Fall Apple Cider

 Here's a quick and easy recipe for apple cider that my friend Annie dreamed into reality.

 Hot Fall Apple Cider

1 1/2 gallon Apple Cider

1 packet of spiced apple cider mix

3 bags of mulling spices

1 bottle Trader Joes Spiced Cider

5 pumps Torani Salted Caramel Syrup

Bring to a boil and then simmer for at least 10 mins.

enjoy!!

The Year of the Charcuterie

I have been so into Charcuterie Boards. Just wanted to share some fun ones I have done this last year

I made the whole table a giant Charcuterie and Dessert Table for a dear friends Baby Shower 

These Salami Flowers are SO EASY to make. Just google it!

Another event I threw was our annual New Years Eve Party. I also did an entire table for this fun party

These last few boards are just small ones I've made for little gatherings. They are so easy to make and yummy!

Trader Joe's Appetizers - Bruschetta and Black Bean Salsa

Hi all!! We are back in 2019 with a couple awesome recipes I made A LOT this holiday season. I found I was always needing a last minute appetizer to bring to parties. These 2 quick and easy recipes were perfect.

Bruschetta

 First slice the baguette and butter each piece

Broil the bread until brown

After bread is done let it cool and Mix the Bruschetta Mix and half of the Feta Cheese in a bowl. Then spoon over the slices of bread

 Last, drizzle the glaze over the top and serve!

 Enjoy!

Black Bean Salsa

All you need are these four ingredients. Mix and serve with tortilla chips. You will probably only use 1/2 of the dressing. Add more as desired. 

(The picture has Quinoa chips. I prefer regular Tortilla but you could use either)

Great things come in TWO's handout

I saw this idea on-line and wanted to re-create it for the teachers in our primary. With Halloween around the corner there are lots of fun size candy bars so these Twix bars worked perfectly. You could also do Animal Cookies for a Noah's ark vibe. 

Enjoy!

Right click on the image below and save to your computer!

Chocolate Marshmallow Cookies

My friend Pam did it again. She makes the best treats! I was suprised how easy this was to make and oh so delicious! Enjoy!

Chocolate Marshmallow Cookies:
Combine 1 chocolate cake mix with 1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening and 2 eggs. Drop by tablespoon onto a baking sheet and bake at 350F for 8-10 minutes (done but soft in the center). Remove from the oven and stick half of a cut large marshmallow sticky side down in the center of each cookie. Put back into the oven for 2 minutes. Remove again, and gently press the marshmallow down. Once cooled, frost. 
Frosting recipe:
Combine 1/2 cup melted butter with 1/3 cup cocoa, 1/3 cup evaporated milk, 1 lb. powdered sugar, and 1 tsp. vanilla. 
Enjoy!

"Taco 'Bout Awesome!" Primary Board Meeting and The Bomb Salad!

I made these cute Salsa favors for our fabulous Primary Teachers at our Tres De Mayo Fiesta Board Meeting! I found this cute invitation on Pinterest and made it my own. 

The Jars were very easy to make. I just found this cute fabric at JoAnn's. Cut in 1" strips and frayed the edges by pulling a few threads.

 Cut these cute Mustaches out on my Silhouette. I think that stickers would work too!

 Used my glue gun to get everything in place!

 I found this tag on Pinterest as well! I used full sheet sticker paper and used my circle punch and placed them on the lid. 

 We had Taco's, Chips and Salsa and this amazing salad called "The Bomb Salad" - I got it from my friend Heidi who got it from our friend Karrissa. It's a total crowd pleaser and the dressing is delicious on your tacos too!

Ole!

The Bomb Salad

Large Bag Coleslaw Mix (we get the big bag from smart and final)
Cherry tomatoes
Cojita Cheese, graded
Chili lime Pepita seeds (found in the bulk section at Winco)
Tortilla strips Salad Toppers

Dressing:
1 cup Mayo
1 cup Buttermilk
1 lime, juiced
1-2 cloves garlic
1/4 cup green salsa
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp accent seasoning
1 bunch cilantro
Blend all in blender or food processor.