar makes a sweet addition too!
• This dessert serves deliciously both warm and cold!
• If you like it cold, store in a sealed container for up to 3 days, if it lasts that long!

Ingredients:
3/4 cup uncooked white rice
2 cups milk, divided
1/2 cup of sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:
Bring 1 3/4 cups water to a boil in a saucepan; stir rice into boiling water. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.

In a clean saucepan, combine cooked rice, 1 1/2 cups milk, sugar and salt. Cook over medium heat until thick and creamy, 15 to 18 minutes.

Stir in remaining 1/2 cup milk and beaten egg; cook 2 minutes more, stirring constantly.

Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla.

Top with cinnamon or raisins if desired. Serve warm or cold, per preference.

More Yummy Rice Pudding Recipes

Pumpkin Pie Rice Pudding {Tastes of Lizzy T}

Pressure Cooker Jasmine Rice Pudding {Organized Island}

Hawaiian Rice Pudding {Shaken Together}

Mexican Chocolate Rice Pudding {This Silly Girl's Life}

Red Velvet Pancakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

This red velvet pancake recipe is nothing short of decadent. Light and fluffy but packed with the flavor of my a favorite cake, these are even better than the IHOP version!

Pancakes are a perfect start to the day because they are easy to make, they are economical and they are delicious! This recipe is perfect for occasions like Valentine's Day but also they are a go to recipe anytime you need a scrumptious start to the day!

Ingredients

Pancakes

2 cups Original Bisquick mix
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 1/2 tablespoon unsweetened baking cocoa
1cup milk
1 1/2 teaspoons red food color
2eggs

Cream Cheese Topping

4 oz cream cheese softened
1/4 cup butter softened
3 tablespoons milk
2 cups powdered sugar

In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and 3 tablespoons milk with electric mixer on low speed until smooth. Gradually beat in 2 cups powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, on low speed until topping is smooth. Cover; set aside.

In large bowl, stir all pancake ingredients except powdered sugar with wire whisk until well blended. Heat griddle or skillet over medium-high heat (375°F).  Spray with cooking spray before heating.

For each pancake, pour  1/4 cup batter onto hot griddle.

Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until bubbles form on top and edges are dry. Turn; cook other side until golden brown.

Spoon cream cheese topping into resealable food-storage plastic bag; seal bag. Cut off tiny corner of bag; squeeze bag to drizzle topping over pancakes.

Garnish with raspberries or strawberries if desired.


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Mini Taco Pizzas

Mini Taco Pizzas make a perfect throw together dinner! These are ideal for those challenging times when one must decide if they want tacos or pizza; now you can have them both in just a few steps!

I have been on a taco kick lately! I swear we have been having tacos 2 times a week for 2 months now. My family is starting to get a little weary of the constant offering of chicken tacos, traditional tacos or maybe my favorite, breakfast tacos!

I decided to change things up a little and combine a few favorites; fresh veggies, seasoned taco meat, and a cheese to create a hearty and easy dish that gave my family what they craved; pizza while still giving me that taco flavor I can't get enough of!

This recipe comes together easily. The hardest part is resisting the delicious aromas that will fill your house as they are baking!

Ingredients:
One can of jumbo biscuits
One pound of cooked ground beef, taco seasoned
4 ounces of cheese
Chopped Onion
Chopped Lettuce
Sliced Peppers
Tomatoes {optional}
Sour Cream {optional}
Taco Sauce {optional}

Directions:
Flatten the biscuits, so that they nearly triple in size.
Sprinkle a little cheese on each biscuit.
Top with Taco Meat and remaining cheese.
Bake for 10-12 minutes until the biscuit crust is golden brown.
Top with peppers, lettuce, onion, tomato and sour cream, then serve.


This recipe makes 8 pizzas.

You might also enjoy this Taco Pasta Salad recipe.

Fried Beef Rolls

Fried Beef Rolls are an awesome afternoon snack, appetizer, or lunch! These are so easy to make that they are sure to become one of your favorite easy recipes!

I found a great deal on egg roll wrappers (25 cents a package!!) so I had to make something with them. A quick glance in my fridge and these are the ingredients I settled on.

• Slow Roasted Roast Beef
• Bacon Cheddar
• Egg Roll Wrappers
• Vegetable Oil

Directions:

1. Layer 2 slices of roast beef and one slice of cheese into an egg roll wrapper.
2. "Tuck" the ends in, then roll the wrapper.
3. Brush with water to seal.
4. Repeat as desired for additional fried beef rolls
5. Heat 1 to 2 cups of vegetable oil in a medium size pot over medium heat, then drop the beef rolls into the oil carefully.
6. Allow to cook for about 3 minutes, or until crispy and golden brown, then turn and cook an additional 2 to 3 minutes.
7. Allow to drain on paper towels to reduce the grease.

After I made a few with beef and cheese, and my family declared them delicious. I tried adding a pickle to the center. It was awesome and reminded me of Cuban sandwiches in a way.

Have you ever made a unique egg roll at home?

You might also want to check out my cheese stick crab cake recipe or this cheesy chicken taquito recipe.

