Recipe Thursday

Summer is a great time for fuit! Not only can you get it fresh but they are so light and refreshing! This dip looks like a great way to bounce them up. :)

Jordan

Fruit Topping

1 package of cream cheese (8oz)
1 8 oz tub of sour cream
1/2 cup sugar

Mix it all together really good and top your favorite fruits with it!

Rebecca B,IL

Misc. Saturday

Hope you all have checked out the new Hair Page!  There are some REALLY fun ones on there!
<-----  Also two new polls to the side!  Let me know what your opinion is!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Jordan

Graham Cracker Dip

What You'll Need:

8 oz. softened cream cheese

1/2 c. softened butter

1/4 t. vanilla extract

3/4 c. confectioners sugar

2 T. brown sugar

3/4 c. mini chocolate chips

3/4 c. finely chopped pecans (optional)

In the mixing bowl beat cream cheese, butter, and vanilla til fluffy.  Gradually add sugars; beat until just combined.  Stir in choc. chips.  Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.  (You don't have to refrigerate.... we couldn't wait so we just ate it right away!)

Optional- Place cream cheese mixture on a large piece of plastic wrap; shape into a ball.  Refrigerate at least 1 hour.  Just before serving roll cheese ball in pecans.  Serve with graham crackers!

Emily P.

Easter Stuff..

Hi all!  Sorry I don't really have any Easter stuff so here are some fun recipes and crafts to check out!

Our church is going to a Youth Conference this Thurs. and Fri. and there is a chance our family will be going to st. Louis for Easter so after tomorrow I will not be posting til Mon.!

Jordan

Truffle Eggs

http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/Truffle-Eggs?pmcode=ILDDV03T&_mid=1583132&_rid=1583132.558202.165408

Chocolate Covered Eggs

http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/Chocolate-Covered-Eggs

Easter Bunny Bread

http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Easter-Bunny-Bread

Naturally Dyed Easter Eggs

http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Holiday---Celebration-Recipes/Easter-Recipes/Naturally-Dyed-Easter-Eggs

Egg Painting Brushes

http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Holiday---Celebration-Recipes/Easter-Recipes/How-to-Make-Your-Own-Egg-Painting-Brushes

Silk Tie Easter Eggs

http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Holiday---Celebration-Recipes/Easter-Recipes/How-to-Make-Silk-Tie-Easter-Eggs

How To Fold Bunny Napkins

http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Holiday---Celebration-Recipes/Centerpieces/How-to-Fold-a-Bunny-Napkin

Gerbera Daisy Centerpiece

http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Holiday---Celebration-Recipes/Centerpieces/Gerbera-Daisy-Centerpieces

Yellow Daffodil Centerpiece

http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Holiday---Celebration-Recipes/Centerpieces/Yellow-Daffodils

Egg Place Cards

http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Holiday---Celebration-Recipes/Centerpieces/Easter-Place-Cards

Bird Nest Centerpiece

http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Holiday---Celebration-Recipes/Centerpieces/Bird-Nest-Centerpiece

Hope you enjoy!  :D  These are REALLY cute!

Misc. Saturday:

 Can you guess what we had for breakfast?  That's right!  Homemade doughnuts!  YUM!!!!  We have friends visiting from OK and they gave us a terrific chocolate glaze recipe too!

This is a recipe my Mom ate when she was little and she's passed on to us kids!  These are REALLY easy and super good!  Hope you enjoy!

Doughnuts

Roll of Refrigerated Biscuits

Shortening for Frying

Preheat your shortening to 300-350.

Take the biscuits out of the roll.

Separate the biscuits.

Stick your finger in the middle of the biscuits and widen for the hole.

Place one layer of biscuits in the oil til that side is golden brown then flip and do the same on the other side.

Remove from oil to a paper towel and dip both sides in sugar.  And can be served with jelly. 

Or you can add chocolate icing!

Chocolate Glaze

(These are approximate amounts so you may need to add a little more or less of some items.)

3 c. Powder sugar

1/4 c. Cocoa

Pinch of Salt

Milk

1/2 t. Vanilla

Mix sugar, cocoa, and salt.

Add milk til desired consistency.

Stir in vanilla.

Jordan

Recipe Thursday

Here is a supper fun and tasty recipe I found last year when we had a lot of apples we had to use!  I had never had them before and they are SOOOO good!  We had them as a side for breakfast but you could have them with any meal or even for dessert!

Jordan

Apple Fritters

Ingredients:

1 Egg

2/3 c. Milk

1 t. Oil

1 c. Flour

2 T. Sugar

1 t. Baking Powder

Dash of Salt

5 Large Apples

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1-1/2 c. Oil

1/4 c. Sugar

1/2 t. Cinnamon

Beat egg, milk, and oil.  In separate bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.  Stir into egg mixture until smooth, (the batter will be thick.)  Peel, core, and cut apples into 1/2 in. rings.

In a skillet or deep fryer heat oil to 375.  Then dip the apples into batter and fry, til golden brown.  Drain on paper towels.

Combine sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle over hot fritters.  Serve warm.

Yields:  About 2 Dozen

Enjoy!

Recipe Thursday

These look terrific!  They would be great with a meal or even to bring as an apetizer to a party!

Jordan

Ingredients:

1 tube (12 ounces) refrigerated buttermilk biscuits

1/4 cup butter or marggarine, melted

3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes

Cut each biscuit into thirds.

Roll each piece into a 3-in. rope

 and tie into a knot;

 tuck ends under.

Place 2 in. apart on a greased baking sheet.

Bake at 400° for 6-8 minutes or until golden brown.

In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients.

Dip the warm knots and serve warm

Yield: 2-1/2 dozen.

Janae H. IL

Recipe Thursday

Here is a REALLY good carmel popcorn recipe our family loves to make on a family movie night!  You gotta try it!

Carmel Popcorn

1/4 c. Butter

1/4 t. Salt

1/2 c. Brown Sugar

2 T. Corn Syrup

1/8 t. Baking Soda

1/2 c. Popcorn, air popped

Heat first four ingredients until butter is melted and sugar is dissolved.  Take off of heat and add baking soda. Stir well.  Pour over popcorn and stir til popcorn is evenly coated.

Enjoy!  :D

Jordan