Raspberry Jell-O Salad

This recipe has been copied directly from Joyful Mama's Kitchen.  She has some pre-recipe stuff about it being a sponsored post. In order to simplify my own life, I'm reposting the recipe here.  However, I do strongly encourage you to go check out her blog.  She has TONS of really great things to see, far beyond this one fun recipe.  Go check her out!  You'll be glad you did!

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Ingredients

• 2 packages raspberry Jell-O (4 1/2oz each)
• 2 cups boiling water
• 2 cans blueberry pie filling (21oz each)
• 2 cans crushed pineapple, not drained (13oz each)
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup sugar

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Instructions

1. Dissolve Jell-O in boiling water in a large bowl.
2. Add pie filling and pineapple with juices. Stir to mix well.
3. Pour in to a 9x13 pan and place in fridge to chill.
4. Make the frosting by blending the soft cream cheese, sour cream, and sugar together.
5. Spread over firm Jell-O mixture and chill.
6. Enjoy!

Easy Blueberry Cheesecake

I used to be intimidated by the thought of making cheesecake.  I finally took the plunge this winter and tried it.  I was pleasantly surprised at how easy it could be.  I will no longer be afraid of cheesecake, but will try new techniques and ingredients!  I will be a cheesecake queen! (Haha.  Yeah, right.)  

This recipe is dated 2011, so it's been sitting around waiting for me for some time.  But hey, it looks good, and easy.  I should try it soon.  

*quick reminder - I did not create this recipe.  I copied/pasted it from some forgotten website several years ago and it's been lounging in my email archives.  If it's yours, please alert me not only so that I can direct traffic your way, but also because I'm sure you have more yummy stuff I need to make.

Easy Blueberry Cheesecake

Ingredients:

1 (6 oz.) graham cracker pie crust
1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened
1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk 
1/3 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (21 oz.) can blueberry pie filling

With mixer, beat cheese until fluffy. Gradually beat in sweetened condensed milk until smooth. Stir in lemon juice, and vanilla. Pour into crust. Chill at least 3 hours.
After chilled, top with pie filling.

*Hold on to your spatulas - I have an addition to this recipe that actually makes it slightly harder, but more homemade. I make my own graham cracker crust.  It's frighteningly easy.  Here's my recipe:

1 C Graham Cracker Crumbs

3 TBS butter, melted

2 TBS sugar

Stir it all together until completely blended.  Press into pan - or muffin cups if you're making mini-cheesecakes - fill and bake.

Uh oh!  I have another suggestion that is more work, but only slightly and so delicious you'll be glad you made the effort.  I make my own fruit topping.  I know, I know, I'm a regular Betty Crocker.  This is what I do.

1/2 C water, 1/2 C sugar, 1TBS corn starch and 2 cups frozen fruit. Boil everything except the fruit till it starts to thicken. Lower the heat to simmer, add the fruit and cook to the consistency you like.

There you have it - an easy cheesecake recipe and my own variations. 

Enjoy!

Brookies!

I was emailed this recipe five or six years ago.  I think it came from a blog, but I don't know...  This is all I have.  I'd love to cite the source though - I'm sure they have lots of other yummy ideas!

1 scoop of brownie batter + 1 scoop of cookie dough in a muffin pan = brookies!

the idea (and photo) came from Williams-Sonoma who make this and sell it as a Baking Mix called Baked Brookster .... well they charge $16.95 for a box!!!! I got my ingredients for under $3!

Make brownie and cookie mixes according to box directions. Bake as directed on box BUT start checking about half way through the directed time so your brownies stay moist (remember they are a smaller cook area when made as a muffin size and it will vary a little for each oven)

My Favorite Source for Slow Cooker Recipes

I found this site many, many years ago when it looked totally different.  It has gotten sleeker and more user friendly over the years and I find myself returning to it again and again.  The user submitted slow cooker recipes are usually easy and good.  Can't ask for much more than that!  

Click here to visit one of my favorite resources!

Simple Cinnamon Roll Waffles

This isn't the healthiest breakfast, but it is a fun treat!  My kids love these so much I have to save them for once or twice a year because they otherwise think this is an acceptable meal.

There's really no recipe, the picture says it all.