3 times kids Recipes

butter, softened, imperial or dixie crystals extra fine granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled, sour cream, cream butter with sugar until light and fluffy. add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. stir in vanilla extract. sift flour with the baking powder, baking soda and salt and gradually stir into the creamed mixture., stir in the melted and cooled chocolate and the sour cream. spray six giant muffin cups well with a non-stick cooking spray. divide batter evenly among the six muffin cups and bake in a preheated 350 degrees oven for 20-25 minutes or until cakes spring back if lightly pressed in the centers with your fingertips., cool in the pan 5-10 minutes then turn out onto a rack to cool completely. when cool cut as directed in our diagram. frost and decorate as desired with our creamy bunny frosting., creamy bunny frosting, cream cheese, softened, imperial or dixie crystals powdered sugar, vanilla extract, milk, all-purpose flour, tiny jellybeans (for decorating), pink construction paper (for ears ), beat cream cheese until light and fluffy. add powdered sugar and blend well; mixture will be crumbly. add vanilla extract and milk, 1 tbsp at a time to desired consistency. add flour and blend until smooth. glue body parts together with a small amount of frosting. then frost bunny and add decorations.

baked cheddar broccoli rice cups, thanks to fountain ave. grill: http://fountainavenuekitchen.com/baked-cheddar-broccoli-rice-cups, simple to whip up with ingredients you have on hand, this side is a sure kid-pleaser that adults will enjoy as well. i employ 1 of my favorite kitchen tricks with this recipe: any time i use frozen broccoli or spinach that needs to be thawed and drained well, i put it inside a tea towel and literally wring it out. you will be surprised by how much water is released, and getting rid of it will prevent your finished product from becoming soggy., vary the cheese if you like or bake in a casserole dish or jumbo muffins tins. for my better-for-you ranch dressing, quick-cooking rice , like minute rice (can substitute about 2 cups regular, cooked rice and omit the 1 cup stock below), chicken stock, frozen, chopped broccoli, thawed and excess water squeezed out, shredded cheddar cheese, divided, homemade ranch dressing (see recipe), or store bought, eggs, lightly beaten, salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, low-fat buttermilk, chobani 2% plain yogurt, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, canola or olive oil, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, minced chives, whisk all ingredients together ., dressing will keep for a week or so, covered, in the refrigerator., if you prefer a thicker dressing , use approximately 1/4 cup of buttermilk depending on your personal preference and intended use.