Thursday, July 2, 2009

Fried Oreos!!

While in Gatlinburg, Tennessee for our summer vacation I had fried Oreos for the first time!

They were so good that I decided to try and make them at home.




So I bought this funnel cake batter


dipped the oreos in the batter and fried them in some canola oil



sprinkled with some powdered sugar




and viola!! 


I'm telling you, these are amazing! I used reduced fat oreos so I'm sure they were very low calorie and heart healthy too!! 


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Wednesday, June 17, 2009

5 Minute Chocolate Cake

Can you believe my personal trainer sent this to me-- Does that mean I have approval to eat it, even if it doesn't, I'm digging in!! Yum Yum

5 MINUTE CHOCOLATE MUG CAKE
4 tablespoons flour
4 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cocoa
1 egg
3 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons oil
3 tablespoons chocolate chips (optional)
A small splash of vanilla extract
1 large coffee mug (MicroSafe)

Add dry ingredients to mug, and mix well.
Add the egg and mix thoroughly.
Pour in the milk and oil and mix well..
Add the chocolate chips (if using) and vanilla extract, and mix again.
Put your mug in the microwave and cook for 3 minutes at 1000 watts.
The cake will rise over the top of the mug, but don't be alarmed!
Allow to cool a little, and tip out onto a plate if desired.
EAT ! (this can serve 2 if you want to feel slightly more virtuous).


And why is this the most dangerous cake recipe in the world?

Because now we are all only 5 minutes away from chocolate cake at any time of the day or night!


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Saturday, June 13, 2009

June 15th-June 21st

MONDAY
  • Red Beans and Rice-leftover from last week
  • Cornbread
  • Green Salad
TUESDAY
  • Grilled Chicken
  • Broccoli and Rice Casserole--recipe
  • Coca Cola Cake--recipe
WEDNESDAY
  • Spaghetti and Meatballs
  • Green Salad
  • Jell-O
THURSDAY
  • BLT's
  • Chips
  • Carrot/Celery with Ranch Dip
FRIDAY
  • Out to eat
SATURDAY
  • Hamburgers/Hotdogs on the grill
  • Broccoli Slaw--recipe
  • Baked Beans--recipe
SUNDAY
  • Grilled Cheese
  • Tomato Soup
  • Green Salad
  • Triple Chocolate Surprise--recipe


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Triple Chocolate Surprise

You make this in the crockpot!! 

  • 1 package chocolate cake mix
  • 8oz. sour cream
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 1 cup water
  • 4 eggs
  • 3/4 cup oil ( I use canola)
  • 1 package instant chocolate pudding mix
DIRECTIONS:

Spray crock pot with PAM
Mix all ingredients and pour into crock pot.
Cook 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high

Serve warm with ice cream

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Coca Cola Cake

I love Cracker Barrel's Coca Cola cake but it is only seasonal. So when my friend, Ashley, gave me this recipe I was so excited! It tastes just like the Cracker Barrel cake!!

  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 sticks butter
  • 3 tablespoons cocoa
  • 1 cup Coca Cola
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 2 beaten eggs
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 cup miniature marshmallows
ICING
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 3 tablespoons cocoa
  • 6 tablespoons Coca Cola
  • 16oz powdered sugar
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
DIRECTIONS:

Combine flour and sugar in a mixing bowl and set aside. 
Heat butter, cocoa and Coke to boiling and pour over flour and sugar mixture, mixing well.
Add buttermild, eggs, baking soda, and vanilla.
Stir in marshmallows, which will float on top.
Pour into a greased sheet cake pan and bake at 350 for 30-35 minutes. 
Ice while warm.
To make icing, combine butter, cocoa and Coke, heat to boiling.
Pour over sugar and beat well.
Add pecans.
Spread over warm cake.

Store leftovers in fridge.

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Broccoli and Rice Casserole

My aunt gave me this recipe. It is very similar to my Chicken and Rice Casserole but without the chicken

  • 1/2 c. chopped celery
  • 1/2 c. chopped onions

Saute in 3/4 stick butter; set aside.

  • 2 c. cooked rice
  • 8 oz. Cheddar or Velveeta cheese
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 (10 oz.) pkg. chopped broccoli, cooked

Mix all ingredients together in casserole dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes, uncovered.

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Saturday, June 6, 2009

June 8th-June 14th

MONDAY

Crockpot Chicken Alfredo--recipe
Caesar Salad
Garlic Bread
Chocolate Tres Leches--recipe

TUESDAY

French Dip Sandwiches--recipe
Sweet Potato Fries
Fresh Fruit

WEDNESDAY

Chicken and Rice Casserole--recipe
Broccoli
Strawberry Shortcake--recipe

THURSDAY

Tony Chacheres Red Beans and Rice
Salad
Corn Bread
Pudding Parfait

FRIDAY

Out to eat

SATURDAY

Tacos
Ranch Beans
Fresh Fruit

SUNDAY

Sausage 
Macaroni and Cheese
Green Beans
Brownies


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