Pigs in a Pancake

With EOG's and EOC's coming up this week, it is very important that your child have a filling breakfast.  This is the easiest breakfast ever and your child will just love them.

Ingredients
6-8 frozen type pancakes (Plain, buttermilk, blueberry, etc)
6-8 precooked sausage links
6-8 tooth pics
Syrup

Directions
~Cook pancakes according to instructions on box and set aside
~Cook sausage in microwave or on stove top grill and set aside
~ Wrap 1 pancake around 1 sausage and secure with tooth pic
~Repeat steps for remaining ingredients
~Serve with your favorite flavor syrup

Diva Style!!!

Super easy and delish!!!!

Make Today Fabulous!

Embrace the Diva in You!!

SpaghettiDogs

This is a kid favorite great for sleepovers, a quick kids meal or if you like spaghetti and hot dogs. I saw a picture of this on Pinterest and thought what a great kids meal I gotta try it and tweak it some for our pleasure. It is super easy and very kid friendly, they can even make it themselves with your supervision of course.

 

Here's what you need;

Hot Dogs (whatever variety you prefer beef, turkey, chicken, etc.)

Dry Spaghetti (not thin or angel hair)

Spaghetti Sauce (4 Cheese flavor)

Parmesan cheese (Grated)

Here's what you do;

Cut a hot dog into sections

Spear the hot dog pieces with dry spaghetti 

*Diva Tip-I like to break the spaghetti in half so it's not to long and easier to spear the hot dog.

Boil the spaghetti dogs until the pasta is tender

Serve with sauce on top or in small condiment cup for dipping

Sprinkle with cheese.

  There you have it, Simple, Tasty and Kid Approved!

Make Today Fabulous!

Embrace the Diva in You!

Spaghetti Tacos

This is a famous recipes from the tv show iCarley. This recipe which started out as a joke on iCarley has now become part of American children’s cuisine. I have found from asking around that the kids either love it or the hate it, obviously more for it than not. It is worth trying just to try something new and give your kids something cool to talk about at school tomorrow. This is also a great recipe to cook with the kids.I have added a few more items to the famous recipe that can be found on the iCarly blog.

This is what you need.....

• Spaghetti noodle, cooked and drained
• 8-10oz spaghetti sauce
• 1lbs ground beef or turkey
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 3/4 cup shredded lettuce
• 4-8 hard taco shells
• Sour Cream (optional)
• Jalapeno peppers (optional) 

Directions...

1. Cook Spaghetti according to package.
2. Brown and drain meat.
3. Add sauce to meat
4. Add spaghetti to meat sauce
5. Warm Tacos (Optional)
6. Fill Tacos with spaghetti mixture, top with cheese, lettuce and what ever else you like.

There you have it a Spaghetti Taco.... Enjoy!!!

Make today Fabulous!

Embrace the Diva in you!!

Cool Cupcake Cones

This is a creative idea for class parties or birthday parties. Very cute and can be tailored to fit any party theme.You don't have to worry about messy hands, well maybe not. These adorable cupcake cones are sure to please both your eyes and your stomach. The best part in making these cupcake cones is they are sooooooo simple.You could make this a project for the kids - they'll absolutely love it!

Ingredients:

• 24 ice cream cones (flat bottoms)
• 1 Box dry cake mix
• Water, egg & oil According to box
• 1-2 containers of frosting
• Candy coating and sprinkles

Direction

• Heat oven to 350°F
• Prepare cake mix according to package directions.
• Fill the ice cream cones with the cake batter so that the cones are around 3/4 full. (Do not overfill or cones will overflow during baking.)

• Stand cones upright in muffin cups.
• Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
• Cool completely before frosting about 30 minutes.
• Pipe a decorative swirl of frosting on top of each cupcake cone.
• Sprinkle cupcake cones with nuts, chocolate chips, candy sprinkles or fruit.It's your creation be creative! 
• Note: If you want the cake to be different colors, either purchase funfetti cake mix or divide white cake mix into different bowls and add food coloring.

Enjoy!

Make today Fabulous!!

Embrace the Diva in you!!!

Hot Dog Taco

This is a great meal to make with the kids. Every kid loves hotdogs so why not take it to another level.... Taco style hot dogs. You can be as creative as you like with this meal, use all your families favorite hot dog toppings and more. Let the kids be the chef and they will clean their plates!!!

Ingredients:

This is what we like, add your own flavor!

1 package (usually 8-10) hot dogs

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

10 hard or soft taco shells , warmed

1 can (16 ounces) baked beans, warmed

1 sm can Sour Kraut

1/2 cup onion

mustard and katsup

Other options; chili, coleslaw, peppers, lettuce, diced tomatos, etc.

Directions:

• Prepare hotdogs ( I cook them on a stove top grill)
• Warm the taco in microwave
• Fill taco with hotdogs and toppings
• Serve with fruit and or veggies

Enjoy!!!

Make today Fabulous!!

Embrace the Diva in you!!!

Waffle-wich Kids Lunch

School has only been in session a couple of weeks for us and it seems like we are getting bored with the traditional sandwich lunch. I have found some very creative ideas for your child lunch that will keep them happy, you might want to try some of them yourself. LOL!! They are too good to resist. Here is a Brunch-wich I like to call it, a waffle sandwich with a side of syrup. Now what kid wouldn't want syrup for lunch? LOL!!!

What you need....

