Left over cake

If your like me, you always have that little bit of cake left over from leveling. We would always just eat it but, have you tried making cake balls with it? I've tried this recipe with just regular cake and it was great!

Red Velvet Cake Balls

http://www.bakerella.com/red-velvet-cake-balls/

I first tasted these two years ago at a Christmas party and immediately had to have the recipe. It’s based on a mix, but I imagine you can follow the same directions substituting from scratch cake and frosting (I’ll try that one day). You can also try it with other cake combinations.

Red Velvet Cake Balls

1 box red velvet cake mix (cook as directed on box for 13 X 9 cake)

1 can cream cheese frosting (16 oz.)

1 package chocolate bark (regular or white chocolate)

wax paper

1. After cake is cooked and cooled completely, crumble into large bowl.

2. Mix thoroughly with 1 can cream cheese frosting. (It may be easier to use fingers to mix together, but be warned it will get messy.)

3. Roll mixture into quarter size balls and lay on cookie sheet. (Should make 45-50. You can get even more if you use a mini ice cream scooper, but I like to hand roll them.)

4. Chill for several hours. (You can speed this up by putting in the freezer.)

5. Melt chocolate in microwave per directions on package.

6. Roll balls in chocolate and lay on wax paper until firm. (Use a spoon to dip and roll in chocolate and then tap off extra.)

I also only melt a few pieces of chocolate bark at a time because it starts to cool and thicken. It’s easier to work with when it’s hot.

How to Make 3 Minute Chocolate Mug Cake | eHow.com

By Angelgirlpj, eHow Member

I've been told the 3 minute Chocolate Mug Cake is the most Dangerous cake in the world. You'll have to make my cake recipe and see if you agree.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1 Coffee Mug
• 4 Tablespoons flour
• 4 Tablespoons sugar
• 2 Tablespoons baking cocoa
• 1 Egg
• 3-4 Tablespoons milk
• 3 Tablespoons oil
• 3 Tablespoons Chocolate chips (optional)
• Small splash of vanilla

1. Get a coffee mug of choice. If you are making this as a gift choose a coffee mug especially for that person. If you are making it simply to eat just grab your favorite coffee mug.
   
2. Add dry ingredients to coffee mug and mix well.
   
3. Add the egg and mix thoroughly.
   
4. Pour in the milk and oil and mix well.
   
5. Add chocolate chips ( I used white chocolate as that is what I had) and vanilla and mix again.
   
6. Put your coffee mug in the microwave and cook for 3 minutes at 1000 watts. The cake will rise over the top of the mug, don't be alarmed.
   
7. Allow to cool a little, tip out onto plate if desired and eat.
   
8. And you might be asking why is this the most dangerous cake in the world? Because we are only minutes away from chocolate cake at any time of the day or night.
   

Tips & Warnings

• This can serve 2 if you want to share.
• You can add a few nuts to make it extra special.
• A bigger Mug will keep it from going over the top.
• You know what a cake looks like adjust the milk accordingly.
• Don't overcook as your cake will be dry. You might want to stop a little early.

Homeland Coupon Books Discounted for Cyber Monday

If you are an avid couponer, you have heard about the Homeland Coupon Books.  

This is part of my fundraiser for #2 abroad trip. 

Each book is $5 $4.00 today only a piece. I can mail them if you like. It's just $1 to ship.

Here is a list of the coupons included in the book. Remember you can use all manufacturer coupons anywhere, not just Homeland. 

$5 of purchase of $50 (which pays for itself)

$1.00/1 Superior Selections Snack Nuts

$1.00/1 Best Choice Dog or Cat Food

$1.00/1 Best Choice Laundry Detergent

$1.00/1 Best Choice Supreme Jumbo Diapers

$1.00/1 Best Choice Ranch Dressing

$1.00/1 Best Choice Ultra Strong Bath Tissue 24 Double Rolls

$1.00/1 Velveeta

$1.00/1 Sargento Tastings Cheese

$1.00/2 Cartons Egg Land's Best Eggs

$.60/2 Red Gold Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies

$.50/1 I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!

