Tasty Thursdays #34

Thank you all for contributing to the last party...the most link ups ever!!
  I can't wait to see what wonderful recipes and projects you link up this week.
What a fun way to get to know you!!

Help me get to 1000 "likes" on Facebook.  I'm SO close.  
I will do a fun giveaway to celebrate.  
So spread the word!!

Have you seen my latest recipe post?  These easy 4 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
will be a great addition to your Easter gathering...and they are gluten free. 

Now on to the terrific FEATURES.
Be sure to visit them, pin them, and enjoy them!!

Easter Sunflower Peeps Cake from It's a Lovely Life

Bunny Cake Tutorial from The Busy Broad

Jalapeno Popper Flatbread from Dixie Chik Cooks

Key Lime Cake Pop Pie from Pint Sized Baker

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Now on to the next party!!
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Party Guidelines:

 I would love for you to link back to Tasty Thursdays on your blog, or add it to your party list. 

Link something new or a great oldie that you haven't shared before...no limits.

No etsy shops, giveaways, round ups, business links, please.

Celebration Sundays - Airplane Party Theme

 

This week's Celebration Sundays is all about Airplanes. 

You will find many fun ideas to create a special day for your little pilot.
Check out all of these sites for the featured idea and many more inspirations!!

Fun invitations from LeeLaaLoo.  You can print them yourself.

Another fun invitation from Everyday Celebrating.  Also sent to you by email!!

Turn heads with this Vintage Airplane Cake from My Sweet and Saucy

Soar high by serving this cake from Banner Events

 

An amazing cake and cake pops will be the center of any party...from Just Call Me Martha

Cloud toparies will create the setting from Create Craft Love

Using a cloud fabric for a backdrop is a great idea from Create My Event

Take a paper airplane for a "Test Flight" from Le Partie Sugar

Inspiring food label ideas can be found at Finding My Aloha

Party favors can be at the "Baggage Claim" area set up by Giggles Galore

I hope you have enjoyed these fun ideas for your celebration.  Next week's theme......Rapunzel!!

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Thanks ~ Nichi

4 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies {gluten free}

I'm a huge fan of peanut butter.  Peanut butter cookies, pie, ice cream, candy, etc...  Even straight out of the jar.  When I found this recipe I have to admit that I was skeptical.  Only 4 ingredients (5 with chocolate chips)?  And no flour?  No way!!  Ohhhhhhh YES!!  These easy treats are my new favorite peanut butter cookie recipe.  And my gluten-free-eating hubby can even enjoy them.    


Makes about 20 cookies

Ingredients:
1 cup peanut butter
1 cup sugar (+ extra sugar for sprinkling)
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
**can add 1 c. choc. chips if desired, I couldn't resist

1.  Mix all the ingredients together in a medium bowl.

2.  Roll dough into 1" balls and place on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet.

3.  Use the tines of a fork to press the cookie flat and create the criss-cross pattern.  Sprinkle with extra sugar.

4.  Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes, until the edges become golden brown.

 Source:  "mooched" and adapted from Bakers Royale

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Thanks ~ Nichi

Tasty Thursdays #33

Thank you all for contributing to the last party.  I can't wait to see what wonderful
recipes and projects you link up this week.
What a fun way to get to know you!!

Help me get to 1000 "likes" on Facebook.  I will do a fun giveaway to celebrate.  
So spread the word!!

Have you seen my latest post?  This Ladybug Party Theme would be
perfect for your special little "lady"!!

Now on to the terrific FEATURES.
Be sure to visit them, pin them, and enjoy them!!

Bunny Napkins from Sophisticated Yellow

Homemade Granola Bars from Five Little Chefs

Chicken Fajita Pie from My Biscuits Are Burning

Easter Treats from Jo and Sue

Magic Cookie Bar Pie from Rook No. 17

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Now on to the next party!!
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Party Guidelines:

 I would love for you to link back to Tasty Thursdays on your blog, or add it to your party list. 

Link something new or a great oldie that you haven't shared before...no limits.

No etsy shops, giveaways, round ups, business links, please.

