If you, like me, are in some serious need of a dash of Disneyland in your quarantine life, you might be looking for some ways to bring the Disney parks magic home. One of those ways is to definitely take full advantage of the recipes they have been sharing, and make yourself some Disneyland treats in the comfort and safety of your own home. Churros are quite possibly Squirt’s favorite Disneyland treat, so we tackled those first. It was mostly successful, but here are some things I learned!
Guys. I’m about to introduce you to the best motherfuckin’ dip in the entire world. Yeah. It’s that good. I know no one gives a crap about recipe backstory, but just allow me to say this. I made this dip for a fantasy football draft party four years ago. When we decided to have another fantasy football draft party this year, THE FIRST thing I was asked is “Will you make that dip?” These people hadn’t had this delicious crack in four years, and they still asked for it. It’s. that. good. Also, this recipe is courtesy of friends who hail from Buffalo, so you know it’s legit. Alright. Let’s dive in.
Ingredients:
(2) 8 ounce packages of cream cheese (softened)
2 cups diced chicken (we marinated ours this time around, but we’ve also just used grocery store ready made rotisserie chicken in the past, and it all works)
1/2 cup ranch dressing
1 cup Frank’s Red Hot Wing Sauce
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (plus a little extra for sprinkling)
Mix everything together in a big bowl and then pour into a 9 x 13 pan (glass works best). I know you are looking at this and thinking I am a crazy person and there’s no way this is actually going to taste good. You’re wrong.
Sprinkle on a top layer of shredded cheese, then bake at 325 degrees for about a half an hour, or until the cheese on top is all bubbly. I like to serve this dip with Fritos, but really any chip that you prefer will suffice. The only bad thing about this dip is that it needs to be served hot. So if it sits out for a while (which it probably won’t because it will be eaten within minutes) you might need to pop it back in the oven for a quick reheat.
Honestly guys, you know I never lie to you, and this dip is one of my favorite things to make and eat. It’s super simple (takes maybe ten minutes to throw everything together) and everyone loves it. When it comes time for Super Bowl parties, this baby will be your superstar.
Let me know if you make the dip and how much everyone loves it when you do!
If you’ve been hanging around this blog for any amount of time, or you’ve seen any of my social media accounts, you know that I love me a good cocktail. One of my favorite parts of summer is experimenting with new and yummy alcoholic offerings, and Fourth of July is the perfect time to test out some new recipes. Since it is hotter than balls here in So Cal this week, I wanted to make something light and refreshing, and something that really screamed “America”. So I made a watermelon margarita! And they turned out damn good if I do say so myself. Here’s what you need to make these bad boys:
Tequila (obvs), margarita mix, lime juice, and watermelon juice. Plus salt and bluberries for garnishing if you’re into that kind of thing. You can modify the recipe to your taste, but I did one shot of tequila, one shot of margarita mix, one and a half shots of watermelon juice, and a half shot of lime juice. Mix all together in a shaker with ice. I know some people are super into blended margaritas, especially in the hot summer months, but a) I don’t have time for that and b) to me, that dilutes the flavor. So go with on the rocks! For me, this is the perfect blend of light and refreshing, but not overly sweet.
If you want to salt the rim of your glass, take an actual lime wedge and run it around the lip of the glass, then dunk the whole glass into the salt. Pour the entire contents of your shaker into your glass and add the blueberry garnish and you are all set! This is the perfect summer margarita! We served them on Fourth of July and they were a big hit! Cheers!
Alright homeys, time to get real. Christmas is this week y’all. If you are anything like me then you tend to save a lot of your holiday prep for the last minute (ask me how many presents I’ve wrapped…hint, it starts with a z and ends with an ero). Luckily, I discovered the best way to make cookies in about the shortest amount of time possible. Seriously, the only thing faster than this recipe is buying premade dough or store bought cookies (and I feel like you gotta at least try to do homemade, just for effort’s sake). Plus, you only need four ingredients for these bad boys so set up and clean up is super fast.
Here’s what you need: one box of lemon cake mix, two eggs, 1/3 cup of vegetable oil, and powdered sugar.