$.50/1 Country Crock Spread

$1.00/2 Borden Cheese Packages

$1.00/1 Planters Nuts

$1.00/1 Kraft Deluxe Mac & Cheese or Velveeta Shells & Cheese

 *Add with your SavingStar
Save 5% when you buy any 2.05 oz. KRAFT Macaroni & Cheese Dinner Cup, 5.5-7.25 oz. KRAFT Macaroni & Cheese Dinner Box OR 2.19-2.39 oz. Velveeta Shells

 

$1.00/1 Orange Juice when you buy 1 General Mills Fiber One Cereal

$1.00/1 Eggs when you buy 1 Pillsbury Refrigerated Cookie Dough

 *Add with your SavingStar

Save $1.50 when you buy TWO (2) PACKAGES any variety Pillsbury® Refrigerated Cookie Dough.

$1.00/1 Old El Paso Dinner Kit

$1.00/1 90-ct Totino's Pizza Rolls

$1.00/2 Florida's Natural Brand NFC Premium Juice

$1.00/1 20lb or Larger Purina Tidy Cats Scoop

 

Menu Madness Nov 20-26

This use to be called "Menu Monday" but because I'm starting it on Thursday...it's just madness.

Sorry I'm a little behind this week. I'm going to try to get a little ahead so you don't have to rush out to Homeland for the items on Wednesday.

You can find all the recipes on my pinterest page.

****I'm still updating this page but I thought I would at least try to start it....*****

It's so much easier to cook with what you have then to realize what you are out of.

• Thursday
  *Cheddar Brats $1.99
  *Lil Smokies $1.50
  *Chips $2.50
  *
• Friday
  *Chicken and Dumplings
     Chicken $1.99 lb
  
• Saturday
  



• Sunday
  
   
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Monday
  
• Tuesday
  
  
  
  
• Wednesday
  *Eat out or test Thanksgiving feast that you are preparing.

Roughly $ to feed a family of 5, depending on the staples you have and the meat. Of course if you find better deals or coupons you can save more. 

I hope this helps. If you have any ideas or suggestions, please let me know.  

*Coupon match ups are from http://www.couponing4charity.com/blog

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Homeland Coupon Books

If you are an avid couponer, you have heard about the Homeland Coupon Books.  

This is part of my fundraiser for #2 abroad trip. 

Each book is $5 a piece. I can mail them if you like. It's just $1 to ship.

 

 

Here is a list of the coupons included in the book. Remember you can use all manufacturer coupons anywhere, not just Homeland. 

$5 of purchase of $50 (which pays for itself)
$1.00/1 Superior Selections Snack Nuts
$1.00/1 Best Choice Dog or Cat Food
$1.00/1 Best Choice Laundry Detergent
$1.00/1 Best Choice Supreme Jumbo Diapers

$1.00/1 Best Choice Ranch Dressing
$1.00/1 Best Choice Ultra Strong Bath Tissue 24 Double Rolls
$1.00/1 Velveeta
$1.00/1 Sargento Tastings Cheese
$1.00/2 Cartons Egg Land's Best Eggs

$.60/2 Red Gold Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies
$.50/1 I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!
$.50/1 Country Crock Spread
$1.00/2 Borden Cheese Packages
$1.00/1 Planters Nuts
$1.00/1 Kraft Deluxe Mac & Cheese or Velveeta Shells & Cheese
$1.00/1 Orange Juice when you buy 1 General Mills Fiber One Cereal
$1.00/1 Eggs when you buy 1 Pillsbury Refrigerated Cookie Dough
$1.00/1 Old El Paso Dinner Kit
$1.00/1 90-ct Totino's Pizza Rolls
$1.00/2 Florida's Natural Brand NFC Premium Juice
$1.00/1 20lb or Larger Purina Tidy Cats Scoop
 

Rump Roast

This is the roast I made off of my menu madness. I actually had it on my menu to make Sunday but I thawed it yesterday because I was out of freezer space. I guess I shouldn't consider that be a bad thing. 

