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Twinkies Jell-O Cake No Bake Easy Recipe

Quote For The Day:

"I love Twinkies, and the reason I am saying that is because we are all supposed to think of reasons to live." - Stephen Chbosky

*Did you know that April 6th is National Twinkie Day? Visit Quote Unquote to learn more about it.

Food For Thought:

Let's be creative!

One of my daughters brought vegetables home that a friend gave to her. I am not sure the whole story behind these vegetables but it was nice of her friend to share them with us. What would you do with random vegetables that someone gave to you?

It is an opportunity to be creative with food. It is an opportunity to think about different recipes you might put together.

The first thing that comes to mind is making a vegetable salad with dressing. That is the first thing we made. Onions, tomatoes, and cucumbers are in the salad. There are squash and zucchini in the vegetable selection, so a casserole might be an option for a recipe.

You visited my blog post today to read about Twinkies Jell-O Cake so I will get on with it but before I get on with it I want to ask you if you have had the opportunity lately to share food with a friend. What was the last food item you shared with someone? I would love to hear about your experience. Please leave your comment below; I will respond as soon as I see it.

Some Questions For You:

• Do you like Twinkies and Jell-O?
• Have you tried a Twinkies or Jello variation of my recipe? I would like to know what you have tried.
• Are you looking for an easy no-bake recipe that is quick to make? This recipe is perfect for a fast dessert.
• What is your favorite no-bake dessert to make?
• Did you see the recipe I posted yesterday? It is called Homemade Pizza Dough And Sauce Recipe.
• Have you made homemade pizza before? If you haven't, try it and share your experience with me.
• Do you want to get creative with Jell-O? Here's a great cookbook with 100 recipes you might find interesting.

More Information For You:

I wanted to share some history on Jell-O with you. When you think of Jell-O, can you hear the advertising slogan in your mind? Jell-O is a gelatin brand that was invented in 1894. In 1902 the first advertising campaign for Jell-O was launched. In 1904 the Jello-O Girl was introduced to help sell the product. An old famous movie production used Jell-O to color horses. What movie was it? To find out, and learn more interesting historical facts about Jell-O, visit What's Cooking America.

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Thoughts On Twinkies Jello Cake No Bake Easy Recipe:

This dessert recipe is a great cool treat! It came to me faster than any recipe. It was around 2015 and I was craving Jell-O. I knew I wanted whipped topping with the dessert. It was less than 60 seconds that the recipe just popped into my mind. I could see a picture of it in my imagination. I decided to give it a try. My next visit to the grocery store was filled with the sole purpose of getting the ingredients.

I made it home with my ingredients and began to put this dish together. I couldn't wait to taste it. I knew exactly what I wanted it to taste like. After I made it, I cut a piece of the no-bake cake and put it in my mouth. It was JELLOLICIOUS! I had achieved what I imagined and it tasted even better than I imagined.

Do you want to try this recipe? Whip it up and let me know what you think. Share with a friend and get their feedback. I would love to know what you and your friends think. Leave your comment below on the subject of this nice Jell-O dessert.

Twinkies Jell-O Cake No Bake Easy Recipe - (Cool Treats)

Ingredients:

• 1 box Twinkies (10 count)
• 3 boxes of Jell-O or off-brand gelatin (3-ounce box)
• 1 tub of whipped topping (8 ounces)

1 box of Twinkies

3 boxes of gelatin

1 whipped topping

Instructions:

Place line the bottom of a pan with Twinkies. This worked out great for the dish I used. I only had 9 Twinkies because one of my daughters stole a Twinkie. She didn't know I was planning to make this recipe.

Boil the water for the gelatin in a pot. You will use 3 boxes of gelatin so you will want to multiply the instructions on the gelatin box. I used off-brand gelatin for this recipe.

Add the 3 boxes of gelatin to the boiling water and stir it until it is dissolved. If you don't like the cherry flavor you can use your favorite flavor.

