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BEST DARN HAM SANDWISHES YOU'LL EVER HAVE!!!

5/17/13

Posted by Camie

My cousin shared these rolls on facebook today and I had to share them with you. Also...I needed to put them on here so I could create a pin for them. Such a quick and easy way to provide dinner for the masses without spending too much time in the kitchen. Especially as the weather warms up. Hope you enjoy them.

Ingredients:

2 -12 packages of sweet Hawaiian rolls (the small dinner roll looking ones)
1 1/2 lbs of Virginia ham (NOT honey ...ham)
12 slices Swiss cheese
1 stick of real butter
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon Onion Powder
1 teaspoon poppy seeds

Directions:
You will need two 9 x 13 pans. Place the bottoms of 12 rolls in each pan. Place ham (about 2 shaved slices or so) on the rolls. Cut the cheese slices into 4 parts and place 2 small pieces on each sandwich. Put the dinner roll tops on. In a sauce pan, mix butter, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder and poppy seeds. Wait until all butter is melted and then brush the melted mixture over the ham sandwiches. Cover with foil and let sit in fridge for 1 hour or over night. (If you want to bake them right away, you can also.) Preheat oven to 375 and bake for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve. They are great hot and even at room temperature Enjoy!

Friday's Feature {Super Easy Dutch Oven Bread}

6/8/12

Posted by Camie

For me and my family

summer time = camping time

and camping time = dutch oven cooking.

So, I decided to feature this Super Easy Dutch Oven Bread . You can find this recipe and several others over at From Dahlias to Doxies.

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Friday's Feature {Bandana Dress/Paper-Bag Popcorn} and Link Party

5/31/12

Posted by Karena

Okay, I'm sorry for the longest title in Cookie Nut Creation's history, but this week I had a dilemma that turned into a wonderful solution. I couldn't decide between two submissions. Luckily they were from the same site, Babblings and More!

Bandana Dress

I am so going to make this for my daughter. A few bandanas and you're ready to go!

Paper-Bag Popcorn

Great solution to the store bought microwave popcorn.

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Easy Menu Planner

5/6/12

Posted by Jodi Rae

Sorry I have been MIA for the last little while! Previous to becoming an author on this blog I had taken a short hiatus from blogging and I am still trying to get back into the groove. I have a few posts lined up and more ideas coming! I also LOVED Camie's post about the DIY Custom Framing. I will definitely be trying that in the future, it looked amazing.

The menu planner I am featuring today is an idea I found on Pinterest (of course :)). I am constantly struggling with menu planning and finding a cute and easy way to organize/display it. When I saw this FREE Menu Printable from Kaylee at Home I knew it was for me! It isn't the elaborate chalkboard menu board that I have envisioned in my mind, but I think it is really cute and only took me about 2 minutes to put together. After printing it, I just placed it in a sheet protector and plan on using a dry erase marker, simple! Simplicity and efficiency are something that I lack when it comes to menu planning, so this was a good start!

Now to start filling it.......

Friday's Feature {Frosted Grapes}

4/19/12

Posted by Camie

Once again, I found myself torn between two of your fabulous links. I actually came really close to featuring both of them this week, but because I didn't have a spare dresser in my house in which I could convert into a gardening box, I decided to feature these Frosted Grapes from One Sweet Appetite.
I love this idea (something I never would have thought of) and I know my girls are going to love it too. I especially love the versatility of this recipe. Two ingredients that can be changed multiple times.

Strawberries with Strawberry Jell-O
Raspberries with Rasberry Jell-O
Red Grapes with Grape Jell-O
Kiwi with Strawberry Jell-O
or what about trying this with an instant pudding mix...
Bananas with Cheesecake or White Chocolate Instant Pudding
mmm..the possibilities are almost limitless.

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Friday's Feature {Berry, Berry Good} and Link Party

3/23/12

Posted by Camie

Because strawberries are finding their way back into the grocery store, and my kitchen, I decided to feature these lovely (super easy to make) chocolate covered strawberries from acasarella. I love the idea and am a huge fan of not spending all my time hand dipping each strawberry. I can't wait to try this out with my girls. They will love them. Click here to get started on making your own chocolate covered strawberries.

