Rolo Cake Mix Bars

I am a huge fan of Rolos.  They are the perfect combination of chocolate and caramel.  So when my sister showed me this recipe I knew it was a must make!! Thanks to Cookies and Cups for a delicious recipe the family devoured it!!

Rolo Cake Mix Bars
adapted from Cookies & Cups
1 box (18.25 oz) yellow, vanilla or white cake mix, dry
2/3 milk
1/4 cup butter, melted
40 Rolo Candies, unwrapped and cut in half
Preheat oven to 350°
Spray a 9x13 pan with cooking spray. With your mixer, beat cake mix, milk and butter until combined. Mixture will be thick and sticky.  Divide batter in half and press 1 half into the bottom of the pan. Bake until just set, approximately 8-9 minutes.

Remove base from oven and place Rolo candies, caramel-side down on top.

Drop remaining batter on top of Rolos in teaspoon sized amounts.

Bake for 20-24 minutes longer until top begins to golden.

Cool completely before cutting into squares.

Oh YUM!!

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Color Your World with Crayola Colored Bubbles Giveaway

How would you like to have some bubble blowing fun with our next generation of colorful bubbles? Crayola Outdoor Colored Bubbles are a magically colorful way for kids to enjoy one of their favorite outdoor activities and they're now designed to clean up better!

Crayola Outdoor Colored Bubbles aren't ordinary bubbles. Because they contain color, they're messy and will leave temporary colorful marks on skin, cotton and cotton-blend clothing and intended outdoor surfaces. This took some moms by surprise when they used the product last year.  They loved the idea of bubbles in different colors, but weren't expecting them to be messy.  Crayola quickly acted on parents' feedback and created a new version that keeps all the fun for kid and makes clean up easier for parents. Color magically rubs off skin, hoses off of many outdoor surfaces and washes out of cotton and cotton blend clothing.

As you can see my kids had a ball!! They loved the colored bubbles!! Even the dog tried to get in on the action!!

Before you get blowing, there are some simple tips for you that make playing with Crayola Outdoor Colored Bubbles and cleaning up, even more awesome and enjoyable for both kids and moms:

*Dress for Mess. Wear washable play clothes and shoes. It's best to not wear suede, leather or any other material that can't be washed.
*Play Outside. An open grassy area is best away from new concrete, decks and porous surfaces like marble. Don't use at formal events like weddings.
*Rub skin to remove color.
*Launder clothes promptly with water and detergent. Repeat washing may be needed.
*Hose off outdoor surfaces like sidewalks and driveways to wash away color.  
 Now for the exciting news!! One lucky reader will win an awesome Crayola Prize Pack:

One Crayola Outdoor Colored Bubbles 3-pack: Watch in awe as the air becomes filled with bunches of brightly colored "purple pizzazz," "fuschia" and "unmellow yellow" bubbles, bringing wonder and adventure to a day of outdoor active play.

One Bubble Launcher:
For an instant bubble bash, just connect a bottle of colored bubbles, attach the crank handle to the launcher, and create tons of colorful bubbles with each turn! Turn the crank slowly to create bubbles.

To enter be a follower of One Crazy Cookie and tell me which color of  bubbles your kids would like the best!

As simple as blowing a bubble!!

Winner will be drawn by random number generator on April 20, 2012.

Good Luck!

The Crayola Outdoor Colored Bubbles product information and gift packs have been provided by Crayola through MyBlogSpark

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Thai-Style Celery & Peanut Butter ♥ (Celery with Peanut Butter for Grown-ups)

Today's quick vegetable snack idea: Celery stuffed with peanut butter with an Asian spin reminiscent of satay. Low carb. Not just vegan, "Vegan Done Real".

During my kid years, "fancy" food caught my attention. Think oddball stuff like half a banana upright inside a ring of pineapple (was a maraschino cherry on top? probably) and something called "ants on a log" – celery filled with peanut butter, raisins lined up all in a row on top. Fancy, eh? Let's bet: a "creative cooking for kids" book was involved.

Stirring together this kicky Thai-Style Peanut Butter, I couldn't get those "ants on a log" off the picnic tablecloth in my mind. It's still peanut butter, just amped up with the heat of chile and the brightness of lively citrus, but a step or two or a mile beyond the familiar favorite.

