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Pineapple Lime Cupcakes

May 2, 2013 by Nicole Leave a Comment

I was in the mood for something sweet. So I figured I’d make cupcakes! But what kind…hmmm…how about something with lime?! YES! So here’s what I made:

These were a bit on the sweet side. Here’s a tip…I used flaked coconut, not sweetened coconut. The frosting had a great lime flavor.

Pineapple Lime Cupcakes

Author: The Frugal Fairy

Cuisine: Dessert

Ingredients

Box of white cake mix
3 egg whites
⅓ c canola oil
1 can of pineapple chunks drained, juice reserved
2tsp lime zest
chocolate chips, melted to drizzle on pineapple chunks
I frosted with Cream Cheese Lime Frosting
and topped with chocolate drizzled pineapple chunks and flaked coconut (colored green)

Instructions

Drain pineapple juice from pineapple chunks.
Put pineapple chunks on a kitchen towel to take as much moisture out as possible
I followed the directions on the boxed cake mix. It calls for 1 and ¼ cups of water. I substituted 1 cup of water with 1 cup of pineapple juice (drained the can of pineapple chunks). I also added in 2 tsp lime zest at the end. Bake according to directions on box.
Put pineapple chunks on a cookie sheet lined with waxed paper and drizzle melted chocolate on top. Put in the refrigerator to set.
Frost cooled cupcakes and top with coconut and pineapples.

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Cream Cheese Lime Frosting

May 1, 2013 by Nicole Leave a Comment

Cream Cheese Lime Frosting

Author: The Frugal Fairy

Cuisine: Dessert

Ingredients

8oz pkg of cream cheese (softened)
1 stick of butter (softened)
5 cups powdered sugar
1-2 tsp lime zest
2-4 tbs lime juice

Instructions

beat together cream cheese and butter until combined.
Add lime zest
Add powdered sugar and 1 tbs lime juice. Add more juice a few drops at a time until you’ve reached the desired consistancy

I wanted something sweet and citrusy, so I came up with this frosting. I used it to frost these Pineapple Lime Cupcakes and topped them with chocolate drizzled pineapples.

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April 22, 2013 by Nicole Leave a Comment

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Easy Yummy Parfait

March 10, 2013 by Nicole Leave a Comment

This is a super easy delicious parfait that kids love! This can be made as a quick and healthy breakfast, snack, or even dessert. It’s a great snack that little kids can help make.

Easy Yummy Parfait

Ingredients

Sliced Strawberries
Cereal (we used Shoprite Honey Nut O’s)
Yogurt (we used low fat Vanilla)
Honey (optional)

Instructions

Layer ingredients into a mason jar, sundae glass, or any cute cup. I just drizzled the strawberries and the top with a little honey. Enjoy!

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St. Patrick’s Day Desserts

February 23, 2013 by Nicole 1 Comment

Looking for yummy desserts to make for St. Patrick’s Day? Here are some delicious looking desserts I found around the internet:

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Wearing O’Green Cake
{Source: Taste of Home}

Green Velvet Whoopie Pies
{Source: Project Domestication}

Triple Layer Fudgy Mint Oreo Brownies
{Source: Averie Cooks}

St Patty’s Day Cake
{Source: I Am Baker}

Chocolate Lime Dessert
{Source: Taste of Home}

Leprechaun Trap Cake
{Source: Not Martha}

Frozen Leprechaun Pies
{Source: The Prepared Pantry}

Shamrock Mint Oreos
{Source: Confessions of a Cookbook Queen}

Lucky Charms Treats
{Source: Ezra Pound Cake}

Lucky You Mint Pie
{Source: Very Best Baking}

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Lemony Lemon Cupcakes

February 23, 2013 by Nicole Leave a Comment

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Ever in the mood for a”citrusy” dessert? I was last night. I used a box of lemon cake mix to make mini cupcakes and frosted them with lemon cream cheese frosting and topped them with candied lemons. SO GOOD!!!

I used a Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting I found on All Recipes.

How to make the candied lemons:

Candied Lemons

Author: The Frugal Fairy

Ingredients

1C Sugar
1C Water
2 Lemons

Instructions

Mix water and sugar in a medium-sized pot on the stove over medium heat. Since I was garnishing mini-cupcakes, I sliced the lemons into fourths and then very thinly sliced them, leaving off the ends.
Place into water/sugar and cook for about 20 minutes. By this point they have become translucent. I used a fork to pull them out and let them sit on a paper towel for a few seconds to remove excess syrup, then put them on a plate to cool further.
You can save the lemon simple syrup for tea, recipes and more…it’s yummy!

