Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Homestyle Review

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One of my FAVORITE foods as a kid was Kraft’s Macaroni & Cheese. Anytime I would go over to my grandparents for the weekend, I knew I could count on at least a few of the blue Kraft boxes in the pantry just waiting for me. My Nana had me hooked on the blue box and I would never let my mom buy any of the generic brands.

Kraft Homestyle Macaroni & Cheese

Now Kraft has come out with yet another product that I like, their NEW Homestyle line. A line of Kraft Macaroni and Cheese products that you can make in your microwave that taste great and available in one serving containers. These come in real handy when I want pasta, but don’t want to turn on the stove and heat up the house.

The new Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Homestyle Bowls currently available in the following flavors:

Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Homestyle Bowls Flavors

I have tried the Southwest Tortilla, Creamy Broccoli and the White Cheddar and enjoyed all three of these flavors. I think the White Cheddar has been my favorite so far. Below you will find pictures of the Southwest Tortilla flavor I took while making it. This one contains a cheese sauce, macaroni with real vegetables and tortilla chips to add to the top.

Kraft Homestyle Southwest Tortilla Bowl

I like that these little meals are ready in 5 minutes or less. The Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Homestyle is also available in a larger 4 serving size as well if you want more than one serving.

Kraft Macaroni & Cheese was first introduced back in 1937 and has been has been making both moms and kids happy for over 75 years. Don’t get me wrong, homemade macaroni and cheese is delicious but sometimes us moms don’t have time to make everything from scratch and we have to rely on brands like Kraft to provide us with quick and easy dinner options.

To find out more about these Kraft products, please visit: http://www.youknowyouloveit.com or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/kraftmacaroniandcheese

A Flatout Mexican Pizza Recipe – #FlatoutGood

I am a Flatout Flatbread Blog Ambassador. I did not receive any compensation for this post, I just happen to LOVE the product. The opinions that are stated herein are 100% my own.

Ever since I tried the Flatout Flatbread products I am addicted. Especially the Artisan Pizza Thin Crust Flatbreads. I have been making a variety of pizzas with them including my Chicken & Bacon Flatout Flatbread Pizza, then I made Pepperoni Pizza on the BBQ grill the second round.

I didn’t stop there. I had to make my own Flatout Mexican Pizza.

Flatout Flatbread Mexican Pizza Recipe

A little salsa on the top makes it even better…

Flatbread Mexican Pizza With Salsa

These are really easy to make too! Not too many ingredients and ready in under 10 minutes. You can of course add your own toppings to make it even better. I would love to try this pizza with some sour cream and guacamole like soon!

Here is a easy Flatout Flatbread Mexican Pizza:

A Flatout Mexican Pizza Recipe
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Recipe type: Main
 

Ingredients
  • 1 Flatout Flatbread Artisan Pizza Bread
  • ¼ cup refried beans
  • ½ cup shredded cheese
  • ¼ cup cooked taco meat

Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350. Place Flatout Flatbread on cookie sheet and bake for 3 – 4 minutes.
  2. Remove from oven. Spread beans on bread, then top with cheese and taco meat.
  3. Put pizza back in oven and cook and additional 4 minutes.
  4. Remove from oven, cut and enjoy!

 

Meals In A Jar Review

I am excited to announce that I have added another cookbook to my collection. This one is a little different though when it comes to recipes, the Meals in a Jar: Quick and Easy, Just-Add-Water, Homemade Recipes is a collection of recipes for foods that you want to eat later!

Meals In A Jar By Julie Languille

Although I enjoy cooking, there are times when I don’t have time to plan out a meal from scratch. My two oldest know how to make box meals like macaroni & cheese, so I often keep these types of meals stocked in my pantry. I know have in my hands a book that has give me a lot of new ideas. Maybe even too many ideas.

I now want to make my own prepared meals, but not the ones I buy prepacked at the store. I want to make my own.

The Meals In A Jar is full of recipes for all sorts of easy ready-made meals. You will also find information on canning, dehydrating, equipments, ingredients and more. These meals are not only handy to have on hand when you are in a hurry to eat a meal, they also make for a great gifts too!

Here are some of the recipes in the book that I would like to make:

  • Pancake mix
  • Breakfast burritos
  • Broccoli Cheddar Soup
  • Chicken Noodle Soup
  • Macaroni and Cheese 4 Ways
  • Creamy Baked Pasta
  • Popovers
  • Cheddar Garlic Biscuits

Now these are just some that I want to make. There are too many to list. Right now you can score the Meals In A Jar book on Amazon on sale for only $10.82.

