Recipe! Watermelon Mock-A Rita

Looking for a great way to unwind and cool off this summer?

Try a

 

Watermelon "Mock-A-Rita"

 

Don't let the name fool you, this is NOT an alcoholic drink

I came up with this recipe one day after working out in the yard all day with the hubby, we were tired and I REALLY had a mean hankering for a Margarita, but we were out of Margarita mix....I could have just ran to the store sure, but Pshaw! Wheres the fun in that,

Plus I Had no other choice and no cash  LOVE a kitchen challenge!

So it's super simple, here goes!

 

Ingredients:

 

2 cups of fresh watermelon

2 tablespoons of lime juice

1 cup of some sort of juice

( I had white cranberry peach on hand)

1/4 cup white sugar ( to taste)

1 cup of ice

Coconut Rum

Good Tequila

( to your personal preference Im not here to judge your drinking problem)

 

Throw it all in a blender and blend into a pink oblivion

Make sure to taste it to see if you need more sugar or alchohol

 

Pour into a glass, sit back and REEEEEELAXX

 

 

 

 





Recipe: Triple Chocolate Bunt Cake

 

Because you have not had enough sweets over the holiday weekend right??

Well, in my personal opinion, you an NEVER have too much chocolate...

NEVER

 

Here is a simple recipe for

Triple Chocolate Bunt Cake

 

(or as my son calls it "butt cake")

 

What you'll need:

1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)

1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix

3 tablespoons baking cocoa

1-3/4 cups milk

2 eggs

2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips ( or peanut butter chips!)

Confectioners' sugar

Directions:

In a large bowl, combine the cake and pudding mixes, cocoa, milk and eggs. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Stir in chocolate chips.

Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired. Yield: 12-15 servings.

Ok I am going to tell you what, I DESPISE the word M-O-I-S-T

 

(shutters ugh)

 

But this cake warrants using this awful word lol

You almost don't even need milk with it!

 

 

Enjoy!

XOXOXO Heather





Recipe: Squash Apple Soup

(Photo Credit)

 

 

Hey there...

Wanna make some Squash Apple Soup?

Sure you do.

Why you ask? Because it is freaking DE-Licious!!

And incredibly simple.

Check it out!

Simple Squash Apple Soup:

 

You need:

1 large butternut squash

 

2 small or 1 large organic apples (any kind will do, i use either green or Fuji)

2 small or one large onion

Beef, chicken or Veggie broth about 3 cups

1 tablespoon of Olive Oil

 

(Optional)

2 stalks of celery

2 large carrots

 

Directions:

Chop up all ingredients ( the smaller the better)

Put chopped up veggies and olive oil in a pan and saute veggies for about 5 minutes.

Add Broth

Cook until all veggies are soft.

 

Let cool

 

Put soup into a blender and blend on high until pureed

 

Put pureed soup back into a clean pot.

 

Heat on low, add any spices that you wish, I personally love allspice, nutmeg and Cinnamon, but ginger would also work very well.

 

Also on a side note:

Leave the skins on the apples (peel the squash obviously)

The skin is where the nutrients are people!

 

I find that this soup is creamy just on its own, I don't even add salt, but you can personalize it and jazz it up to your liking!

 

Enjoy!

XOXOXOXO

Heather

 



Homemade dog treats

Thursday nights are "mommy and me" nights in our house.

My husband is usually at a club meeting and it gives me some personal time with my little man.

He LOVES to help me bake, so this week we decided to make some treats for the pooch.

(God knows MY thighs don't need anymore treats this month)

I have had this reciped for quite sometime, but haven't made them in years.

I need to make them more often because my dog LOVES THEM.

 

Here is the recipe:

 



You Will Need:

1. 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
2. 1 1/2 cups white flour
3. 1/2 cup peanut butter (all-natural or organic)
4. 1 cup water 
2 tablespoons oil

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 F.
Combine oil, and peanut butter and water. Add flour, one cup at a time, forming a dough. Knead dough into firm ball and roll to 1/4 inch thickness.

• Roll out onto a floured surface and cut with cookie cutters (we prefer feet and dog bones)
• Stick those babies in the oven for about 15-20 minutes (kind of depends on your oven)
• Obviously most dogs love peanut butter, and the oil is great for their coat, I used Olive Oil, but you can use whatever kind you like.

 hydration is VERY important when making them :)

My son told me to hold up some dough and smile LOL

 

 MMMM Peanut Butter Yummies

 

I just LOVE the look on Starskys face, like,"you ARE going to give that to me.....RIGHT???!!!!"

 

He must have had about 6 of them by the time the night was finished lol.

 

Enjoy!

XOXOXO

Heather



Homemade Apple Chips!

Love apple chips, but don't have a dehydrator?

No Problem!!

You can use your oven! Yes I'm serious!

 

Here is what you'll need

Several small apples, or a few large ones

(I like to use Honeycrisp or Gala)

Cookie Sheets

Spray oil

Cinnamon

 

Preheat your oven to 200 Degrees

Slice your apples thin, I used my mothers old Mark Four Super Slicer

from the 70's WOOHOO Retro!!

Spray your cookie sheet with spray oil

Lay the apple slices on the cookie sheets in neat rows but don't let them touch

Then, I like to sprinkle cinnamon on them and rub it in with my finger ( a clean one obviously)

Now pop those bad boys in in the oven! But keep an eye on them,some will cook faster than others.

As they brown you may choose to either flip them over or take them out entirely.

I happen to like mine a little browner so I leave them in longer. They will not usually be crispy until you let them cool for a bit, so don't be alarmed if they are browned but still seem soft.

 

 These are delicious!!! And they make the house smell sooooooo freaking good! I also read that you can do this same process with Bananas to make banana chips, but I have yet to test that out.

So for now.........

Enjoy falls perfect food,slightly roasted and lightly crispy.

 

XOXO

Heather