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Doritos Taco Salad Recipe

April 18, 2018 by Stacy Leave a Comment

This classic Doritos Taco Salad Recipe is perfect for a summer lunch, picnic or potluck. The homemade dressing has a wonderful flavor that completes the crunchy Doritos Taco Salad Recipe dish. It will be everyone’s favorite!

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Doritos Taco Salad

Ingredients

Salad:

1 pound ground beef, browned
1 package taco seasoning
1 14 ounces can kidney beans
2 heads Romaine lettuce, chopped
1 cup tomatoes, chopped
2 cups Monterrey Jack cheese, shredded
4 cups crushed Doritos

Dressing:

2/3 cup mayonnaise
1/8 cup ketchup
1 teaspoon sriracha chili sauce
1 teaspoon honey
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons milk

Directions

Brown ground beef and mix in seasoning and water according to package instructions. Drain beef and refrigerate to cool.
After the meat has cooled, mix together all of the salad ingredients in a very large bowl, reserving the Doritos for after the salad has been chilled.
In a smaller bowl, blend the dressing. Pour over the salad and mix again.
Chill for a couple of hours.
Top with crushed Doritos, toss and serve.

Make everything ahead of time and assemble it together at the picnic or just before dinner. Add the dressing just before serving.

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Doritos Taco Salad Recipe

Ingredients

Salad:
1 pound ground beef, browned
1 package taco seasoning
1 14 ounces can kidney beans
2 heads Romaine lettuce, chopped
1 cup tomatoes, chopped
2 cups Monterrey Jack cheese, shredded
4 cups crushed Doritos
Dressing:
⅔ cup mayonnaise
⅛ cup ketchup
1 teaspoon sriracha chili sauce
1 teaspoon honey
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons milk

Instructions

Brown ground beef and mix in seasoning and water according to package instructions. Drain beef and refrigerate to cool.
After the meat has cooled, mix together all of the salad ingredients in a very large bowl, reserving the Doritos for after the salad has been chilled.
In a smaller bowl, blend the dressing. Pour over the salad and mix again.
Chill for a couple of hours.
Top with crushed Doritos, toss and serve.

Layered Easter Cake Jars

March 31, 2018 by Stacy Leave a Comment

I love the colors of spring in these Layered Easter Cake Jars! So festive for Easter and spring (even though it doesn’t feel like spring in Wisconsin!) Layed Easter Cake Jars are a fun twist on a cupcake that everyone will like. Check out my Peeps Marshmallow Bunny Pudding Cups too.

Layered Easter Cake Jars

Ingredients

1 White Cake Mix (make batter per package directions)
1 Can White Frosting
Edible Easter Grass
Jelly Bean Easter Eggs
Food Coloring—pink, yellow, teal, purple
4 Jars—4-6 oz.
Optional: Easter Sprinkles

Directions

Divide the cake batter into 4 small bowls and color each bowl of batter a different color.

Scoop the batter into cupcake tins. The batter will make 4 cupcakes of each color. Bake the cupcakes according to the package directions.

Let the cupcakes cool and crumble them into bowls, making sure to keep the colors separate.

Put the frosting into a plastic bag and cut a corner off to use for a piping bag. Put a little scoop of purple cake into a jar then pipe a thin layer of frosting over that. Add another color of cake and put on another layer of frosting. Repeat with the other two colors, and the top layer will end with frosting at the top edge of the jar. Make sure the layers of frosting touch the edges of the jar, so you can see the separation of cake layers and frosting layers from the outside of the jar.

Repeat step 5 with the other 3 jars.

Now decorate the tops of each jar with a little edible grass and a few jellybean eggs to look like a little nest. Or you can use Easter sprinkles instead and sprinkle on the tops of jars.

They’re gorgeous and yummy!

