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Produce for Kids and Publix Team Up for “Get Healthy, Give Hope” Campaign! Plus Smoothie Pops Recipe With Fresh Fruit and Yogurt!

Jun 052013

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The following is a sponsored post on behalf of Produce for Kids.

Produce for Kids just launched its annual Get Healthy, Give Hope campaign with Publix supermarkets to help raise money for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Now through June 27th 2013, the more produce shoppers add to their purchases, the more funds will be donated. All participating fresh fruit and vegetable suppliers at Publix stores will make a consumption-based donation to local Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

To learn more about the campaign, shoppers can visit the Produce for Kids in-store display which includes additional information and links to visit more than 90 easy Ideal Meals recipes online.

You can also learn more about Produce For Kids, the Get Healthy, Give Hope campaign, and enter the Get Healthy with Produce Sweepstakes by visiting their Facebook page at facebook.com/produceforkids.

Looking for ways to use more Fruit in your dishes? Check out the following recipe from Produce for Kids.

Smoothie Pops Recipe With Fresh Fruit and Yogurt

Ingredients:

·   1 large peach or mango, peeled, chopped
·   1 large nectarine, peeled, chopped
·   2 medium bananas, peeled, sliced
·   1 cup strawberries, leaves hulled
·   1 cup blueberries
·   ¼ cup orange or fruit juice
·   2 cups low-fat vanilla yogurt
·   16 paper cups

Directions:

1. Place all smoothie ingredients in a blender and blend until just smooth.

2. Place 16 paper cups on a baking tray. Pour smoothie into paper cups. Place tray in freezer and freeze until slushy, about 20 minutes.

3. Remove tray from freezer and insert one popsicle stick into the center of each cup. Return to freezer and freeze until firm, about 2 hours.

4. Tear away paper cup and place on plate.

I can’t wait to try this recipe out for myself!

FFM

Easy Italian Sausage With Tomatoes Recipe! Quick To Prepare and Delicious!

May 312013

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If you are looking for something easy and delicious to prepare for dinner during the week, check out this Italian Sausage and Tomatoes dish I made.

I happen to pick up Johnsonville Italian Sausage in the freezer section during a Buy One Get One FREE sale at Publix and wanted to make this a different way other than serving it on a roll. I saw it served over pasta on the package and thought, I’ll add some tomatoes and serve it over rice.

To create this dish, all I needed was a Package of Italian Sausage, a Can of Plain Diced Tomatoes, and Regular Long Grain Rice.

This is how I did it:

First thing, put the rice on to cook. (I made enough for 4 servings)

Then, simply cut the sausage into pieces. Then brown the sausage in a pan over medium to medium high heat until it is cooked through. Follow the instructions on the packaging for proper cooking and temperatures.

Add the tomatoes to the pan, while still on medium heat, stir, and cover for about 5 to 10 minutes until heated through. Then move to a low setting, stirring occasionally until you are ready to serve.

I poured the Italian Sausage and Tomatoes over the Rice and paired it with Green Beans. That is all it takes! No need to add spices. It is so simple and quick to prepare, and now I have a new dish that my family loves.

Do you make something like this for your family? If you try it, let me know what you think.

FFM

Stonefire Authentic Flatbreads Tandoori Baked Naan Review! I’m Giving Away A Prize Pack With 4 Packages!

Mar 082013

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Baked Salmon with a Dill Mustard Sauce on Stonefire Authentic Flatbreads Garlic Naan paired with Steam Veggies.

Thanks to Stonefire Authentic Flatbreads I was sent a package with an assortment of Tandoori Baked Naan to review here on Frugal and Fun Mom.

This Tandoori Naan is an authentic Indian bread baked at extreme high heat to produce big bubbles, airy texture, and a delicious smoky flavor. It is hand stretched and made with all natural ingredients including traditional fresh buttermilk and ghee (clarified butter). Source Stonefire.com.

Stonefire Authentic Flatbreads Tandoori Baked Naan come in 4 flavors Original, Garlic, Sweet Chili, and Whole Grain and retail for $2.99.

Naan can be used to create a Pizza, Panini, or a sandwich also known as a Naanwich. As an alternative, it can also be used as a substitute for rolls, or as a dipping item. It can be prepared in the microwave, toaster, grill, or oven. I ate my bread plain and I used it in sandwiches.