2 frozen waffles, toasted

1 Slice of cheese

6 slices deli smoked ham

1/2 small  apple, sliced (Optional)

2 tsp. pancake syrup

  

What you do.....

Toast Waffle in toaster or toaster oven

Top 1 waffle with cheese, ham and apple slices.

Cover with second waffle.
Wrap sandwich in foil wrap.
Pour syrup into sealable plastic container. 

Lunch Side Items Suggestions.....
Milk
Fruit
Yogurt
Jello
Veggies & Dip

Make Lunch Time Special!

Make Today Fabulous!

Embrace the Diva in you!

Krispie Dippers

This is a fun dessert treat you can make with the kids. I saw this recipe in a magazine and thought hmmmm, I can make this "Diva Style" quick and easy. Now if you want to make them from scratch you will have to go to ricekrispies.com for the full recipe.

If you're a Diva this is what you need;

* 8-10 wooded popsickle sticks

* 1 box of Rice Krispies (regular/plain)

* 1 1/2 cups semisweet or white chocolate morsels

* 1 tbsp vegetable oil

* Colorful sprinkles

Directions:

1. Unwrap krispie treats, insert stick into bottom of each treat bar. (They should look like popsickles.)
2. In small microwave-safe bowl combine chocolate morsels and oil.
3. Microwave on high for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds.
4. Dip bars into chocolate and decorate as you like.
5. Place on wax paper lined baking sheet.
6. Refrigerate until chocolate is set.
7. Best if served the same day.

This is a great treat for birthday parties, sleepovers or an afternoon stack after school. Your kids will love it!

Make Today Fabulous!

Embrace the Diva in You!

No Campfire Smores

Smores Anybody??? who needs a campfire when you can make these delicious smores right in your kitchen using the microwave. We first tasted these yummy treats at Camp Milton in Marthas Vineyard while on our family vacation. Trust me they turn out just great and you can make them anytime you want without a campfire. My kids love them! This is perfect for dessert, sleepovers, movie night or a late night snack .The best part is they are super easy the kids can do it by themselves.

Ingredients:
Box Graham Crackers
3 or 4 Hershey Chocolate Bars 1.5oz
Bag of Large Marshmallows

Directions:

1. Break graham cracker in half and place on a microwave safe plate (4 per plate)
2. Top cracker with 2 squares of chocolate bar
3. Microwave for about 20 seconds
4. Top with Marshmallow
5. Microwave for about 15 seconds
6. Top with graham crackers

Happy Faces from our Taste Testers!

Enjoy!!
Looking for a great place to go on your family vacation check out Camp Milton http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p105335

Make it a Great Day!

Embrace the Diva in You!

Diploma Wraps

With the end of the school year approaching wouldn't it be nice to add a little something special to your child's lunch. Whether they are graduating from preschool, elementary, middle or high school they all love the special treats mom puts in their lunches. With these wraps you can use chicken, turkey, tuna or ham salad, which ever you choose it will be a welcomed delight and highlight for your child's lunch. You can make these wraps ahead serve as snacks or appetizers for an end of year party.

Ingredients

• 8 slices of thin white/wheat sandwich bread, crusts removed
• Whole chives or green onion tops
• Diva Tip * Buy already prepared salads from the deli to save time, you need 2 1/2 cups
• 2 1/2 cups diced, cooked chicken (about 4 -5 chicken breast)
• 1 cup Mayonnaise
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1/4 cup onion
• 1 Tbs Spicy Mustard (optional)
• Salt & Pepper to taste

Directions

• Cook Chicken and cut it up
• Diva Tip * Cook chicken on a stove top grill like George Foreman
• In a large mixing bowl mix chicken, mayo, celery, onion, salt, pepper and mustard.
• Flatten bread slices with a rolling pin.
• Spread a rounded tablespoonful of chicken salad onto each slice of bread.
• Gently roll up & tie each with a chive. 

How cute is that and how special your child will feel at lunch time!!!

Make it a Great Day!

Embrace the Diva in You!

Sloppy Joe Pockets

Here is a great recipe to cook with the kids. If they like sloppy joes they will love these sloppy joe pockets. With less than an hour from start to finish everyone will be happy!

Ingredients:

8 ounces ground beef/turkey

1can Sloppy Joe Sauce

1 large egg

1 tablespoon water

 All-purpose flour

1 can (16.3-ounce) refrigerated biscuits

3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, spay a little oil on foil & set aside.

In a medium saucepan brown ground meat

Stir in sloppy joe sauce, remove saucepan from heat.

In a small bowl beat together egg and water & set aside.

Lightly sprinkle flour on a flat surface and onto a rolling pin. Roll out each biscuit to make a 4-inch circle, turning the biscuit with each roll so it doesn’t stick. (If dough starts to stick, use more flour.)

For sandwiches, spoon meat mixture and cheese on one side of each biscuit circle.

Using a pastry brush, brush a thin layer of the egg mixture around the edge of each dough circle.

Fold dough over meat mixture to form a half-circle. Pinch edges together to seal. Place on prepared    baking sheet.

Lightly brush the top of each sandwich with more of the egg mixture. 

 Bake for 13 to 15 minutes or until brown

Makes 8 pockets

DivaTip: To make pleats in the crust like in the photo, have an adult use clean kitchen shears or scissors to cut small slits around the edges of the unbaked crust after sealing.

Simple and Divalicious!

Make it a Great Day!

Embrace the Diva in you!