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Name: Unicorn Party Snacks
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 30
Ingredients: 3 Tablespoons of Butter; 5 cups mini marshmallows; 6 Cups of Rice Cereal; 1 - 19 ounce package of golden sandwich cookies; 1 bag of microwave popcorn; 1 - 24 ounce brick of white almond bark; Pastel food colors: blue, pink, and purple; Unicorn sprinkles

Fun Unicorn Party Snacks

October 30, 2022 by Rachel 4 Comments

Real talk: Kids with January birthdays have it rough. Not only is it right after Christmas, but in many places it is so darn cold. So no fun, outdoor parties. It’s usually dreary, cold, and just blah. This year I want to make her birthday is fun as possible. And what is more fun than a unicorn party!? These fun unicorn party snacks are going to be the perfect way to celebrate her birthday!

How to make a fun unicorn party snacking board

Let’s be real – a huge part of the allure of this is the presentation. And I’m the first to admit that I think pretty food also means the most delicious food. And delicious this is!

Here’s what you’ll need as far as ingredients:

3 Tablespoons of Butter
5 cups mini marshmallows
6 Cups of Rice Cereal
1 – 19 ounce package of golden sandwich cookies
1 bag of microwave popcorn
1 – 24 ounce brick of white almond bark
Pastel food colors: blue, pink, and purple
Unicorn sprinkles

Most of this is normal stuff that all of us moms have handy. But be sure to get those unicorn sprinkles linked above — because they are the absolute cutest.

How to make Fun Unicorn Party Snacks

Yield: 30

Unicorn Party Snacks

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

3 Tablespoons of Butter
5 cups mini marshmallows
6 Cups of Rice Cereal
1 - 19 ounce package of golden sandwich cookies
1 bag of microwave popcorn
1 - 24 ounce brick of white almond bark
Pastel food colors: blue, pink, and purple
Unicorn sprinkles

Instructions

INGREDIENTS -

Add butter to a large pot over medium heat.
Once the butter is melted, add the marshmallows and stir until the marshmallows begin to melt.
Once melted and creamy, add the rice cereal, mix and remove from heat.
Pour warm rice cereal mixture into a 13x9 dish. Flatten the mixture to fill the dish and level.
Set aside.
Melt 4 cubes of almond bark in the microwave 30 seconds at a time stopping once smooth and melted. Divide into three bowls and add a few drops of food coloring to respective bowls until desired colors are reached.
Dip a cookie halfway into the chocolate and set aside on parchment. Do this equally per color. Apply sprinkles before the chocolate sets.
Pop the bag of popcorn. When done, pour out onto a sheet pan with parchment. Pick out any uncooked kernels and spread the popcorn out.
Use the remaining colored chocolate to drizzle across the popcorn. Melt and color more as needed.
Apply sprinkles before the chocolate drizzle sets.
Let the chocolate cool and the break popcorn into handfuls of drizzled popcorn.
By this time, the rice crispy treats will have set. Cut into desired size portions.
Melt 3-4 more cubes of almond bark.
Insert a popsicle stick into the melted chocolate just a little bit the insert sticks into each treat.
Dip each treat halfway into the chocolate and set it on parchment. Let the chocolate set.
Use the remaining colored chocolate to drizzle over the dipped treats, melt and color more if needed.
Apply sprinkles to treats before the drizzle sets.
Once snacks have set and the chocolate has dried, serve at the next unicorn gathering for some fun-themed snacks!

Other Unicorn Party Must-Haves

I’ve crowd sourced other amazing unicorn party must-haves. Here are some of my favorites.

Check out these unicorn headbands! From Kitchen Table Classroom

Adorable Unicorn Dreamcatchers from Hello Wonderful.

No Sew Tulle Table Skirt from Press Print Party.

Unicorn Selfie Prop

What else would you add to your unicorn party?! Leave a comment below!

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One-Pan Steak and Potatoes

October 3, 2022 by Rachel 6 Comments

Confession: I have been slacking on meals lately in a major way. I mean, our family has basically been eating quick and easy frozen foods for the past three weeks straight. Even if I prep in advance, I don’t seem to have my life and schedule well enough together. But now that we are 32 school days into the year, we’ve dealt with first and second illnesses, as well as have a good handle on our extracurricular routine, I’m back to my regularly scheduled easy HOMEMADE meals. Thank goodness! And what better way to start the week than with an easy One-Pan Steak and Potatoes recipe!

What you’ll need for this recipe

The best thing about one-pan (or, sheet pan) recipes is that there are minimal steps involved. Even better? Minimal dishes! Which is just perfect.

So besides a sheet pan, here’s what else you’ll need:

7 ounces of Baby Potatoes
10 ounces of Green Beans
2 Steaks, at room temperature
1 small Red Onion, chopped
1 Tablespoon of Salt
1 teaspoon of Pepper
1 Tablespoon of Garlic
1/3 cup of Butter, melted

That’s it! How easy, right?!

