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Mini Monster Pies

October 20, 2015 6 Comments

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With Halloween around the corner, we have been busy in the kitchen making some fun holiday treats! Because I teach kids’ culinary classes, I often come up with fun and creative food ideas for the little ones to do and holiday themed recipes are the best! This past weekend we made these yummy Mini Monster Pies.

Would you believe there are only 3 easy ingredients in these pies?

To make the pies, you will need:

Dannon® Greek Yogurt Oikos® Pumpkin Pie (3 containers)
Keebler Ready Crust Mini Pie Crusts (6 count)
Reddi-wip® original

One container of yogurt will fill 2 of the mini pie crusts. So spoon in half of the container of yogurt into the pie crust and smooth with the back of the spoon.

Now all you need to do is add the Reddi-wip® original!

You’re ready to create your monster face! You can use whatever candy, cookies, nuts, etc that you like. You can even make these again after Halloween with your leftover Halloween candy!

These are so super easy for your little ones to make and they can be creative as they want with the monster faces.

Didn’t this Mini Monster Pie turn out so cute? Now just grab a spoon and dig in because these little pumpkin pies are so tasty. I love that this is a personal size, no bake recipe that kids can make on their own after school or for dessert after dinner.

You can find all 3 ingredients at your local Walmart. I can’t wait to see all of your Mini Monster Pies!

What do you like making in the kitchen with your kids?

Filed Under: dessert, fall, holidays, kid-friendly, pumpkin, recipe

Halloween BOO ‘Mores Bar

October 7, 2015 2 Comments

The weather is FINALLY starting to cool down around these parts, which means I can finally start thinking about fall! Hooray! I know most people associate pumpkin spiced everything with fall, but for me. . . I think about my unhealthy relationship with s’mores. I’ll eat them anyway I can get them. . . and now that the Peeps people have made adorable Peep marshmallows available for every holiday, you know I am all over this. So, I created this super simple Halloween BOO ‘Mores Bar, perfect for a Halloween Party, play date, or even trick-or-treaters!

I used a black plastic table cloth, and a tassel banner I already had from Mod Party to dress up a small table. Tassel banners are such a great way to decorate and they are super simple to make yourself.

Chalkboards are also great for party decorating. You can use them over and over again and write fun messages or sayings on them for different holidays and occasions.

I put ghost and tombstone Peeps on candy sticks and stuck them in black plastic planting pots from the Dollar Tree store to add some dimension to the table. I also use wire baskets to add to the table depth and just flipped them upside down on the table.

Finally, I displayed graham crackers and chocolate in cute cupcake liners on white platters, ready for kiddos and adults to make a delicious marshmallow sandwich. My intention is for these to be eaten “as-is,” but you could certainly toast the marshmallow Peeps first like a traditional S’more.

This inexpensive Boo ‘Mores Bar would be the perfect addition to your Halloween celebrations.

What kinds of Halloween traditions do you have with your kids?

For more celebration inspiration, check me out HERE.

Party On!

Mindy {Mindy Alyse Celebrations}

Filed Under: bar, fall, family, halloween, kid-friendly, party, party planning, recipe, s'mores Tagged With: dessert, smores

Pecan Pie Cookie Sandwiches

September 18, 2015 2 Comments

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It’s finally below 100* here in Arizona, so that means it’s officially fall baking time! Woohoo! My daughter and I couldn’t be more excited for baking season to start. We have lots of fall favorites, but we wanted to create something new year. Check out these yummy Pecan Pie Cookie Sandwiches we came up with!

They taste just as delicious as they look, y’all. We had lots of fun incorporating different fall flavors in this simple cookie recipe. We purchased all of the ingredients at our local Walmart.

INGREDIENTS:

Pillsbury™ Moist Supreme® Cake Mix
Pillsbury™ Creamy Supreme® Cream Cheese Icing
1/4-1/2 cup M&M’s® Pecan Pie 9.9oz
1/8 cup Snapple® Apple
1/3 cup Mott’s® Apple Sauce Original

I love using cake mix to make cookies. They are so fluffy and light, like cake. I also like substituting apple sauce for oil in baking cookies because it also gives the cookie a moist, fluffy appeal. Now, let’s get to baking, shall we?