After you have added the 3 boxes of gelatin to the boiling water and stirred it until it is dissolved, it is ready for the next step. Follow the cooking directions on the gelatin box. This is after you have added the cool water and stirred it well.

Pour the cooked gelatin over the Twinkies and fill it just enough to cover the Twinkies. You will want your Twinkies to look like the picture above. If you pour the warm liquid gelatin over the Twinkies too hard it will wash away the spongecake. Try pouring gently between the Twinkies so this doesn't happen.

You should have some gelatin left that wasn't poured on the Twinkies. Place the leftover gelatin and the dish of gelatin-soaked Twinkies in the refrigerator to cool and set.

Next, scoop out the whipped topping into a large bowl and put the leftover set of gelatin in with the topping.

Stir the whipped topping and the gelatin together until it looks like the gelatin is in small pieces. I used a spatula to do this. Stir it up as much as you like.

Place the mixture of gelatin and whipped topping on the set Twinkies dish.

Spread as much topping as you can until the dish is full. You may have a little topping left over but that is ok. Someone will eat it for you.

Here is the finished result! I hope you enjoyed this Twinkies Jell-O Cake No Bake Easy Recipe! Cut, serve, and enjoy! Please share this with a friend and let me know what you think about this cool treat.

Keep on cooking!
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Baked Fudge that will make you HAPPY!

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Fudge Bake Happiness Recipe

Quote For The Day:

"Nowadays I find chocolate and/or chocolate-based snacks to be great motivators. Everyone loves chocolate. If someone has a lot of work to do, put a piece of fudge in a glass container (so they can see it) and let them know that if they accomplish their tasks, they can eat the fudge. You'll definitely get a reaction!" -Michael Scott

Food For Thought:

The salad I was not happy with!

I was not too long ago I purchased salad on my phone and scheduled to pick it up along with other items I had ordered. I drove to the store and received my items. When I returned home and unpacked my items I noticed the salad did not look the greatest. I was disappointed.

My first thought was to call the store and complain. Then I thought I would leave a bad review. If I had gone into the store myself and handpicked the bag salad I would not have chosen the one they had given me. I wondered why the person who picked the salad for me picked this bag. Were they not paying attention? Did they pick that bag on purpose? What was I going to do about this situation?

I didn't eat the salad. I threw it out. I decided not to complain to the store. I chose not to say anything. I decided to go to the store and pick the bag of salad I wanted next time.

Has this type of thing happened to you before? I hope you have not experienced this. What would you have done in this situation? I am interested in your thoughts about this bag of salad. I think most people would say something but would it do any good? There are many questions that can be asked about this situation and many answers to the questions.

I don't know if I did the right thing or the wrong thing. I think it would have been good to say something about it. As I reflect on this bag of salad I recall many situations in life where something happened that I was not happy with and decided to say nothing. Some things have happened in my past where I did say something because I was unhappy.

I have learned to "pick my battles" in life. When is the right time to say something? When is the wrong time to say something? I believe weighing the cost of saying something is important. What will it cost me to stand my ground on something I believe strongly in? Maybe it will take time? Maybe the person I say something to will retaliate? There is always a cost of some kind.

One thing for sure about me, when I believe so strongly in something, I will raise the issue. What do you think? Can you relate to this situation or similar situations in your life? Your feedback is important to me and I would love to hear from you.

More Questions For You:

• What is your favorite kind of fudge?
• Do you like fudge? 
• Have you made fudge for a friend before as a gift?
• Do you like fudge with marshmallows in it?
• Did you see my recipe from yesterday? It is called Spaghetti Pie Recipe. If you are craving a nice Italian dish, I think you will like this one.

More Information For You:

We are not sure the exact history of fudge but it is delicious and had been around for a very long time. It is rumored that fudge came from America. Fudge gets its name from the creation process. The earliest known origin fact about the creation of fudge comes from Marland. You can learn 15 interesting facts about fudge by visiting MENTAL FLOSS here.