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Layer Easter Cake Jars

Serves: 4

Ingredients

1 White Cake Mix (make batter per package directions)
1 Can White Frosting
Edible Easter Grass
Jelly Bean Easter Eggs
Food Coloring—pink, yellow, teal, purple
4 Jars—4-6 oz.
Optional: Easter Sprinkles

Instructions

Divide the cake batter into 4 small bowls and color each bowl of batter a different color.
Scoop the batter into cupcake tins. The batter will make 4 cupcakes of each color. Bake the cupcakes according to the package directions.
Let the cupcakes cool and crumble them into bowls, making sure to keep the colors separate.
Put the frosting into a plastic bag and cut a corner off to use for a piping bag.
Put a little scoop of purple cake into a jar then pipe a thin layer of frosting over that.
Add another color of cake and put on another layer of frosting.
Repeat with the other two colors, and the top layer will end with frosting at the top edge of the jar. Make sure the layers of frosting touch the edges of the jar, so you can see the separation of cake layers and frosting layers from the outside of the jar.
Repeat step 5 with the other 3 jars.
Now decorate the tops of each jar with a little edible grass and a few jellybean eggs to look like a little nest. Or you can use Easter sprinkles instead and sprinkle on the tops of jars.

Peeps Marshmallow Bunnies Pudding Cups

March 31, 2018 by Stacy Leave a Comment

How cute are these Peeps Marshmallow Bunnies Pudding Cups? They’re cute idea for an Easter dessert and fun to make so the kids can help. They’re made with pudding, Oreos, cream cheese and a few basics you likely already have on hand. If you’re not a Peeps fan (what?!) then you could add candy eggs, Jelly Beans or something similar. Maybe make a variety?

Peeps Marshmallow Bunnies Pudding Cups

Here’s what you need to make easy no-bake Peeps Marshmallow Bunnies Pudding Cups:

Ingredients:

Chocolate Instant Pudding Mix
2 Cups Cold Milk
18 Oreo cookies, crushed
4 oz. cream cheese
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla
Green Food Coloring
Peeps Marshmallow Bunnies
Clear dessert cups

Directions:

In a large bowl, whisk together the instant pudding mix and cold milk for 2 minutes, then set aside.

mixing pudding for Peeps Marshmallow Bunnies Pudding Cups

In another large bowl, mix together the butter, cream cheese, and vanilla.

cream cheese mixing Peeps Marshmallow Bunnies Pudding Cups

Add powdered sugar and mix well. Next, add green food coloring and mix once more then set aside.

green food coloring Peeps Marshmallow Bunnies Pudding Cups

Add Oreo cookies to a gallon Ziploc bag and crush them with a rolling pin, then set aside.

Oreos in a baggie Peeps Marshmallow Bunnies Pudding Cups

Divide the pudding evenly between five clear dessert cups.

pudding cups Peeps Marshmallow Bunnies Pudding Cups

Repeat with a layer of crushed Oreo cookies.

crushed Oreos and pudding Peeps Marshmallow Bunnies Pudding Cups

Next, pipe your green icing “grass” for each cup. Using a Wilton Dessert Decorator makes this job simple.

frosting grass Peeps Marshmallow Bunnies Pudding Cups

Now the fun part! Top with a Peeps marshmallow bunny.

These Peeps Marshmallow Bunnies Pudding Cups will be an adorable addition to your Easter celebration.

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Peeps Marshmallow Bunnies Pudding Cups

Serves: 5

Ingredients

Chocolate Instant Pudding Mix
2 Cups Cold Milk
18 Oreo cookies, crushed
4 oz. cream cheese
¼ cup butter, softened
1¾ cups powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla
Green Food Coloring
Peeps Marshmallows
Clear dessert cups

Instructions

In a large bowl, whisk together pudding mix and cold milk for 2 minutes, set aside.
In another large bowl, mix butter, cream cheese, and vanilla.
Add powdered sugar and mix well.
Add green food coloring and mix once more then set aside.
Add Oreo cookies to a gallon Ziploc bag and crush them with a rolling pin, set aside.
Take 5 of the plastic cups and divide the pudding evenly between them.
Do this again with a layer or crushed Oreo cookies.
Next, pipe your green icing "grass" for each cup. (I use a Wilton Dessert Decorator)
Top with a Peeps bunny and enjoy!