Tropical Fruit Boats

Making food interesting to a picky eater takes patience and creativity. My son Roo is going through the phase of eating only specific foods (chicken fingers, applesauce, yogurt, cheese quesadillas). I am trying to help him experience a variety of food and enjoy eating it... Which hasn't gone well... If he lays eyes on cucumbers, he will hide. When I eat carrots, he cries for me to stop...

I am taking the approach of healthy eating to a new level by making food fun.

What could be more fun and appealing than this Tropical Fruit Boat?

Ingredients:

• 2 cups fresh blueberries
• 3/4 cup blueberry or grape juice
• 2 bananas
• 1/2 cup watermelon cubes (1/2-inch)
• 1/2 cup pineapple cubes (1/2-inch)
• 1 cup mango cubes (1/2 inch)
• 2 fruit roll-up sheets, any flavor
• 4 thin pretzel sticks, each 4 inches long

Directions:

1. In each of 4 shallow bowls, place ½-cup blueberries and 3 tablespoons juice.
2. Cut each banana in half crosswise on a diagonal, then split halves lengthwise.
3. In the center of each bowl, arrange 2 banana slices to form the sides of the “boat.”
4. Evenly divide the watermelon, pineapple and mango in the banana boats.
5. To make the boat “sails,”: on a cutting board, lay one fruit roll-up sheet over the other and press together; cut the double layer into 4 triangles.
6. Make 3 small cuts along one edge of each triangle; thread onto pretzel sticks.
7. Push the pretzel sail into a fruit cube.
8. Serve immediately.

Thanks to my pals at the Blueberry Council for supplying the recipe and image.

Are You Adventurous With Your Foods?

We like what we like, and we like to like what we like. A tongue twister to start this article
might be fitting, because the more adventurous you are with your foods, the more you tangle
with your tastebuds. It’s easy however to walk into the same restaurant you always do, and
eat the same order you always do, because you know what you’re going to get out of it. Is it
not easier to order what you know you’re going to like, rather than paying for a meal you’re
disappointed in? Of course it is, but without taking risks with our foods, we will never truly
discover what’s out there. Foods you never even thought could exist and work together, and
tastes you never thought would be possible. So hopefully this article is going to explain to you
how you can begin trying new foods, and the way it might even change your life.

Tucking Into Some New Grub

So, first things first, you need to get out of the habit of going to the typical foods that you usually
go to. You might waste some money along the way, but you could also find the tastiest thing in
the world that you just didn’t know exist. If you check out this Doordash vs Ubereats review,
you’ll find one company who can help you do it all from the comfort of your own home. Sometimes
it’s the simplicity of exploring a simple take out menu, that can introduce you to flavours you
didn’t know before. Especially on Indian and Chinese takeaways, there’s so much variety, and
so much good cooking to experience. Then, you can take it up a notch and start eating at
restaurants that do different delicacies you’ll eventually find yourself trying something that
you fall in love with.

Going Super Adventurous

We’re not talking about having a McChicken sandwich next time you go to McDonald’s, instead
of a Big Mac. We’re talking about trying the really unique dishes out there, that at first glance
might put you off. Fine cooked sushi for example, is something not many people are willing to
try. But when cooked by a beautiful Japanese chef, the flavours are incredible. There are a lot of
Japanese and Chinese tasting restaurants, where mini dishes are served to you, allowing you to
try a range of unique dishes. Any places like this where you can have a taste of anything, are
definitely recommended.

The Benefits It Could Have For Your Life

Food changes your life, and once you get a passion for it, you really start discovering what is out
there. It could lead you around the world tasting different foods, and it could definitely
enrich your diet. When you’re only used to eating the same types of food, you’re not necessarily
giving your body the diversity of vitamins and nutrients it needs. As long as your quest to try new
foods doesn’t take you down an unhealthy route, you might find your health really does improve.

Black & Blue Pancakes With Krusteaz

My family loves breakfast! Every other weekend we go to breakfast together. My husband likes scrambled eggs, my daughter likes biscuits. My son, he is a sausage guy. Me? I like runny eggs and toast. But there is one food we can all agree on. And it is not uncommon for me to make a huge batch of pancakes on a whim and feed them to my family as breakfast, lunch or dinner, or sometimes a combination of the three.

This week has been a very busy one. So busy in fact that I have not made it to the grocery store yet. After looking in an empty refrigerator and an empty freezer I considered my options... We could order out. But we do pizza way too often...

I had a few boxes of Krusteaz Pancake and Waffle Mixes in my cabinet. On a whim I came up with a delicious pancake that was as easy to make as 1,2,3.

Black & Blue Pancakes

2 cups of Krusteaz Blueberry Pancake Mix
1/2 cup of crushed black walnuts
1 cup of water
1/3 cup of milk


Mix ingredients well. Let the batter rest for about 10 minutes. 
Heat your griddle to 325 degrees. Spray with cooking spray.

Pour 1/4 cup portions of batter onto the griddle.
Flip when the bubbling of the batter slows.
Cook for an additional minute.
Serve warm, with butter and your choice of syrup.





My family really liked these fluffy, nutty, fruity pancakes! This recipe is a keeper. My husband liked the strong nutty flavor that black walnuts offer, but if you do not like the intense flavor of black walnut, feel free to use regular walnuts, finely chopped. With the walnuts falling from trees right now this is a great time to pin this recipe for a great future breakfast.

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