Valentine Day Fruit Punch Drink

Anyone out there who doesn't like Valentine's Day? I really love Valentines day with all the pink and red colors!  

I started a little tradition in our home which I call the 14 days of Valentines....I give you something from a treat to a note for each day. My kids LOVE it!

I had thought about not doing it this year but when the 13 year old asks...

Wilma {13 year old}: "Are you going to do the 14 days of Valentines?"

Me: {shrugged shoulders} "I don't know, aren't you too old?"

Wilma: {disapointed look} "OH NO! I love it!! It is a tradition!!"

Guess who will be doing the 14 days of Valentines? YEP! My dad always say's "Don't mess with tradition!" Then tradition it is my sweet Wilma girl!!!

I thought this would be a great drink to have with your Valentine dinner...y'all  know it's going to be so darn busy out there that you might as well fix a yummy dinner/drink to have with ALL your loved ones!!!

1 Pkg. Cherry Kool-aid

1 Pkg. Strawberry Kool-aid

2 Cup Sugar

1 Qt. Ginger ale

3 Qt. Water

1 {6 oz} can Orange juice {frozen}

1 {6 oz} can Lemonade {frozen}

Mix Kool-aid, sugar & water, add orange & lemonade. Mix until thawed. Add ginger ale before serving.

{don't remember where I got this recipe}

I'm on Strike!!!

As you may have seen, no recipes have been going out. This week the hubcap aka {JT} has been out of town and I've just been in survival mode. So let's break it down with the dinners that have been eaten by the children:

{Monday} Hubcap took me to dinner before he left town. Loved the mini date nigth and yummy Chili's soup/salad. Kids had tortellini...which neither of them really ate. :0(

{Tuesday} Oldest child wanted buttered noodles with cooked chicken. Hey!! atleast they got some protein in their diet. Youngest child only wanted chicken!!

{Wednesday} I decided to choose and they got Ramen noodles. Youngest child also got mini marshmellows and I finally ate a Lean Cuisine.

Hoping to find some energy, or something to fix my family a good healthy dinner for the next couple of days.  Now it's your turn to tell me what you've been fixin for your hubcap and family. :0)

Merry Christmas

Wishing you all a wonderful and safe Merry Christmas! May your New Year be bright, healthy and prosperous.

PePpErMiNt aNgEl FoOd cAkE TrIfLe {guilt free}

PePpErMiNt aNgEl FoOd cAkE TrIfLe 

This is completely guilt free! And your guests will LOVE IT! Looks really pretty in a trifle glass bowl.


1 angel food cake {tear up into little peices}
4 peppermint cany canes {crushed}
1 carton fatfree/sugar free cool whip
1 jar sugar free chos sauce  {optional}


1. Tear cake into bite size peices.
2. Mix crushed peppermints with cool whip. Layer cake bits with cool whip/peppermint mixture. Repeat for desired amount of layers.
3. Scoop when serving. Drizzle choc sauce on top with mini candy cane


**This recipe is by my fabulous friend Carli Elliott**

Tex-Mex Turkey Soup

With some leftover turkey & the zippy tast of the SouthWest, you can have a stick-to-your-ribs, family-pleasing soup in just minutes!

2 T. butter or margarine
1 onion, chopped about 1 cup
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 Tbsp. chili powder {This amount made it a bit more spicy, if you don't like it spicy just add 1 Tbsp.}
2 cans (14 1/2 oz each) diced tomatoes with juice
2 can (11 oz each) corn with chopped green & red peppers, such as mexicorn, drained
2 cup fat-free reduced sodium chicken broth
2 Tbsp. ketchup { I don't like ketchup so I just put a squirt in!!!}
3/4 teaspoon salt
3 cup cubed cooked turkey or chicken
1 Tbsp. chopped cilantro, fresh

Saute the onion and garlic until tender and them add the rest of the ingredients. Boil the ingredients and then simmer on low/medium for 30-45 minutes.

*Add sour cream, tortilla chips & cilantro sprigs, optional*

I made corn bread and this just added to the yumminess {is that even a word}!!!  of the soup!

**I can't even remember where I got this recipe**

It's December 3!!!

I am so excited to do something a little different and it's NOT even related to any cooking, baking, cooking utensils!!!

I'm going to do a G*I*V*E*A*W*A*Y!! Now I have NEVER done this! The first one to make a comment will get the grand prize. Honestly, I do not know what it will be however don't be disappointed becuase it will be F*A*B*U*L*O*U*S!!! I'm posting this on Facebook as well so..hurry and comment! If you are a new reader don't forget to add your email address.


Merry Christmas
~Amy

Thanksgiving is almost here!!

Happy Thanksgiving to my 5 readers and I'm thankful for each of you!!! I hope that everyone has a fabulous day. I am so Thankful for so many things...take a few minutes and be reminded of such things.

{1} JT {The Hubcap aka husband} 
{2} K {Sassy/beautfiul daughter}
{3} H {Funny/handsome son}
{4} Maddie & Cooper {the crazy Shiz Tzu dogs}

 These are just a few...many many more but you get the idea. Now it's your turn to go and do the same thing. :0)  

Pumpkin Cookies {YuMmY}!!

I got this recipe from a friend, Kelly. {thanks girly}! My family loves these cookies! 

1 1/2 cup shortening

2 1/4 cup brown sugar
4 eggs
1 large can pumpkin
6 3/4 cup flour
3 teaspoon baking powder
3 teaspoon salt
3 teaspoon baking soda
3 teaspoon vanilla
3-4 teaspoon cinnamon
3 teaspoon nutmeg
2 teaspoon cloves

Drop dough on cookie sheet and bake at 375 degrees for 10-15 minutes.


**This is a big recipe** for a small family I usually cut this recipe in half.

Also, you can add chocolate chips and or make a a cream cheese frosting and add a dollop onto of each "cooled" cookie with some chopped up nuts of your choice. {any variation is delicious!!}

Whole-Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies

3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar {packed}
1 cup butter or margaine {softened}
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
2 cups whole wheat flour {Medal Gold}
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 bag {12 oz} semi-sweet chocolate chips {I only had milk chocolate chips and they are still tasty!}

Heat oven 375 degrees. In large bown, stir sugars, butter, vanilla & egg until well blended. Stir in flour, baking soda & salt {dough will be stiff}. Stir in chocolate chips.

On ungreased cookie sheets, drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls about 2 inches apart. {I rolled the cookie dough in my hands..I think the cookies look better than dropping them}!!!

Bake 8-10 minutes or until light brown {centers will be soft}. Cool slightly; remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks.

**recipe from Gold Medal Whole Wheat flour package**

Makes 3 dozen