Preheat your oven to 375*. In a mixing bow, combine cake mix, 2 eggs, and 1/3 cup of apple sauce. Scoop balls of dough onto your baking sheet, spacing them out as needed. Lightly press M&M’s® Pecan Pie into the tops of the cookie dough balls. Place in the oven to bake for 8-10 minutes.

Pull cookies from the oven after baking and allow time to cool on the cooling rack.

While your cookies are cooling, mix 1/8 cup Snapple® Apple into the Pillsbury™ Creamy Supreme® Cream Cheese Icing and place in the fridge to keep cold.

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Once your cookies are cool and your icing is chilled, carefully spread icing onto the bottoms of half of your cookies.

Then place another cookie right on top to create a cookie sandwich! YUM!

And there you have it… easy Pecan Pie Cookie Sandwiches that are soooooooo good.

Some of the best fall flavors wrapped up in one dessert. I’d say that’s a baking win, wouldn’t you? Be sure to stop at your local Walmart for all of the ingredients.

What are some of your favorite things to bake with in the fall?

Filed Under: cookie, dessert, fall, food, recipe

Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Casserole

September 15, 2015 8 Comments

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Now that fall is approaching and the weather is starting to cool down, we are all about eating al fresca. Whether it’s tailgating or hosting a backyard party, you can be sure that my favorite part of a get together is the food! Am I right? I’ve got a quick and easy recipe for you that’s perfect for tailgating season. Check out this Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Casserole!

This casserole is seriously so so good y’all. It’s cheesy and full of flavor, plus it’s super easy to throw together. Your family and guests will be sure to compliment you in between cheesy bites.

Let’s get down to business and make some casserole, shall we? Head to your local Walmart and pick up the following ingredients:

Kraft Natural Shreds (16oz) Mexican Style
Kraft Natural Chunk (8oz) Chipotle
corn tortillas
1 can red enchilada sauce
shredded chicken
salsa
salt, pepper
3 stalks green onion diced
1 avocado chopped

Preheat your oven to 375*, open the can of enchilada sauce, tear about 15-20 corn tortillas in 1/4s, and grab a casserole dish. To make this recipe super simple, I usually use leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken and shred it with a fork and toss it in salsa. Cube about 1/4-1/3 of the Kraft Natural Chunk (8oz) Chipotle cheese and set aside. In the casserole dish, pour a thin layer of enchilada sauce and layer the torn tortillas, chicken, and cubed cheese. I usually go 2 layers up, but your can go 3 if you have enough room in your dish.

To top the casserole, put another layer of torn tortillas and the rest of the enchilada sauce.

Now it’s time to cheese it up! Sprinkle 1-2 cups of Kraft Natural Shreds (16oz) Mexican Style cheese over the top. I love Kraft Natural Shreds because it saves me time… no shredding by hand necessary!

Next, sprinkle the diced green onion over the cheese and put in the over for 20 minutes.

After your casserole is baked and the cheese is all melty, pull it out of the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Top with chopped avocado.

Look at that cheesy goodness. Now it’s ready to share with family and friends at your next tailgate party!

Don’t forget the chips!

You can find Kraft Natural Shreds (16oz) and Kraft Natural Chunk (8oz) are at your local Walmart in the cheese section. Plus, find the game time demo on 9/26 at Walmart also!

What’s your favorite Kraft Natural Cheese? Be sure to check out more Kraft #NaturalCheesy recipes for your next tailgating or home entertaining occasion.

Filed Under: casserole, food, recipe

#ad Tiki Orange Cornish Hens

September 9, 2015 5 Comments

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How was your holiday weekend, friends? Ours was busy but we were about to carve some time away to pull out the grill! I LOVE grilling… the smell is so nostalgic for me. Lots of backyard barbecues when I was growing up. This weekend we decided to grill up some Tiki Orange Cornish Hens and veggies. Y’all… it was delicious!! Probably one of my favorite recipes for the grill to date.