I used some of Tip Top Recipes for pot roast which is what was on my menu. But my family is not very fond of rosemary so I left it out. 

I don't have a dutch oven and my husband believes I have enough kitchen items (not sure what world HE lives in. You can never have enough!) So I used my roaster. I was going to use my slow cooker but I took to long to get started. My family would NOT be happy with me eating around 8 o'clock tonight.

Preheat your oven to 250. I usually forget to do this. 

First I made my beef stock, using Knorr Homestyle Stock. I added two of the cups to about a cup of water and turned up the heat. 

Not realizing it, I was out of olive oil, so I used vegetable oil. Still did the same thing, just not the flavor. 

People always say to mix your seasonings in a small bowl then place them on top of your meat. I guess they have people who wash their dishes, so to me, that's just extra. I always do it when the meat is in the pan. 

Add your oil to your pan and let it get warm. Then add your meat. I seared one side of the meat, seasoned the upside, then flipped it and added more seasoning. Then held the meat with my tongs to get the sides. This only takes a minute or two. Once that is done I put it in my roaster.

Then in the same skillet I add my red potatoes and carrots. I let them sear for a minute then added them to the roaster.

Now for the skillet with all the yummy flavors still in it. I took about 1 tablespoon of corn starch and added it to the skillet. I actually used a little more but I fixed it later. Whisked it for a second to get all the flavors moved around and took the now boiling beef stock and added it to the skillet. I didn't pour the whole thing in, just a little at a time, whisking the whole time.

Once my corn starch had incorporated with everything I took the awesome brown gravy and poured it over my meat and veggies. Some of the corn starch was being difficult so I poured it threw my grease strainer to keep the juice without the clumps. 

Place it in the oven with the lid on and let it cook for about 3 hours. It's almost a 3lb roast. You cook your roast about an hour per pound. That's the best way to remember. 

Once it's done, pull it out and let the meat sit for a few minutes. You can pull it apart or cut in pieces.

How yummy does that look?

I cooked some egg noodles and mashed potatoes to go with it. My little ones are picky eaters so I thought this would help fill them up. Not in the mood to hear "I'm hungry" at 9:30 tonight when I sweated over this home cooked meal. ;) Sshhhh...They won't know how easy it really was unless someone tells them... and I'm not gonna. 

List of Ingredients

Ziplist

• 1 rump roast (mine was 2.5 pounds)
• Olive oil
• 1 pound Baby carrots
• 1 pound red potatoes whole
• 2 Knorr Home style Beef Stock
• 1 tablespoons corn starch

SEASONING MIX -

• 2 tablespoons steak seasoning (mine has a blend of peppercorns, garlic, paprika, parsley and salt)
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme

Menu Madness Nov 13-20

This use to be called "Menu Monday" but because I'm starting it on Thursday...it's just madness.

Sorry I'm a little behind this week. I'm going to try to get a little ahead so you don't have to rush out to Homeland for the items on Wednesday.

You can find all the recipes on my pinterest page.

Here is your list that you should have on hand just in case you want to make it all on one day. I will try to post next weeks shopping list. It's so much easier to cook with what you have then to realize what you are out of.

• Thursday
  

  

  Creamy Chicken Pasta
  I didn't use Asparagus and I add mozzarella)

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Friday
  *Pork Shoulder Steaks*Garlic Rice Pilaf
  *Green beans and red potatoes
  
  
• Saturday
  It is football season so you have to have "tail gate" food
  *Little Smokies
  *Chicken Wings
  
  
• Sunday
  

  

  Pot Roast

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  My Pot Roast
  
• Monday
  *FFYS (Fend for yourself aka leftovers)
• Tuesday
  
  
  *Chicken taco bowls
• Wednesday
  *Pizza

Roughly $55 to feed a family of 5, depending on the staples you have and the meat. Of course if you find better deals or coupons you can save more. 

I hope this helps. If you have any ideas or suggestions, please let me know.  

*Coupon match ups are from http://www.couponing4charity.com/blog

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