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Thoughts On Fudge Bake Happiness:

I live near a place that makes lots of fudge. I love going into the fudge store and looking at all of the fudge. I love the different flavors of fudge the store has. Each fudge has its own incredible look and taste. When I think of fudge I think of the holidays. Maybe because a lot of fudge is made around Christmas time. When you hear the word "fudge" what comes to your mind?

Fudge Browinies

My youngest daughter makes the best fudge brownies. Her brownies have a thick rich layer of fudge on top. It is not an icing. It is a fudge and a good mix of fudge and brownie. She sold her fudge brownies and other baked goods at a local Farmer's Market. She almost always sold out at the market.

Fudge Bake Happiness Recipe - (Desserts) 6-8 servings

*Are you looking for a great cookbook for making fudge? Here is a great fudge cookbook with 60 easy fuge recipes you will find interesting. Let me know what you think of this book.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup butter or margarine
• 3 tablespoons cocoa
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs (well-beaten)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup pecans (chopped)

Instructions:

1. Cobine the butter and the cocoa in a medium saucepan; cook it over a low heat until the butter is melted.
2. Combine the flour and the sugar; stir it into the cocoa mixture.
3. Stir in the eggs, vanilla, and nuts.
4. Coat an 8x8 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
5. Pour the chocolate mixture into the baking dish.
6. Place the baking dish in a pan of hot water, and bake at 325 degrees for 30 minutes.

*This fudge can be served hot or cold with vanilla ice cream or whipped topping. What would you prefer?

Keep on cooking!
-The Recipe Guy

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Toffee Nut Bars Easy Recipe

 

Easy and DELICIOUS!

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Toffee Nut Bars Recipe

Quote For The Day:

"Dessert is probably the most important stage of the meal since it will be the last thing your guests remember before they pass out over the table." - William Powell

Food For Thought:

Photo Credit: Dad Jokes Daily on Facebook

We love to eat food and we love to laugh. Those things are deep in the human DNA. I love to share funny food memes and I found this food meme I thought you would think was funny and creative. Someone took the time to place corn all around this hotdog so they could make a funny picture of a corndog.

This picture relates to me not only because it is funny but also because I wanted to write about recipes that can be found on the Internet. When you are searching for a good recipe, do you find a recipe like this corndog meme? My goal with this food blog is to provide you with high-quality recipes you will love.

I shared this post today with the intention to make you laugh and also provide you with a great dessert recipe you will enjoy. When you visit my recipe blog I want you to be informed, entertained, and feeling like you found a great recipe to cook. Hopefully, you will keep enjoying my recipes because you value my site as a great resource.

Please let me know if there is a recipe category you do not see here that you would like me to include. I am always striving to make my blog better for you. I would like to read your comments and thoughts. Any suggestions you have will be well received.

Ok, let us get on with this great Toffee Nut Bars Recipe so you can get a great dessert on your table and share it with someone you care for.

A Few Questions For You:

• When you think of Toffee Nut Bars, what is the first thing that comes to mind?
• Do you think of the toffee candy bar when you think of toffee nut bars?
• Have you tried or made these toffee nut bars before? Please share your answers in the comment section below.
• What are your favorite chopped nuts for this recipe?
• Did you catch my recipe from yesterday? It is called the Cheesy Hamburger Potato Casserole Recipe. If you are looking for a delicious meat and potato casserole, this recipe will be a great selection.

More Information For You:

Toffee has a desirable flavor for sure. Its simple ingredients make it a favorite to many people. Butter, sugar, and the time it is cooked help to create the end result. Brown sugar is used in toffee nut bars to achieve a richer taste.

English toffee has an interesting history. It is thought that the word toffee came from the word taffy. Toffee first showed up in the Oxford Dictionary in the year 1825. People in the United Kingdom had plenty of butter and sugar. The simplicity of creating toffee made it a popular dessert during that period.

Read more about the history of English Toffee by visiting My Liquorice. They share more information that is informative as well.