INGREDIENTS:

2 Tyson® Cornish Hens
bell peppers (any colors you like)
onion
1 orange (+ zest of orange)
1 1/2 tbs Kikkoman® Soy Sauce
1 cup orange juice (pulp free)
salt
10 drops lime juice
1 1/2 tbs water
3 tbs sugar
5 tbs white vinegar
1/2 tsp garlic (minced)
1 tsp ginger (minced)

After you purchase your ingredients from your local Walmart, defrost the Tyson® Cornish Hens, chop your veggies, and heat up your grill. Once they are defrosted, squeeze a slice of orange (1/6 of the orange) over each hen and stuff the hen with the orange slice. Massage salt and the juice into the hens and place them on the hot grill to add grill marks on both sides (about 1-2 min on each side). Take the hens off and wrap each in aluminum foil. Turn the heat down low on the grill and place the hens back on. Cover the grill and cook for about 30-40 minutes.

While hens are cooking on the grill, add your chopped veggies to skewers and set aside. In a bowl wisk together the juice of the orange, zest of the orange, cup of orange juice, water, vinegar, sugar, lime juice, garlic, ginger, and Kikkoman® Soy Sauce. Reduce to 1/4 on the stove top until it is the consistency of a glaze (as it cools it thickens).

Take the tiki orange glaze and skewers to the grill and uncover the hens. Place the skewers on the grill and brush the glaze all over the hens and the veggies. Leave veggies on the grill for about 5-10 minutes while your are basting the hens. Be sure to turn your veggies so that they grill up on all sides.

Remove everything from the grill and plate. This meal is great on a bed of fresh spinach, with a side of jasmine rice, or roasted red potatoes!

Find all the ingredients for this recipe at your local Walmart. You can find the Kikkoman® Soy Sauce in the Asian Foods aisle and the two pack of Tyson® Cornish Hens in the frozen poultry section.

So, I want to hear it! Do you love to grill? What are some of your favorite cornish hen recipes?

Filed Under: food, healthy, homemade, meal planning, recipe Tagged With: grill

Frozen Banana Cheerios ™ Pops

September 3, 2015 3 Comments

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #GiveABox #CollectiveBias

Hello there Makers and Happy Monday! I’m excited to share a yummy, kid-friendly recipe that makes the perfect breakfast on those busy school mornings or a wholesome afternoon snack. Plus, it’s so easy that the kids can make it themselves. Check out these delicious Frozen Banana Cheerios ™ Pops!

They are so good and kids will love them! When I was growing up, Cheerios ™ was a staple in my home. It was used as breakfast with a bowl of milk or as an afternoon snack, dry. The best part about this recipe is that it’s gluten free. That’s right… even the Cheerios! Cheerios products will maintain the same great taste that consumers love and with the exception of Multigrain, none of the other products needed to be reformulated. Cheerios are made with Whole Grain Oats as the first ingredient. Oats are inherently gluten free, but the supply of oats contain small amounts of wheat, rye and barley that are inadvertently introduced at the farm or during transportation which prevents the product from being labeled Gluten Free. General Mills developed a process to remove the wheat, rye and barley from our supply of whole oats in order to ensure that the oats in Cheerios are Gluten Free. To celebrate the new Gluten-Free line, Cheerios has launched the Buy-A-Box-Give-A-Box Coupon program. Each box of Cheerios will have a unique code where shoppers can enter that online and give an e-card and mailed coupon for a free box of Cheerios to a recipient of their choice! How fun is that? I sent a box to my friend of mine with Celiacs disease and it was so simple…I did it right from my phone!

After grabbing a box of Cheerios from Walmart, enter the Give a Box code on the website HERE. Fill in the information including a friend or family member’s email address who you want to Give a Box to. Then you can type in a message and pick a cute E-card to accompany your gift. (I didn’t take a picture of the E-card I picked for my friend, because she reads my blog and I want it to be a surprise! But trust me when I say ADORBS.) Took me two minutes…it was that easy!

