French Toast Roll-Ups Recipe

We’re sure you had those days when making breakfast seemed like such a difficult task. When roaming the fridge for something interesting and nutritious as well took for ever. Well, you are about to read how to make the most delicious toast in just a couple of minutes! So get ready, because the next time you have breakfast it’s going to be filled with energy and sweet sugar feelings. You will need:

• slices of white sandwich bread;

• a rolling pin;

• some softened cream cheese;

• a few strawberries;

• Nutella;

• a couple of eggs;

• three tablespoons of milk;

• one third of a cup of granulated sugar;

• one heaping teaspoon of ground cinnamon;

First, take the crusts off the regular white bread... For all instructions, check the link below..

French Toast Roll-Ups Recipe - TheGirlWhoAteEverything

DIY Cardboard Organizer Box - Tutorial

Boxes are a great way of storing things you don't use that often. But when it comes to simple cardboard boxes, they are rather dull and unaesthetic. That is why you should gives these cardboard boxes a makeover and create something nice for your room. Try and turn them into stylish organizers with this next tutorial. You will need: 

• one plain wooden box (that does not have compartments on the inside);

• cardboard boxes (you can use 2 milk cartons);

• wrapping paper;

• ruler;

• cutter;

• pen;

• 30 clothespins;

• ribbons;

• fabric;

• fabric glue;

Start by cutting the milk cartons in 3 equal pieces. Then take the box you have bought from a decoration store and place the wrapping paper inside. Wrap the pieces of milk cartons you cut with the wrapping paper to cover the label on the outside. Use glue to fix the paper. Take the wooden box and cover it with fabric on the outside. Cut the fabric and using the fabric glue, fix it on the outside of the box. Then place the cardboard pieces in the box. You should have 6 pieces, as shown in the picture. Glue them to the margins of the box and place clothespins all around the box and let the glue dry a while. After the glue has dried, you can decorate the outside of the box with ribbons. You can also use other decorative elements to outline the compartments on the inside of the box, as shown in the pictures. That is all!

Delicious Kit Kat Oreo Cheesecake

Being a parent takes so much of your energy and the time left for yourself is so little. But it’s rewarding to see a smile on your young one’s face when you surprise him or her with a cute dessert. So, if you have an hour and a half in the morning at disposal for making an awesome surprise, prepare the ultimate piece of dessert for a change. Here are the instructions for baking a delightful 8-inch square Kit-Kat Oreo Cheesecake.

• 200 grams of crushed Oreo biscuits;

• 15 pieces of quartered Oreo cookies;

• one bar of Kit Kat chocolate wafer;

• 50 grams of unsalted melted butter;

• 750 grams of cream cheese;

• 130 grams of sugar;

• half a tablespoon of vanilla essence;

• three eggs;

• 200 grams of whipped cream;

• a teaspoon of cocoa powder;

• a tablespoon of water;

 photo credit: chunkycooky.com

Directions -> Kit Kat + Oreo Cheesecake ( Eat What Tonight)

Surprise! The most delicious Kit Kat Oreo cheesecake can be served!

How to make a Smartphone Bumper

Nowadays pretty much everyone owns a smartphone. But having such a phone can be really frustrating sometimes. Just think about the times you accidentally dropped the phone and thought, "this is it, my phone is ruined" as the display can crack and then you would have to replace the phone. To avoid these situations, here is a tutorial of how to make a smartphone bumper out of rubber bracelets. You will need: 

• a phone (obviously);

• 3 rubber bracelets;

• an x-acto knife;

As you can see you will need three bracelets for this project. If you have enough patience, one will be enough, but just in case you don't get it right on the first try you will still have 2 extra bracelets to try again. Start with stretching the rubber bracelet on the edges of your phone. Be sure to cover every corner, as that is the place where you need your phone to be secured. If you managed to fit the bracelet on the phone, all you have to do is take the x-acto knife and cut out the parts where you have the headphone jack, the place for the charger and the buttons on the sides of the phone. You are done! Your new smartphone bumper is ready, looks great and didn't cost you a lot of money.