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Natural, Healthy Facial Essentials

3/19/12

Posted by Karena

Face washes, masks, and scrubs can be very expensive and are filled with lots of things that you can't pronounce and most of them are actually bad for your skin. All over the web, there are a lot of homemade recipes, but I got these from a friend of mine who worked as a facial specialist. The best part is that you already will have most of, if not all, the ingredients already in you pantry. You can click on the image below so that you can print it off.

Keep in mind, that these are natural and most should be discarded after first use.

Hunger Games Party Ideas

3/5/12

Posted by Karena

I don't know about all of you, but I am dying to see The Hunger Games movie. March 23rd can't come soon enough. I watch the trailer more times than I'd like to admit. I decided to read The Hunger Games again before the movie came out. It was supposed to tide me over before the movie, but I read it in three days...then I read Catching Fire and Mocking Jay within a week. So sad.

Some of my friends and their spouses, and my husband and I, are all going on a group date to see it that Saturday morning. Already bought the tickets and I'm ready to go. But it made me curious to see how other people might me preparing for the big night. I found some cute ideas.

These cupcake toppers are so cute. I normally don't list Etsy shops, but there are just so awesome that I just had to show it. You can order them from the Etsy Shop, Death By Cupcake.

But if you don't want to spend that, you can always do your own thing. These are really clever and cute Hunger Games party ideas, equipped with Sleep Syrup, Cornucopia Weapons, District 12 Bread, and Night Lock Berries. Go check them out at Oh Brooke.

This one is my favorite because it's something you can do yourself and it looks amazing and you can find it on At Second Street. She simply placed these on top of frosted sugar cookies. You'd think that she's a professional, but you'll be surprised how she did it.

Well, there's a few ideas that I have found and thought were fun. Have fun with your Hunger Games prep.

Easy Bread Recipe

1/21/12

Posted by {leah}

I love making bread, I love the smell and the warmth of fresh bread, but I like having an easy recipe that is quick to make. And it's pretty versatile as far as what type of flour that you use.

2 Cups warm water {100 degrees F}
2/3 Cup sugar
1 1/2 Tablespoons Active Dry Yeast
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 Cup vegetable oil
6 Cups bread flour

In a large bowl dissolve the sugar in warm water, and then stir in yeast. Allow to poof until yeast resembles a creamy foam. {For me it takes about 10 minutes}

Mix salt and oil into the poofy yeast. Mix in flour one cup at a time until dough pulls away from the bowl and is smooth. Knead dough on a lightly floured surface. Leave on counter and put a big bowl over the top and let rest for about 10 minutes. Preheat oven to 170 degrees F.

Grease loaf pan {I can usually get 2 loaves of of it} roll bread and put into loaf pan. Put into the bread into the oven and turn the oven OFF for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes turn the oven on to 350 degrees *keep the bread in the oven while the oven preheats* cook for another 30 minutes.

When it is done take the bread out of the bread pan and butter the top.

Here is the fun part.... you can use half whole-wheat and half bread flour. You can do all 6 cups of whole-wheat. The other day I even used bean flour. I ground my own bean and used that. I did have to add a little bit of gluten when I used the bean flour. It turned out really good.

Friday's Feature {Overnight Praline Pecan French Toast)

1/20/12

Posted by Karena

This week's Friday Feature is a warm, gooey, guilty pleasure. Head over to Valerie's Recipe Box for this amazing recipe!

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German Potato Soup

1/19/12

Posted by Camie

German Potato Soup

This is one of my favorite soups. My mom and I discovered it at a youth activity when I was in high school. Luckily, we were smart enough to ask for the recipe and it's a good thing too. This soup is one of my main winter staples.

Ingredients:

4 strips of bacon, diced

1/4 c. chopped onions

1 c. chopped celery

3 lrg. potatoes thinly sliced

1 c. sour cream

2 Tbsp. flour

4 c. chicken bullion

2 egg yolks beaten

1 Tbsp. fresh or dried parsley

Directions:

In a large pot saute bacon for 5 minutes. Add chopped celery and onion and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Add flour to bacon and vegetables and stir together. Slowly add chicken bullion, stir constantly. Then, add the sliced potatoes, cover, and let everything simmer for 1 hour. Once the soup has simmered for one hour combine the egg yolk and sour cream to the soup. Simmer for 10 more minutes then use a potato masher to mash larger chunks of potato and combine all of the ingredients. Then serve.

