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Watermelon Pig Fruit Basket

Jun 15 by

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How cute is this watermelon pig!? Just cut the top off of the watermelon and scoop all the insides out. Cut cucumbers to look like legs and stick them in with a toothpick. Cut a circle out of the extra rinds and flip it backwards to look like a pig’s nose. Add grapes or blueberries for the nose and eyes! Made by Monica Sundita

Creamy Ranch Pea Salad Recipe

May 22 by

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Here’s a delicious recipe for a side dish to bring to a BBQ this summer ~ creamy ranch pea salad! So easy to make ahead of time too!

Prep time:  30 minutes

Serves 8

Ingredients: 

  • 1-16 oz pkg frozen peas, thawed and drained
  • ½ cup mayo
  • 8 oz pkt of dry ranch dressing mix
  • ½ shallot, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup diced cheddar or colby jack cheese

Directions:

  1. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well.
  2. Refrigerate for at least 25 minutes before serving.

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4th of July Dipped Oreo Flags

May 20 by

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Here’s a cute idea for the 4th of July…make flag oreo cookies! They would be so cute laid out on a platter. They are so easy to make too!
Ingredients:
  • 12 OREO cookies
  • 1/2 cup white candy melts
  • 1/4 cup red candy melts
  • 2 Tablespoons vegetable shortening or lard
  • Blue & White Star Sprinkles

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Directions:
  1. Prepare a surface with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat for the candy-dipped OREOs to dry on.
  2. Melt the white candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl, along with a tablespoon of shortening, heating for 20 second bursts and stirring in between until you reach a smooth consistency.
  3. Dip the OREOs halfway into the melted white candy, pull out and let any excess candy drip off, and then double dip.
  4. Allow the white candy coating to dry – I found that by the time I was done the 12th cookie, the 1st cookie was dry.
  5. Melt the red candy melts using the same method outlined above.
  6. Using a spoon, drizzle the melted red candy over the white candy coating in straight stripes. Immediately sprinkle the Star sprinkles overtop.

Allow to dry before serving or storing. Will keep in a covered container for two weeks.

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