Could it win over people who are only so-so about peanut butter? (Who are there people and how can we be related or even friends?) Negative. But me, peanut butter lover for so long, I loved this stuff and snacked on it a dab at a time for several days.

"Ants on a log" is for kids. This, this is for grown-ups.
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24 Hour Lasagna

This is a flavorful homemade lasagna.  The key is to let the flavors blend together for 24 hours before cooking.  Double the recipe and freeze one for later. 

24 Hour Lasagna
Meat Layer
1- 1 1/2 hamburger, cooked and drained
1 clove garlic minced
2 teaspoons parsley flakes
1 Tablespoon basil
1 teaspoon salt
1 lb. canned tomatoes
2 (6 oz.) cans tomato paste

Cheese Layer
3 cups cottage cheese
3 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1 Tablespoon parsley
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese

1 (10 oz.) box lasagna noodles
2-3 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese

1. Mix together the hamburger, garlic, 2 teaspoons parsley, 1 Tablespoon basil and salt.  Add the tomatoes and tomato paste. Let simmer while you prepare the cheese mixture and cook the lasagna noodles.
2. Mix together the cottage cheese, eggs, salt, pepper, parsley and parmesan cheese.
To put the lasagna together:
Spray pan lightly with cooking spray. Place one layer of noodles across the bottom of pan. Spread 1/3 of the cheese mixture over the noodles and top with shredded mozzarella cheese.

Spread 1/3 of the meat mixture over the cheese.

Top with another layer of noodles and repeat this two more times ending with the meat mixture and top with another layer of cheese.

Now the key to this recipe is to refrigerate for 24 hours. (you can also freeze at this point.) If frozen unthaw in the fridge.  Bake at 350 degree for 40-45 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Allow to sit for about 5 minutes before serving.

DELICIOUS!!

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Menu Plan Monday

I love Easter and everything about it!! Therefore I am sad that it is behind us this year and that my children are going back to school tomorrow!! Needless to say it looks like we really wore the dog out this weekend!! HA HA..funny thing is I really don't know how, but isn't he cute!!

Now it's time to be off and running once again!! Literally, because this week we have not one but tow track meets.  My son qualified to run in a big invite out of town this weekend (two less dinners to cook)!

This Week's Menu

Monday: Parmesan Chicken Casserole

Tuesday: Honey Lime Chicken Enchiladas

Wednesday: Ham & Beans

Thursday: Beef Noodle Bowls

Friday: Out of Town for a Track Meet

Saturday: Out of town

Sunday: Calzones

Have a Fabulous Week!

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No-Fail Hard-Boiled Eggs

I am always paranoid about boiling eggs..don't kow why, but it's just one of those things I worry about.  I was so excited when my cousin sent me this recipe, it will sure take a little stress off me! Thanks to my sweet sister who was on the ball and has her Easter eggs already colored for sharing her pictures with me!!

Melissa's No-Fail Hard-Boiled Egg Recipe
from Kara
Lay the eggs in a single layer in a large saucepan. Cover with cold water by at least 1 inch. Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook for 1 minute. Cover with a lid, turn off the heat and allow the eggs to sit for 15 minutes. Rinse with cold water.

My adorable parents getting into the action!

Thanks Kara & Candice!

Now it is ready..set..go time at my house!!(meaning I better hit the store and get some eggs..NOW!!)

Happy Easter everyone!!

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Nesting Chicks Treat

I wanted something fun to give my preschool kids as a treat this week. My own kids thought they turned out cute.  They were simple and delicious!! Nest year I will let the kids make their own!!

Nesting Chicks Treat
adapted from food.com
2 cups chocolate chips
1/3 cup peanut butter
4 cups chow mein noodles,break them up a bit
M&M's, Peeps, jelly beans or other candy for garnish as desired.

Place chocolate chips in a microwaveable bowl, microwave on high for 1 minute and then stir.  Continue to heat in 20-30 second intervals until the chocolate can be stirred smooth.  Stir in the peanut butter and then add the chow mein noodles and stir until they are completely covered.
Spoon desired amount (I used about 1 tablespoon) onto waxed paper. Spread out a bit to look like a nest.

Add the candy to garnish the nests. Press into the nests before chocolate sets.

Chill until the chocolate has hardened.

Simple and Easy!!

Can't wait to see the reaction of my students!!

*You could substitute pretzel sticks for the noodles.

 

Have a Happy Easter!

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