Now that you’ve purchased your Cheerios ™ and have gifted a box to a friend, it’s time to try out this yummy snack recipe with the kids.

INGREDIENTS:

Bananas
Nut butter
Cheerios ™
Cake pop or popsicle sticks

First, you want to cut your bananas in half and peal them. Insert the sticks into the bottoms of the bananas and wrap them in plastic wrap and stick them in the freezer for a few hours (or until frozen).

Next, soften your nut butter (we used peanut butter) in the microwave. Be sure it’s not hot. Remove the bananas from the freezer and plastic wrap. Coat the outside of the bananas with the softened nut butter.

Then roll or sprinkle the bananas with Cheerios ™. Put them on wax paper or a Silpat and stick back in the freezer for about an hour.

Remove the Frozen Banana Cheerios ™ Pops from the freezer and enjoy! If you make them ahead of time, just wrap them back up in the plastic wrap and stick them in the freezer. Fun and easy for the kids to make and they are super fun to eat too.

What are your favorite kind of Cheerios ™? Who would you gift a box to?

As you may have heard, some select boxes of Cheerios™ and Honey Nut Cheerios™ produced over two weeks in July at the Lodi, California plant, have been recalled due to a wheat allergen. This recall only affects consumers with Celiac disease or a gluten-sensitivity. To learn more about the recall, and if your product is affected please go to: http://blog.generalmills.com/.

Filed Under: breakfast, food, gluten free, kid-friendly, recipe, snack

Stuffed Apple Slices

August 27, 2015 1 Comment

Today I am going to share a really fun recipe you can make with your kids! It’s always great getting the kids involved in the prepping and even cooking of a meal. This recipe is a great healthy snack and an easy one for kids preschool age and up to make. Check out these Stuffed Apple Slices… it’s one of the many awesome recipes in the Children’s Culinary Institute curriculum.

INGREDIENTS

2 large apples
1 cup nut butter (peanut, almond, cashew, etc)
1 tbsp raw honey (local is the best)
2 tbsp mini carob chips

Using an apple coring tool, core the apples and dry out the centers with a paper towel. If you don’t feel comfortable with the little ones using the coring tool, you can take over that step and have the kids dry out the centers when you’re done.

Next mix all ingredients (except the apples) in a mixing bowl.

Using a spoon or a butter knife, fill the center of the apples with the nut butter mixture. Stuff them good!! Wrap them with plastic wrap and stick them in the fridge for an hour (I set the timer so I don’t forget). After an hour, remove the pastic wrap and slice apples in thin slices. Serve!

Look at that proud, satisfied smile! Having kids involved in the cooking process often encourages them to try new things and make healthier choices. And this snack is a great no-cook, no-bake recipe which is perfect for summer time when you don’t want to heat up the house and you want to give the kids something fun to do.

Interested in learning more about becoming a CCI instructor? Click HERE and fill out the form at the top of the page.

Interested in finding classes for your kids in your area? Click HERE and scroll to the bottom of the page.

Arlena {Children’s Culinary Institute}

Filed Under: healthy, kid-friendly, recipe, snacks

S’mores Chocolate Malt Custard Cookie Stack

August 10, 2015 3 Comments

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On a super hot summer day, the only thing I want to eat is something cool and refreshing. And here in Arizona, it’s pretty dang hot right now. After making a homemade dinner, it’s nice to be able to quickly throw a yummy, refreshing dessert together for the family. This S’mores Chocolate Malt Custard Cookie Stack does just the trick.

Often times I don’t make dessert because I don’t have the time or energy for it. Can you relate? This cookie stack recipe is so delicious and so quick to make, it’s something even the busiest mom can do.

You will need:

graham crackers/cookies (I prefer the gluten free brand at Safeway)
marshmallows
butter
DREYER’S Frozen Custard Chocolate Malt (also purchased at Safeway)

In a small saucepan, melt about a tablespoon of butter and add in about 1/2 cup of marshmallows. Stir slowly letting the butter and marshmallows combine. Once the marshmallows are melted down, you can start building the cookie stack.