How to make One-Pan Steak and Potatoes

Yield: 4

One-Pan Steak and Potatoes

Prep Time 2 minutes

Cook Time 21 minutes

Total Time 2 minutes

Ingredients

7 ounces of Baby Potatoes
10 ounces of Green Beans
2 Steaks, at room temperature
1 small Red Onion, chopped
1 Tablespoon of Salt
1 teaspoon of Pepper
1 Tablespoon of Garlic
1/3 cup of Butter, melted

Instructions

INGREDIENTS -

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Slice the potatoes into halves and place them on the sheet pan. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Combine the melted butter and garlic.
Coat the potatoes with garlic butter.
Bake for 15 minutes.
While the potatoes are baking, sprinkle the steaks with salt & pepper.
Remove the sheet pan from oven & turn the oven to broil.
Place the green beans & onion onto the sheet pan.
Sprinkle with salt & pepper.
Coat with garlic butter.
Then place each steak onto the sheet pan coating each with butter.
Place the sheet pan back into the oven and broil for 6 minutes for medium steaks.
Remove and ENJOY!

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Sausage and Egg Breakfast Bites

September 18, 2022 by Rachel 10 Comments

School and after-school activities are back in full swing. Like, my husband and I are coordinating via google calendar invites and a giant whiteboard. I know that many families have operated like this for years, but our kids are finally old enough for it to be the very beginning of our craziness season. I know I’ve been making quick meals for a long time, but even I need to step up my game right now. These air fryer sausage and egg breakfast bites are helping to keep our lives on the fast track.

What You’ll Need

There are only a few actual ingredients in this recipe. Here’s what they are:

1 pound of ground breakfast sausage
3 cups of shredded hash brown potatoes
2 3/4 cups of shredded cheese, cheddar, divided
1 teaspoon of onion powder
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1/2 teaspoon of pepper
1 tablespoon of olive oil
12 eggs
Parsley for garnish

In addition, I would add that you can use your favorite sauces or dips to accompany the breakfast bites.

The most important part (aside from the ingredients) are the air fryer and the jumbo silicone baking cups. If you’re looking for an air fryer, this is my favorite one!

How to make Sausage and Egg Breakfast Bites

Yield: 12

Air Fryer Sausage and Egg Breakfast Bites

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

1 pound of ground breakfast sausage
3 cups of shredded hash brown potatoes
2 3/4 cups of shredded cheese, cheddar, divided
1 teaspoon of onion powder
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1/2 teaspoon of pepper
1 tablespoon of olive oil
12 eggs
Parsley for garnish

Instructions

INGREDIENTS -

Divide the sausage meat into 12 patties.
Place in air fryer basket at 350° for 10 minutes, when cooked, set aside.
In a mixing bowl, combine the hash browns, 2 cups cheese, spices, and oil.
Place 2-3 tablespoons of hash brown mixture in jumbo muffin liners. Form along the base and wall of the liner.
Place liners in the air fryer basket and cook at 400° for 10 minutes or until they start to brown and crisp up.
Place one sausage patty in a cup and press down to seat it. Crack one egg over each cut and sprinkle with cheese. Repeat for every cup.
Continue to cook at 350° for 10 minutes or less for a softer yolk.
Garnish with parsley. You can serve it with hot sauce, gravy, or ketchup.

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Air Fryer Jalapeño Mummies

September 11, 2022 by Rachel 7 Comments

It’s mid-September(ish) and we are finally set to have some semi-decent Fall weather this week. I’m going to run with it and make my NEWEST and most favorite recipe ever. These are perfect for Halloween, but also for football season. Who doesn’t love a jalapeño poppers, am I right?! These delightful (and adorable) poppers will have everyone in the spirit for some Fall fun. Be sure to make these Air Fryer Jalapeño Mummies your must-have for all of your Fall parties.

What you’ll need

Besides having some bomb jalapeños, you’re going to need one major component for this recipe. And that is an air fryer. Now, I’ve spoken about my love of Ninja Foodi’s before, but this one works really well also.

Here’s what else you’ll need:

1 can of crescent roll
6 fresh jalapeños
1 – 8 ounce package of cream cheese
1/2 cup shredded cheese
1 teaspoon of garlic powder
1 egg
24 candy eyeballs

That’s it. If you’re looking for more Halloween recipes, check this out!

