Placemat Pattern "Patriotic"
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Monday, June 27, 2011
Edible Bugs
Making The Edible Bugs:
1 package oreo cookies
One 8 oz. package cream cheese, softened
In your blender, blend the oreo cookies until they are really fine. In a mixing bowl stir the cookies and cream cheese together until well blended. Roll into bug shapes and freeze.
16 oz. of almond bark or white chocolate
3 tbsp. shortening
Food coloring
Assorted candies to decorate bugs
Melt the almond bark and shortening together in a double boiler until melted. Watch it so it melts but does not get too hot. Be careful to not let any water get on the chocolate. Add food coloring.
Dip the oreo shapes in the chocolate to coat and set on a wax paper lined cookie sheet to harden. With the left over metled chocolate attach eyes etc. Enjoy.
Friday, June 24, 2011
Patriotic Quilt Pattern
I designed this quilt because I love summer, picnics, the 4th of July and anything Patriotic. You can download the quilt pattern HERE at Parties and Patterns. This packet includes all instructions and patterns.
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Delicious Ice Cream Dessert
Making The Dessert:
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
3 cups corn flakes
1 cup chopped pecans
2 cups coconut
1 gallon ice cream, softened
Chocolate Sauce
In a saucepan melt sugar and butter. Stir in the cornflakes, nuts and coconut. Put softened ice cream in a 9x13 pan. Spread corn flake mixture over the top of the ice cream. Freeze until firm. To serve, cut into squares and drizzle with the chocolate sauce.
Chocolate Sauce
1/2 cup butter
6 tbsp. cocoa
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup corn syrup
1 cup canned milk or light cream
1 tsp. vanilla
Melt the butter and chocolate in a medium saucepan. Add sugar, corn syrup, canned milk and vanilla. Bring to a boil stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
Monday, June 20, 2011
Printable Games "Crown The Princess"
My granddaughter celebrated her birthday on Friday and she wanted to play "Crown The Princess". She of course wanted to be the Princess that everyone crowned. While I couldn't figure out how to make that version of the game work, our new version of "Pin the Tail on the Donkey" was a huge hit.
Everyone had a great time playing this game, even the adults. You can download this Princess game
HERE at Parties and Patterns.
HERE at Parties and Patterns.
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Pizza
1 tsp. yeast
1 1/2 cups warm water
2 cups flour
2 cups whole wheat (or white flour)
1 tsp. salt
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
Place water into a bowl and sprinkle the yeast over the water. In a mixing bowl combine flour and salt. With mixer on low, slowly pour in olive oil until just incorporated
Gently stir the yeast and water and slowly pour it into the flour mixture. Mix until the dough forms a ball and is not clinging to the side of the bowl. Drizzle a little olive oil into a bowl and place the dough into the bowl and turn to coat. Cover dough with a moist towel and let rise for 1-2 hours (or more in fridge with plastic wrap for up to 2 days.)
Preheat oven at 500 degrees. Divide dough into two. Lightly drizzle olive oil onto a rimmed baking sheet. If you are using a pizza stone spread corn meal over the stone. Stretch the dough into shape) thinner the better, but don't roll out, stretch and press it with your fingers into shape.
Topping:
Spread your favorite toppings on top of the pizza and bake for 10 minutes.
You can store the dough wrapped in plastic wrap for 2 days in the frig or 2 months in the freezer.
Pictured "Roasted Garlic Parmesan Veggie"
1 bottle Roasted Garlic Parmesan Alfredo Sauce
2 cups spinach
1 zucchinni (sliced)
1 red pepper (diced)
Mozzerella Cheese (grated)
Spread Alfredo Sauce over the pizze dough. Layer the spinach, zucchinni, red pepper and cheese. Bake as above.
Friday, June 17, 2011
Printable Gift Tags For Dad
Father's Day is coming up and so I couldn't resist in creating twelve themed gift tags for dads and grandpa's. These gift tags can be used for Father's Day, birthday's or just to say "I Love You Dad!" You can download these gift tags HERE at Parties and Patterns. Download, print and attach to your gift. It's that easy.Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Printable Candy Bar Wrappers "For Dads"
Growing up it was a huge treat to go to the local store and pick out our favorite candy bar. We went every other Friday when my dad got paid. I had the hardest time picking just one.
Dad will be all smiles this Father's Day when you give him his favorite candy bar wrapped with love from you. There are 11 candy bar wrappers to choose from and they wrap around a large 3 1/2"x7" candy bar. Download these candy bar wrappers HERE at Parties and Patterns.
Monday, June 13, 2011
Apple Crisp
Making the Apple Crisp:
6 cups canned apples or 6-8 fresh apples, peeled and sliced
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup flour
1 cup oatmeal
1/4 tsp baking powder
Place the apples in a 9x13 pan. Sprinkle with sugar, salt and cinnamon.
With a pastry cutter, mix butter, brown sugar, flour, oatmeal and baking powder just until butter is broken up and ingredients are mixed. The mixture is crumbly. Crumble this mixture on top of the apples. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 35 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly. If you are using fresh apples then bake for 45 minutes. Serve with whipped topping or ice cream.
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Peppermint Patties
Putting the Patties Together:
One 8 oz. package cream cheese, softened
1 tsp. peppermint extract
9 cups powdered sugar
1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
3 tbsp. shortening
In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and peppermint extract until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar. Beat well. Roll into 1 inch balls and flatten. Put in frigerator until chilled, about 1 hour.
In a double boiler melt chocolate chips and shortening and stir until smooth. Cool slightly. Line a cookie sheet with wax paper. Dip the patties in the melted chocolate, place on waxed paper and refrigerate until chocolate is set.
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Quilt Patterns "Country Chicken"
This pattern is inspired by my youth. In the summers when I was little we had chickens and beautiful gardens, ate watermelon and my mom canned everything.
The "Country Chicken" pattern is perfect you if you want to add a little country to any room. The quilt meaures 40"42" and looks great as a table topper or as a wall hanging. You can download the quilt pattern HERE at Parties and Patterns.
Friday, June 3, 2011
Quilt Patterns "Crazy Chicks"
This quilt was inspired by all the crazy chicks in my life and of course because I love country. Quilt Pattern "Crazy Chicks" is a great country quilt that will bring country charm into any room. The quilt measures 62"x62". The pattern can be downloaded straight from your computer and you can start today. Don't need to run to the store or wait for a pattern to be mailed to you. Download the pattern HERE at Parties and Patterns.
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Corn Flake Chocolate Chip Cookies
Putting the Cookies Together:
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
2 cups flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. soda
1 cup quick cooking oatmeal
1 cup cornflakes
1/2 cup coconut
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
1/2 cup butterscotch chips
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugars. Add eggs and vanilla and beat well. Whisk together flour, baking powder and soda and gradually add to creamed mixture. Add remaining ingredients, mix well. Drop on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown.
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