Cheesy Leftover Mashed Potatoes Pancakes Recipe

Cheesy Leftover Mashed Potatoes Pancakes Recipe

Garlic Cheese Pull Apart Bread Recipe

Yes, everybody who experimented with anything else than frozen dinner, knows that making bread with yeast is kind of tricky. So, they shy away from recipes that suggest these. But this time, you’re in luck, because the instructions below include frozen rolls of dough! It seems industry has come with the answer to some well-placed prayers. To bake one of the most delicious garlic cheese bread, make sure you have these:

• a dozen frozen white dinner rolls;

• half a cup of melted butter;

• one cup of grated Parmesan cheese;

• a teaspoon of dry parsley;

• one and a half teaspoon of powder garlic;

• half a spoon of salt;

• half a spoon of Italian seasoning;

• half a spoon of onion powder;

Who knew making a delicious garlic cheese bread was so easy? Follow the link below to see all instructions..

Garlic Cheese Pull Apart Bread Recipe - Instructions

Lasagna Timpano Recipe

A colorful and multi-flavored dish is something all of those working in the kitchen want to achieve. Satisfying everyone’s taste is hard work, so a recipe that will suit many is the Lasagna Timpano. In order to make this, you will need: 

• a heavy oven safe bowl;

• lasagna pasta;

• pesto sauce; 

• tomato with meat sauce;

• Alfredo sauce;

• Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese;

• a bit of Ricotta;

First, prepare the sauces and spray the bowl before using it. You could undercook the meat and tomato sauce a bit, as it will cook in the oven later on; it’s your choice. Now, make the lasagna crust by placing each slice of pasta overlaying on top of each other in a deep bowl. This part is tricky, but with some patience, you will get it done. After this, start pouring the layers of your lasagna. You could do whatever layers you want, but in order to get that multi-flavor, follow this design: three Alfredo with salami layers, two layers of pesto layers (remember to press down on each layer as you build them), a layer with only cheese, as many layers of the meat and tomato sauce as you can or want (but make sure you still have some to serve on the side), and a sprinkle of Ricotta. Brush some Alfredo on top. Seal up the whole thing and put in the oven for an hour and fifteen at 350 degrees. Then, flip it over, only (!) after you have let it to sit for about half an hour. Cut and serve! Delicious!

source: thefoodinmybeard.com

Pizza Cutter Boss

Sometimes an awesome party involves not just an appropriate company, but also fun food. You can’t go wrong with pizza, but with this Pizza Boss Wheel Cutter, you will surely give the start for laughing around the table. The design is oriented to make the cutter look like a real-life (although small) circular saw. This way, with only 13 $, you can transform from an ordinary pizza boy into a rugged carpenter. The cutter is made out of plastic and stainless-steel, featuring a removable shield, in order to make it easy to clean. The blade is laser-etched and the other parts of it are dishwasher safe.

This product is available here... 

Bear Shaped Omelette

Have a healthy lifestyle, not by starting some peculiar Stone Age diet, but by smiling more. What great way to do this than while grabbing a bite. Making funny and cute dishes is no stranger to parents, who have to make that broccoli lunch more appealing. Try the same level of creativity with this unique fried rice little bear dish. You will need:

• an omelette;

• 4 scoops of fried rice;

• a slice of cheese;

• oregano;

Obviously, the first step is preparing the omelette. This will be the future blanket of your bear, so make sure it will preferably be one whole piece. Set that pan aside on the cooker and fry the rice meanwhile. You ought to finish the rice first. Put a couple of scoops in the plate, with one scoop on the upper right side. Cover the first two scoops with the omlette; this way it will be kept warm when served. Decorate the upper right side scoop (the head of your little bear shape). Make the years with what rice you got left in the pan. Put some rice in front of the head and tuck it in the omelette a bit. Now, cut two small circles from a slice of cheese. Make a nose with one and half the other in order to use as ears. Put tiny oregano leaves on the nose and on the head to act like eyes. Place the remaining slice of cheese next to your teddy bear. Enjoy it with a smile on your face!

Homemade Snickers Bars Recipe

Are you planning a night with your family and need a desert idea that your kids will love? Or maybe you are throwing a birthday party and want to surprise your guests with something sweet and new? Then, this next chocolate based desert is the right choice and will make everyone wonder how you managed to make something so delicious. The recipe is called Homemade Snickers Bars and tastes just like, well…Snickers! The ingredients for the recipe are the following.

