14 Apr 2008

Strawberry Cupcakes (from Lorelei’s party)

Strawberry Cupcakes
Ingredients:
 
1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix (Duncan Hines)
1 (3 ounce) package strawberry Jell-O
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup water
2/3 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
1 (10 ounce) package frozen strawberries
1/2 cup butter
4 3/4 cups confectioners sugar

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Grease and flour three 9 inch round pans.
In a large bowl, stir together cake mix, Jell-O mix […]

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08 Apr 2008

How’s this for frugal?

From Lime.com 
 
Well, spring is finally in the air, and that means dandelions — a menace to some, but to an urban forager, they’re a delight. These yellow-haloed herbaceous plants can be used virtually in their entirety, are packed with essential vitamins and minerals (including calcium, potassium, iron, and vitamins A, B-6, C, and E) and […]

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10 Mar 2008

Tasty Tuesdays!

 
 
 
Simple and Creamy Tortellini Alfredo

1 can (14-1/2 oz.) fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup water
2 pkg. (9 oz. each) refrigerated cheese tortellini
4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed
1 cup frozen peas
3/4 cup KRAFT Finely Shredded Italian* Five Cheese Blend
6 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cooked, drained and crumbled
 
POUR […]

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06 Mar 2008

Resurrection Cookies - thought these were cool

**Found on Blessings For Life website:
 
What a wonderful recipe to share with the children. These cookies are made the evening before celebrating the Resurrection, and are cooked in a warm oven overnight so they will be ready on Easter morning.
You need to preheat the oven to 300 degrees (this is important–don’t wait until you are […]

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