More Easter Inspiration

Click on the image below for more recipes, crafts and fun spring Easter activities for kids.

https://www.thingstoshareandremember.com/holidays/easter-2/

Rainbow Fruit Loop Rainbow Treat Tubes

March 5, 2018 by Stacy Leave a Comment

Looking for a simple St. Patrick’s Day party activity or treat for your child care group? Rainbow Fruit Loop Rainbow Treat Tubes works for all ages and it’s fun to make and then eat. Simple supplies and no prep! You will need the Wilton Pretzel Rod Bags to pull this together.

Rainbow Fruit Loop Rainbow Treat Tubes

Have the children help sort the Fruit Loops by color into bowls. Then decided how many of each color will be dropped into the bag. Children can work on color sorting, counting, and following directions as well as fine motor skills while helping make a treat they can eat or take home. You could also pre-make them for party favors.

Needed Supplies:

Fruit Loops, sorted by color
Mini Marshmallows
Wilton Pretzel Rod Bags

Directions:

First place mini marshmallows for clouds in the bottom of the bag.
Next, layer the sorted colors of Fruit Loops in rainbow order.
Top with additional marshmallows if desired or simply tie with a yarn or twist tie.

Looking for more rainbow activities?

I have lots more Make rainbows in the snow Make a Fruit Loop Necklace or make a paper Rainbow Sculpture. Still have some snow? Make rainbows in the snow! Rainbow Jell-O Cups are fun too!

More St. Patrick’s Day Fun

Shamrock Stained Glass Cookies with Jolly Ranchers

February 10, 2018 by Stacy Leave a Comment

Shamrock Stained Glass Cookies with Jolly Ranchers look impressive but they’re not difficult to make. Kids will love these cookies with a candy treat included.

Shamrock Stained Glass Cookies with Jolly Ranchers

Ingredients

1 ¼ cup flour
¾ cup sugar
½ stick unsalted butter
1 egg
½ teas. baking powder
½ teas. salt
½ teas. vanilla
green Jolly Ranchers
shamrock cookie cutter (1.5 inches)
round cookie cutter (2.5 inches)

Directions

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium-size bowl, beat butter and sugar with mixer then add egg and vanilla.

Mix until fluffy.

Add flour, baking powder, and salt into wet mixture. Mix until dry ingredients are incorporated.

Roll the dough into a ball and place on floured counter top.

With the rolling pin, roll out until it’s about ¼ inch thick. If it’s sticking to rolling pin, add a little flour to the top of dough.

Cut out circles then cut out the shamrock shape in the middle. Place on a parchment lined cookie sheet.

Put the wrapped Jolly Ranchers in a baggie, hit with a rolling pin to break it up into little pieces.

Place the Jolly Rancher pieces inside the shamrock.

Place in oven and bake for 8-10 minutes. Take out of the oven before the edges turn golden brown.

Store in an airtight container. Makes about 2 dozen cookies.

Here’s your little bit of green for St. Patrick’s Day! Beautiful and yummy!

More St. Patrick’s Day Treats

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Shamrock Stained Glass Cookies with Jolly Ranchers

Serves: 2 doz

Ingredients

1 ¼ cup flour
¾ cup sugar
½ stick unsalted butter
1 egg
½ teas. baking powder
½ teas. salt
½ teas. vanilla
green Jolly Ranchers
shamrock cookie cutter (1.5 inches)
round cookie cutter (2.5 inches)

Instructions

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
In a medium-size bowl, beat butter and sugar with mixer then add egg and vanilla. Mix until fluffy.
Add flour, baking powder, and salt into wet mixture.
Mix until dry ingredients are incorporated.
Roll the dough into a ball and place on floured counter top.
With the rolling pin, roll out until it’s about ¼ inch thick. If it’s sticking to rolling pin, add a little flour to the top of dough.
Cut out circles then cut out the shamrock shape in the middle. Place on a parchment lined cookie sheet.
Put the unwrapped Jolly Ranchers in a baggie, hit with a rolling pin to break it up into little pieces.
Place the Jolly Rancher pieces inside the shamrock.
Place in oven and bake for 8-10 minutes. Take out of the oven
before
the edges turn golden brown.
Store in an airtight container.