Curry Pumpkin Soup

1/18/12

Posted by {leah}

This is one of my favorite soups to make. It's so easy and SO good!!!

Pumpkin Curry Soup

2 Tablespoons Butter
3 Tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
2 Tablespoons Curry
1/2 Onion chopped
4 Cups Vegetable Broth
1{29 ounce} can of Pumpkin {or fresh pumpkin if you have one}
1 1/2 Cup Cream
Salt and pepper to taste

Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in flour and curry powder until smooth. Add onion and continue to stir until mixture begins to bubble.Gradually whisk in broth and cook until thickened. pour soup into a blender {in batches if you need too} and blend onion mixture until smooth. In a double boiler heat up the cream until warm. Stir in pumpkin and cream. Season with salt and pepper. Top with grated parmesan cheese.

This soup is really warm and it's quick and easy to make. It goes great with some crusty bread.

Enjoy!

Mock Russian Spiced Tea (Emphasis on the Mock)

1/17/12

Posted by Karena

This Is NOT Tea!

I love having a warm drink around the holidays, during the winter months, and through the cold and flu seasons. I'm not much of a wassail person...I never have been, but this is a great alternative. I was introduced to it by my aunt several years ago (thanks Vicki) and now I make it every year.

One of the great things about this recipe is that it makes a lot and is a great gift idea for neighbors and friends. Just make the powder, put it in a jar, attach the instructions, and there's your gift.

Again, this isn't a tea. This is a recipe based off of a popular Russian tea that tastes similar but without all the caffeine. Here's the recipe. Enjoy!

Pear Crisp

1/16/12

Posted by Camie

The Ultimate Pear Crisp

I wanted to start off this week of recipes with one of my favorite winter desserts, a classic crsip. I'm not the biggest fan of fruit pies, but throw on a crumbly crisp topping instead and I'm sold. I've always been a sucker for a yummy apple crisp. However, a few years back I was looking for some new recipes and I stumbled upon this one in a Family Fun magazine. I love the difference in taste and texture that the pears give this dessert and it is now a family favorite.
Ingredients
• FILLING:
• 6 cups peeled, cored, and sliced ripe pears (about 6 large ones)
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon chopped candied ginger
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon flour
• TOPPING:
• 1 cup flour
• 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices

Instructions
1. Heat the oven to 400 F. Butter a shallow 9- by 13-inch glass or ceramic casserole and set it aside.
2. Combine the filling ingredients in a large mixing bowl and toss them well. Spread the fruit evenly in the casserole and bake it for 10 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, combine the flour, brown sugar, rolled oats, cinnamon, and salt in the mixing bowl and toss them well. Add the butter, then use your fingers to rub the ingredients together until everything is well blended.
4. Remove the casserole from the oven and spread the topping evenly over the fruit. Return the casserole to the oven and bake the crisp until the topping is golden brown and the fruit is bubbly, about 20 to 25 minutes. Then let it cool on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes. Makes 8 servings.

Friday Feature {Organized!!} and Link Party

1/13/12

Posted by {leah}

Is one of your New Year's Resolutions to get organized??? Mine always is!! I feel like the chaos in my brain spills out to all over my house!

My focus this year is on getting a menu plan for a year. It seems extreme, but McKensie over at Bold Turquoise makes it look really easy. {she even has calenders you can print out to make it look pretty!}

I think it is a great idea, and I am a quarter of the way done with my menu plans! {go me}

Head on over to Bold Turquoise to see how she puts it all together.

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Friday Feature {Apron in a Jar} and Link Party

11/11/11

Posted by {leah}

I know there are many that are away from family during Thanksgiving. There is not enough time given off from work and school to travel really far. When my husband was in the military we often went to different houses for this holiday or had people come to our house. One year someone brought me a gift because I was the host. {honestly at that point I thought hostess gifts were something they only did on TV....} So now, when I go somewhere I try to bring a gift.

Here is a really easy gift idea from PLEASANT HOME. It's so easy and so thoughtful. {and it can double as a great Christmas gift}

You can make or buy an apron and roll it up and put it in a canning jar, and then put a favorite recipe with it.

Quick.... Easy....Thoughtful!

Head on over to PLEASANT HOME to see the recipe that she put with her jar.

