7-Up chicken marinade

1 c. 7-Up or sprite
1/2 c. vegetable oil
6 chicken breasts
1/2 c. soy sauce
1/2 tsp. Horseradish

Mix together. Marinate chicken breast for 4-5 hours.
Then cook on grill or in the crock pot. If using a crock
pot cook on high for about 3 hours.

Lemon Marinade for Chicken

1/2 c. butter
1 tsp. Worcestershire
1/3 c. fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. water
1/4 tsp. Tabasco sauce
1/4 tsp. pepper

Heat all ingredients in pan until butter melts, cool. Pour over
2-3 pounds chicken in Ziploc bag. Marinate for 2 hours and grill.

Cupcake winner

The winner of the cupcake book
and baking kit is Stephanie! Congrats
Stephanie! Please email me at
brysonmelissa@hotmail.com with
your address and will get the prize
to you.




Thanks everyone for playing.
Look for more giveaways coming soon!

Cupcake Book & Baking Kit giveaway

I love cupcakes! So, I am giving away this cupcake book and baking kit. Leave a comment by April 28th and I will post the lucky winner on April 29th! Good Luck everyone! :)

Slow Cooker Lasagna

1 pound ground beef
1 jar spaghetti sauce
1/2 box no boil lasagna noodles,
gently broken in half
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 cup onion finely minced
12 ounces ricotta cheese
2 cup Mozzarella cheese shredded
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

Grease inside of slow cooker with olive oil or cooking spray.
Combine beef, spaghetti sauce, spices and onion in a bowl
and mix well. Combine ricotta and mozzarella in a separate
bowl In slow cooker, layer beef, noodles, and cheese mixture.
Create several layers. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours.

Gooey Butter Cake

1 box yellow cake mix, without pudding (I used chocolate)

1 stick of butter, melted

1 egg

1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened

16 oz powdered sugar

2 eggs

Preheat oven to 350*.  Mix together cake mix, butter and 1 egg until thick and smooth.  Press into 9 x 13 inch buttered pan.  Beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and 2 eggs until thoroughly mixed.  Pour on top of cake mixture.  Bake for 30-35 minutes.  Sprinkle top with powdered sugar.

Bacon-Wrapped Garlic Chicken

4 bacon slices
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 10oz can roasted garlic cream of mushroom soup
1/2 c. sour cream
1/4 c. flour

Wrap one slice bacon around each chicken breast. Place in slow cooker. Combine soup, sour cream, flour and mix together. Pour over chicken. Cook on low 6-8 hours(or high 3-4.) Serve over potatoes or rice for an easy fabulous meal!

Peanut Butter Easter Eggs

1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup butter
1 tablespoon milk
8 (1 ounce) squares semi-sweet chocolate
1 tablespoon shortening


In a mixing bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, peanut butter,
butter and milk (if needed for moisture) until blended. Shape
mixture into two 1/2 pound eggs or make a bunch of smaller eggs.
Freeze eggs for 1 hour. While the eggs are freezing, cut semi-sweet
chocolate into small pieces and place in top of double boiler with
shortening. Melt over medium heat, stirring frequently until
smooth. Stick a long-tined fork in top of each peanut butter egg,
dip it in melted chocolate to cover then drain on waxed paper.
When the eggs are cooled and set, decorate the eggs to suit
your fancy.
Recipe and picture from Allrecipes

Spring Treats

I found these adorable treats at Bright Ideas.
Click here for the directions

Strawberry Banana Split

1 banana
3 scoops of Hagendaz vanilla ice cream
1 and a 1/2 cups Geradeli chocolate chips
5 to 10 strawberries according to preference
1 to 2 Tbsp sugar according to preference

First, fours ahead of time, clean and cut the strawberries into small chunks. Place strawberries in a bowl, add sugar. Set for 4 hours in the refrigerator covered.

Second, cut the banana 4 times length wise and then cut in half. Arrange in bowl. Take chocolate chips, place in microwave safe container. Put in microwave and heat for 40 seconds at 50 % power or until melted.

Completely emerge banana slices in chocolate. Wait until the chocolate hardens before adding other ingredients. Scoop 3 balls of ice cream and place on top of banana slices. Pour strawberries on top of ice cream.

And enjoy and eat!!!

Prank Food

Since tomorrow is April Fool's Day I thought I would share some "Prank" Foods you could make for your family and friends.

Mock Sushi

get the recipe here

Fauxberry Pie

get the recipe here

Visit here for more ideas.
Recipes and pictures from Family Fun

What do you like to make for April Fool's?

Stuffed Yellow Squash

6 medium yellow squash
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped tomato
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
1 T. Fresh chopped basil
1/4 tsp. salt
1 dash pepper
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese- use more
2 T. butter
3 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled -- use more
1 avocado chopped

- WASH squash thoroughly; cover with water, and bring to
a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 8 to 9 minutes or
until squash is tender but still firm. Drain and cool slightly,
Cut squash in half lengthwise; remove and discard seeds,
leaving a firm shell.
- COMBINE onion, tomato, green pepper, basil, salt,
pepper, and avocado in a bowl. Stir in cheese. Place
squash in a 13x9 inch baking dish. Spoon vegetable
mixture into shells; dot with butter. Sprinkle with
bacon. Bake, uncovered, at 400 degrees for 20 minutes.
Yield:6 servings.
Recipe from my friend Misti

Fresh Veggie Pizza

1 ready made pizza crust
8 oz package cream cheese at room temperature
1 cup sour cream
1 envelope powdered Ranch dressing mix
2 cups raw vegetables, chopped fine (you can use broccoli,
cauliflower, carrots, cucumbers and tomatoes)

Bake the pizza crust, without toppings, at 350 degrees for
5 to 10 minutes, until lightly browned. Stir together
the cream cheese, sour cream, and dressing mix.
Spread this on the crust. Top with mixed vegetables

Lime Squares

1 1/4 cups unsifted flour

1 stick unsalted butter, cut into slices

1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar

2 tablespoons finely grated lime zest

Pinch of salt

1/2 cup fresh lime juice

2 large eggs

1/2 teaspoon baking powder Confectioners' sugar

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease an 8-inch square baking pan.

Blend 1 cup flour, butter, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 tablespoon lime

zest, and salt with a pastry blender until mixture forms a loose

paste. Turn out into the baking pan and pat evenly onto the

bottom, forming a 1/2-inch edge along the pan sides. Bake

until the crust is pale golden, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove

from oven, then reduce the temperature to 350 degrees.

Cool crust 10 minutes. While the crust cools, whisk together

remaining flour, sugar, and lime zest along with lime juice,

eggs, and baking powder. Pour the filling onto the partially

cooked crust, then bake until filling is set, 25 minutes. Cool

completely, then chill at least 2 hours before cutting.

Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.

Picture and recipe from Wondertime.com

Salad for a crowd

1 head iceberg lettuce
1 bag spinach
1/2 red onion, sliced
1 1/2 c. sliced fresh mushrooms
3/4 c. grated Swiss cheese
1/2 lb. bacon, fried crisp and crumbled
2 c. croutons
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. dry mustard
2/3 c. apple cider vinegar
2 c. vegetable oil
1 Tbsp. poppy seeds

Combine lettuce, spinach, onion, mushrooms, Swiss cheese, and
bacon in a large bowl. Toss to mix. For dressing mix all
remaining ingredients in a blender adding poppy seeds last.
Let dressing chill for at least an hour before serving.
Mix salad with dressing and garnish with croutons. (May
be made in smaller batches. Dressing will keep well in
refrigerator).