Homemade Snickers Bars Recipe

Hasselback Garlic Cheesy Bread Recipe

Mixing some popular dishes can result into a disaster. But, some rare times, experimenting with some dishes and combining them into a marvelous piece of cookery, you will be both loved (by the lucky guest on your table) and hated (by the home chefs who didn't manage to come up with these delights by themselves). Take a risk and try to make this garlic cheesy bread. 

You will need:
warm water;
honey;
dry yeast;
bread flour;
salt;
olive oil;
plastic wrap;
whatever type of cheese you prefer;
half of cup of garlic butter;
You start by making the dough of this soon-to-be delicious bread. Take one envelope of dry yeast and mix it in a bowl with a tablespoon of honey and a cup of warm water. Add three cups of bread flour and a teaspoon of salt, and continue the mixing process until your dough does no longer stick to the bowl. Pour a little bit of the olive oil on the edges of the bowl where your mixture is. Leave it to rise for an hour in a towel covered bowl. After this, remove the dough from the bowl. Cut into two same-size parts and shape into a pair of baguettes. Don't be afraid to twist the dough as it will look interesting after you're done; it's useful for the other ingredients as well.
Now, while you leave the dough covered with a plastic wrap in a warm place, preheat your oven to 400" Fahrenheit. When half an hour has passed, take off the wrap and put in the oven for 20 minutes or so at 350". Meanwhile, slice the cheese into slices (they should be very thin!) and slowly melt half a cup of garlic butter. With the help of a kitchen brush, cover the entire bread (remove from oven to work with it better) with butter. Put to bake for another 10 minutes or until the bread reaches a tasty golden brown aspect. Let it cool for 15 minutes and then make slices with a knife through the bread. Make sure you don't cut all the way to the bottom. Use these spaces to put in the cheese and some more garlic butter. Place in the oven a bit for the cheese to melt. They're ready to serve. Delicious!

DIY Heart-Shaped Yarn Basket Tutorial

With Valentine's Day just around the corner, lovers everywhere begin the quest for that perfect gift. What they don't realize is that you could show someone you care more with a DIY project, than an item you bought in the store. It's amazing what you can do with some yarn, a piece of cardboard, some folding and wrapping skills. The shape of your handmade object should (obviously!) be a heart. The upside of doing this instead of searching for a piece of jewelry or other expensive accessory, is that you show your loved one they are worth the time and effort to make this nice looking basket from scratch. The workload takes about an hour, but the results are impressive. You can gift it filled with chocolates or candy to sweeten up the day.

In the link below you have all instructions step-by-step. Enjoy!

photo credit: happyhourprojects.com

DIY Heart-Shaped Yarn Basket Tutorial

DIY Handmade Candy Box

A box of chocolates as a Valentine’s Day gift is hardly something that shows you really care about someone. Why? Because everyone can go into a supermarket and buy something from the shelf. It doesn’t show creativity and it surely doesn’t show any personality. So for this year’s Romantic Day, put some effort into your gift. Nobody says to spend a fortune. Even chocolates are good, but show some love by making a stylish heart box. For this handmade project, you will need:

• a pair of heart cut-outs;

• heart doily die cut;

• a cutter;

• two strips of cardstock measuring 16.5 inches in length;

• a foam brush;

• some liquid craft glue;

Check \all details and instructions in the link below..

Style Watch: A Handmade Box of Chocolates

How To Clean and Season Old, Rusty Cast Iron Skillets

Most of the times you’re dealing with rust on your antique cast iron skillets, the natural instinct is to take them to a specialist that will handle your problem. But there goes away some good money. You don’t want to do that, especially if there’s a homemade natural solution at your disposal. Here is what you’ll need:

• some raw potatoes;
• salt (kosher type will work great);
• towel;
• a bit of Crisco (the un-buttered flavor);

First, put a couple of teaspoons of salt at the bottom of your sink and place the cast iron skillet in it. Then, grab a top-sliced potato and use its cut end to scour the skillet. Meanwhile grind the salt in those rust covered spots and rinse off the skillet as well. If it’s necessary, add more salt to the process. After the rust is all gone, take a towel to dry the iron skillet. If you have achieved the desired result, take some Crisco and rub into the surface of the object, making it ready for cooking once more.