I prepared baked salmon and created a sandwich with the Naan. Topped with romaine lettuce and a dill mustard sauce (1 tsp mustard, 3 heaping tsp of mayo, and 1/8 tsp of dried dill), I used a package of the Sweet Chili and the Garlic varieties. Each package was cut into enough portions to serve 4 adults and 2 children. All I had to do for the bread was simply heat it in the oven for couple of minutes.

I invited my in-laws over for dinner, and since the Naan bread had such a great favor, everyone was impressed by the taste and my cooking ability. I really liked the ease of preparation.

Pulled pork on Stonefire Authentic Flatbreads Original Naan.

I also prepared Pulled Pork and served it on the Original Naan. This worked as a great alternative to the hamburger buns I would normally use. Here is a link to my recipe Pulled Pork Recipe.

My kids already asked me to pick up some more Naan the next time I go to the store.

To learn more about Stonefire Authentic Flatbreads, recipes, and stores that carry this product, visit their website stonefire.com. You can also check them out on Facebook at facebook.com/stonefireflatbreads and Twitter at @Stonefirenaan.

Giveaway Details

And, thanks to Stonefire Authentic Flatbreads , I have been authorized to giveaway away a Stonefire Naan Prize Pack with 4 Varieties ($11.96 Value) to (1) one lucky Frugal and Fun Mom Reader.

FYI, This is open to US and Canada!

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FFM

Frugal and Fun Mom did not receive compensation for this post, but was provided Stonefire Authentic Flatbreads products for free to review. The opinions expressed in this post are that of my own.

Del Monte Southwestern Tomato Kick-Off Sweepstakes! Recipes With Southwestern-Style Tomatoes, Plus Prize Pack Giveaway With $25 Visa Gift Card!

Jan 282013

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Thanks to Del Monte, I was sent a Gift Pack with Southwestern-Style Petite Cut Diced Tomatoes so that I could try out the product in Game Day type recipes and share the results with my readers here on Frugal and Fun Mom.

If you are not familiar with Del Monte, their canned fruits, vegetables, and tomatoes contain the same essential nutrients as fresh varieties and are grown in the best growing regions of the United States. In addition, the majority of Del Monte products are picked at the peak of ripeness and canned on the same day, to ensure that nutrients and flavor are locked in. Del Monte Southwestern-Style Petite Cut Diced Tomatoes are no different, and are a great way to spice up main dishes and snacking recipes.

I decided to use my diced tomatoes in a Chili Recipe, and a Guacamole Dip. Both recipes turned out great and were a hit with my family!

Check out the following for Recipe Details:

For the recipe visit Chili with Del Monte Petite Cut Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies Recipe.

For the Recipe visit Guacamole Dip with Del Monte Petite Cut Diced Tomatoes with Chipotle Chilies Recipe

Want to Enter the Del Monte Southwestern Tomato Kick-Off Sweepstakes? Details are below:

Simply follow the Del Monte Brand on Pinterest

Then, create a Pinterest board named “Del Monte Southwestern Tomato Kick-Off”. Check out my board here for inspiration http://pinterest.com/frugalandfunmom/del-monte-southwestern-tomato-kick-off/

Next, pin at least two (2) Del Monte Tomato Recipes from the “Del Monte Southwestern Tomato Kick-Off” Pinterest board and at least two (2) football entertaining ideas

Finally, register your Pinterest board to the Del Monte page from January 21^st through February 15^th to be entered into the Del Monte® Southwestern Tomato Kick-Off Sweepstakes program (directions are at the “Del Monte Southwestern Tomato Kick-Off” Pinterest board).

Then, get ready for a chance to win one of the many prizes available, including an ultimate entertainment package with a Sony® 55” LED TV, Bose® home theater system and Sony® Blu-ray player (ARV $4,779.00 USD).

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To learn more about Del Monte products, visit their website at delmonte.com or check them out on Facebook at facebook.com/delmonte or Twitter at @DelMontebrand.

GIVEAWAY DETAILS:

And thanks to Del Monte, one Lucky Frugal and Fun Mom Reader will receive a Prize Pack with:

(2) Del Monte canned varieties of Del Monte® Petite Cut® Diced Tomatoes
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FFM

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Guacamole Dip with Del Monte Petite Cut Diced Tomatoes with Chipotle Chilies Recipe! Needs Only 3 Ingredients!