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10 Yummy Quiches

February 17, 2013 by Nicole Leave a Comment

Here are 20 Quiches for you to use for your next breakfast, brunch, get-together, or for any time!

Ham pineapple cheddar quiche
{Source Betty Crocker}

Summer squash bacon and mozzarella quiche
{Source: Cooking Light}

Chiken Taco Quiche {Source: Taste of Home}

Chicken Taco Quiche
{Source: Taste of Home}

Swiss Chard, Mushroom and White Cheddar Quiche {Source: Martha Stewart}

Swiss Chard, Mushroom & White Cheddar Quiche
{Source: Martha Stewart}

Mini Artichoke & Gruyer Quiche {Source: Food TV}

Mini Artichoke & Gruyere Quiche
{Source: Food Network}

Italian Pepperoni & Veggie Quiche
{Source: Pillsbury}

Apple & Cheddar Quiche
{Source: Closet Cooking}

Succotash & Goat Cheese Quiche {Source: bonapit}

Succotash & Goat Cheese Quiche
{Source: bon appetit}

Broccoli, Ham & Cheese Quiche w/ Hash Brown Crust
{Source: Eating Well)

Kale and Feta Quiche
{Source: The Perfect Pantry}

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No-Pasta Italian Wedding Soup

February 13, 2013 by Nicole Leave a Comment

No Pasta Italian Wedding Soup

Author: The Frugal Fairy

Recipe type: Soup

Cuisine: Italian

This isn’t an exact science. You can adapt the amounts of veggies or meatballs to your liking! I usually use pasta, but tried beans this time for added protein. I used turkey to make it healthier.

Ingredients

3 large Carrots
3 stalks of Celery
1 med/lg Onion
2-4 cloves of Garlic
1 box of Frozen Chopped Spinach
1 tsp of olive oil (optional)
6-8 Cups of Water (depending on how “watery” you like your soup)
Powdered Bouillon – follow directions depending on the amount of water you use (you can also use cubes or broth instead)
1 can of Cannellini beans, drained
Grated Parmesan Cheese (optional)
Meatball Mixture:
1½ lbs of Ground Turkey
¾ C Bread Crumbs
1 tsp Garlic Powder
¼ tsp Salt
¼ tsp Pepper
¼-1/2 tsp Dried Basil

Instructions

Thaw spinach
Rough chop carrots, celery, onion and garlic and saute in a pan with oil on low for about 8-10 min. (If you have a non-stick, you can omit the oil if you’d like)
Put the water and bouillon in a large pot and put it on med heat.
Mix your meatball ingredients in a bowl. Start making mini-meatballs the size is totally up to you. I made mine about the size of a large gumball.
Put the veggies into the water. Drop the meatballs in. Cook for about 15-20 minutes and then add the beans and spinach. (Turn the heat up a little bit if necessary) Cook for another 10-15 minutes. The meatballs with cook in the broth…the bigger the balls, the longer it will take. Let cool a bit, Pour into bowls and sprinkle with Parmesan.

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Chocolate Covered Cherry Cupcakes

January 21, 2013 by Nicole Leave a Comment

chocolate covered cherry cupcakes

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These cupcakes are yummy and easy to make. I also made them with Chocolate Covered Strawberries. Perfect for Valentine’s Day!

Chocolate Covered Cherry Cupcakes

Ingredients

Cake Mix – prepared using directions on the box, or your own recipe
Marashino cherries – drained and dried on a paper towel
About 1 Cup Chocolate Chips
Frosting: You can use ready made frosting, or this recipe (which is on the sweet side)
1Cup (2 sticks) softened butter
8tbs melted Chocolate chips
3 Cups of powdered sugar
1tsp of milk (more if needed)

Instructions

Follow directions to make cake mix (or make your own!)
While cupcakes are in the oven, put about ½cup to 1 cup of chocolate chips in a microwave save bowl and microwave at 15-25 second intervals, mixing each time until melted.
Dip cherries into chocolate (keep a little of the top of the cherry showing…to me it looks prettier this way.)
Put cherries on waxed paper or parchment paper on a plate and put in the freezer until hardened. (I didn’t have any so I used plastic wrap around a plate, and this worked)
Frosting:
Use a hand mixer to mix the butter, powdered sugar, milk and 8tbs of the melted chocolate until combined. (careful, the powdered sugar may fly around for a second lol!) Use a decorators bag or do what I did and put the frosting in a ziplock bag and snip off the end.
Frost your cooled cupcakes, put a cherry on top, and enjoy!