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My Thoughts On Toffee Nut Bars:

These Toffee Nut Bars give the greatest toffee flavor you are looking for in a dessert. The butter and brown sugar flavor set well with chopped black walnuts. You can use your favorite nut if you don't like black walnuts.

The simplicity of this recipe is it's secret. I enjoy English Toffee in any form. You can finish any dinner with this dessert. It is a great choice for any special event. If you want to add an extra butter flavor to this recipe you can incorporate browned butter into the making process. I promote browned butter because my youngest daughter uses it so much in the cookies she bakes.

Here's a great Toffee recipe cookbook with 50 different toffee recipes you will enjoy. Let me know what you think about it. You can never have too many toffee recipes to make.

Toffee Nut Bars Recipe - (Desserts) 2 1/2 dozen

Ingredients:

• 1 cup butter or margarine
• 1/2 cup brown sugar (firmly packed)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour

Instructions:

Combine the butter, sugar, and flour. Mix it well. Spread it into an ungreased 12x8 baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Remove it from the oven, and cover with the topping. Return it to the oven, and bake an additional 25 minutes. Cool, and cut into squares.

Topping

Ingredients:

• 2 eggs (well-beaten)
• 1 cup brown sugar (firmly packed)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup coconut (grated)
• 1 cup black walnuts (chopped, or your favorite)

Instructions:

Combine the ingredients in the order provided, mixing well.

Keep on cooking!
-The Recipe Guy

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A coffee lover's cheesecake!

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Mocha Cheesecake Delight Recipe

Quote For The Day:

“If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.” -J.R.R. Tolkien

Food For Thought:

Pulled-pork barbecue sandwich!

Yesterday I stopped by one of my favorite barbecue food trucks. They are located in Marshfield, Missouri. If you are a local, you probably know about this food truck. If you are traveling through and they happen to be open, you will love their food. They have great sauce but you will not need it. The smoked meat is so delicious and tasty you will want to savor every bite.

I had onion and pickles on my sandwich. The onion breath is worth it! They are such good hardworking people and I love to support them. It is so inspiring to see people start a business that serves the community. The entrepreneurial spirit is alive in people. I believe it is good to support local small businesses. They are so important to our community and give people more choices. 

The big-box store was hosting a local car show and made the barbecue truck set up on the side of the parking lot instead of in front of the entrance. This made the food truck traffic slower than normal. Shame on you big-box store! Maybe I shouldn't be so negative about it but these are great people with a great food product. Why place them aside where traffic is slower? I don't get it.

You can visit the Facebook page KETTLE & QUE and give them a like. Check out their hours so you won't miss their great barbecue! If you have tried their food, please leave a review of your experience. It will help them.

A Few Questions For You:

• Are you a coffee lover?
• Do you like Mocha coffee?
• Have you tried a Mocha cheesecake before?
• Have you made a Mocha cheesecake in the past? If you have, I would love to read your experience.
• Did you read my recipe from yesterday? It is called Cashew Chicken Perfection Recipe and it is a classic recipe that will make you think it was cooked in an authentic Chinese restaurant.
• How would you garnish this Mocha cheesecake?

Extra Information For You:

Did you know the cashew tree originates in Brazil? Americans consume over 90% of the world's harvested cashews. The average cashew tree is 30-50 feet tall. Cashews are green before they are roasted. You would be surprised at how many products the cashew shell is made from. Learn more interesting facts and history about cashews by visiting L'ORENTA.

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My Thoughts On Mocha Cheesecake Delight:

Many cheesecakes are baked but this cheesecake is placed in the freezer for 6 hours to set. It's cold, full of chocolate, and coffee. It will give you a great sugar kick you'll want more of. Chocolate cookie crumbs, raspberries, and mint are used for this recipe but you can use chocolate shavings and cherries if you like that better. You can also use chocolate syrup to drizzle on top. Have a cup of hot Mocha coffee with this cheesecake to really kick it up a notch.