First, mix the cake mix, oil, and eggs together. This took me about two minutes. The longest part of this process is the refrigeration. The dough needs to sit in the fridge for about an hour before it will be ready to bake. But the nice thing is that you can get other shit done during that hour while you wait. Toward the end of your hour, preheat your oven to 350 degrees and then get a small bowl ready with some powdered sugar. Once the dough is nice and firm, roll it into small (about one inch) balls and douse those puppies in the powdered sugar.
Place on a baking sheet and then bake at 350 for about nine minutes. Please note during the entire process, powdered sugar is the glitter of baking and it will be everywhere by the time you are done. Luckily, it cleans up nicely with a wet paper towel.
These lemon cookies are super tasty and legit easy to make. About two minutes of prep and nine minutes of bake time and you have yourself some delicious homemade cookies. One batch made about 30 cookies, though you could get more or less depending on the size you want.
Alright, so please tell me I am not the only one who waits until the last minute to get my holiday baking done. Anybody out there with me? Make me feel better about myself in the comments!
Well, folks, it’s Monday, which means we are all in need of a little cocktail, am I right? Today I have a super simple and delicious holiday cocktail recipe for you. This would be great for a party, and you could even make a big batch in a punch bowl if you wanted to serve it as an alcoholic punch. Here’s the ingredients you will need: vodka, cranberry raspberry spritzer (this particular one is from Trader Joe’s, but I have seen similar drinks at most supermarkets), and an orange. How pretty is that orange? I sent Matt to the market and told him I needed a photogenic orange (exact words) and he delivered this beauty!
For the drink, mix two shots of vodka and two shots of the cranberry raspberry spritzer. Then squeeze the juice from half of the orange into your drink and mix together. I don’t recommend shaking since the juice is carbonated, just give it a good stir. If you are not a huge vodka fan, you can always add more of the juices to mask the flavor. Adjust to your taste! You could also add ice if you so desire, but since I always keep my vodka in the freezer and the juice was refrigerated, I didn’t need it.
This cocktail is super yummy and super easy to make, plus it came out to be the perfect color for a holiday drink! I would definitely serve this at a party, it would make a great Christmas cocktail!
All the decor in these pictures can be found at Target. The gold polka dot glasses and the mini Christmas trees were in the dollar bins, and the light up “Cheers” sign was in the party section (and it was only $12, total score in my opinion!).
Happy holidays friends! What are you going to be drinking tonight?
Summer is officially in full swing and I have been loving this mild, but still sunny and warm weather we have been having here in So Cal. I don’t know about you, but for me, there is nothing better in the summer than a tasty cocktail (who I am I kidding, I feel this way about all seasons). One of my summer favorites is the michelada. The michelada is a traditional Mexican drink, and there are tons of variations as to how to craft one. Lots of recipes call for a bit of tomato juice, but I have never liked vegetables getting in the way of my alcohol, so the hubs and I (mostly him) came up with this perfect recipe. It is super tasty and very refreshing!
For this recipe, you will need the following ingredients (it seems like a lot, but most of them are probably already in your cupboards): tequila, beer, lime juice, Tabasco, Worcestershire or soy sauce, margarita salt, chili powder, lime, and jalapenos (optional).
The first step is to make the salt for the rim of your glass. Mix the margarita salt and some chili powder in a bowl that is flat enough for you to be able to dip the rim of your glass in it.
From there, mixing the drink is easy. Just follow these steps:
First, salt the rim of your cup, then add 1 oz of lime juice.
Add one shot of tequila (you can always do more/less depending on how boozy you want it).
Add 2-4 dashes of the Worcestershire or soy sauce.
Add a dash of Tabasco to taste (I only like one, but Matt puts in a few).
Mix those ingredients together, then add your beer.
Add ice and garnish with a lime and/or jalapenos.
To me, the michelada is a perfect summer cocktail. It is a definite step up from a beer, and it has just a hint of spice and citrus to make it super summery. Have you made micheladas before? What goes into your recipe?
Hello all! I hope everyone had an amazing Christmas! Hard to believe we are just days away from 2016, but the new year is going to be here in a jiffy. Of course, when we think about New Year’s Eve, we think about the dranks, am I right? So I obviously had to whip up a tasty NYE cocktail and throw in a little DIY bling to go along with it!