Now, it’s important that you don’t wash the skillet with soap, because it will wear off the coating of oil. When you’re done with cooking with the iron skillet, make sure you rinse it. Don’t put it in the dishwasher, and don’t let it soak for a long time, as you would with your ordinary pan. If it need scrubbing, leave it to cool down and put some salt on it.

DIY Felt Heart

Follow the steps of this simple tutorial and you will get a cute vase that can be a great gift too for someone special. In order to create it you will need: 

• one mason jar;

• Baker’s twine;

• a piece of red felt;

• one large needle;

• glue (you can also use tape);

Start with cutting the felt in heart shapes. Place the baker's twine in the needle and pull it through the middle part of the heart. Continue this step until you have the number of hearts you want on the thread. Pay attention to leave a small space between the hearts, as they will look more organized this way. Now with the help of glue, fix one end of the baker's twine to the mason jar. Then wrap the twine around the jar and glue the loose end at the top. That is all. You can now admire your creation and don't forget to share this great idea with your friends too.

source: theprettybee.com

DIY Candle Jar - Perfect Gift for Valentine's Day

With Christmas and New Year’s Eve behind us, people and big companies alike look forward for the romantic season which – surprisingly isn’t set in the summer or fall but in the winter – starts February. A great way to fight back the clichés is to make your own Valentine’s Day candle jar. Here is how. First, grab the following materials:

• a jar;

• a piece of red ribbon;

• spray paint - mate black;

• tape;

• a black marker;

• a cutter;

• white nail polish or paint marker;

• a candle;

Video tutorial step by step in the link below...

DIY Candle Jar - Perfect Gift for Valentine's Day

White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Recipe

Cheescakes are probably the most delicious comfort food out there. Most of the times, people think that this piece of heaven is hard to make, but actually you won’t need a springform pan to prepare the tastiest cheescake. But simply making a delicious cheescake is not enough. The brilliance of this piece of dessert that will look and taste great comes from the artwork done to it. So fancy-up that cake, but be careful to plan accordingly because it will need time to set in the refrigerator! For the decorating art part you will only need a clean syringe, a toothpick or sharp pointy knife and a fine mesh strainer, which you can buy for 10 $ from the store. The nicest thing about this special white raspberry cheesecake is that you get an awesome looking desert without putting in hours of hard work. Of course the white chocolate and raspberry mix takes a little effort but you can save time with the rich flavored chocolate crust by  buying a pre-made one. The important thing is to implement some art design, any art design; it doesn’t matter if the heart swirls don’t look perfect, the overall aspect will impress your guests.. Below you can find all ingresdients and directions...

White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake

Destroy Mold With Tea Tree Oil

Sometimes, cleaning products you buy from the store aren’t useful in solving your staining problems. That’s when they don’t cost a fortune and when they don’t ruin the fabric. Mold is one problem that can regularly come up in the household. To bypass the fuss of all the above, you will need to use a natural tree oil solution. If you want to remove the mold permanently you will use this, because bleaches will only affect it temporarily. The tea tree oil is a good solution because it has boosted anti-bacterial as well as anti- fungal properties. Here is what you need to have and do:

• tea tree oil;

• toothbrush and scrub brush;

• sponge, cloth and towel;

Make sure you leave the window open as often as possible. This is essential for preventing mold to grow in the first place. Now, to start the naturally removing process you need to mix two teaspoons of oil with a couple of cups of water. Pour the resulting substance into a spray bottle and you’re ready to clean. 

Apply the solution directly on the mold you find on walls. Leave it for an hour. Then, remove the debris with the help of a scrub brush or an unused toothbrush, so you can reach finer areas. Continue to spray on the affected areas, like your bathroom. Don’t rinse the tree oil off! Be patient and let it work for a while. Some 30 to 60 minutes will do the trick. Use the brush again to wipe down the walls of the affected space, like the shower.  Remember that for the bathroom you have to spray the area on a regular basis.