Celebration Sundays - Ladybug Party Theme

 

This week's Celebration Sundays is focused around a Ladybug Party Theme.  

You will find many fun ideas to create a special day for your little "lady". 

Cute invitations from Eventful Cards.  You can print them yourself!!

Or make your own invites...this idea from Rindy Mae.

This adorable Ladybug Cake is from myself, The Mandatory Mooch.  I used a Wilton football pan to transform this fun bug for my daughter's birthday. 

Or how about these fun treat ideas from Rose Bakes.

Looking for some fun food?  These Ladybug Ritz Crackers and more 
ideas are from Simply Klassic Home.

These Antennae Pretzels and many more food and decor 
ideas are from The Larson Lingo.

Some Adorable DIY Ladybugs will be great decor from Polkadot Prints. 

Last but not least...party favors.  These Ladybug Favor Bags 
are another great idea from Simply Klassic Home.

I hope you have enjoyed these fun ideas for your celebration.  Next weeks theme......Airplanes!!

This post is linked up to THESE GREAT PARTIES!!!! 

Please stop on over to say hi on Facebook and Pinterest

Thanks ~ Nichi

Blooming Oreo Dessert

My dear grandma passed away 2 years ago.  Not a day goes by that I don't think about her.  This was one of her recipes that she always made for family gatherings.  She was an amazing cook and wonderful person.  I only hope to be half the person that she was.  I have included her 9x13"pan version and my fun potted version for you to enjoy.

9x13" pan version:

1 pkg Oreo cookies, crushed      

1/2 c. butter, melted      

1 pkg. instant vanilla pudding

2 c. milk

8 oz. cream cheese, softened      

1 c. powdered sugar

1 carton Cool Whip

Mix Oreos and butter.  Press all but 1/2 cup into bottom of 9x13” pan with fork to form crust.  Combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, and ½ of Cool Whip, pour into pan over Oreo crust.  Combine pudding and milk, pour over cheese mixture.  Refrigerate for 15 minutes.  Cover with remaining Cool Whip.  Sprinkle with remaining crushed Oreos.  Refrigerate until served.

9 flower pots version:

Mix ingredients as noted above in pan version, leaving out the butter.  Layer into plastic pots evenly in this order - Oreos, cream cheese mixture, Cool Whip, pudding, more Cool Whip, Oreos.  Top with fake flowers for decoration.

**  found the plastic flower pots years ago at Walmart

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Thanks ~ Nichi

Tasty Thursdays #32

Thank you all for contributing to the last party.  I can't wait to see what wonderful
recipes and projects you link up this week.
What a fun way to get to know you!!

Help me get to 1000 "likes" on Facebook.  I will do a fun giveaway to celebrate.  
So spread the word!!

Have you seen my latest post?  These Cinnamon Roll Crescents are a
great way to start your day!!

Now on to the terrific FEATURES.
Be sure to visit them, pin them, and enjoy them!!

Crab Puffs Made Easy from Lilikoi Joy

Easter Basket Cupcakes from Southern Blue Celebrations

Cheap and Easy Thank You Gift from Heavenly Savings

Andes Mint Ice Cream from Your Homebased Mom

Congrats to you all.  Feel free to grab a "Featured" button. 

Now on to the next party!!
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Cinnamon Roll Crescents

These are a quick and easy breakfast treat that my kids love.  They ask for them all the time.  With only a few ingredients, they are the perfect way to start your morning when you don't have a lot of time.  Or you have super hungry kids begging you for something tasty.

Ingredients:
1 pkg. crescent rolls
1/3 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Glaze:
1/2 c. powdered sugar
1 Tbsp. milk
1/4 tsp. vanilla

1.  Mix cinnamon and sugar together in a small bowl.
2.  Unroll crescents and spoon one Tbsp. of mixture on top.  Roll up from wide end to small end.  Sprinkle with more cinnamon and sugar mixture.
3.  Place on parchment paper lined (or lightly greased) cookie sheet.  Bake at 375 degrees for 12 minutes.
4.  Mix together glaze ingredients and drizzle on top of crescents.

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Thanks ~ Nichi