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Butternut Squash

11/2/11

Posted by Camie

I LOVE butternut squash. It is by far one of the sweetest and yummiest of all the winter squashes. Every year my husband's grandparents share some of their squash harvest with us, so I am constantly on the look out for exciting new recipes. I've recently found a few that should be a big hit with my family and wanted to pass them along. (FYI-there are a few! I couldn't limit myself to just five.)

Butternut Apple Crisp

Butternut Squash Lasagna

Butternut Squash Risotto with Roasted Walnuts

Steamed Butternut Squash Pudding

Butternut Squash Salad with Cider Vinaigrette

Macaroni Cheese with Butternut Squash

Squash Pot Stickers

Sausage, Butternut Squash, and Wild Rice Soup

Balsamic Glazed Butternut Squash

Rice Pudding with Candied Butternut Squash

Squash and White-Bean Soup

A Halloween Treat::Devil’s Food Cake Mix Cookies with Butterscotch Chips

10/26/11

Posted by Camie

I've recently been making my chocolate chip cookies with cake mixes instead of the regular flour, butter, and vanilla that most recipes call for. I love how fast they are to make (since all I'm doing is opening up a box and adding a few ingredients) and how soft and chewy they seem to stay as the days go by.
The great thing about using a cake mix is the option you have to use a variety of flavors...and colors for that matter. For the cookies above I simply used a Devil's Food cake mix and added in some butterscotch chips. I was going for a festive look.
Here are a few recipes that I've found online and have been using to make these types of cookies. However, I've played around with them a bit and continue to make adjustments here and there.

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INGREDIENTS:
1 box of cake mix (any flavor or brand)
2/3 cup oil
1 egg
Add any extras you want - nuts, raisins, chocolate chips.

DIRECTIONS:
Mix ingredients well. Form into medium size balls and flatten slightly. Use ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees (until edges are brown), about 8-10 minutes.

VARIATION:
Instead of oil add 8 ounce cream cheese, 1-2 eggs, and 1 stick butter and mix well.

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INGREDIENTS:
1 cake mix (any flavor or brand)
2 eggs
3/4 c. oil (I've cut this amount to 1/2 c.)
1/2 c. brown sugar (optional....I've only been using 1/4 c.)
dash of salt
1 c. chocolate chips

DIRECTIONS:
Mix ingredients well. Form into medium size balls and flatten slightly. Use ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees (until edges are brown), about 8-10 minutes.

Iron Chef Party

10/17/11

Posted by Karena

In our church we have a have a group of Young Women and Young Men ranging from ages 12-18. I am currently one of the leaders in the Young Women's program. Every week we get together so they can socialize with their peers in a wholesome environment. This last week another leader, myself, and the 12-14 year olds were in charge. We decided to do an Iron Chef style activity.

I forgot to take some pictures (I'm such a scatter-brain), but it was a blast. The girls had fun and the food was sweet. We decided to do a dessert showdown and we divided the girls into two teams. Each team was given the same ingredients and tools necessary so that they didn't have to dirty someone else's dishes. We didn't want it to be to complex so this is what we gave them.

Each team received:

3 cups flour
2 cups sugar
1 cup brown sugar
1 salt shaker
1 cup chopped nuts
1 pkg. graham crakers
1 pkg. chocolate chips
1 cinnamon shaker
1 can sweetened condensed milk
2 cubes of butter
1 pint of milk
1 handmixer
1 mixing spatula
1 serving spatula
2 bowls
1 jelly roll pan
1 8x8 dish (or something similar)
1 set of measuring cups
1 set of measuring spoons
1 can opener
1 can punch/bottle opener (for the sweetened condensed milk)
1 fork
1 butter knife

This activity was so fun. The leaders were the judges, which means that we couldn't help them at all. They did it all by themselves and it was fun to see them work and judge the results. They actually tasted pretty good. For the winners, they got 100 Grand (the candy bars of course) and the runner up team got Skittles (for their skills)!

Spooktacular Cupcake Ideas

10/12/11

Posted by Camie

I'm not much of a cake decorator and probably never will be. Luckily, I have a neighbor who is amazing when is comes to all things that deal with frosting. However, there are so many fun ways to create spooky cupcakes for any Halloween party. Even for the average decorator like yours truly. Here are just a few that caught my eye.