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Meatless Monday – Pesto Fettuccine

September 16, 2013 by Stefani Tolson 9 Comments

Want to try something different? Or maybe looking for a new vegetarian dish that is gluten free? Try the Pesto Fettuccine with the House Foods Tofu Shirataki Noodles.

The House Foods Tofu Shirataki Noodles are a noodle substitute that is versatile, easy to cook with, and compliments a ton of different sauces so you can create your own unique meals! The Tofu Shirataki noodles are made with tofu and Japanese yam powder, Konnyaku that makes for a low-calorie and healthy alternative to wheat pastas. These noodles have the benefits of soy to create a great texture and added protein to the dish. I think it looks delicious!

Now for the recipe…

Meatless Monday – Pesto Fettuccine Recipe

Author: Courtesy of House Foods Tofu

Ingredients

3 (8 oz) packages of House Foods Tofu Shirataki Fettuccine Shaped
½ cup pre-made pesto
½ cup sun-dried tomato (in oil)
(optional: garnish with cherry tomatoes)

Instructions

Rinse and drain Tofu Shirataki noodles well. Pat dry using paper towels. Put in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in microwave for 1 minute. Drain excess liquid. Cut noodles to manageable size.
Place sun-dried tomatoes in food processor and chop until pieces are very small.
Stir tomato mixture and pesto into noodles.
Garnish with tomatoes and serve.

Would this be a dish that you would be willing to try?

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Earn Money For Your School With Tyson & Safeway + Easy Meal Idea

September 5, 2013 by Stefani Tolson 15 Comments

I am a member of the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® Community. This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias and their client.

All four of my children started the new school year last month. It was fun going shopping for school clothes and school supplies and so far all four are enjoying the first weeks of school. Not only are the kids in school, I am also enrolled full time at our community college.

Throughout the school year I am always looking for ways to help the school. I often send the kids with extra supplies at the beginning of the year for the classrooms like Wet Ones and Kleenex. We also save EVERY Box Top label that we see. When I clip these labels and give them to my kids to bring to school they feel as though they are helping too! I was excited to learn about two other programs that we can participate in to help our school that I want to share about.

For those with a Safeway near, you can earn 10% back on selected products while shopping that your school will receive. Signing up is easy too! You simply visit escrip.com, register with your card and select the school that you would like to receive your donations. You will want to look for products with this label near:

Even if you don’t have children in school, you can signup for the Safeway Back To School Donation Program so your local school can earn some money or maybe you have a niece or nephew that you can add their school. Once you are signed up, the donations will be made automatically to the school of your choice when you shop. If you do not want to register, you can save your receipt and look for the redemption code that you can use to submit your donation.

Now the Tyson A++ program works similar to the Box Tops Labels. Tyson now has labels on the back of their products that you can clip now too! There are 30+ Tyson products that have these special marked labels. Many of these products are products that my family already buys each month. That means now our school will earn a little just from our purchases.

For those that clip Box Tops, you probably know the school gets 10 cents for each one that you clip. The Tyson Project A++ labels are worth .24 cents each for your school which is over double the value of the Box Top Labels. Now you can clip both types of labels to help support your schools.

I LOVE the variety of products that Tyson offers. I love cooking but there are days and nights when I am busy and need to put together quick and easy meals. I think it is great that they are putting these labels on more than 30 of their products to help our schools get the extra help they deserve. Here are some of our Tyson favorites:

Tyson Any’tizers
Tyson Grilled & Ready
Tyson Chicken Sandwiches
Tyson Fun Nuggets (Dinosaur shaped)

My kids, even my oldest just love the Tyson Fun Nuggets. This summer I had fun creating cute little lunches to keep their bellies food and maybe even a smile on their face. Its easy to put together an easy quick meal with some chicken, veggies, potatoes and of course the dipping sauces. Here is a easy lunch that my kids enjoy!

For those that love to dip your chicken, here is a recipe for a YUMMY dipping sauce that we enjoy:

1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tsp mustard
2 tbs honey
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tbs BBQ sauce

In a small bowl mix all the ingredients above. Then dip and enjoy!

These are just a couple ideas to help support your local schools this year! Want to see more pictures of my shopping trip to Safeway for the Tyson Project A++ products, visit my Tyson Project A++ photo album on Google+.

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DIY Play Dough Recipe

August 22, 2013 by Stefani Tolson 10 Comments

Do you have kids that LOVE to make things with play dough? My son just started kindergarten last week and came home the other day talking about how much fun he had with cookie cutters and play dough. The following day I told him that if he had a good day at school that I would make him some play dough and that he could use my cookie cutters. He was excited and when I picked him up from school, the first thing he says is “I remember the play dough”.

Since I really didn’t to make a bunch of batches of play dough, I asked him what color he wanted. Luckily he just said he wanted blue, so blue homemade play dough is what I made. I love how easy and cheap it is to make. For those that want to get crafty in your kitchen, here is the recipe to make some play dough too!