Jan 282013

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Thanks to Del Monte, I was sent a Gift Pack with Southwestern-Style Petite Cut Diced Tomatoes so that I could try out the product in Game Day type recipes. One of the dishes I prepared was a Guacamole Dip with Del Monte Petite Cut Diced Tomatoes with Chipotle Chilies.

This is what I needed to create the recipe:

1 Can of Del Monte Petite Cut Diced Tomatoes with Chipotle Chilies

2 Ripe Haas Avocados

1 tbsp of Chopped Cilantro

Guacamole 3 Ingredients 3

Directions:

Peel, pull out the seed, and mash the Avocados. Drain the Del Monte Petite Cut Diced Tomatoes with Chipotle Chilies (make sure you get out most of the liquid out) and add to the Avocados, and then add the Cilantro. Stir with a spoon until completely combined. Serve with Chips or on the side of your favorite Taco Dish.

FYI, to keep the guacamole from turning brown, sprinkle some lemon juice. Source, ehow.com

Guacamole 3 Ingredients 4

This is a fresh tasting dip, and not too spicy. My son and I enjoyed gobbling it up.

To learn more about Del Monte products, visit their website at delmonte.com or check them out on Facebook at facebook.com/delmonte or Twitter at @DelMontebrand.

FFM

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Chili Recipe with Del Monte Petite Cut Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies! Needs Only 6 Ingredients!

Jan 272013

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Thanks to Del Monte, I was sent a Gift Pack with Southwestern-Style Petite Cut Diced Tomatoes so that I could try out the product in Game Day type recipes. One of the dishes I prepared was a Chili with Del Monte Petite Cut Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies.

This is what I needed to prepare the dish:

1 lb of Lean Ground Beef

1 Can of Del Monte Petite Cut Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies

1 Can of Del Monte Tomato Sauce 8 oz

1 Can of Dark Red Kidney Beans 15.5 oz

1/2 tsp of Garlic Powder

1/2 tsp of Salt

Directions:

First brown the ground beef until completely cooked through. While browning the meat, combine the tomatoes, sauce, beans, garlic, and salt in a large pot and put it on Medium Heat. Add the cooked beef to this mixture and combine. Turn the heat down to a medium/ low setting and let simmer for at least 30 minutes stirring occasionally until you are ready to serve.

This fed four of us, and it was so popular, that there were no left overs.

To learn more about Del Monte products, visit their website at delmonte.com or check them out on Facebook at facebook.com/delmonte or Twitter at @DelMontebrand.

FFM

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I Got To Taste Test Limited Edition Hellmann’s Reduced Fat Southwestern Ranch Mayonnaise and Here are Some Recipe Ideas!

Jan 232013

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Thanks to Hellmann’s I was sent a bottle of their Limited Edition Hellmann’s Reduced Fat Southwestern Ranch Mayonnaise to try and share my thoughts here on Frugal and Fun Mom.

I tried this product on a veggie burger and it added a little spiciness to create a totally different flavor, it was delicious. In addition, I was having a family get together, and feeding the crowd Pulled Pork Sandwiches. I usually pair Pulled Pork with Cole Slaw, so I substituted in this mayo for the traditional mayonnaise. Everyone seemed to really enjoy the Cole Slaw. After the dinner, we even discussed all the dishes this product might work well in, like potato salad and deviled eggs.

Here is how I made the Cole Slaw with Limited Edition Hellmann’s Reduced Fat Southwestern Ranch Mayonnaise.

1/2 - Head of Cabbage shredded

1 – cup of shredded baby carrots

3 – Heaping tbsps of Limited Edition Hellmann’s Reduced Fat Southwestern Ranch Mayonnaise (add more if you like it spicier or want it to have more moisture)

1 – tsp of Mustard

Directions: Combine, Refrigerate, Serve. Suggestion: Serve this on top of your pulled pork to spice up the sandwich.

Also, here is a link to my Pulled Pork Recipe: Crock Pot Pulled Pork! 5 Ingredients and Easy To Make!

If you are looking to make a spicy dish for this year’s SUPER BOWL party or wanting to create meals with a little more heat, check out these following recipes made with Limited Edition Hellmann’s Reduced Fat Southwestern Ranch Mayonnaise.

SUPER-FAST SOUTHWESTERN SALSA DIP RECIPE:

2 cups dip

Prep Time: 3 minutes

1 jar Hellmann’s® or Best Foods® Southwestern Ranch Flavored Mayonnaise

1 cup salsa

3 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in medium bowl. Serve, if desired, with tortilla chips or cut up veggies.