Disclosure – I received a copy of this book for review in exchange for this review. This post is not a paid post (but does contain affiliate links) and the opinions stated herein are 100% my own.

Chicken & Bacon Flatout Flatbread Pizza Recipe #FlatoutGood

I am a Flatout Flatbread Blog Ambassador. I received product samples and gift card to create a recipe to share with my readers but the opinions that are stated herein are 100% my own.

When it comes to my favorite foods, I would have to say that pizza is pretty high on my list. I have my favorite pizza places that I like to order take out from, but I also enjoy making my own pizza at home. With homemade pizza you can add your own ingredients, make it a little healthier and even probably save yourself some money.

Chicken and bacon Flatbread Artisan Pizza

When I make my own pizza, I usually made the dough from scratch but can take quite a bit of time. Since I have recently become a Flatout Flatbread Ambassador, I thought it would be fun to share with you YUMMY recipe that you can make that the whole family might enjoy with the new Flatout Thin Crust Flatbreads. These Artisan Pizza Thin Crust Flatbreads can be found at Walmart are currently available in four different varieties including Rustic White, Spicy Italian, Rosemary & Olive Oil, and Heritage Wheat.

Rustic White & Spicy Italian Flaout Flatbreads

My recipe is simple and requires some of my favorite ingredients (chicken, bacon, ranch & cheese). I used the Rustic White Flatbread with this pizza and plan trying the Spicy Italian flavor with some pepperoni and red sauce. My kids LOVED my Chicken & Bacon Artisan Pizza and I think the bacon had some effect on the new pizza mom made. They all asked for more!

Chicken & Bacon Flatout Flatbread Pizza

Here is my easy recipe for Chicken & Bacon Flatout Flatbread Pizza that you should try too!

4.0 from 2 reviews

Chicken & Bacon Flatout Flatbread Pizza Recipe #FlatoutGood
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Recipe type: Main
 

Ingredients
  • 1 Flatout Thin Crust Flatbread – Find where they sell them near you
  • ½ cooked chicken breast (in small pieces)
  • 3-4 pieces of cooked bacon
  • ¼ cup Ranch Dressing
  • ½ cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tsp olive oil

Instructions
  1. Brush olive oil evenly over Flatout Flatbread and bake in oven at 350 degrees for 7 minutes for a crisp crust. If you like a more softer crust, only pre-bake for about 4-5 minutes. You can also GRILL it! Pre-heat grill to 350 degrees and pre-bake the Flatbread on the grill for 1-2 minutes.
  2. Remove from oven and spread ranch dressing over bread.
  3. Add the cheese, then add chicken. Crumble bacon on top.
  4. Place in oven and bake an additional 5 minutes. If you are using a grill, close the lid and grill your flatbread for about 4 minutes.
  5. Remove from oven, cool and enjoy!

Chicken and Bacon Flatbread Artisan Pizza

On Flatout’s Facebook page you will find the Flatout Flatbread’s Grilled Pizza Party. On this page is the 30 days of delicious grilled pizzas using the Flatout Flatbread products. There are some delicious recipes listed that I can’t wait to try on our grill this summer.

Now time for a giveaway you will want to enter.

For more info on Flatout Flatbread visit: www.Flatout.com.

Mini Crockpot Lemon Blueberry Cake Recipe

Lemon Blueberry Crockpot Cake

Last month, since I love my slow cooker so much the hubby got me one of those cool triple buffet slow cooker systems. The slow cookers are only 1.5 quart, but will comes in handy for when I want to experiment and make different desserts. My first dessert I came up with for my mini slow cooker is some lemon blueberry cake. I got the idea from a recipe book and thought I would come up with my own version.

If you have a little crockpot too, here is a yummy recipe to spoil your tastebuds.

4.8 from 5 reviews

Mini Crockpot Lemon Blueberry Cake Recipe
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Recipe type: Dessert
 

Ingredients
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp lemon extract (juice)
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • whipped cream – optional

Instructions
  1. Add all ingredients to mini slow cooker and mix to blend.
  2. Cook on low for 4-6 hours.
  3. Spoon into a bowl and top with some cold whipped cream!

Have you ever cooked a cake in a slow cooker?

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