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Pistachio Fruit Salad Recipe

April 1, 2013 by Leave a Comment

pistachio-fruit-saladI was raised on this Pistachio Fruit Salad recipe!  We would have it as a side at family gatherings, Easter, and it’s great for summer potlucks or St. Patrick’s Day, too!  My kids think it’s a dessert!

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Pistachio fruit salad recipe – perfect for summer potlucks and other family gatherings!
Ingredients
  • 1 tub Cool Whip (the bigger tub) – I use fat free and it’s fine
  • 1 box Pistachio pudding mix (I use sugar free)
  • 1 can fruit cocktail mix (drained)
  • Optional: banana (sliced) and marshmallows

Instructions
  1. Mix the Cool Whip and Pistachio pudding mix together.
  2. Add in the fruit cocktail and mix well.
  3. Add marshmallows and/or banana slices if you choose (it doesn’t “keep” as well with the banana slices).
  4. Refrigerate for at least one hour and then serve!

 

 

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Mashed Potato Casserole

April 1, 2013 by 2 Comments

mashed-potato-casseroleWho doesn’t love mashed potatoes?  Every now and then, though, it’s nice to have some variation on your traditional mashed potatoes.  I discovered this recipe two years ago when Hoosier Homemade posted it!  It’s perfect for Easter, Thanksgiving, or when you need a comfort food fix!

Here’s my variation of the recipe:

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Serves: 6-8
 

Ingredients
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup Ranch dip
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 cups water
  • ½ c. margarine
  • 3 cups instant potato flakes
  • 8 oz shredded cheese

Instructions
  1. Spray 13X9 baking dish with nonstick spray.
  2. In a saucepan, combine the water and margarine and bring to a boil. Remove from heat, add the potato flakes, and mix well.
  3. Beat the eggs, cream cheese, dip, and milk until smooth. Stir in half of the shredded cheese.
  4. Pour the potatoes into the egg and cream cheese mixture. Beat until smooth and then pour into the baking dish.
  5. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes uncovered. You can also refrigerate and then bake it later.
  6. I add the remaining cheese on top when I’m ready to serve.

 

 

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Super Easy Ham Glaze!

April 1, 2013 by Leave a Comment

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I’ve been spoiled because my parents usually cook Easter dinner, but they were out of town this year, and I was left to my own devices! This is a super easy ham glaze that I used and it was so yummy!

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Super Easy ham glaze recipe
Ingredients
  • 1 ham (I used a Hormel Cure 81 boneless ham)
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar (light or dark should work)
  • 2 tablespoons Dr. Pepper (or any other cola drink)
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard

Instructions
  1. Line a large pan with aluminum foil.
  2. Score the top of the hand by making diagonal cuts across the top. Place ham in the center of the foil.
  3. Mix together the Dr. Pepper, brown sugar, and mustard, and brush half the glaze over the top.
  4. Wrap the ham up in the foil and bake for 20 minutes per pound at 350 degrees.
  5. Open the foil and brush the remaining glaze over the top. Bake 20-30 minutes longer.
  6. Remove and allow to cool for 10-15 minutes. Slice and serve!

 

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Pampers Gifts to Grow: 25 bonus points!

April 1, 2013 by Leave a Comment

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If you’re not familiar with Pampers Gifts to Grow, you can enter codes from Pampers diapers, wipes, and training pants and accumulate points that can be redeemed for rewards.  You do not have to use Pampers or have kids in diapers to enter the freebie codes and take advantage of this program!  I signed up for this program when my oldest (who is now 8) was in diapers.  I haven’t had a kid in diapers in almost 3 years now!  Even though my kids are beyond this stage, I still enter the bonus codes when they come along and collect freebies! In the past year, I’ve earned almost 1,500 bonus points just by entering the free codes when they come along!

I typically save mine until they have gift card offers, but you can also get Shutterfly items, toys, Diapers.com codes and more!  This is a great way to get a jump start on Christmas gifts for NEXT year!  I recently cashed out for a $10 Red Robin gift card and FREE kids meal! (this offer is not currently available, but they add it back a few times every month, so keep your eyes open!)  I look to see what new rewards are available a few times each month.   Just a Note:  The gift card offers usually go quickly, so you have to be on top of it to grab them!

Here’s how you can potentially score 160 more points right away!

Sign up for Pampers Gifts to Grow here –> Pampers Gifts to Grow registration (you’ll get 100 bonus points just for signing up!)

Enter these bonus codes below for an additional 60 points:  please let me know if any are expired so I can remove them

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April Fools Day Tricks Round-Up!

April 1, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Screen Shot 2013-04-01 at 5.05.58 AMI’ve never been a fan of April Fools Day, mainly because I hate getting tricked, but now that I have kids, there are a lot of fun kid-friendly ideas, and my kids love a good trick eveyr now and then!

Here’s a round up of April Fools Day Tricks for your family:

April Fools Day Food Ideas – Mashed Potato Sundaes, Jell-O drinks, ice cream tacos, and more!  Lots of fun food ideas!

April Fool’s Day Pranks – mouse malfunction, TP in shoes, frozen computer, pinned underwear, and more!

April Fools Day Pranks for Kids – upside down house, salt instead of sugar, chicken pot pie dessert, bugs in the cereal box, and more!

Let me know what pranks YOU try today!

 

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