All right, my friends. Do I have a treat for you. I've got the fabulous Jamie from Jamie Cooks It Up here today. I am so honored to have her guest blogging. I am very much in love with her blog. As will you once you visit her and see all the amazing recipes she has. So here you go!Hello! I am Jamie from Jamie Cooks It Up! I'm happy to be guest posting today here at Mandy's Recipe Box. I've brought along a fabulous recipe to share with you all. Double Chocolate Cake with … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2011
Raspberry Pretzel Salad
Raspberry Pretzel Salad is always the first thing to disappear at any potluck dinner. It's completely delicious and everyone will want the recipe. Â I really don't know why Jello stuff like this is called a salad, but there we are. It's more of a dessert in my book. I love love love this treat. You can make it with strawberry or blueberry jello and berries as well. Oh I need to make the blueberry version. That is my favorite fruit. The first time I ever ate this was at a family party on … [Read more...]
Winner of the Easter Giveaway…
The winner of the Easter Giveaway is...#16 Brandie! I will contact you for your info.Thanks for all who entered and supported this giveaway. I hope you all had a happy and wonderful Easter. … [Read more...]
Empty Tombs {Marshmallow Delights}
Empty Tombs are a delicious treat for Easter morning. They are also known as Marshmallow Delights. It's the perfect idea for teaching kids about Christ's Resurrection. I discovered these little treats last year after Easter and knew I would make them this year. They are perfect for an object lesson on Jesus Christ's death and Resurrection. As my kids and I made them, I explained what each step represented. The best was once we opened the "tombs" and saw that it was indeed empty. We made these … [Read more...]
Yummy Easter Recipes & Giveaway…
I was recently contacted by a representative of George Duran, chef and host of TLC's Ulitmate Cake Off. In conjunction with ConAgra Foods, I am sharing three great Easter recipes that George has created for all the ham and boiled eggs you may have leftover. I also have something fun for one of you. You'll just have to wait a little longer to find out what it is (hint-keep reading)...Bunnies in a Blanketby George Duran1 tube of Crescent rolls4 Hebrew National franks, cut in halfPre-heat oven … [Read more...]
Cookies ‘N Cream Brownies
Cookies 'N Cream Brownies is such an easy recipe. Why did I never think of it before? Oreos in brownies can only be good. You could also substitute any other cookie you want. Nutter Butters, Mint Oreos, whatever you like. Completely delicious. Â Putting Oreo cookies into anything basically makes it better. Like cookies, with pudding, or cake. They are seriously one of the greatest food inventions ever. If you disagree, you need to be checked out, because crazy. Cookies 'N Cream … [Read more...]
Baked Risotto with Asparagus & Spinach
I've never eaten risotto. I've never made risotto. Until I saw this dish. I knew I needed to try it. I like asparagus and I like spinach. Together in this risotto, it's pretty tasty. You could substitute broccoli if you aren't fond of asparagus. I think you may like it.1 Tbsp. olive oil1 c. finely chopped onion1 c. Arborio (risotto) rice8 c. (8-10 oz.) spinach leaves, torn to pieces2 c. chicken broth1/4 tsp. salt1/4 tsp. nutmeg1/2 c. shredded Parmesan cheese, divided1 1/2 c. sliced asparagusHeat … [Read more...]
Monkey Bread {Totally Tasty Tuesdays}
So called because it's so easy to make, a monkey could do it. Or your children. I love making this on Sunday afternoons. It's so easy and gives you more time to spend with your family instead of in the kitchen. My son helped me make these this time and he was so excited to use the knife. Huge event. Huge. The recipe says it may be doubled. I laugh everytime I read that. May be doubled? Ha! How about may be quadrupled, cuz I already double this. Sheesh. Like that's not already a given.For … [Read more...]
Cafe Rio Chicken
I recently ate at Costa Vida for the first time and fell in love with their Sweet Pork Salad. Then my sister-in-law told me about Cafe Rio and how good their food is. I came across this recipe from my BBF (Best Blogger Friend-yes it's such a thing, or it is now!) Holly's blog and it's so good! We ate it taco style, but you could do it as a salad as well. The most wonderful part is that it's cooked in a slow cooker. Those recipes always make me happy.Printable VersionIngredients2 lbs chicken … [Read more...]