I was at a BBQ for July 4th I belive years ago when I had this burger! It was juicy and tasted YUMMY! I had to beg a little (ok a lot) and trade for may lasagna recipe to get this recipe. I have changed it up a bit (like I prefer ritz crackers in mine!) But this is now a family favorite! YUM! Ingredients 1/2 cup Coca-Cola 1/2 cup Ritz Crackers Crushed 1 Egg 5 tablespoons French salad dressing 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 1 1/2 pounds ground beef Instructions Pre heat your grill. Then in a bowl, mix together the 1/4 cup of Coca-Cola, crackers, egg, 2 TBSP of dressing, and the Parmesan cheese. Mix in the ground beef, best mixed with your hands. Form into patties. Mix remaining Coca-Cola and dressing into a bowl. Then grill burgers, brushing with the Coca-Cola mix during … [Read more...]
Copy Cat Melting Pot Dark Chocolate Raspberry Fondue
Here is another great recipe from The Melting Pot. This makes for a great dessert after a long day and is perfect for movie night not just Valentines Day! Ingredients: 12 ounces dark chocolate, finely chopped ¼ cup heavy cream (you can use this heavy cream substitute if needed) 3 tablespoons raspberry liqueur Instructions: Combine the dark chocolate and cream in the top of a double boiler set over simmering water. Heat until the chocolate is melted, stirring constantly; or combine the chocolate and cream in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave until melted, stirring every 30 to 45 seconds. Be careful not to let the chocolate burn. Pour into a warm fondue pot. Drizzle with the liqueur. Keep fondue warm over low heat. Serves four to six. … [Read more...]
Copy Cat Melting Pot Yin & Yang Chocolate Fondue
How cool is this Yin & Yang Chocolate Fondue from The Melting Pot. Well here is a recipe to make it at home and blow the socks off your Valentine! Ingredients: 4 ounces dark chocolate, finely chopped. 4 ounces white chocolate, finely chopped. Instructions: Melt the dark chocolate in the top of a double boiler set over simmering water, stirring constantly; or place the dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave until melted, stirring every 30 to 45 seconds. Be careful not to let the chocolate burn. Repeat the procedure with the white chocolate. Pour both chocolates simultaneously into a warm fondue pot. Rotate the pot one-quarter turn to produce the yin and yang effect. Garnish the white chocolate with a piece of dark chocolate and the dark … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Coca-Cola BBQ Roast Beef
i This is a family favorite! The recipe was given to me by a friend not to long ago and we just love it! Take minutes to prepare and cooks all day and takes like you slaved by the stove all day! Slow Cooker Coca-Cola BBQ Roast Beef Ingredients: 1 (2-3 pound) Beef roast 1 can Coca-Cola 1/2 cup orange juice 1 Tablespoon liquid smoke 1 cup homemade brown sugar 1/2 cup molasses 2 cups ketchup 3 garlic cloves minced Directions: Place roast in slow cooker. Pour can of Cola over roast and cooker (make sure the bottom is covered) Mix 1/2 cup of Cola and remaining ingredients in a bowl. Pour over roast in the slow cooker. Cook on low for 8-9 hours or high for 5 hours. … [Read more...]
Copy Cat Melting Pot Chocolate Fontini
With Valentines Day coming up one of the popular destinations for couples and dinner is The Melting Pot. One of my favorite drink there is the Chocolate Fontini. If you are looking to show up your mad drink making skills (yeah i just went there) then check out this copycat recipe! Chocolate Fontini Ingredients: • ½ ounce chocolate syrup • 1 ounce chocolate liqueur • ½ ounce Kahlua • ½ ounce Irish cream liqueur • ½ ounce blackberry syrup • Splash of heavy cream or half-and-half (you can use this heavy cream substitute if needed) Instructions: Chill a martini glass. Drizzle the chocolate syrup inside the glass. Combine the chocolate liqueur, Kahlua, Irish cream liqueur, blackberry syrup and cream in a small pitcher and mix well. Pour into … [Read more...]
How to Grow a Container Garden
Container Gardens are a wonderful addition to any garden landscape and are excellent for people with small spaces or who only have balconies or windowsills. Containers come in all shapes and sizes, and beautiful colors too. There are a few key things to know when starting out, but once you have the basics down, you can grow just about anything in a container. First thing is to make sure you have the proper sized pot for the type of plant you want to grow. If you want to grow a few different herb plants together to make an herb garden, start with a large 10-gal saucer sized container that can fit 4-5 4”plants. Want to grow tomatoes? Then you will need a 3-5 gallon tall container. Maybe you would like to try your hand at a dwarf lemon tree which would take a 25-gallon … [Read more...]
How to Save Money Eating Out and Enjoy it too!
One thing many people give up when they go to a frugal lifestyle is eating out at restaurants. Eating out can be a huge money waster if you do it too frequently and without care. Living frugally does not mean you have to give it up, entirely, however. I have compiled a list of tips to show you how to save money eating out to help you enjoy a night out once in a while and not spend as much as you would think. Tips on how to save money eating out. Always look for coupons. Some can be found in monthly circulars you get in your mailbox as well as in places you might not even think; such as on social media. Facebook pages of your favorite restaurants may occasionally release coupons you can print out if you are a fan. Sign up for “clubs” that many chain restaurants offer. These are often … [Read more...]
Math Activities for your Pre-Schooler or Kindergartener
Math Activities for your Pre-Schooler or Kindergartener Dollar Tree is truly one of my favorite resources for homeschool supplies, homeschooling doesn’t need to be an expensive endeavor. A little creativity, a couple dollars, maybe a quick peek at Pinterest if you get stuck and you will have a desk full of fun math activities to give your little student a break from boring old worksheets. Write numbers 1-20 on the end of popsicle sticks, on a another set make the same amount of dots on each, use 3 more to write a plus sign, a minus sign, and an equals sign. You can use them in so many ways to teach various math skills. Have your child place them in order, after they are placed in order remove random sticks and have your child tell you which number is missing. Have … [Read more...]
12 Days of Christmas Candy | Candy Cane S’mores Recipe
It’ December. The race to Christmas is on! Stacy over at Adventures In Coupons and I have teamed up to bring you 12 days of Christmas Candy! Each day one of us will bring you a yummy new candy recipe! For Day 6 we have a Candy Cane S’mores Recipe. I am a sucker for ANYTHING S'mores. I will find a reason to make them any time of the year! Here is a way to make them are Christmas time! Candy Cane S’mores Recipe (Makes 4) Ingredients 8 graham crackers 4 large marshmallows 4 Hershey’s mini chocolate bars 4 candy canes, crushed Directions Place one graham cracker down and sprinkle on some of the crushed up candy cane. Roast the marshmallow until melted and place the Hershey’s bar on top. Add additional crushed up candy cane on top. Place another graham cracker on … [Read more...]
Cranberry Spritzer
Cranberry Spritzer While this refreshing beverage is enjoyable at any time during the year, it fits the Winter holiday season best with the seasonal flavor of cranberries. Garnishing the drink with fresh cranberries adds to the festivity, and will make a great addition to any holiday party. For an alcoholic alternative, substitute champagne for the lemon-lime soda. Ingredients: 16oz cranberry juice 20 ounces lemon-lime soda 1 lime, quartered ice cubes fresh cranberries Method: Fill four glasses with ice. Divide the cranberry juice among the glasses. Divide the lemon-lime soda among the glasses, topping off each beverage. Squeeze a hint of lime juice over each, then garnish with a few fresh cranberries. Stir and serve immediately. [tasty-recipe id="141191"] … [Read more...]