Place a graham cracker on a plate, then a scoop of DREYER’S Frozen Custard Chocolate Malt on top, then add another graham cracker on top of the custard, and continue this pattern until you are 3 graham crackers and two scoops of DREYER’S Frozen Custard high.

Slowly drizzly the melted marshmallows over the top of the cookie stack…

Doesn’t that look delicious?! It’s SO yummy!!

Can you believe it only took me a few minutes to throw one of these beauties together? And the best part is that it’s easy for the kids to help make or even make their own.

My entire family loved this dessert. DREYER’S Frozen Custard is ice cream’s creamier cousin… have you tried it yet? You can find it at your local Safeway along with the other ingredients for this recipe. Plus, you can save $1.00 off 1 DREYER’S Branded Product 32 –48 oz. To get the coupon, simply sign into your Just 4 U account, find the coupon and load the offer to your loyalty card.

Find out more information about DRYER’S Frozen Custard HERE. You can also follow DREYER’S on Facebook and Pinterest.

Filed Under: dessert, food, recipe, s'mores

Chinese Chicken Salad Recipe

July 19, 2015 6 Comments

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #ChooseSmart #CollectiveBias

Hello friends! Today I am sharing an easy recipe that’s perfect to bring to summer potlucks, snack on by the pool at a BBQ, or have as an appetizer before dinner. Once you try it, you’ll want to share this Chinese Chicken Salad Recipe with your family and friends!

It’s light and refreshing, but full of flavor. Want to know the best part? It only takes a few ingredients and few minutes to make.

I purchased all of the ingredients for this delicious summer recipe at Smart & Final. All of the First Street products were perfect for this side dish.

canned chicken (2)
Chinese Chicken salad dressing (1/4 cup)
almonds (1/4 cup, chopped)
crackers
carrot (1, shredded)
green onion (1/8 cup, chopped)
cream cheese (about 1/4 cup)
pepper (to taste)
garlic powder (to taste)

In a warm pan on the stove, saute everything except the crackers, almonds and cream cheese. This only takes about 5-10 minutes on the stove top. Remove and let cool.

Smear cream cheese onto the crackers.

Scoop the Chinese Chicken Salad onto the cream cheese and crackers. Sprinkle chopped almonds on top and it’s ready to share at your next summer potluck!

You could also dump the Chinese Chicken Salad over a block of cream cheese, sprinkle the chopped almonds on top with a cheese knife and set the crackers to the side. This recipe is also yummy in lettuce cups too.

Head to Smart & Final for all of the ingredients to make this delicious summer recipe!

Smart & Final has announced the launch of its new branding campaign which will place the ampersand (“&”) – already in the 144-year old company’s name – front and center to showcase the company’s relationship with both its customers and the communities it serves. The roll out will include print, radio, television and outdoor advertising in select markets and digital outreach now through July 3rd. The new campaign aims to tell the story of what the value-oriented food and staples retailer has become through its growth initiatives and will highlight the company’s heritage.

“Smart & Final has a rich history and commitment of inclusion. The ampersand signifies many different components of our company including the partnership between our founders Mr. Smart & Mr. Final, treating our customers like friends & neighbors and serving as a warehouse & market,” said Smart & Final Chief Marketing Officer, Eleanor Hong. “We are rebranding to ensure customers know who we are, what we offer and what we stand for so that they can choose Smart & Final as their primary shopping destination.”

With the new branding campaign, Smart & Final is also launching the use of their newest feature- Instacart! You will get $5 off and free delivery with promo code: SMART5! Super convenient!

Keep up to date with Smart & Final on Facebook and Twitter too!

What is your favorite dish to bring to a summer potluck? Tell us in the comments!

Filed Under: food, recipe, salad, summer

#Ad DIY Fantastic Four Shirts and Boneless Chicken Kabobs

July 15, 2015 3 Comments

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Hey there friends! I’ve got all kinds of fun to share with y’all today! You get a double whammy with a craft tutorial and a kid-friendly recipe idea all in one post. Check out these #Ad DIY Fantastic Four Shirts and Boneless Chicken Kabobs. Perfect ingredients for a night of family fun!