How to make Air Fryer Jalapeño Mummies

Yield: 12

Air Fryer Jalapeño Popper Mummies

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

1 can of crescent roll
6 fresh jalapeños
1 - 8 ounce package of cream cheese
1/2 cup shredded cheese
1 teaspoon of garlic powder
1 egg
24 candy eyeballs

Instructions

INGREDIENTS -

Clean and prepare jalapeños by slicing them open, removing the seeds and endocarp (the whitish membrane that seeds are attached to.), and rinsing the insides out. Try to leave the stem intact. Provides a perfect handle.
Roll out crescent roll dough leaving individual rolls together. Pinch closed the perforations.
Place dough between two sheets of parchment paper. Roll flat to 1/8” thick.
Cut slices long ways to mimic mummy wrap. Set aside.
Add cheeses and garlic to a mixing bowl and whip until light and airy.
Fill the inside of the jalapeños.
Wrap the jalapeños in the dough to mimic a mummy. You can overlap the dough but the dough will expand so do not over-wrap the jalapeños. You want to see the jalapeños under the wrapping.
Whisk the egg and brush over the wrapped jalapeños.
Place in a parchment-lined air fryer basket. Cook for 10 minutes at 375°f or until the dough is golden brown.
Once cooked remove and let cool.
Place two eyes on each jalapeño pushing into the cheese filling.
Serve with ranch and enjoy.

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Easy Hershey Kiss Pretzels

August 21, 2022 by Rachel 2 Comments

I’m just going to say it. I am beyond thrilled to say that my kids are back in school. Sure, we had a great run with homeschooling. But I truly am so happy that my kids are getting back into a much needed routine. I’ve tried to make this adjustment period a bit more special to them than our everyday life. One super simple way to do that is through food. These Easy Hershey Kiss Pretzels are simple, delicious, and the perfect after school treat.

What you’ll need

This after school snack is so easy. Truly the one issue I seem to run into is the local stores not having the snap pretzel squares in stock. They really are the only pretzels that will work for this! Sometimes it’s just easier to find them on Amazon.

24 Snyder Of Hanover’s Snap Pretzels
24 Hershey Kisses
24 M&M’s

Obviously, I keep extra hershey kisses and M&M’s on hand. Especially because there are little hands assisting me in the kitchen. And if I only had 24 of each available, these would never get made properly.

How to make Easy Hershey Kiss Pretzels

Easy Hershey Kiss Pretzels

Prep Time 1 minute

Cook Time 6 minutes

Total Time 6 minutes

Ingredients

24 Snyder Of Hanover's Snap Pretzels
24 Hershey Kisses
24 M&M's

Instructions

INGREDIENTS -

Preheat the oven to 215° F.
Place pretzels in a single layer on a baking sheet.
Unwrap each Hershey Kiss and place in the center of each pretzel.
Bake in the oven for 6-8 minutes until the kisses begin to melt (they'll become shiny and begin to deform), remove from the oven.
Immediately (and carefully) place one M&M on top of the melted Hershey kiss.
Allow to cool completely before serving.

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Easy Homemade Philly Cheesesteaks

August 1, 2022 by Rachel 6 Comments

One of my favorite comfort meals of all time is philly cheesesteaks. It’s not a meal I grew up eating, but one I learned to love after heading to college. My (now) husband and I made it all the time when we were dating. And it just kind of feels like home, if you know what I mean. If you don’t make it often, it may seem daunting. But these easy homemade Philly Cheesesteaks are going to blow your mind. I promise, they are simple!

Here’s what you’ll need

For this recipe in particular, you’ll just need a pan for the stovetop. However, if you want to really finish this sandwich off properly, an air fryer is perfect. If you still haven’t invested in an air fryer, I recommend this one.

Here are the other ingredients you’ll need:

14 ounces of Shaved Steak
1 onion, sliced
8 ounces of baby bella mushrooms, sliced
8 slices of Provolone Cheese
Mayonnaise

That’s it! It really is only 5 ingredients. And it takes just minutes to prep.

How to make Easy Homemade Philly Cheesesteaks

Easy Homemade Philly Cheesesteaks

Prep Time 3 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 23 minutes

Ingredients

14 ounces of Shaved Steak
1 onion, sliced
8 ounces of baby bella mushrooms, sliced
8 slices of Provolone Cheese
Mayonnaise

Instructions

INGREDIENTS -

In a large skillet, heat olive oil with onions.

You want to sauté them on medium low heat until they become soft and translucent. I choose to do sliced onion, but you can totally dice them up as well!
Once the onions have sautéd, add in the mushrooms.

Be sure to season both the onions and mushrooms with salt. This helps to bring the moisture out of them and become soft. Not to mention, they need the flavor.
Once the mushrooms have broken down and soft (they will turn a darker color) add in the shaved steak along with 2-3 tablespoons of your favorite steak seasoning.
Cook the steak until it’s cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Make sure to toss the steak around in the onions and mushrooms.
Grab your hoagie buns and place mayo on both sides of the bread.
Place steak on top of the bottom roll and the provolone cheese on top.
Place in an air fryer on 350° (or the oven) to toast the bread and melt the cheese. In the air fryer it’s about 1-2 minutes (if using the oven, expect 5-8 minutes).
ENJOY!

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