Here's a great Cheesecake Recipe Cookbook with 50 delicious recipes!

Mocha Cheesecake Delight Recipe - (Desserts) 6-10 servings

Ingredients:

• 1 1/4 cups chocolate cookie wafers (24 cookies, finely crumbled)
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup butter or margarine (melted)
• 1 package cream cheese (softened)
• 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 ounces)
• 2/3 cup chocolate syrup
• 2 tablespoons instant coffee
• 1 teaspoon hot water
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream (whipped)
• Additional cookie crumbs for garnish

Instructions:

Combine the cookie crumbs, sugar, and butter in a small bowl. Press the combination into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Chill in the refrigerator. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until it is fluffy. Add the condensed milk and chocolate syrup to the cream cheese. Dissolve the instant coffee in the hot water and stir it into the cream cheese mixture. Fold in the whipped cream. Pour the mixture into the springform pan, cover, and freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight. Garnish your Mocha cheesecake with the additional cookie crumbs.

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So easy and tasty!

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Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake Easy Recipe

Quote For The Day:

“The only time to eat diet food is while you’re waiting for the steak to cook.” – Julia Child

Food For Thought:

July 4, 2024

I hope you had a great Independence Day! I had a great day. We didn't have any fireworks but it was easy to enjoy the fireworks that other people were shooting off in the area. Our kids are grown and aren't that interested in fireworks and the little grandbabies are too little at this time to feel safe and enjoy fireworks.

It is a blurry picture I shared of our meal and I apologize for that. I will describe it to you. It is a tradition in our household to cook barbecue bologna on the grill once a year. I usually have it sliced at the deli 1-inch thick. We use cole slaw as a topping on the barbecue bologna sandwich. We had beef hotdogs too. For the sides, potato salad, barbecue baked beans, and barbecue potato chips. It was a great family time and good food. The grandbabies colored with crayons on paper and decorated their creations with stickers.

A Few Questions For You:

• What was your meal for the 4th of July?
• Do you consider dump cake a dessert, pastry, or both?
• Did your day include fireworks?
• Have you had Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake before?
• What did you have for dessert on the 4th of July?
• Did you see my recipe yesterday? It is called the Stuffed Meatballs Recipe. Take a look and leave a comment on the recipe. I would like to read your thoughts on any recipe.

Extra Information For You:

Rule #1: NEVER mix a dump cake! That is the biggest mistake when making dump cakes. Its name is signature in that you simply dump the cake mix in the baking pan. It is difficult to pinpoint the first published dump cake recipes, but they became trendy in the 50s and 60s in America. Recipes for dump cakes began showing up as early as the 1920s. You can visit MASHED and read their article called The Fascinating History Of The Dump Cake.

Here is a great Dump Cake Recipe Cookbook with 60 recipes you will find interesting.

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My Thoughts On Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake:

My grandmother would make dump cakes in the past. She always enjoyed sharing her cakes and recipes. She would always mention how easy it was to make. Dump cakes and cobblers can always be a hit at any gathering and they were always present at my family reunions. This cherry pineapple dump cake recipe is a favorite because I love the tangy sweetness of cherry and pineapple. If you are looking for something sweet and quick, this is it!

Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake Easy Recipe - (Desserts)

Ingredients:

• 1 can cherry pie filling
• 1 can crushed pineapple
• 1/2 to 3/4 box white or yellow cake mix
• 1 stick butter or margarine (1/4 pound)
• Pecan halves

Instructions:

Combine the cherry pie filling and crushed pineapple in the bottom of a 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Sprinkle the cake mix over the pie fillings. Slice the butter or margarine very thin over the top of the cake mix. Place the pan in a 375-degree oven and wait until the butter or margarine is melted. Remove the pan from the oven and place the pecan halves in rows on top of the cake. Return the pan to the oven and bake until juice cooks through the batter, and the top is golden brown. Remove the pan from the oven; cool and serve.

Keep on cooking!
-The Recipe Guy