Chicken breasts stuffed with cream cheese and wrapped in bacon

Chicken breast can be a great choice if you are preparing lunch for your friends or family. But if you want the lunch to be a more special one, then you should try this next recipe which add some extra flavors to the regular way of preparing chicken breasts. You will need:

• one boneless and skinless chicken breast;

• two tablespoons of cream cheese;

• one tablespoon of green onion (you will have to chop it);

• two pieces of bacon (cooked a bit),

Start with cutting the chicken breast. You will have to cut ¼” thick pieces. Then mix the cream cheese with the onions and put this mixture on one side of the chicken. Roll the chicken breast up, to keep the cream cheese inside. Cook the bacon a bit, for a few minutes and wrap it around the chicken. Be sure to secure it with a toothpick.

Place the filled and wrapped chicken breasts on a baking paper and place them in the oven for 30 minutes and 375 degrees. When it is done, you can broil it for another 5 minutes to make the bacon crispy. Enjoy your meal!

Quick Dinner: Create Your Own Signature Mini Pie

Everyone knows how annoying it is to come home after a hard day at work and have nothing to eat, so you have to cook something. So here’s a great recipe for a tasty and quick dinner that will be ready in no time: a signature mini pie.

The ingredients for this recipe are: 

• half cup of Bisquick;

• half cup of milk;

• two eggs;

• a quarter cup of flavored “fillings” (it can be any leftover you have in the fridge, from cheeseburger to veggies and pizza);

• muffin pan;

First of all mix half a cup of Bisquick with the milk and the eggs. Take out the muffin pan and pour one tablespoon of the mix in each cup. 

Now comes the fun part, when you can get creative. On top of the mixture put any leftover “fillings” you have and like. If you are using meat in the mixture be sure it is already cooked. 

Put on more tablespoon of the Bisquick mixture on top and bake at 375 for 30 minutes. 

It is a quick way to make a tasty dinner and also to get rid of your leftovers.

Banana bread with applesauce and honey

If you have a weakness for delicious deserts, than this banana bread is just what you are looking for. To prepare it you will need:

• two cups of wheat flour;
• one teaspoon of baking soda;
• a quarter teaspoon of salt;
• half a cup of sugar free applesauce;
• three quarters a cup of honey;
• two eggs (you will have to beat them);
• three mashed bananas;

Start by preheating the oven to 350 degrees (this is 175 degrees C). Take out a 9 x 5 inch pan and grease it. Now take a large bowl and combine the flour with the salt and the baking soda. Take another bowl and mix together the honey and the applesauce. Stir in the eggs and the bananas until they are completely combined. Mix together the flour mixture with the banana mix and stir it until it becomes moist. Put the batter into the greased pan. Bake it for 60 minutes, until it passes the toothpick test. Leave the bread in the pan for 10 minutes to coo and then take it out and place it on a rack. Delicious, right?

Rotel Cups

Do you have a sweet tooth for tomatoes? Have this for a snack and you will be delighted. For this easy to make and delicious recipe, you will need the following ingredients:

• one can of Rotel tomatoes (drained);
• one bag of bacon;
• one cup of shredded Swiss cheese;
• one cup of mayo;
• three packages of Phyllo pastry cups;

One of the most important things when you are preparing a meal is to preheat the oven. So do this by turning the oven to 350 degrees. Continue with mixing the tomatoes with the bacon, the shredded swiss and the mayo. When they are combined place them in cups, dividing it equally. Take out a baking sheet and place your cups on it, then bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Out of these ingredients you will be able to make around 45 cups. You can also spice things up by adding shrimps or sprinkling herbs on top of the cups. Enjoy!

DIY Handbag Jeans

To re-purpose means transforming an ordinary object into something different it was intended in the first place. This technique has become very popular within the DIY world, and is used often as a replacement for buying new articles and recycling old items. In this project, you will learn, through the pictures and steps provided, how to make a handbag from a pair of unused jeans. You will need:

• blue (or any other color of) jeans;
• a sewing machine;
• zippers;
• straps;
• some fabric;
• a pair of scissors;
• optional: cardstock;

The process isn’t that hard and it involves using even one leg of the jeans, depending on how big you want the bag to be. Start with placing the jeans material (one leg for example) and reinforcing where the bottom of the bag will be. You can do this by sewing a piece of cardstock or just another piece of material. Or you could leave it without a bottom. Then, sow on both interior sides of the bag (pant leg at this point) some material, leaving the top open for adding a zipper. This will be the inside pockets.

