As much as I love to cook and bake, there are still a number of things that intimidate me in the kitchen! Spring rolls are one of them, they just look so darn hard to make and I honestly had no idea where to start, but I was up for the challenge! As a Blue Dragon Mom, I was sent a few products to try out and the scary err... intriguing Spring Roll Wrappers were among them, I was excited and nervous, but ready to tackle them head on! We are carnivores around here, so I knew I wanted to … [Read more...]
Baked Pork Spring Rolls #BlueDragonMom
June 25, 2014 By 17 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Sail away with me… Sailboat Cupcakes
June 16, 2014 By 16 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Adorable Sailboat Cupcakes that are perfect for summer celebrations! My youngest boy turned 5 recently, it's bittersweet really, my baby is growing up so fast! He's my last one that still has that toddler boy run and skips when he holds my hand and plays in the sandbox for hours by himself while his big brothers hideout in the basement playing video games. sigh....somedays it would be nice to keep them young forever! A couple weeks before his birthday my June issue of … [Read more...]
3 Ways to use Sweet Chilli Dipping Sauce
May 31, 2014 By 23 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
I'm not a big fan of the routine day to day cooking and gladly hand over the reigns to the Hubster when the weekend rolls around, but I do get excited over trying out new products and recipes in the kitchen. Recently I discovered Blue Dragon's Sweet Chilli Dipping Sauce and it's AMAZING!!! I couldn't wait to figure out new and exciting ways to use it! Sweet Chilli Dipping Sauce is a rich blend of red chillies and garlic and can be used in so many ways, far more than just dipping! Head … [Read more...]
Muffin Round up
May 20, 2014 By 9 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
My boys are total muffin monsters, so I end up baking a lot of these little beauties. They are perfect to tuck into lunches, for a quick breakfast or afternoon snack. I've finally got smart and started making double batches to freeze. Problem is, we kinda got stuck on our favourites and could use a little variety. I've rounded up a huge list of muffin recipes for every palette! From sweet chocolate to super fruity and even tossed in a few savoury ones! Something for everyone to enjoy and we will … [Read more...]
Apple Cinnamon Rolls
May 19, 2014 By 2 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Apple Cinnamon Roll Ingredients: 1 can apple pie filling 16 slices white bread (crust cut off) OR 16 4x4 puff pastry squares 8oz cream cheese 3/4 c. Powdered sugar 1 c. Sugar 2 t. Cinnamon 3/4 c. Butter (melted) * optional garnish: fresh berries and strawberry glaze Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2. If using bread, flatten with rolling pin. In a bowl mix cream cheese and powdered sugar. Fold in pie filling. 3. In another bowl mix … [Read more...]
Healthy and Fun snacks from Sabra {Giveaway}
May 2, 2014 By 213 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
My boys love love love getting to work in the kitchen with mom, from weeknight dinners to whipping up tasty treats we spend a lot of time together preparing meals. Actually, it's part of the problem, we enjoy it so much we often have too many treats on hand! Cooking in the kitchen with Sabra, means we are leaving those sugary cookies behind for another day and preparing something nutritious and delicious! These Hummus Pinwheels are bite sized for little hands and mouths! We are big … [Read more...]