CRUMB-TOPPED SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN

4 servings

Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes

1/2 cup Hellmann’s® or Best Foods® Southwestern Ranch Flavored Reduced Fat Mayonnaise

1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (about 2 oz.)

2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1-1/4 lbs.)

3 Tbsp. corn flake crumbs or plain dried bread crumbs

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 425°.

2. Combine Hellmann’s® or Best Foods® Southwestern Ranch Flavored Reduced Fat Mayonnaise, cheese and cilantro in small bowl. Arrange chicken on baking sheet. Evenly top with mayonnaise mixture, then sprinkle with crumbs.

3. Bake until chicken is thoroughly cooked, about 20 minutes.

SOUTHWESTERN SHRIMP TACOS

4 servings

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 3 minutes

3 cups cole slaw mix

6 Tbsp. Hellmann’s® or Best Foods® Southwestern Ranch Flavored Reduced Fat Mayonnaise, divided

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1 Tbsp. lime juice

12 oz. uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined

8 taco shells, heated

1/2 cup chopped tomato

Directions:

1. Combine cole slaw mix, 1/3 cup Hellmann’s® or Best Foods® Southwestern Ranch Flavored Reduced Fat Mayonnaise, cilantro and lime juice in medium bowl; set aside.

2. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon Mayonnaise in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and cook shrimp, stirring occasionally, until shrimp turn pink, about 3 minutes.

3. Spoon cole slaw mixture into taco shells, then top with shrimp and tomatoes.

To learn more about Hellmann’s products and additional recipe ideas visit hellmanns.com. Look for Limited Edition Hellmann’s Reduced Fat Southwestern Ranch Mayonnaise at your local grocery store.

Enjoy!

FFM

I was provided a Free Bottle of Limited Edition Hellmann’s Reduced Fat Southwestern Ranch Mayonnaise and recipe information to facilitate this post via the PR Firm representing Hellmann’s. All opinions expressed in this post are my own.

Pecan, Caramel, and Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe! These are So Sweet and Delicious!

Dec 232012

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I wanted to make chocolate chip cookies the other day, but I did not have a full bag of chips to complete the recipe. So, I improvised and threw in some chopped up caramels, chopped pecans, and chocolate chips. I also used a recipe for White Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies from Gold Medal Flour.The cookies turned out awesome. (Here is a similar recipe with regular flour Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies)

However, I needed to fix the recipe a little, and in the meantime, I discovered that there is a similar cookie name for these called Turtles. So, here is the final recipe and it is actually made with Caramel Bits.

Pecan, Caramel, and Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe AKA Turtles.

Makes 3 Dozen

Ingredients:

3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 cup butter or margarine, softened/ almost totally melted
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
2 cups White Whole Wheat Flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup of chopped pecans
1/2 package (6 ounces) milk chocolate chips
1/2 package of caramel bits (around 6 ounces)

Cookies with pecans, caramel, chocolate chips 2

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Combine sugars, butter, vanilla and egg in one bowl with a mixer.

Combine flour, baking soda, salt, chips, and nuts in another bowl stir with a spoon.

Slowly add the mix with the flour to the mix with the sugars and egg and combine with the mixer. The dough will be very firm.

Scoop out dough with a Trigger-style cookie scoop (or rounded tablespoon in a ball), and space about 2 inches apart on a non stick surface or parchment paper.

Cook for 8 minutes (make sure you remove immediately from the oven otherwise the caramel will burn). Allow cookies to cool a few moments below you remove from the pan.

These are so yummy and I will be sharing them at this year’s cookie exchange! If you make them, let me know how they turn out!

If you make something similar, please feel free to leave your recipe below.

FFM

Red Velvet Cookies With Cream Cheese Icing! Check Out This Easy Recipe!

Dec 232012

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I wanted to make a festive item for my family’s cookie exchange, and had seen in the newspaper a few weeks back a Red Velvet Cookie recipe made from a box mix. I thought this would be perfect to share.

I had hubby pick up some cake mix for me at the store (they were Buy One Get One FREE at Publix) and I did a search on the internet to find a recipe. The first one that I found was for Duncan Hines, and that also happened to be the mix I had.

Original Recipe: Red Velvet Cookies

This makes a little over 3 dozen cookies.