Next are the straps (they could be from any material at your disposal) which are also stitched to the leg, but on the `good` side. Last but not least, the entire length of the top of the zipper is sewed on the material by folding the pant in the way shown in the image. Cut off the excess corners if necessary. Finally, do the lining coupled with the top of the bag. You’re bag is done. If you’re familiar with sowing techniques, it should be easy.

CHICKEN & DUMPLIN CASSEROLE

The famous dumplings you see featured in movies shouldn’t be found just in restaurants. Grab some courage and make this for your family and friends, right at home.

INGREDIENTS: 

• two chicken breasts (you can also buy them from rotisserie);

• two cups of chicken broth;

• half butter;

• two cups of Bisquick;

• two cups of milk;

• one can of cream chicken soup (the ideal would be to use the Herbed one);

• three teaspoons of granules with chicken flavor;

• half teaspoon of dried sage;

• one teaspoon of black pepper;

• half teaspoon of salt (if it’s not salty enough, you can use more);

 Start with preheating the oven to 350 degrees. Then you will start making the layers placed in the casserole. Take a 9 x 13 casserole fit for oven and make the first layer by melting the half butter and then sprinkle shredded chicken over it. Add some black pepper and the dried sausages and leave this layer unstirred.
 Now you can focus on the next layer. For this you will need a smaller dish in which you’ll mix the milk with the Bisquick. When you are done, pour the mix onto the chicken and move on to the next layer.
 For this last layer you will have to use a medium sized bowl. Put the chicken broth in it, together with the granules and the chicken soup and mix them together. At the end add a layer of Bisquick. Leave it unstirred and place the casserole into the oven for 35 minutes. If you are not sure when it is done, take the casserole out when the top becomes golden.   

Apple Cinnamon Loaf

A sweet desert could contain fruit, not just chocolate or some other kind of candy. Sugar is included, of course. But the taste buds will be delighted. Here is what you need to do:
                                                                                                                       

• brown sugar (not packed);

• ground cinnamon;

• white sugar;

• butter;

• a couple of eggs;

• one and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract;

• one and a half cup of all-purpose flour;

• 1 and 3/4 teaspoons of baking powder;

• half-cup of milk;

• an apple;

 First of all, peel and chop your apple and preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Put some grease and flour on a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan. Mix 1/3 cup of brown sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon in a bowl. Set aside. Beat a half cup of softened butter with 2/3 cup of white sugar in a bowl. Use an electric mixer for this, until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy. Beat the eggs, one at a time, until they mix and then add the vanilla extract.
Stir baking powder with flour in another bowl; and pour in the creamed butter mixture. Mix half-cup of milk into the batter until it becomes smooth. Pour half the batter into the prepared pan, then half the apples and half the brown sugar cinnamon mixture. Pat the apple mixture in a light manner into the batter.
Pour the rest of the batter over the layer of apples. Take the remaining apples and top the batter. Add some extra brown sugar or cinnamon mixture. Pat again apples in the batter and swirl with the help of a spoon some brown sugar mixture through apples. Put to bake for about half an hour. You know it’s finish when an inserted toothpick into it, comes out clean. 

Repurposing Unwanted Shirts

The `magic` of sowing is often overlooked as many technological processes are making their way into our everyday life. Once in a while, a little step back to a lifestyle where handmade objects are more valued is worth your time. Especially if you have a young personality nearby you’d like to mold for the society of tomorrow. Try to make this small dress from an unused shirt and learn the art of repurposing objects from around you at the same time. For this, you will need:

• an old shirt;

• chalk or marker;

• a pair of scissors;

• thread and needle;

• elastic band; 

• some extra colorful material;

Take an old shirt you don’t use anymore (or borrow one from a friend or family member). Draw onto the shirt the model of the dress. Be sure you take the right measurements so it will fit the future wearer. After the cutting, you just have to sow. Remember to work the sowing on the interior sides of the dress, so the stitches won’t be visible. Do the front collar and the arms with elastic band. The sides should have a regular sow. That’s it! Oh, if you’d like, you can decorate with a lovely little animal shape that you cut from a colorful material. Your cute dress is now done.

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