DIY Play Dough Recipe

Recipe Type: Craft

Ingredients

1 cup flour
1 cup water
1/3 cup salt
1 tablespoon coconut or vegetable oil
2 tsp cream of tartar
food coloring

Instructions

In a 2 quart saucepan, add all ingredients except food coloring.
Turn stove on to low/medium heat and stir until it starts to thicken. Add drops of food coloring until you reach desired color.
Stir until batter gets thick and starts to gather around spoon.
Remove dough from saucepan and put on plate to cool.
Shape the dough and have fun.

I have found that a batch of this play dough works good for a stress relief ball. Maybe I am just a big kid, but I still like playing with play dough too!

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Ten Uses For Heinz Apple Cider Vinegar + Texas Barbecue Sauce Recipe #HeinzVinegar

August 12, 2013 by Stefani Tolson 13 Comments

“I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Heinz Vinegar. I received a product sample to facilitate my review and as a thank you for participating.”

Ever since I was a little girl, I have seen and used the vinegar products from Heinz. My first memories would have to be making Easter egg dye with food coloring and the Heinz Distilled White Vinegar with my Nana each year when I was little. Over the years I have found that the Heinz Vinegar products have so many different uses. Not only do I keep a bottle of the white distilled vinegar in my pantry, I also keep a bottle of the Heinz Apple Cider Vinegar as a staple in my kitchen too!

Not many are familiar with just how handy vinegar and especially the apple cider vinegar can be. Below are different ways I found that apple cider can be used. These are just some ideas and there are a TON more uses for this stuff!

For Your Hair – You can use apple cider vinegar as a rinse for your hair after you shampoo it.
To Relieve Nausea – Mix 1 cup of water, 1 tbsp of apple cider vinegar and honey to taste.
Helps With Allergies – You can drink to help with relief but there are pill supplements now available.
For Your Teeth – Rub the apple cider vinegar directly on your teeth to help remove stains.
For Your Face – It can be used to help regulate the pH of your skin.
Soothes Bug Bites – For those with itchy bug bites, this can used for relief.
As A Cleaner – Mix a solution of 1 part apple cider vinegar to 1 part water and mix in a spray bottle.
On Your Toes – Helps to get rid of fingernail or toenail fungus.
Repel Fleas – Used to make a wash to help repel fleas off your pet.
Use in marinades, dressings & sauces – A great staple for those who love to cook!

For me, I mainly use the Heinz Apple Cider in my kitchen. Since I love to cook, I use it in different dishes that I use, especially pasta salads. Since I don’t use any harmful chemicals in my house to clean, I like to use the apple cider vinegar and mix it with water to make my own cleaner to clean the kitchen with.

Heinz® Unfiltered Apple Cider Vinegar is vinegar in its most natural and wholesome form. The product retains the “mother” of the vinegar – a compound created naturally during vinegar’s fermentation process. It is used in cooking to bring out refreshing flavors, and has a variety of other unique uses.

Another favorite way I am now using the Heinz Unfiltered Apple Cider Vinegar is in a BBQ sauce recipe I found on their website. I know many of you like to use the grill during the summer and even in the winter, so I thought I would share their recipe in case you want to try some yummy BBQ sauce too!

Texas Barbecue Sauce Recipe

Recipe Type: Marinade, Sauce

Author: https://www.heinzvinegar.com/

Ingredients

1/4 cup Heinz® Apple Cider Vinegar
1/3 cup Lea & Perrins® The Original Worcestershire Sauce
3/4 cup Heinz® Tomato Ketchup
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine all ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

I LOVE to find recipes online. I pin the recipes that I make and want to make on Pinterest, but it is also a great way to find recipes that I want to make. If you are looking for more recipes using the Heinz Apple Cider Vinegar, visit the following pages:

What uses do you have for the Heinz Vinegar products?

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Snickerdoodle Muffins Recipe

August 9, 2013 by Stefani Tolson 25 Comments

One thing I love to bake is muffins! There are so many ways to make them taste great and one of my favorites is my Snickerdoodle Muffins. When I make these muffins, they go FAST! Just like Snickerdoodle cookies, they are easy to make and easy to become a favorite in your household.

Ready for the snickerdoodle muffins recipe? Here you go:

Snickerdoodle Muffins Recipe

Recipe Type: Muffins

Author: Mom’s Blog @ MommyEnteprises.com

Ingredients

1 1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla
4 tsp butter (softened)
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp cream of tartar
1 cup milk
1 egg

Instructions

In a large bowl add dry ingredients.
In another bowl add remaining ingredients and mix well.
Combine both bowls of ingredients, mix and pour into muffin tin wells about 3/4 cup full. A little fuller if you want large muffins with big tops, but don’t fill or you will have a mess.
Bake at 400 degrees for 13-14 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Makes 12 muffins.

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