Since we are all about superheroes in our house, you can imagine our excitement for the new Fantastic Four movie that’s coming to theaters next month! We can hardly wait! I decided to craft us up a few shirts using the Fantastic Four logo. To do this, I used my Silhouette Cameo and created a design. Before cutting it out on heat transfer vinyl, I mirrored the imaged.

Following the rest of the directions on the heat transfer vinyl, I let my Silhouette Cameo do all the hard work. After the images were cut into the vinyl, I removed it from the machine and weeded the images so that just the Fantastic Four logo was left. I placed them on the black shirts where I wanted them and ironed carefully.

Note: The directions say to place a cloth in between the iron and the plastic on the heat transfer vinyl, but my iron is old and doesn’t get too hot. If you are using heat transfer vinyl, please follow the directions on the package to avoid malfunctions.

Next, I pealed the plastic sheet off carefully, making sure the vinyl had adhered to the shirt. After I finished all 3, I was DONE! That easy my friends. Now we are ready to wear our shirts to see the new Fantastic Four movie when it hits theaters.

Don’t think I forgot about that kid-friendly recipe I promised you! Using Tyson Any’Tizers® Buffalo Boneless Wyngz and Honey BBQ Boneless Wyngz, it’s a quick and easy dinner the kids can help with before heading out to see the movie! Just pop the Tyson Any’Tizers chicken onto a baking sheet and bake according to the directions on the package. While the chicken is baking, prep your carrots and celery by cleaning, pealing, and chopping into 1 inch pieces. Once the chicken is finished baking and cooled, have the kids make kabobs by adding celery, carrots, and Tyson Any’Tizers Buffalo Boneless Wyngz and Honey BBQ Boneless Wyngz to skewers.

So easy to throw together and totally kid approved! We had Ranch dressing for dipping sauce, but you can choose whatever you want. And right now, the Tyson Any’tizers are Fantastic Four themed! How fun is that?

Mr. Fantastic – Chicken Fries: Reed Richards is a scientific prodigy who has been quietly exploring the universe’s deepest mysteries in his garage, after school. After being transformed by one of his experiments, he can stretch his body into impossible forms and to incredible lengths.

Human Torch – Buffalo Boneless Wyngz: Johnny Storm, a troublemaker and a thrill-seeker, Johnny is the rock star of the team. His powers allow him to shoot fireballs, fly at breakneck speeds, and really light it up.

Invisible Woman – Popcorn Chicken: Sue Storm is brilliant and beautiful, independent and sarcastic. The power to become invisible and to generate her own force-fields can make her harder to reach than ever—but that won’t stop some of her teammates, especially Reed, from trying.

The Thing – Honey BBQ Boneless Wyngz: A rare breed of brawn and heart, Ben Grimm is warm, even sensitive, despite his rough-and-tumble upbringing. He is rock-solid—in more ways than one. A loyal and protective friend, his stone body gives him epic strength and makes him virtually indestructible.

It gets better… Let Tyson Foods take you to the movies! Head to your local Walmart and look for Tyson Any’Tizers®, a line of easy-to-prepare, protein-packed frozen snacks in an assortment of varieties and flavors. Get a ticket to see Fantastic Four by doing the following:

Step 1: Buy – Buy 2 participating Tyson® Any’Tizers® products at Walmart between 6/15/15 and 8/15/15.

Step 2: Snap – Snap a picture of your receipt and text or email it to tyson@drvsusa.com by 11:59pm PST on 8/15/15.

Step 3: Get – Receive a code redeemable for a movie ticket to see FANTASTIC FOUR while in theaters. Code must be redeemed by 9/30/15 on tysonmovieoffer.com.

And don’t forget to make your DIY Fantastic Four Shirts so that you and the family can wear them to see the movie after your delicious Boneless Chicken Kabobs dinner!

What kinds of family fun do you have at your house?

Filed Under: DIY, family, kid-friendly, recipe, silhouette, tutorial Tagged With: Fantastic Four, superheroes

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