- 1 box Duncan Hines Red Velvet cake mix

- 2 eggs

- 1/3 cup vegetable oil

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and then combine the box of Red Velvet cake mix, eggs and vegetable oil using a spoon.

Form the dough into teaspoon size balls and put them on a non stick or a lightly greased surface, about an inch or so apart. FYI, I recommend using a tool that scoops the dough into balls.

I baked them for 8 minutes, however it is says to cook them between 8-10 minutes. I then let them cool overnight and iced them the next day.

The Cream Cheese Icing, I altered this original recipe at My Own Labels.

- 3 Tbsp of Unsalted Butter

- 1/2 Teaspoon or a Cap full of Almond Extract

- 8 oz of Cream Cheese

- 1 1/2 Cups of Powdered Sugar

Directions:

Soften the butter in the microwave (15-30 seconds) and then add the cream cheese and almond extract. Use a mixer and combine. After that, slowly add the powdered sugar and continue to blend with the mixer.

I used a spoon to spread on the icing, and I left some of the cookies plain, others I added sprinkles and pecan on top of the icing. FYI, once you put on the icing, you will need to refrigerate the cookies.

If you decide to try out the recipe, let me know what you think!

These cookies, taste so good!

FFM

Reindeer Cookies! Simple To Assemble, and Fun For The Kids!

Dec 232012

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My kids wanted to decorate cookies and I wanted something that was fun, easy to do, and would keep them occupied while I did the rest of my holiday baking. I had actually seen Reindeer Cookies in some type of Pillsbury advertisement, and thought these would be fun. Of course, I had to put my own little twist to it, here is the original version Frosted Reindeer Cookies.

I made the cookies the night before so they would be cool and ready for the kids to assemble. FYI, I did use the Pillsbury sugar cookie dough. I then made up a powered sugar icing, used pretzels for the ears, a red M&M for the nose, and green M&M’s for the eyes. It was that simple.

I set both my kids up with all the parts and let them do it themselves. I had them use a spoon to spread on the icing. After they were finished, I let the icing dry, and put the cookies in separate containers labeled with each of their names.

If you need an idea on how to make the powdered sugar icing, here is a suggestion; Just start with 1 1/2 cups of powdered sugar in a bowl, add a cap full (1/2 teaspoon) of almond extract, and spoon a teaspoon of water on top and stir. Keep adding a teaspoon of water until you have reached the desired thickness of the icing.

I hope you enjoy this as well with your family, and Happy Holidays!

FFM

My First Attempt at Homemade Apple Butter! Here Is How I Did It and The Results!

Dec 202012

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One of the recipes I have wanted to try for years is Apple Butter. We had some at Cracker Barrel a while back, and both my husband and son really seemed to enjoy it. I recalled how yummy it was from eating it on graham crackers.

I found a recipe at Cooks.com/ Apple Butter Recipe, and was determined to actually make it this year. As usual I had to improvise and use what I had to work with.

So this is what I used:

Around 3 lbs. of apples, peeled, cored, and cut into small pieces
1 1/2 cups of sugar

1 1/2 cups of light brown sugar
2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp allspice
Dash of salt
3/4 cup of light apple juice

I filled a slow cooker with a mixture of the sugars, cinnamon, allspice, salt, and light apple juice. I then added the apples and spooned the mixture over them.

I covered and cooked on low for around 16 hours, stirring occasionally until the apples became thick and dark.

According to Cooks.com if apple butter still has a lot of liquid in it, (which mine did) take off the lid and cook on high until thickened. Make sure you continue to stir to keep it from burning. And, it mentioned that once it is done, you can store this in the refrigerator for up to 6 weeks.

So it looks like Apple Butter, it tastes like Apple Butter, and my kids are eating it on toast at breakfast, so apparently I must have done something right! Plus, it is super sweet!

Let me know if you have made this before and if you have any tips. I definitely want to make it again!

FFM

FREE Sun Maid 100th Anniversary Recipe Booklet!

Dec 102012

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I am always looking for new ways to incorporate fruits into recipes, and this will definitely help!

CLICK HERE–>FREE Sun Maid 100th Anniversary Recipe Booklet to request yours! (FYI, the Taste of Tradition Booklet is still available as well)

Only available for a limited time and while supplies last.

Update: Here is my booklet!

Enjoy!

FFM

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